Should I Add Second Filter

[ballyclover]

Hi,,,
 
I have a 180lt tank with 14 cichlids, Jalo and saulos
 
I run a ex1200 and was wondering would a second ex1200 be warrented.
 
My current water readings were
 
PH 8
ammonia 0.25ppm
Nitrate 180ppm or higher
nitrite 0ppm
 
 
I have done a 3/4 water change to sort the nitrate but am wondering if second filter would help out
 
thanks

 

[TallTree01]

Was the filter cycled?
Another filter won't make it cycled. The additional filter will help with the ammonia and stuff when it is cycled.

 

[ballyclover]

added, cant hurt