New filter suggestions

[Err]

Tank:75g

Stock: 2 3" oscars 1 syno cat

Curent filtration: 1 Emp 400 and 350mag that only runs the micron cartredge

I will be moveing the stock to a 140 in 9-12 mo. However at the current rate My O's are going to quickly outgrow the bio capacity of the single Emp400. I currnely run just 2 layers of bonded filterpad in the media tank. So I am thinking of adding either an AC110 packed with ceramic rings and the surface skimmer attachment, or an XP3. I considerd the FX5 but its a bit steep for me atm and I would like to start a filter so BB is cultured up ASAP. So whats the general opinion? an AC110 w/rings/surface skimer? or XP3?

 

[tcarswell]

That is a tough choice. I would say AC110 though..

 

[swede]

i recommend adding a sponge filter to all tanks. its very cheap, provides oxygen to the tank, and helps supplement the BB

 

[swede]

oh and the ac110 for sure

 

[CornBread]

yeah ac110 if you can get at a better deal and save about 20-25 dollars get the ac70

 

[tcarswell]

i recommend adding a sponge filter to all tanks. its very cheap, provides oxygen to the tank, and helps supplement the BB

This is very true. I run sponges a lot as well. They also double as a backup during power outages if you use a good quality battery powered air pump or minor back up electricity.

 

[bitteraspects]

agree with all the above. ditch the marineland products, and get yourself a couple of AC110's.
can go wrong

 

[Err]

Well im moveing off the grid soon so I wont have to worry about power outtages or electric bills lol,OK so the AC110 is obviously more popular... has anyone used the surface skimmer attachment for it?

 

[tcarswell]

Well im moveing off the grid soon so I wont have to worry about power outtages or electric bills lol,OK so the AC110 is obviously more popular... has anyone used the surface skimmer attachment for it?

You know ive never heard of it until you mentioned it. Let me know how it works they are pretty reasonably priced.
How far off the grid are you moving btw? I wanna live without electric bills and outages too... unless I gotta join a cult JP man.

 

[bitteraspects]

unless youre eunning SW, you really dont need the surface skimmer. in fact, the closer to the bottom you can get, the better. help suck up some of that debris from the bottom