I've been a long time reader here but finally took the plunge and created an account because I'm about to graduate to a serious 150 gallon glass tank. The plan is to keep it as my current 60 gallon African Chiclid tank (I only have 6 currently).
I'm hoping to get some insight on filtration. I'm using a canister filter on the 60 gallon that pushes 365gph which I know is not enough for the 150. I can't afford fancy sumps so I'm wondering if adding another 500gph canister to the existing 365 would be good enough? Also thinking of going with a sand substrate which I've never done before. Any tips, suggestions would be great!
Lastly, I've been told that even with new water and substrate (going to transfer some existing rocks), that with the existing canister filter in use, the new tank should be completely cycled within 3-4 days...is this true? It took my 60 gallon tank 4 weeks to cycle but it's in pristine shape now.
I'm hoping to get some insight on filtration. I'm using a canister filter on the 60 gallon that pushes 365gph which I know is not enough for the 150. I can't afford fancy sumps so I'm wondering if adding another 500gph canister to the existing 365 would be good enough? Also thinking of going with a sand substrate which I've never done before. Any tips, suggestions would be great!
Lastly, I've been told that even with new water and substrate (going to transfer some existing rocks), that with the existing canister filter in use, the new tank should be completely cycled within 3-4 days...is this true? It took my 60 gallon tank 4 weeks to cycle but it's in pristine shape now.