Is there a need for a bio wheel on a filter?

[fishy12]

I have been lookin for filters for a 125 gallon and wonder shld i buy a canister with a bio filter or not. Here is the filters i am debatin over i will buy 2 of which ever u guys think is better. I am letting u guys decide because u have better experience with filter.

Option one!
http://www.petmountain.com/product/...d-magnum-350-canister-filter-100-gallon-.html

Option 2!
http://www.petmountain.com/product/...-filter-magnum-350-pro-up-to-100-gallon-.html

They r about a 18$ difference so which wld be better??

 

[mgk]

i voted two but i dont really like either, not a fan of that filter.

 

[Bderick67]

You be better off buying an AC110.

IME the magnums require frequent cleaning to keep them from loosing flow, this is compared with other canister filters. Also shop around you should be able to pick up the magnumfor 20-30 bucks less then posted in those links.

 

[fishy12]

Ok, after wht i have read wht is a good site to find good filters cheap? I want to put atleast 2 100gallon size filters due to the fact i got 2 oscars and may put other tank mates in the tank. the tank will be 125gallons!

 

[mgk]

ebay, craigslist

 

[fishy12]

ebay, craigslist

I dont mind buyin used tanks but i like new filters!

OH YEA! forgot to mention i want CANISTER FILTERS!

 

[fishy12]

I wld love a fx5 but outta ma price range...

 

[worm2925]

i bought a fx5 for $218.00 delivered from ebay

 

[mgk]

i bought a fx5 for $218.00 delivered from ebay

i bought one for 191+29 for shipping new
you beat me

 

[worm2925]

the one i bought was brand new too