filter

[legend918]

Hi all need help here what is the best filter for 100+ tank and how many I need? thanks

 

[smpage]

I'm a big fan of Fluval Fx5, so I recommend that!

 

[Cookie*]

In the long run, over-filtrate, it will be to your and your fishes advantage. I suggest if you're going to run a canister filter, run a hang on back filter that provides a waterfall as well.

I use only the H.O.B. style filters myself (Aquaclear), and not canister style. I tend to get the filter that is recommended for my size tank, and buy two and run both together. If one should fail, I have a back up. You can also clean one filter one week, and the other the next week maintaining a healthy amount of beneficial bacteria in the filters. Plus, I would rather over filtrate than under filtrate.

I highly recommend the AquaClear filters if you decide to go with a HOB filter. For a canister style filter, Fluval Fx5, I've never heard anything but good about these.

 

[BadOleRoss]

I like the FX5 as well if you are looking at canisters.

 

[dee_nice83]

I just got my fx5 off craigslist for $150 for my 55 gal. It runs great. i love it. very quiet

 

[aclockworkorange]

In the long run, over-filtrate, it will be to your and your fishes advantage. I suggest if you're going to run a canister filter, run a hang on back filter that provides a waterfall as well.

I use only the H.O.B. style filters myself (Aquaclear), and not canister style. I tend to get the filter that is recommended for my size tank, and buy two and run both together. If one should fail, I have a back up. You can also clean one filter one week, and the other the next week maintaining a healthy amount of beneficial bacteria in the filters. Plus, I would rather over filtrate than under filtrate.

I highly recommend the AquaClear filters if you decide to go with a HOB filter. For a canister style filter, Fluval Fx5, I've never heard anything but good about these.

Yes, I am an AC fan AND an FX5 fan, I own both. However, for a backup filter, I would add a Hydor V sponge filter... if the power goes out, you still have a LARGE colony of beneficial bacteria in the tank that doesn't take power to circulate tank water through it.

Ideally setup IMO: large canister, AC 110 or two, AND a Hydor V or two or THREE.