MAJOR INPUT NEED! Filtration for 300 Gallon?

[abigman67]

Hey whats up guys! Im getting a huge 300 gallon aquarium! I just want EVERYONES opinion on what would be the BEST type of filtration that you guys would think thats best for this mammoth! Should I combine Mech, and Canisters? Just SUMP! Sump and CAN's? Just any and all input is very important to me! Thanks!


A big RTC is going In there! Hes about 20 inches now!

 

[Conner]

Can't beat a nice big sump, IMO.

 

[hmoobvwj]

Personally I would do a Sump at an appropriate size to your tank, and some canisters along with some HOB....a little big of everything.

To be specific on the filters, get around 2 Fluval FX5, and like 3 AC500.

 

[L A R R Y]

How about 2 FX5's and two ac110's Now that would be some massive turnover rates

 

[dmopar74]

since your sticking a big RTC in the tank run a sump to keep all the equipment out of the tank. i could easily see a RTC deciding to thrash around and or eat filter pieces and heaters.

 

[CHOMPERS]

And large tanks are no place for HOB's. In terms of media they are dismal at best.

 

[CHOMPERS]

By the way, there is no point in combining filter types (except rare conditions). Either go with a sump or canisters. There isn't a benifit of using both.

You can customize a sump to do everything your fish tank will need and then some. Canisters are a fast off-the-shelf alternative to sumps for those who do not take well to tinkering with things.