Camshaft Ramrod;3167113; said:F that dude...... 2 AC110's.....
LOLz, I actually did run that on a 55.
2 HOBs 1 tank?
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LOLz, I actually did run that on a 55.
id run 2 ac110's or emps on a 55. ran my 40b with an ac110 and a penguin 200.
im so used to overfiltering that now im freaking out about running my 75 on a single ac110 because i ran outta filters.
im so used to overfiltering that now im freaking out about running my 75 on a single ac110 because i ran outta filters.
Camshaft Ramrod;3167118; said:
i see your point and i don't disagree with you really. I just would look at what the stock is on the 30 gallon. I keep a planted comm tank that has a penguin 160 on it and i can't imagine using an emperor 400 for what i have in it. if i had an emperor laying around i would use it but i would never go out and buy one for that setup. a 55 gallon that has cichlids i totally can understand putting 2 emperor 400s on. don't you agree it has to do with the bio load and other factors that can help or hurt the bio load?
i run a ac70 and one of these in the 75 model http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+16729&pcatid=16729
on my 40 gallon cichlid tank
im thinking of putting on a powerhead but im thinking it might be a bit overkill
on my 40 gallon cichlid tank
im thinking of putting on a powerhead but im thinking it might be a bit overkill
how do you like that 75 model from fosters? i've been looking at those wondering how effective that "skimmer" really is. what do you have to tell us of that?devder1;3167186; said:i run a ac70 and one of these in the 75 model http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+16729&pcatid=16729
on my 40 gallon cichlid tank
im thinking of putting on a powerhead but im thinking it might be a bit overkill
i think the filter is fine to tell you the truth i have both those and the marineland biowheel ones and they are the exact same thing only the drsfostersmith model doesnt have biowheels
the skimmer is useless it is a piece of plastic that sits on the top of the water and just takes surface water and mixes it into the water beneath but it is primarily useless and i just stopped using the piece
overall i would buy 3 of the drsfostersmith ones 75 model and for $90 you will get 1050 gallons per hour wich is some serious circulation
the key i have found with HOBs is filter maintainence if you clean the cartridges once a month they will be fine
gl with your new tank
the skimmer is useless it is a piece of plastic that sits on the top of the water and just takes surface water and mixes it into the water beneath but it is primarily useless and i just stopped using the piece
overall i would buy 3 of the drsfostersmith ones 75 model and for $90 you will get 1050 gallons per hour wich is some serious circulation
the key i have found with HOBs is filter maintainence if you clean the cartridges once a month they will be fine
gl with your new tank
I don't have an AC but do like the two Emperor 400 idea. On my 55 I had one Eheim 2215 canister, one bio-wheel and a HOT Magnum (hang on tank) Massive water movment for that size tank and is the best mech/polishing HOB you can buy. Save yourself the money on replacing cartriges on the "extra" biowheel and get the Magnum. Plus the Mangnum can come with a biowheel attachment and you can "aim" the waters output like a powerhead - best of both worlds.
I always point mine at dead areas to blast up all the junk on the bottom and let the Mag pick it up...
I always point mine at dead areas to blast up all the junk on the bottom and let the Mag pick it up...
