Can anyone recommend thecomplete cycle filter filter for someone that eventually wants to get into keeping "MONSTER FISH" I figure I can get this for my 150gal and keep some tetras in there until I have more time to devote for bigger fish in the summer.
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whne i first started i got the marineland 350 wiht bio wheel. still have them now and its been about 2 years!!! but alot of people here use aquaclears. and whne i start off a tank i use seachem "stability". helps star the tank off right
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The filter you provide the link to looks to be just a glorified under gravel filter. The question is if it really is effective at removing nitrates, most likely not. I would think you'd be better off spending the 100 bucks towards a good proven filter.
As others have stated the eheim classic 2217 would be a good choice, comes complete with media and is easy to set up/use. Also I would look into getting a pair of AC110s these are hang on back filters, they will work well for mechanical filtration and add a little extra bio filtration also.
As others have stated the eheim classic 2217 would be a good choice, comes complete with media and is easy to set up/use. Also I would look into getting a pair of AC110s these are hang on back filters, they will work well for mechanical filtration and add a little extra bio filtration also.
What do you have for filtration now on the 150? If you have HOBs now, I would keep those on the tank and add a canister, depending on what you want to keep in the future.
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fragilefin;2796569; said:
I use AquaClear 101's for my mechanical filtration.....
For a 150:
--->Two AquaClear 101's
--->One Canister filter....Easy, cost effecient one would be a FilStar Xp3....
--->Then, when you get the "building bug", build a DIY Wet/Dry---Sump filter....
I use this combo on all my 125-180 range....