Getting my new tank in a weeks time.. my dream tank.. sold my 75 gal and selling my 55 gal to get this.. Just wanted to know.. would 2 AC500 filters do the job or should I go with 3 of them ?
135 gal
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IMO 2 AC500s won't be enough. Instead of getting a third AC500, you might want to consider a cannister filter.
I run a 125 with 1 400 gal marineland hang on and a 75-gal canister. so far so good, though the fish i have arent especiallly messy
can never have to much filtration in my opinion. i have 2 empo 400 and a canister and 2 eco aqualizer things and do big ass power heads that have little sponges on them
Howdy and welcome to MFK!
I'd go with an Eheim 2228 and some serious biomedia
Check out this thread why canisters are superior:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16216
Good filtration is extremely important!
HarleyK
I'd go with an Eheim 2228 and some serious biomedia
Check out this thread why canisters are superior:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16216
Good filtration is extremely important!
HarleyK
I have had canister filters.. fluval's actually.. I found that the tubing always got plugged too fast.. find the AC 's easier to clean.. just want to know how many to go with.. where I live .. I can't get those canister filters listed here... Eheim , Empo, Emperor..
dolphinfan said:
www.liveaquaria.com. I just bought a Fluval 404 from them that was only about $99. Cheaper than a Fluval 305 at PetSmart, which was $135. I had an Emperor 280 on my 45g community tank that worked up until the pump blew. I would have ordered a Fluval from liveaquaria, but I don't like my fish to go more than a day without filtration. But I replaced an Emperor 400 on my 55g. And I replaced an AC500 with the Emperor. When I added the Fluval on either tank, I noticed they looked even cleaner. I also have air bars which oxygenate the water well and provide some movement. I'm happy with my Fluvals.
dolphinfan said:
I got my Eheim from PetBlvd.com
AC's may be easier to clean (I know, just throw out the pad), but it would be even easier not to have a tank
. We should strive for what's best for our fish, not what's the least work for us 
Seriously, check out the link I posted above, maybe that makes you think. Tips against clogged tubing: Remove it from direct sunlight, reduce your feeding and increase water changes. All that will prevent build-up. Get a cleaning brush or use a cloth and some electric cable to clean them in regular intervals, when you clean the filter. Or, best of all, get a decent filter that has wide tubing. I had the Eheim 2228 myself, and the tubing is plenty wide. The filter ran for a year at a time without me having to clean the tubing. And even after a year it wasn't necessary, but I thought it was time.
Just food for thought ...
HarleyK