I would go with an Aquaclear 110 hob filter and a couple of double stacked ATI hydro sponge filters. That is what I'm planning to use when I start my tank.
What would you recommend? It is not drilled so it won't be a sump. Some things that are important to me. I want what is best for the fish. I also want crystal clear water. I would like it to be easy to maintain. I plan on putting a light layer of sand and some drift wood. I plan on buying 4-5" discus from Kenny. I also plan on having a bubble wand against the back of the tank. Any advice is welcome. Thank you
Last edited by scrappinjaime; 07-22-2016 at 02:07 AM.
I would go with an Aquaclear 110 hob filter and a couple of double stacked ATI hydro sponge filters. That is what I'm planning to use when I start my tank.
I just read a ton of reviews on the hob ac and it looks like a good fit, I might buy two to make sure I have enough filtration, would that be over kill?
I have a 72 gallon with a layer of sand, piece of driftwood and a bubble wand in back of the tank. I use 2 eheim 2217 canister filters. I have 7 young adults, 4 bolivian rams, 4 cories, 2 juliis.
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I have a 75 planted. I used eco complete but wish I went sand. The substrate will be getting replaced. I just removed a large number of plants and my drift wood and swapped with more rock and some manzanita. I built an island over a large air stone. I'm running a fluval G6 canister filter. 618201617943.jpg
I use two HOB filters on my 75. I like HOB because they are simple in design, easy to get to and I can turn them off and carry them to the sink to clean the whole thing once every 3 or 4 months. On my 75 I use two emperor 400's and am very happy, the current is just right. I have aquaclear on several other tanks and they are a great HOB as well.
~JACKLYN~
For ease of maintenance, HOBs are hard to beat. Something to consider... if the tank is for display and you want it right up against the wall then a canister is better as it needs very little clearance. An Aquaclear 110 needs 4.5 to 5 inches of space from the tank rim to the wall.
Thanks everyone, I think I am going to go with two AC 110 HOB's. Now a heater? what would you recommend?
Eheim 150, 2 of them.
~JACKLYN~
hydor inline http://www.hydor.com/eng/prodotti-te...er-filters.php or aquen pro http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/pro-heaters.htm
aqueon pro is a good one also. forgot about that one.
~JACKLYN~
Fluval has some nice heaters.
Why not hydro sponge filter?
Nothing better for nitrification then a hydro sponge filter.
http://www.aquaholicsonline.com.au/s...ow-silent.html
YX-380 by far IMO the best sponge filter made. Just replace air flow "lift tube" with a hydro sponge air flow tube, the diameter is larger and causes more flow, but great air flow.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts....ter.html#cart2
I have 2 fluval heaters, they will not heat the gallon size they say that they are rated for (from my experience) at this point I have the largest fluval heater rated for a 90 gal I think, and it currently heats a 10 gallon tank nicely. ha
~JACKLYN~
I have a fluval e300 on my 75. Maintains 82-83 with no problem. Have it hooked to an inkbird controller