2 Canister filters? Oscar - 150 gal

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SidKarver

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I found a multistage canister filter with built in UV sterilizer. Filter is capable of handling up to 525 gallons per hour with 4 flexible media trays that come packed with Filter Cotton, activated bamboo carbon, ceramic rings and Bio-Balls.. I found it for $119.95.

Is that a good price? I think so. I'm asking; since I have a messy Oscar cichlid and a big JD. Should I buy 2 of them or will one be enough? Brand new tank is 150 gallons.


~Sid :headbang2
 
SidKarver;4966615; said:
I found a multistage canister filter with built in UV sterilizer. Filter is capable of handling up to 525 gallons per hour with 4 flexible media trays that come packed with Filter Cotton, activated bamboo carbon, ceramic rings and Bio-Balls.. I found it for $119.95.

Is that a good price? I think so. I'm asking; since I have a messy Oscar cichlid and a big JD. Should I buy 2 of them or will one be enough? Brand new tank is 150 gallons.


~Sid :headbang2
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What brand filter is this? And can you give a link to look at it?
 
OK... So is it possible to "Over Filtrate" an aquarium?
 
SidKarver;4967786; said:
OK... So is it possible to "Over Filtrate" an aquarium?
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Nope, the number of bacteria will adjust to the bio load. as long as the fish is good with the outflow of the canister it should be good.
 
bigbadfish711;4967878; said:
Looks like the same thing to me.
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It is the same.. I just bought two of them. I can't wait to get this setup!



~Sid :headbang2
 
quite a popular cheap brand filter in australia ive had mine running for 2 yrs now with no problems
 
syndicate;4975172; said:
quite a popular cheap brand filter in australia ive had mine running for 2 yrs now with no problems
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That's awesome.

I just got mine all setup last night. Damn these things are powerful! I used the spray bars at first but quickly realized this limited the water flow. So now I have the water outlets fitted with a jet-ends, angled towards the water surface.

They cycle the 150 gal. aquarium a total of 1060gph! and they came packed with LOTS of filter media. Had a 'lil trouble getting the syphon started.. but my buddy and I got it going eventually.

I made a larger cave from the existing Jack Dempsey's PVC cave and placed huge slate-rock on top and all around it. I'll post a u-tube vid once I get My O' and JD in there :headbang2
 
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