Best filter for mechanical filtration?

[Miguel4u2]

I have a 55 gallon and it has a lot of tiny particles floating around and it gets annoying. What filter will do recommend for this? i was thinking about a ac70 or maybe a ac110 b/c i see that they are the most popular HOBs.I am not looking for something too pricey like a Xp3, just something to remove the crap

 

[tcarswell]

What size are the tiny particles? like mechanical debris or cloudy water ?

 

[JL]

What filter are you currently using?

 

[Bderick67]

Get yourself an AC110, clean it on a weekly basis and your water will be crystal clear.

 

[Nemesis]

Get yourself an AC110, clean it on a weekly basis and your water will be crystal clear.

I agree. An ac 110 has a 9x turnover rate on a 55g. My suggestion is to add a sponge filter or 2 for bio as well.

 

[Bderick67]

I agree. An ac 110 has a 9x turnover rate on a 55g. My suggestion is to add a sponge filter or 2 for bio as well.

A bag of biomax in the 110 will take care of that, plus you won't loose any tank space.

 

[Miguel4u2]

What size are the tiny particles? like mechanical debris or cloudy water ?

they are little like the size of sand particles but a little bigger

What filter are you currently using?

I am using a sump currently

 

[dwilder]

if you want it just to clean up the particles in the water one of these www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3580+3597&pcatid=3597 with the micron filter is the way to go

 

[bitteraspects]

just get an AC70 powerhead w/ quickfilter.
the quickfilter comes with a micron filter in it. (but i changed mine out for filter pads and poly fill)

400GPH, and you can just drop it in your sump.

 

[hybridtheoryd16]

If you have a sump you do not need any other piece of equipment. Sump filtration is the best there is. It is just up to you to install the correct media to do the job you want done.

What media are you using for your mechanical filtration?

If your using a filter sock then get a smaller micron size.

If you have a mechanical pad of some sort then try to add some poly fill batting and pack it in that comapartment some what.

You can use cheap poly fill to catch what ever size particle you want. You just have to compact it more for smaller particles.

Some pics of your sump will help plan what you need to add/change.