Another hob or canister filter?

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Richard203

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I have a 125 gal tank and was wondering should I get another 110 ac or a canister filter for my tank or I should be good right now? Right now I have 2 110 ac, i have a 3" jardini and a common pleco. My tank size is 6ft×2ftx2ft.
 
With those dimensions, your tank should be approx 180 gallons. I'd say for now your fine with the filtration you have, but will want more later. Larger canisters will generally give you more space for bio media than another AC110 would.
 
With those dimensions, your tank should be approx 180 gallons. I'd say for now your fine with the filtration you have, but will want more later. Larger canisters will generally give you more space for bio media than another AC110 would.

I heard the bad part of canister is that it will leak, and when im not home and at work and if it leak my living room gonna be all wet. is there any thing to prevent from leaking?
 
You're good with the two 110s for awhile
 
what model is eheim is good? I was going to get the one that have the builtin heater but tis like $500 mybe I can wait till end of year and see if it go on sale.
 
I have an eheim 2262 and an ac110 on a 150 and i love the filter but imo probably wasnt needed on my tank. If you were to go that route you wouldnt need the ac110's but why spend the money.

Next size down in the classics would be the 2217. Kind of small but if your looking to add bio filtration that would probably be a good choice. I agree with the others right now you shouldnt need to add anything. Those ac's hold allot of bio. Just cram more into the media bags
 
I guess I'll listen to u guys and just get more bio on my 110. any1 use purigen in their 110? I was planning to try it since my water is not clear with my 110.
 
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