55G Filtration

[H2O_Beasts]

I currently have 1 EMP400 HOB filter for my 55 G tank. I am thinking of getting 1 EMP280 to increase filtration.

So I would have an EMP280 & EMP400. Would this be enough?
Any thoughts?

 

[FUEGO]

Just get another EMP400 HOB filter. There is no such thing as "too much" filtration. Depending on how heavily stocked your 55GAL aquarium is I would also hook up a canister filter along with your two power filters.

 

[boldtogether]

I had a 55g with two Emp400's. I took the cartiges for one of them, threw them away and made my own, essentially making one a mechanical filter only. The other 400 got filled with ehiem effisubstrate pro. These filters hold ALOT of bio-media and coupled with the bio-wheel you would be surprised how clean the water was in my tank of 30+Africans. 800gph in nothing the scoff at! drsfosterandsmith has these 400's occasionally for under $50. I got one on craigslist new in box for $40. Even if you pay full retail, the 400 vs. the 280 price will be negligible when considering the flow cap of the 400.
Good luck with some great HOBs!!

 

[H2O_Beasts]

Thanks for the help. I'll just go with another 400 and should be set! Can't wait....

 

[alexmuw]

No such thing as too much filtration!??!?!

Imagine a FX5 on a 10 gallon tank !! Woot !

Lol just kidding

Screw penguin, get an Aquaclear!