Is there a need for a bio wheel on a filter?

which filter?

  • filter 1

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • filter 2

    Votes: 12 63.2%
  • both r good

    Votes: 5 26.3%

  • Total voters
    19
  • Poll closed .

fishy12

Jack Dempsey
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I have been lookin for filters for a 125 gallon and wonder shld i buy a canister with a bio filter or not. Here is the filters i am debatin over i will buy 2 of which ever u guys think is better. I am letting u guys decide because u have better experience with filter.

Option one!
http://www.petmountain.com/product/...d-magnum-350-canister-filter-100-gallon-.html

Option 2!
http://www.petmountain.com/product/...-filter-magnum-350-pro-up-to-100-gallon-.html

They r about a 18$ difference so which wld be better??
 

Bderick67

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You be better off buying an AC110.

IME the magnums require frequent cleaning to keep them from loosing flow, this is compared with other canister filters. Also shop around you should be able to pick up the magnumfor 20-30 bucks less then posted in those links.
 

fishy12

Jack Dempsey
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Ok, after wht i have read wht is a good site to find good filters cheap? I want to put atleast 2 100gallon size filters due to the fact i got 2 oscars and may put other tank mates in the tank. the tank will be 125gallons!
 

fishy12

Jack Dempsey
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mgk;3797285; said:
ebay, craigslist
I dont mind buyin used tanks but i like new filters!

OH YEA! forgot to mention i want CANISTER FILTERS!
 

fishy12

Jack Dempsey
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I wld love a fx5 but outta ma price range...
 
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