Filter Me!

[Druu]

I just picked up a 6x18x28 150g and I need to filter it. I was thinking a couple of common plecos and a handful of snails?

I'm open to suggestions, canister or HOB. It's got no overflows or bulkheads or any of that fancy stuff. Initially I was thinking a single fx5, but based on the overfiltration on this site, I don't know if that'll be enough. Not sure where I'm going with the tank, possible SA biotype with an oscar and SAL.

 

[Diskord]

I would do 2x FX5s. Do one of the returns to tank above water lvl for water agitation.

 

[Bderick67]

My 150g(same dimensions is effectively filtered with two XP3 filters. Fairly heavy stock in the tank.

 

[rallysman]

DIY wet/dry with 3-5x turnover. By far best bang for the buck

 

[12 Volt Man]

I am not going to tell you the answer unless you post pics of your nice new tank

lol

actually. I run 2 XP3's and an AC110 on my 150, but thats a bit overkill. I am prepping for big fish though.

 

[uncwnells]

I have an fx5 and 2 ac 110s on one of my 125s and a 20 gallon w/d filter with 2 emporer 400s and an ac 110 on the other!

 

[wow_it_esploded]

I would suggest never relying on one filter because if something happens to that filter then u are SOL! I would do a big eheim of some sort (thinking 2260... But I think the people would **** themselves with that much overkill)... Something that flows at 400ish gph. In addition to that an aquaclear 110 or and emperor
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[iloveoscars702]

diy fx5 cannister... like the one ima make. their is a diagram in the DIY section

 

[bigriver]

I have 3x ac110's and a fluval 405 on my 125 gallon and water is crystal clear very happy with this combo.

 

[Jgray152]

I was thinking a couple of common plecos and a handful of snails?

1 Fx5 is al you would need. Some Eheims would work as well. I always like to see 3-5 cycles per hour. Since it doesn't seem like you have a heavy stock list, you won't need a high turn over rate.