filter question

[baarda]

hi every one my name is John i am new to the forum and to Discus, i have read some posts about filters i understand that the FX5 is very good.
my question is do wet/dry filters with the bio balls works better? is almost double the price of the FX5, curently i have a 55 tank with two 60 gallon hang filters but i will be getting a 300 tall tank and i am not sure about the filtration, i am spending a lot of money on the tank it self i want the best filtration posible.

thank you in advance (i have some pics of my curent set up).

[Eddie]

Hey there John and welcome to Simply! Nice tank/fish! A 300 is gonna be a monster! Thats well out of my league but yes a sump or wet/dry will be your best bet for that size. I'm sure someone will chime in and give some advice. Anyways, just wanted to say hello and welcome.

Take care,

Eddie

[baarda]

thank you Eddie.

[nc0gnet0]

Depends, do you want a planted tank? I could be wrong, but I beleive a sump will off gas too much c02, or at least increase your consumption. FX5 is a monster, I have two (as well as a sump).

[baarda]

yes my tank will be planted and i also get two FX5'S and a 400 sump i figure i double the filtration and by using different types of filters i will cover all bases.
thanks for the advice.
here a pick of my new watley i got yesterday.

[calihawker]

Hi baarda, welcome!
nc0gnet0's right about a sump off gassing c02 but that's assuming you're using c02. Your current setup looks real nice.

[kitykatfunkiehat]

Hey John! Pretty tank!