New 110g, first large tank need help

[frshRoosey]

Hey guys I just bought a 110g tall. I am looking into purchasing 2x Fluval 305 canister filters. Any thoughts on this set up? Or other suggestions. It will eventually be a salt water tank with sump and overflow but for now i'm very happy with cichlids.

5 x cichlids: 4 are 3", 1 is 5"
1 x african rope fish: 6"
1 x plescostomus : 6"

and of course feeder fish at different times.

 

[CichlidAddict]

You might want to go with better filtration than that..
I would recommend at least 2 Rena XP3s
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3602&pcatid=3602
Or a Fluval FX5.
Or if you have extra cash laying around you could go with Eheim.

 

[ziggy2]

It really depends on if you plan on expanding your stocking level, but you might want to add a little more to that. I would recommend a HOB that is easy to maintain for some extra Bio.

 

[frshRoosey]

Any thoughts on tapping this tank now, and making the overflow and setting up a refugium? Helpfull or just a waste of money for freshwater? Like i said eventually the tank will be salt water so i'm up for anything. But i don't really want the filter and things i'm buying now to go to waste later.

 

[ziggy2]

Then go for it. You don't really want canister filters for salt. The bigger the better for a sump or refugium. I would make a big sump that you could add a refugium to. Or just do it all now.

 

[8o8apbt]

I would go for a Fluval FX5 and a emperor 400.

 

[frshRoosey]

Thanks for the imput guys.