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need a good filterLighting, 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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May 25th, 2007, 07:38 AM
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need a good filter
hey guys...i was wondering, i need a good filter for my 120 gallon tank.... can anyone tell me which is a good one to buy...im not worried about price...so help me out
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 48x18x30 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: new to it 
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#2
May 25th, 2007, 08:28 AM
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Re: need a good filter
You looking for a hang on back or a sump filter?
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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May 25th, 2007, 02:46 PM
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Re: need a good filter
im looking for a canister filter.....
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 48x18x30 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: new to it
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May 25th, 2007, 04:58 PM
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Re: need a good filter
Canister filters can cause exsess nitrates if not cleaned out weekly or more. If your set on a canister I have always like the magnum 350. In a saltwater tank the only filtration you need is alot of live rock and a good skimmer.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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May 25th, 2007, 06:48 PM
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Re: need a good filter
Like Bobby said there are better alternatives but if your set on a canister,Fluval and Eheim are the best.IMO.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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May 25th, 2007, 07:58 PM
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Re: need a good filter
I have never ran a canister filter before but have heard the same thing that Bobby mentioned. if there not well maintained and regularly cleaned then they can cause more problems than they prevent. plenty of live rock and a good protein skimmer is the way to go in opinion.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 25th, 2007, 09:46 PM
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Re: need a good filter
most of the filters ive been searching for are mostly up to 100 gallons....i need something more than 100 gallons...my tank is 120 gallons....someone help me out...wats a good canister filter.?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 48x18x30 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: new to it
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May 25th, 2007, 10:22 PM
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Re: need a good filter
Just invest in a quality Skimmer. Canister filters have no place in salt water.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 22gal nano 125 in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 and a half years
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May 25th, 2007, 11:51 PM
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Re: need a good filter
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But if your set on a canister Aquarium Filtration: Rapids Pro Series Wet/Dry Filter Systems You might want to check this one out. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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May 26th, 2007, 02:35 AM
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Re: need a good filter
The magnum 350 is for a 125 gal tank and they work great. I have used them on my 125 fresh water when Inhad it and was very pleased with it. I think the eheim's make a stronger one but I have never used them or read much about them so I cant give advise on them.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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