I'm sure this is a very frequently asked question, but what canister filter would you reccomend for a 75 gal. 48"x18"x18". I am going to put some kind of canister, and an emperor 400. I have been looking at them all, and I can't decide. One with the least maintenance is the way I want to go.
Here we go again. can for 75 Gal.
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I would do a fluval 305-405, its good canister filter. Since your gonna do a hob filter on the tank too, you wont need any spraybar to keep the water moving on the surface.
If you got a little more money to spend...Eheims are allways superb
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I use a 405 on my turtle tank, and a 305 on my cichlid + another canister.
Never had problems with them, easy to prime and maintain. And the x05 models seem to have flavs that the previous models have, ironed out. or so I`ve heard.
If you got a little more money to spend...Eheims are allways superb
Edit:
I use a 405 on my turtle tank, and a 305 on my cichlid + another canister.
Never had problems with them, easy to prime and maintain. And the x05 models seem to have flavs that the previous models have, ironed out. or so I`ve heard.
Good canister filter, yes. Best choice for a 75? Hellz no. with 405's goint for $200, why would you spend more on filtration than the tank itself? I wouldnt even consider a 305 unless its a RLLY good deal. Go with Rena XP series, and Eheim classic series are great as well. go with I'd go with 2215 or 2217Drunken;1284772; said:
Best to run rough filter pads, no charcoal, lots of BIO and a fine filterpad as the last basket.
Compliments on your choice to run an extra HOB filter!
Ok I'm convinced I will go with the XP3, and emp. 400 setup. Use the emp. for chem, and mech, and the XP3 for bio, and mech + polishing. Sound good? Now all I have to do is wait for tax time, and I'm all set. It's killing me to have an empty tank just sitting there begging to be filled.
Tank size is not the only component to look at when chosing a filter. What is more important that the tank size is the bio-load in the tank. If you are going to have 4 oscars in the 75 (which I would not do, but I've seen done), you would need much MUCH more filtration than a heavily planted 75 with a couple of discus and some tetras. I honestly would expect MFKers to ask the pertinant questions before jumping into pat answers.
P.S. There CAN be too much filtration, especially if you have slow water fish (like discus) or lots of plants.
P.S. There CAN be too much filtration, especially if you have slow water fish (like discus) or lots of plants.