Whats The Best

luckydud13

Feeder Fish
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Jul 14, 2008
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Hey guys looking to set up a tank (55 gallons) And I am takin up on PETCO's 1$ 1 gALLON sO i AM GETTING ALL DIFFRENT STUFF So I dont get stuk with crap in a value pak thing so Wat

1. Wats the best Heater for a 55 gallon.

2. Wats the best Filter, so I can do as litl cleanin as possible

3. A GOOD SUBTRATE WITH THE look of sand, black, but with the rewards of soil.

4. A good relieable thermometer

Links would be great, and keep in mind I am a student with not a ton of money
 

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Jack Dempsey
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Nov 24, 2005
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These are what I recommend:

1.

a) Jager 200W (supposedly submersible only to water line)
b) Visi-Therm Stealth 200W (fully submersible)
c) Rena SmartHeater 200W (fully submersible, great if you go with the Rena xP3)

2.

a) Eheim 2217 Classic Canister Filter - Best Choice for minimal maintenance IMO
b) Rena xP3 Canister Filter
c) AquaClear 110 HOB Filter

3. Flourite Black Sand

4. Coralife Digital Thermometer

Personally, I would go with the xP3 and SmartHeater combo.

You can find them all at these websites:

www.drsfostersmith.com
www.bigalsonline.com
www.marinedepot.com

Good luck setting up your tank.
 

Nic

Peacock Bass
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jager 200W

xp3

and what ever substrate you like....
 
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