Chosing Which Wet/Dry to Get

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Just visited a fish store today. And i've always known how much the local stores markup their aquarium equiptment. The MegaFlow Sump Filter(W/D) Model 3 is 350$ in the store and 199.00$ at www.drsfostersmith.com. Just trying to narrow which W/D filter is best to get for a 110 to 150 gal tank (havent made up my mind yet).
Going to house Cichlids in it. The 4-6 inch ones.

Is it good to over filter the tank a bit, or does that bring up concerns. Any drawbacks to getting a bigger filter than that what the web site charts say to get.... Well i'm full of questions so i'll just ask these first..

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i would go for online stores. they are a lot cheaper and drsfostersmith is a very reputable online store. you shouldn't have any problem with them in terms of ordering and returning if in case you need to return. i have been ordering from them and they perform great.

i'm getting my 180 gal tank today. and have a CR3000 (440 gal capacity-over kill) for my wet/dry filter. it is a cpr brand they use bio-bale not bio-balls. more surface area and better for benificial bacteria. you can get the CR2000 for 200 gal capacity. or you can buy the wet/dry without bioballs and use pot scrubbers which is very cheap and the best way to colonize bacteria.

if you worry about backflow use a check valve for backflow. hope this helps.
 
I prefer the Advance W/D filters. They use side-mount dual drain diffusers instead of the traditional single-point drop in drains for better water dispersal. Plus, the prefilters are in an easy slide out drawer. The chemical chamber has more than enough room for any additives. And, the reservoir is large enough to not require frequent evaporation refills. I got all of mine from a seller on ebay. In sizes from 75gal to 650gal (110gal reservoir). The only change I've made is replacing the bio-balls with nylon scrubbie pads.

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Thanks guys... I was looking at the SIZE diffence between the CR2000 and the mega flow (still learning) and just noticed that i don't need all that extra space if all i need to use the filter for is for the biological filtration (bale) and the media.. That, i'm sure you know, Mega Flow i don't need because i'm not using a internal heater, or any other thing just those 2 listed above. Well thanks guys.. Learning something new everyday.. I'll check out the prices of the Advance W/D's as well... The CR2000's look a bit more expensive, but the tower looks bigger in the CR2000 sericce than the Mega Flow Model 3... The more the better... Right. I guest to a certain extent.. Well thanks guys.. Really appreciate all your input...

Thanks.
 
Hey rkc772, How big is the sump on the 3000 that you have... Just wondering how big the sump will be for a 2000 (CR)... In the process of comparing how the MegaFlow Compares to the CR2000... One more question what W/D Filter would you choose if $$$ was no issue???? Thanks rkc772, very much...

Here is an email I got in response to some questions reguarding the MegaFlow Model 3&4 GPH RATE. Hope It'll help someone else in their decision making process!

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Dear Don,

Thank you for your e-mail. The flow rate for the Model 3 MegaFlow Sump filter is between 1200 and 2400 gallons per hour, while the Model 4 is rated for 2400 to 3600 gallons per hour. While these ratings are suggested, any less water flow being put through will still work. The Model 4 will also not be considered "too much" for your 150 gallon tank, as it will actually provide better filtration than smaller models may do. We apologize that at this time we do not have any specific information about the biological capacity, however the measurements of the entire unit are shown on our website. If we can be of any additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-334-3699 or
via email at TechSupport@drsfostersmith.com and we will be happy to answer any question(s) you may have.

Sincerely,

Technical Support
Drs. Foster & Smith

We hope that you find this information beneficial. We employ some of the best people in the industry and want to be your source for all of your pets? needs.
Drs. Foster & Smith


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-----Original Message-----
From: Don
Sent: Apr 2, 2006 12:47:05 AM
Subject: Wet/Dry Filter Spec's????

Hello, I was looking at your MegaFlow Model 3&4. Do you have the specs on it??? The spec's i'm looking for is

Model 4 ?'s
1. What Is The Media Capacity?
2. What is the Maximum Flow Rate (GPH)

Going to get a 150Gallon. Would the Model 4 be too much???

Thanks, and have a great Day!!!!

:)

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Hi Jesus_Fish here is a link that would give you more info on CPR's products...

http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/wetdry.html

if you want to buy CR2000 go here... it's the cheapest i can find... if you're luck they might even give you a free pump which is just for your back up since i personally didn't like the brand...or sell it :D

http://www.aquadirect.com/store/home.php?cat=163

my sump alone is 18 galllons. on CR2000 it would be around 10 gallons. I do not see any reason why you wouldn't over filter your tank since the more flow and the more filter will benefit your fishes. However, too much as in too much is just wasting money. I went for CR3000 (440 gal capacity) because I will be having 10 datnoids which will grow fast in a 180 gal tank which would require good filtration. and one last reason for using CR3000 is if I decide to upgrade my tank I don't need to sell my wet/dry and just transfer it to the next tank.

if you have the $$$ to spend I would go for CPR since they are using bio bale. but you may also use pot scrubber if you don't want bio balls. you also need to consider the space you have under your tank. the CR3000 is about 48 inches long.

invest on a good wet/dry and a reliable pump... i would go for Mag Drive since they have really great feedbacks, less space, great price for a great product. :)
 
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