Filtration

[Nestquick]

i think i need to upgrade my filtration
any recommendation for my 75gal
right now i have a HOB filter im not sure what kind it is

 

[brianp]

Dump the current filter and use a single Rena XP3. It is perfect for a 75 gallon.

 

[Nestquick]

should i get it locally or online.

 

[ziggy2]

Check ebay. I like the Fluval FX5, you won't outgrow it.

 

[SyncereOne]

Run your current filter along with an XP3. BigAls usually has them for 89.99 online.

 

[Ianab]

Dump the current filter and use a single Rena XP3. It is perfect for a 75 gallon.

Correct, but make sure you run both filters in the tank for a few weeks while the new one cycles

Of course it never hurts to run 2 filters anyway, if you have a problem with one at least the 2nd one will keep your fish alive while you fix things.

should i get it locally or online.

Have you got a good local pet shop that you want to support and has decent prices? I so, go buy it off them, it helps keep them in business even if you pay a few $$ more. If you dont - then buy it online.

Cheers

Ian

 

[Nestquick]

ill check out the lps here for what they have and the prices.
what websites do you recommend that have fair shipping to hi.

 

[Wolf3101]

Check ebay. I like the Fluval FX5, you won't outgrow it.

An FX5 on a 75 gallon tank....mmmmmmmm I hope he stocks some VERY strong swimmers or they will end up plastered against the glass.

Run a Fluval 405 on the 75. far more economical than the FX5.

 

[riverfishguy]

First what type of fish do you have in your tank and how many. That affects how much filtration your going to need. I love the rena xp3 filters but would not run them alone on a 75g tank. There flow rate is way overstated. My personal opinion is that if you have much bio load at all use a combo of your current HOB a penguin 350 (or emperor 400) and a rena xp3. I run multiple filters on all my tanks and its saved me more then once. Sounds like a lot of filtration but to me its not. Just my two cents.

 

[Excile]

Im in the same boat your in Nestquick, I was looking at the xp3 and I here nothing but good stuff from people I seen Thatfishplace.com has them for under 100.00 and petsmart has them (xp3) for 175.00? So if your trying to save ALOT of money go online.