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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment Specific discussions on aquarium equipment from protein skimmers to water pumps. Which are the best, what they do, and what you might need for your reef aquarium.

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Old May 26th, 2007, 03:19 AM
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Re: need a good filter

Eheim makes one rated for your tank size and larger.
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Re: need a good filter

If you consider the CPR Cy-294 wet dry you willnot only resolve your skimmer need but you will also have a filter inplace. just a thought. as for a canister filter for a 120 + I would consider the Lifeguard series componet packaged to suit your needs, or, the Rena Filstar XP4, or, the Ocean Clear, or, the Eheim Pro III . Hope this helps a bit.

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Re: need a good filter

hey is that cpr cy-294 a filter/protein skimmer as well? i dont need hole drilling in order to have this do i? its one that has a hang on the back overflow rite?

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Re: need a good filter

You need a overflow for it. You can do either you can drill or you can use a HOB model.
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Re: need a good filter

now im thinking about doing wet/dry filter....is dat better than canister filters for saltwater tanks? so if i get a wet/dry filter , i sould also need a syphon overflow kit aswell?

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Re: need a good filter

A good wet/dry is the only way to go on saltwater,IMO.But yeah,you'll either have to have a syphon overflow or drill your tank.Thats your choice

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Re: need a good filter

I switched to a Magum 350 Delux for my reef and have been very happy. I only use the carbon (not the sponge like sleeve) and it works great. Water levels always stay constant and it's crystal clear. I change the carbon / clean the filter about once per month. I just have a 46 gallon - I get enough water flow from just the pump itself I do not need to use additional powerheads.
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Re: need a good filter

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now im thinking about doing wet/dry filter....is dat better than canister filters for saltwater tanks? so if i get a wet/dry filter , i sould also need a syphon overflow kit aswell?
Yes....some wet/dry comes with an overflow kit.
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