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jarret8x
03-12-2011, 04:27 PM
So I'm getting my 125g tank next week what filter would you guys recommend I like my eheim 2217 but what should I go with for this size tank?

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Darrell Ward
03-12-2011, 04:46 PM
If you like your classic 2217, I would go with a 2260. It'll give better turnover rates, and holds more media than smaller filters.
rave 2468
03-12-2011, 04:54 PM
fx5 fluval. I have one on my 150gal and 90gal, this filter works great, keeps my water nice and clear.
jarret8x
03-12-2011, 05:25 PM
Ya I was also looking at the fx5 just haven't had experience with fluval

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jarret8x
03-12-2011, 09:02 PM
Does the fx5 come with the media

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jarret8x
03-13-2011, 12:07 PM
Also looking at the eheim pro3 2080 anyone have experience with one?

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aquatic3
03-13-2011, 12:42 PM
For a 125 I would have redundent Eheims...also enables two returns to really ensure proper circulation. I would run Eheim 2073 x 2. Nothing beats the Eheim. Don't get electromic Pro 3. The new regulas Pro3 line is great 2070, 73, 75, 80. NOTE: the Eheim 80 uses lots more media and is not as efficient with all media fully loaded. It's also big, bulky and make sure it fits under cabinet. With two Eheim 2073 you can have the set so each gets cleaned every 30 days...so you have a nice ballance ecosystem. Also if sometihng goes wrong you have you back up.
jarret8x
03-13-2011, 03:30 PM
thanks for the advice I was also looking into the 2180 with the built in heater anyone use those and how does the heater work and is it reliable

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Cuchulainn
03-14-2011, 01:17 AM
Nothing but praises for the Eheim 2075, with another canister or large HOB filter to run parallel as aqautic3 mentioned. I usually try to run an extra filter of sorts in case I need an emergency isolation tank.
Good luck in your decision Jarret!



Blaine~
jarret8x
03-14-2011, 11:40 PM
I decided to try the eheim pro3 2180

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bolo007
06-26-2011, 03:04 AM
Hey Jarret how is the pro3 2180 working for you? Any issues? thx.
jarret8x
06-26-2011, 03:07 PM
It actually came broken so I went with a fx5 since I was sort of pinched for time and the lfs had one. But the fx5 seems to be doing the trick.

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