New 210 tank not reef ready

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chenault62b

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Me and my girlfriend are very new to the whole fish thing my friend got me into it and we are now hooked. We started with a 55 gallon tank and now have got are hands on a 210 oceanic tank that is not reef ready. Now I need to find the best filtration system to get really when am new to all of this and still learing how every thing works. I can not make up my mind if I need make a wet dry system which seems over my head at the moment or get a canaster filter which my local fish guy has told me to get. He said I should get the FX5 so i have been looking at it and the Eheim Pro 3. I dont want to send the money and not be happy with what I got so I am trying to get the best thing for the lowest or best price.

just got a 210 not reef ready tank the fish I have in my 55 gallon tank is an 7 in arowana and an eleritic blue dempsy and a ob peacoke, yellow lab, and green terra. I know I have been told these fish do not do good together I guess thats what happens when your new to the fish world but they dont do to bad the jack and peacock chase each other every once in awhile plus i bought a red tail cat another reason of getting the big tank.
 
I would recommend a couple FX5's. I'm not a fan at all of HOB overflows. They just make me nervous, especially when you're dealing with that much water.
 
Canisters are a much more viable option when new to the hobby. IMO, wither one should do the job.
 
yea I liked the idea of the canaster filters my fish guy was telling me one would be good but i was wondering about that if I have to get two than thats runnring close to 400 i guess for those.
 
A lot of people like to over-do their filtration. For best results/price efficiency, shoot for a canister that is rated for twice you tank size and you should be fine.
 
Pharaoh;3534126; said:
A lot of people like to over-do their filtration. For best results/price efficiency, shoot for a canister that is rated for twice you tank size and you should be fine.

Less issues arise from over filtering than under, IMO. I personally would run 2 for a couple reasons. If one ever fails you have a backup to get you by at least. Also, when cleaning, you can alternate each filter to prevent mini cycle's.
 
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