filtration for 55gallon tank

[ilikewomen]

so the only problem with the ones that are adjustable is noise? or are they as good as the other ones performance wise?

 

[Wolf3101]

noise and the tendancy not to restart after a power failure...yes. Unless you tanks in a really cold room I doubt you need a 300 watt heater. I have 100's in all of my tanks that size...even the one in the laundry room. I have 300's in the 150 and larger tanks...and 150's in the 100/110 gallon tanks. I have no problem maintaining 78 to 86 degrees as needed.

 

[ilikewomen]

noise and the tendancy not to restart after a power failure...yes. Unless you tanks in a really cold room I doubt you need a 300 watt heater. I have 100's in all of my tanks that size...even the one in the laundry room. I have 300's in the 150 and larger tanks...and 150's in the 100/110 gallon tanks. I have no problem maintaining 78 to 86 degrees as needed.

im in colorado and its like 36 average this time of year, i think ill go with dual 100s or something

 

[Wolf3101]

its that cold INSIDE? forget the fish and add heaters to the HOUSE lol

 

[ilikewomen]

lol,luckily,its 65 deg inside,the tank is in my basement,which is always a bit colder

 

[slick216]

I have a trimac (11") and a midas (9") in a 55 gal. I use the E400 and the AquaClear 301 Powerhead with the quick filter for flitration. I like the E400 but like others have said .... the E400 has some issues with noise and restarting after a power failure. I dont have any problems with my water quality and I do 20% water changes and gravel sweeps weekly.