True, Any ideas of what filter i should buy, The stocking list is going to be an Australian eel, a JD, a pair of convicts and maybe a pair of electric blues, I'm not sure what the bio load will be.
I would ask if you are making it because you want to or to save money? If you are trying to save money you may be over thinking it I have 2 HOB filters which together cost me about 65 USD both were rated by the company to be 300gph but in all truth are likely just what I need for the 55g.
I have crystal clear water as it is. But I am in the market for some driftwood for my Pardalis to munch on so I will let you know how it works when I get the driftwood.