oscar tank filtration

[porg97]

hey guys, im new to this forum. i have an 8 inch oscar and a firemouth living in an 80 gallon tank. im upgrading my filtration so i can get a few more fish. i was thinking either 2 eheim 2217s, or an fx5. would this be enough?

 

[porg97]

*fx6

 

[PDRed302]

An fx5 should handle that tank no problem, especially if you keep up with tank husbandry. As far as adding more fish: I'm sure the filter could handle it but not the tank; an 80 gallon seems pretty big but with that O in there, I honestly doubt you'll be able to pull off any more tank mates.

 

[petspoiler]

two 2217's would be a bad idea. they don't turn over enough water. I hate mine on just a 40Breeder and small fish.
go with the fx5 or fx6.

 

[strungout]

How about a sun sun 304b(w/uv)? Made in china though, but its a pretty solid filter with good gph