100 Gallon Filtration Advice

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My 100 gallon currently has one Tetratec PF500 HOB filter, which I've heard bad and ok things about. It's huge and the box says it filters 500gph, but I don't think it's cutting it. My tank is a bit cloudy. I think it's because I didn't wash the sand substrate well enough, but I'd still like some more filtration.

I like the ease and percieved simplicity of a canister, but I'm coming to understand that wet/dry filters are superior, but honestly, they intimidate me. I'm worried it will overflow onto my carpet. I'm told that it's actually amazingly simple though.

Any suggestions?


Edit: This thread (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36750) makes me want an Eheim.
 
you cannot have too much filtration, i would go with a wet dry, if its hooked up properly you will not flood out your place (return should have a check valve on it or be high enough in the tank to stop siphoning if the power or pump fails. Canister filters are great to use also, the normal combination is a wet dry with 1 or two canisters.
 
With a well designed & thought-out system there won't be any flooding.

Oversize the sump enough to hold all water in the plumbing that could drain back.

If using a siphon overflow, put in multiple siphon breaks and screen them properly so they can't clog.

Install a water alarm and/or water level alarm in the tank, sump and filter area (so filter doesn't get dried out or stagnent and die).

I have had HOBs break and the piping crack and filter material get clogged up (got to remember to clean them)

There are thousands of happy tanks runing HOBs, Canisters, and W/Ds out there with there owners wondering 'maybe I should try one of these?'

Keeps the industry going.

Just take precautions no mater what you have and don't take anything for granted.

'Cause it will come back to bite you.

Dr Joe

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jeffthefish;485069; said:
I found this today: http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Pro...v_222_N_24+112_sku_783528_familyID_14447.aspx

Does anyone have experience w/ Rena? Is it a good brand?
Click to expand...

I swear by them.
I'm currently running two XP-3 models and find that they are virtually maintenance free.
If you have fish that eat snails, put a few in your cannister once the bacteria are established. It will reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning the filter and provide a constant supply of baby snalis as fishfood in your tank.

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I don't do the snail thing:D , but I have an XP3 and I love it. I won't be spending the extra cash on a more expensive one anytime soon.
 
I own 2 Rena Xp's and couldn't be happier, although one is an XP2 and IMO I should of baught two Xp3's. The media capacity is huge, it's easy to clean, and QUIET!

I rolled the seal one time and it sucked air, that's the only problem I've had with an Xp, but that's my fault.
 
I personally would go with an Eheim. I actually just got an Eheim Pro 3, and it will be here next week tuesday, and I can't wait to try it out. :nilly:
 
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