just wondering if this is ok to do. my lfs has a canister on sale for 50 bucks, problem is, it is only rated for 40 gallons. i have a 55 gallon tank, i just wanted to know if this setup would work, or if the canister would be enough by itself.
running a hob and canister
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unless you are understocked and want to do a lot of water changes use the HOB as well. i run both on all my tanks. its like insurance. one filter poops you have one to run on tell the morning or first chance to fix/replace it.
i have three jack dempsey/texas hybrids, 2 plecos, an afircan knife, and a pictis cat. i know they all get big, but i only plan on keeping two of the jd hybrids once there full grown, the rest im gonna take back fr store credit. i just cant pass up a canister for only 50 bucks, and there brand new. i think im gonna try it. o and with you running both, how does it help, like does the water stay real clear, are the levels ok. and whats the bb like.
Run them both. My last two tanks ran both. My 150 has 2-350 Biowheels and a 350 canister filter running. all together rated for 350 gallons at 1050gph
can't hurt to have the extra filtration.... I would run both of them your stock load is good so 2 is better than one...