Canister Filtration?

[matt612]

i had one of these did a great job

 

[Doogle]

So everyone agrees this will be enough filtration?

 

[ajsmith235]

well, what size tank do u have? you may need to get 2

 

[michalm]

for what tanks size and what kind of fish... ?

 

[Doogle]

For a 50" x 20" which will be stocked with a male Hystrix 4-5"

 

[jeffers]

with only one hystrix in there the susn sun can cover it but i would maybe add another filter just so if you clean out one you still have good bb going. also its a great fail safe. a temporary tank this will be fine for a bit but really i would go bigger as this tank is not a life tank for a hystrix. also i agree with the above statements to take the carbon out. good water changes and proper water maintanence your tank will not smell.

 

[coyotethug]

I personally have problems with canisters of any kind. I have owned 3 now, and all three eventually leaked and flooded my house. Just keep up with the gasket on the lid and change often, then hope it doesn't fail anyways.

I have had much better luck with HOB and wet dry sumps. Just my opinion.

 

[Just Toby]

I personally have problems with canisters of any kind. I have owned 3 now, and all three eventually leaked and flooded my house. Just keep up with the gasket on the lid and change often, then hope it doesn't fail anyways.

I have had much better luck with HOB and wet dry sumps. Just my opinion.

I wonder if this is brand related, i have had eheims for over 20 years and never had one leak or even a failed gasket.

 

[Doogle]

Also is having one bubble disc in the tank going to provide enough aeration? Or should I have the spray bar hitting the water too?

 

[Doogle]

Anyone?