Filtration for Malawi Mbuna Tank

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ScreaminGreen

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The tank is 75 gallons and I don't have any equipment for it yet (or fish, don't worry!). What kind of filters would work really well? I've heard that Mbuna's like being a little crowded, so the filtration has to be excellent. I was thinking of using 2 50gallon Aquaclear HOB filters (I've used that brand's filters before and really like them). Would that be good?? Any other suggestions?
 
ScreaminGreen;3155398; said:
The tank is 75 gallons and I don't have any equipment for it yet (or fish, don't worry!). What kind of filters would work really well? I've heard that Mbuna's like being a little crowded, so the filtration has to be excellent. I was thinking of using 2 50gallon Aquaclear HOB filters (I've used that brand's filters before and really like them). Would that be good?? Any other suggestions?
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just buy your self a nice FX5,,,,now that is what i am talking about!! and no!!! its not a overkill...:D
 
ScreaminGreen;3155517; said:
wow that seems kinda crazy... like $300 and my tank is only 75 gallons... it says it works for up to 400gallon tanks
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I have an FX5 and an AC110 on my 90gal :eek:
 
ScreaminGreen;3155517; said:
wow that seems kinda crazy... like $300 and my tank is only 75 gallons... it says it works for up to 400gallon tanks
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this shows how much you love your cichlid's.....:D
 
gomezladdams;3155554; said:
2 ac110 would be plenty.
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I would go with these as well.
 
I went with an FX5 for my 120 g mbuna tank, wanted something quiet and powerful for overstocking...you can pick one up on ebay for $220 usually, then the rest of the cost is what you decide to use for media.
 
i have 200 gallon tank and fx5, eheim pro3 and hw 303b+(uv). LOVE MY FISH.
 
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