Fresh Water Setup 265 Gallon - Should I get overflows?

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I finally purchased a house and can get back into aquariums =)

I'm looking at the marineland 265 gallon tank (84"x24"x30").

The setup will be freshwater and I'm trying to decide if I should stick with 2 canister filters, or is it worth while to get the reef ready tank and use a wet/dry filter?


I had a 125 gallon tank previously and always used canister filters. The new aquarium will be stocked with a couple peacock bass, arowana, and a few other fish.


Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
Depending on the arowana I would be chasing the 36" wide tank. even 36" can be to small in my eyes, I would use it as a starting point.

As for the overflows I think it depends, a sump in general will be the better option but as you already have the canisters it maybe fine depending on the canisters, using all three could be the best path.
Start with the canisters whilst the fish are growing and have a smaller bioload, once they are a larger size you could add a sump, in short it can never hurt to have overflows only the added cost but even if you dont use a sump they can be used for canisters :)
 
Have you looked into aqua systems all in one aquariums? Thats what I have. I don't have to worry of having to purchase and power a huge return pump and electric outages.
 
I would concur that your planned stock would be better with wider tank. I have a 265 Marineland, its a fantastic cichlid tank. I run 2 FX5's, covers the tank very well. Frequent w/c still a must, filtration is not a substitute.
 
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