Best way to filter a 75, 100, or 125g tanks

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Again, I appreciate the input from all of you so far! I think I will be leaning towards a canister, probably a Penn-Plaxx Cascade 600 or the one that's for up to 100 gallons and go with that. I have some big cichlids in there and as you all know, they are good for being messy! But anymore advice will be greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
I have an Eheim wet/dry on my 75 gallon. Been running almost 12 years and still running strong. It was a couple hundred dollars new, but divide that by 12 and that is not bad. You can also make your own wet/dry cheaply if you know what you are doing or just research it a bit online.
 
For anything over a 125 , I have become an enthusiast on having a w/d trickle for improved oxygenation and a large canister for mechanical filtration, on all my tanks..this dual filter setup has worked wonders for me..FX5 is my current can choice . However my next can will be a 2250 its rated for higher bio loads....W/D ,this is quite a statement for me since I was a canister only type of guy. HOB filters for most large tanks I feel are a waste of time and money.....Once the fish start growing you’ll need to replace them...:popcorn:
 
thanks for the input and I do agree, combination filtration, biological and mechanical is the way to go.............thanks!
 
RDW;1553820; said:
I want to get either a 75, 100, or 125 gallon tank, I haven't decided yet, but I do not have the experience to have a large tank like these yet (the biggest tank I have is a 55), so I am asking for opinions on the best filtration to have in these size tanks........I have read that canisters are pretty good, but having a sump is a good way to go as well. I would like some feedback on this if there is anyone willing to share their experiences with me, I would appreciate it!
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i use both wet/dry and an ochanic canester
 
The 75 I'm getting today has a sump and I ordered a canister off ebay. $87 dollars for a brand new fluval 404. :)
 
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