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how much and what type of filtration should i use on my 125,im gonna get a group of 5 or 6 caribe? thanks
Monster VooDoo Fish
09-22-2005, 3:01 PM
Two xp3 on each side, with the spray bars rocks my 150g.
renna filstar xp3 is rated for 175g. P's are messy eaters.
shop around petsmart online has them for $105.
Big als had them for $99.
TeethKeeper
09-22-2005, 6:01 PM
Two xp3 on each side, with the spray bars rocks my 150g.
renna filstar xp3 is rated for 175g. P's are messy eaters.
shop around petsmart online has them for $105.
Big als had them for $99.
That sound great but if you are going to start out with small P's I would start with two and upgrade later. Unless you have an extra 200 bucks laying around. good luck!
t_ignas
10-18-2005, 5:19 PM
go to petsolutions.com buy 2 emperor 400's, measure the depth of your tank, then take the intank tube to your hardwarre store and buy a pvc tube that will reach down to about 4" from the gravel. the filters are $44.99 each. space both filters so their even for l to r
FormulatedFire
10-21-2005, 12:23 PM
go to petsolutions.com buy 2 emperor 400's, measure the depth of your tank, then take the intank tube to your hardwarre store and buy a pvc tube that will reach down to about 4" from the gravel. the filters are $44.99 each. space both filters so their even for l to r
i would suggest 2 ac500.....but emperors are just as good i prefer the aqua clear product but to each his own.....bigsalonline.com is where i order mine from they have fast shipping and then down the road i would add a nice cannister on to there like the rena filstar xp3 down the road especially since christmas is coming up.....lol
jenBLKAROWANA
10-21-2005, 12:30 PM
I have a 125 with 3 filters, a powerhead, 2 heaters, and 2 bubble walls...I have 3 different kinds of filters on the tank...I use HYDOR PRIME 30, EHEIM PRO II, and a RENA FILSTAR XP3....I have a 15" Oscar, a 14" Indo Tiger, and 2 plecos...also 4 bichirs...The filters keep my tank crystal clean! I would just go for it and get 3 filters off the bat...The more filtration, the better!
Jen ;)