Filtration for a 150 gal ?

[aquabee]

Put on another canister also!

[myjohnson]

Still got room....

[cu0ngsayz]

So how does this sound? A fx5 the other side a big wet dry

[eklikewhoa]

General rules in tropheus/petro keeping 101:

If you got room under the stand for another filter...you are in fact under filtering

+1

[myjohnson]

General rules in tropheus/petro keeping 101:

If you got room under the stand for another filter...you are in fact under filtering.

P.s. thank you for searching. It's also a good idea to ask people what they are running on their tropheus tanks.

[aquabee]

I don't keep trophs but most of the setups I've seen do have an insane amount of filtration, especially since the fish are fed often and are messy eaters, and since they get to breeding condition with excellent filtration and frequent large water changes. Most of the setups I've seen are running canisters plus a wet/dry.

[eklikewhoa]

stocking wise,

the suggested on pg.1 is good info.

IMO/IME 10-20x turnover rate over filter media works best for me.

20-40x turnover/circulation total rate is ideal.

[cu0ngsayz]

Depends on what you plan on keeping in the tank.

Troph. Ikola and muzi..

[eklikewhoa]

Depends on what you plan on keeping in the tank.

[cu0ngsayz]

I know this is a old thread.. I didn't want to make another one for the same reason.. But anyways I just got a 150g aqueon tank( not really 150g it's about 160 something...) I'm looking for a filter system for this tank. Idk if I should run canisters, wet/dry or HOB(aquaclear110). Ive been leaning away from the HOB but people say AQ are GOOD...

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Filtration for a 150 gal ?

Have never been to the local store.  Its too tempting - I might break the suspension on my car driving home.  :(

That pump is what I selected for my 3rd build of my Betta Bunkhouse.  It provided plenty of pressure through the UV sterilizer, 25-micron cartridge filter, 100 drip emmitters 1gpm each and 7'high (head) return line.

[h0nkzz]

Re: Filtration for a 150 gal ?

I have a the big phyton thats about 2 feet long ... what I don't have is time to do 50% water change twice a week  

Phish, hows the circulation pump you posted on Cichlidfan's wet/dry topic ? the $45+ pump from harbor freight ? do they only have it online ?

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Filtration for a 150 gal ?

I like the prices on these

siphon

[trademan]

Re: Filtration for a 150 gal ?

Why don't you just do 50% water changes twice a week? Those plus your 2 110s should make for some very healthy and happy fish.

If you don't have a Python, you can get one from Foster and Smith or Big Al's online for less than $50.

[h0nkzz]

Re: Filtration for a 150 gal ?

is RIO 2100 good ? anyone used one b4 ?
i think i'm gonna try my luck with wet/dry