Upgrades and Filtration Questions

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Hello. So currently I have a 120G tank with a FX5 and a AquaClear, a 55G with a AquaClear 70, and a 29G with a AquaTech 20-40.

I want to upgrade some of my tanks. My parents won't let me get any more than three tanks. I want to upgrade my 55G tank to a 75-90G tank and then use the 55G for saltwater. So that means I have to tank down the 29G tank. The problem is it still has fish in it and will continue to have fish in it until I can rehome them. I would like to upgrade the filter on the 29G for the time being. What should I get? I was thinking of eventually moving the AC70 from the 55G to the 29G tank. I would then upgrade the 55G filtration. But what should I get? I would like it to be able to handle the 75G or 90G that I will most likely eventually buy. The only problem is will the AC70 be overkill for community fish in a 29G tank? I think the flow might be too much. I guess I could always buy a AC50 for the 29 but then what do I do with the AC70? All suggestions are appreciated thanks.





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Squirtle919 said:
id go a 2217 or fx5 for the 90G tank and move the ac70 onto the 29G. if the flows to high just clog the intake with some filter media? never used a hob lol. but dont they hit the surface? not creating much flow anyways?
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I wouldn't really like to buy another FX5 because of the price. I see the 2217 is almost half the price. Will it still be ideal for a 90G tank? What about the AquaTop canisters w/UV?


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cant comment on the aquatop dont think we have them over here? I have a 2217 running on a 180 and the waters is clean with a power head going too bio is fine but this tank only stocks a full grown jag pair so its nothing insane. my 150 and 75 are higher stocked and are pretty fine also. I just like an FX5s as I dont need to add power heads for my longer tank lol.

If the 2217 does not get done what u want but I believe it will be fine u can always add a 2215 or even another later on as your fish grow etc.
 
Squirtle919 said:
cant comment on the aquatop dont think we have them over here? I have a 2217 running on a 180 and the waters is clean with a power head going too bio is fine but this tank only stocks a full grown jag pair so its nothing insane. my 150 and 75 are higher stocked and are pretty fine also. I just like an FX5s as I dont need to add power heads for my longer tank lol.

If the 2217 does not get done what u want but I believe it will be fine u can always add a 2215 or even another later on as your fish grow etc.
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Alright thank you.

Anyone else have any ideas/suggestions?


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Alright let's try a different approach as I'm getting very little feedback. So currently I have a 6-8 inch Red Tiger Oscar in my 55G tank that I will be moving into either a 75G or 90G tank later on. I would like to get him some tank mates. I was thinking a JD maybe a EBJD also and a pair of convicts. Will this work? And what else could I get? Any other suggestions? The fish will have to be able to live in the tank for life as I am not sure if I'll be able to upgrade later on...thanks in advance


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EBJD wont work with an oscar, they should really just be kept with there own. Not sure about the other 2 never mixed them with oscars. If you do end up getting another cichlid I would just add a pleco but not a common. you will defs need the 90G tank for 2 larger fish imo. 75G is ideally the size an oscar should have alone.
 
Squirtle919 said:
EBJD wont work with an oscar, they should really just be kept with there own. Not sure about the other 2 never mixed them with oscars. If you do end up getting another cichlid I would just add a pleco but not a common. you will defs need the 90G tank for 2 larger fish imo. 75G is ideally the size an oscar should have alone.
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Ok thanks. I was pretty sure a EBJD wouldn't work but I figured it was worth asking. So if I got the 90G tank, would a Aquatop CF500UV with a 9W UV be enough filtration? Or would I need to add a AC 70 or 110? Also what could I do for stocking? I have a Oscar that must go into the new tank but other than that I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks


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never used an aquatop so cant say best to hit google up I am sure lots of information will be there. Its hard to say what will and what wont work filter wise, I found with eheims I always need to add a second one with more mech or another filter with FX5s I find its all a bit more even. One setup I see being mentioned a lot is XP3-4 with a AC HOB apparently they can be found extremely cheap second hand so maybe look into this.

as for stocking all comes down to you, I personally would go with a 120G and get 2 oscars in hope of getting a pair or 2 females, then some SDs. or Oscar,SD and a gold serv.
 
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