Need to filter my 125g. HELP!!!!!!

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

I need to filter my new 125
Whats the cheapest method?
How about a sump?
How do i make one?

 

[haynchinook334]

there is a lot of DIY here in MFK, just use the search feature. but the cheapest i have used was 2x cascade 1500. $300 for both. But you can check cragslist for filters.

 

[McFluffrichromis]

www.craigslist.org will get u the lowest prices. Everyone has there preferences. Hang on back, canister, sump all these will work.

 

[HiImSean]

im using a f5x and either an ac110 or xp3, less than $300

 

[kydsexy]

lol having the same issue. im just going with 2 ac110s for now because im only putting a baby channel catfish in there. thinking about the fx5 or a smaller canister to make sure im reaching deep in the tank.

 

[xiahaolong168]

i'm using 2 aquaclear 110s and a eheim proII 2028 canister on my 125g.

 

[EVP]

i have 2 125g. one has a magnum canister and 2 ac110's. the other has 2 ac110 and thats it. not sure what the 3rd filter for that tank will be yet

 

[HarleyK]

I need to filter my new 125
Whats the cheapest method?
How about a sump?
How do i make one?

Howdy,

I am always amazed to see people willing to spend money on new tanks and new fish but not on best filtration possible After all, a filter is the aquarium's heart, lungs, and liver. Does it make sense to go cheap on this life-support system? Not that cheapest is bad, I am just curious about the emphasis. Especially without mentioning the stocking level, which is crucial information...

A couple Hydro V sponge filters and an airpump will be cheapest ...

HarleyK

 

[dudey]

Ya a pair of big sponge filters would be your cheapest bet. But I would spend the extra bucks for a canister and a couple hob filters.

I have an old fluval 403 canister, a magnum 350 canister, and a Penguin 330 bio wheel on my 125.

 

[247Plants]

You can get Fluval 404's off ebay for $85 bucks a piece shipped. Get 2.