$50 and my 55g when I move my oscars to the 125. In terms of value, it's equal I guess, since the tank and stand is like $350-400. But in terms of cash I have to fork up, I'd say it's a steal. Plus running a 55 and 125 in my room makes it look a little crowded. For the 2nd filter, should I use the Emperor 400 or buy another cheaper canister?
Filtration for 125g?
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$50 and my 55g when I move my oscars to the 125. In terms of value, it's equal I guess, since the tank and stand is like $350-400. But in terms of cash I have to fork up, I'd say it's a steal. Plus running a 55 and 125 in my room makes it look a little crowded. For the 2nd filter, should I use the Emperor 400 or buy another cheaper canister?
Well I can get the 2078 for $50, is the 2262 still a better choice? Where can I buy it at?
If it's only the 2 oscars then eheim and the emperor will he fine. If you get a good deal down the line for another canister then buy it.
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I have (2) rena XP3's on my 125 and my 150. You can never have too much filtration, I always double the recommendations from the manufacturer. As your oscars grow you will need to increase the water changes due to the amount of waste they produce. I do weekly 50% water changes. I dont have oscars in either of my tanks. I clean the canister filters about once every several months.
Yeah me too.
And a 2262 is probably overkill for a 125 anyway. If you were buying new, and wanted a Eheim, a 2260 would work fine. I like the classics more than the new models. JMO.
But a 2078 with two Emperor 400's or a Aquaclear 110 should be more than enough. Dr Foster and Smith has both the Emperor and Aquaclears on sale right now too.
Yeah that's true. But with oscars, I would want some more mechanical filtration myself. They have poop the size of a small dog.
Just be aware, I have been looking at Oscars also everyone is telling me to be sure to overfilter as these guys get hugh and tend to be very messy. There are also a couple of diseases that oscars are prone to if they dont get proper filtration.
