hi can somebody please tell me what size pump i need for a 200L tropical fish tank im thinking of purchasing a second hand tank from my local shop but there is no pump with it and want to see if i can get one cheaper on ebay. thanks
Size Of Filter
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Hi deedee, 
to the forum.
It all depends on what sort of tank and stocking you want to have.
If you only want small, non messy fish, like tetras and things, then a couple of internal filters, something like the Fluval U3 or U4 would do you very well.
If you're looking at larger, messier fish, then you'd probably be better off looking at external filters, and I would actually recommend starting with an external straight off, as it gives you much more room for filter media (that's all the stuff inside the filter, where your beneficial bacteria will grow and live) and more room and a cleaner look in the tank.
I like the All Pond Solutions externals myself, and they're a very reasonable price, although they wouldn't be good for fish that like lots and lots of current.
Other people will, I'm sure, recommend their own favourites; I'm going to move your thread to the relevant' Hardware' section, where you should get more input
to the forum.It all depends on what sort of tank and stocking you want to have.
If you only want small, non messy fish, like tetras and things, then a couple of internal filters, something like the Fluval U3 or U4 would do you very well.
If you're looking at larger, messier fish, then you'd probably be better off looking at external filters, and I would actually recommend starting with an external straight off, as it gives you much more room for filter media (that's all the stuff inside the filter, where your beneficial bacteria will grow and live) and more room and a cleaner look in the tank.
I like the All Pond Solutions externals myself, and they're a very reasonable price, although they wouldn't be good for fish that like lots and lots of current.
Other people will, I'm sure, recommend their own favourites; I'm going to move your thread to the relevant' Hardware' section, where you should get more input
Welcome,
FM gave you good advice but are you in the UK or USA? because I dont think APS or Tetra Tec filters are not available to buy in the USA.
FM gave you good advice but are you in the UK or USA? because I dont think APS or Tetra Tec filters are not available to buy in the USA.
Aquascaper
Fish Aficionado
APS now ship to the US (got a email start of this week from them) 
APS now ship to the US (got a email start of this week from them)
That's good news then for our fellow Yanks
basboi85
Fishaholic
My first filter was a eheim 2213 and that was 4 years ago and I still have it to this day running and never had a issue with it.
I now have a 2217 as well running with my 2213 and and soon to be adding another 2217, I love them I would recomend eheim classic externals all day.
Easy to use ,extremely quiet ,very relaiable and I would defo say worth their weight in gold in my eyes.
The 2215 will prob suit your tank better as the 2213 turns over 400lph and I think the 2215 turns 600lph I think, and if you choose to get the 2217(1000lph) And you want to kerb the water flow down add a spray bar plus that will help with airation as well so win win.
I think the best filtration rate for your tank should be at least triple your tank volume if not more as in my eyes it's keeping your fishes happy by keeping the water clean
And welcome to TFF
I now have a 2217 as well running with my 2213 and and soon to be adding another 2217, I love them I would recomend eheim classic externals all day.
Easy to use ,extremely quiet ,very relaiable and I would defo say worth their weight in gold in my eyes.
The 2215 will prob suit your tank better as the 2213 turns over 400lph and I think the 2215 turns 600lph I think, and if you choose to get the 2217(1000lph) And you want to kerb the water flow down add a spray bar plus that will help with airation as well so win win.
I think the best filtration rate for your tank should be at least triple your tank volume if not more as in my eyes it's keeping your fishes happy by keeping the water clean
And welcome to TFF
i like a turnover of, roughly, 5 times tank volume per hour.Hi deedee,
It all depends on what sort of tank and stocking you want to have.
If you only want small, non messy fish, like tetras and things, then a couple of internal filters, something like the Fluval U3 or U4 would do you very well.
If you're looking at larger, messier fish, then you'd probably be better off looking at external filters, and I would actually recommend starting with an external straight off, as it gives you much more room for filter media (that's all the stuff inside the filter, where your beneficial bacteria will grow and live) and more room and a cleaner look in the tank.
I like the All Pond Solutions externals myself, and they're a very reasonable price, although they wouldn't be good for fish that like lots and lots of current.
Other people will, I'm sure, recommend their own favourites; I'm going to move your thread to the relevant' Hardware' section, where you should get more input
though i achieve this with 2 identical filters, not one big one.
to this end i currently have 2x Eheim 2224's running on my 200l tank.
as for brand?
unless you are going to keep fish for decades (and most here do not) i doubt it matters, too much.
but buy, with much research, the best you can currently afford.
i do use Eheims, simply because you clean then and then just forget them.
they run with no sound (err most do, lol, but the wet and dry ones can gurgle a bit)
dont break down and work consistently for decades. (most faults are caused by the owner damaging or dropping bits)
parts, though not too cheap, are available most everywhere. (try finding small parts for an APS)
Electric Warrior
Fishaholic
I run two Eheim 2034's on my 200L, and the water is clean enough to drink.
Not that I do.
Not that I do.
one other warning here.
what is says on the box and what the filter actually can achieve, bare very little relation to each other.
whilst its not set in concrete.
I use a 50% deduction rule. (some are a bit higher, some a bit lower)
but ultimately i measure the flow, myself.
what i mean is, if you want 3x flow on you tank, buy a filter that claims it can do 6x.
what is says on the box and what the filter actually can achieve, bare very little relation to each other.
whilst its not set in concrete.
I use a 50% deduction rule. (some are a bit higher, some a bit lower)
but ultimately i measure the flow, myself.
what i mean is, if you want 3x flow on you tank, buy a filter that claims it can do 6x.
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