Advice for a filter

poolguyjason · 02-28-2006, 09:36 AM

I'm going to purchase a tank around 120-200 Gallons this saturday, depending on the prices, and I would really like to do a sand bottom. What type of filter would you recommend for sand substrate?

LittlePuff · 02-28-2006, 09:10 PM

A good skimmer.
What are you going to put in it?

Kim

ron v · 03-01-2006, 07:41 AM

Skimmer is a waste of money for a fresh water aquarium.

Damon · 03-01-2006, 08:19 AM

You are going to want 2 canisters or a large sump/wet-dry filter. Stocking will depend on type though. Cichlids are messy so canisters are a boon IME as they are great for mechanical filtration.

LittlePuff · 03-01-2006, 03:20 PM

Sorry, I'm having a blonde week

Kim

poolguyjason · 03-01-2006, 05:35 PM

The plan is to put in my Fahaka Puffer, Shovelnose Catfish, and a few Synodontis Catfish

02-28-2006, 09:36 AM	#1
poolguyjason Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 8	Advice for a filter I'm going to purchase a tank around 120-200 Gallons this saturday, depending on the prices, and I would really like to do a sand bottom. What type of filter would you recommend for sand substrate?

03-01-2006, 08:19 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	You are going to want 2 canisters or a large sump/wet-dry filter. Stocking will depend on type though. Cichlids are messy so canisters are a boon IME as they are great for mechanical filtration. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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02-28-2006, 09:10 PM	#2
LittlePuff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 92	A good skimmer. What are you going to put in it? Kim

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ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	Skimmer is a waste of money for a fresh water aquarium.

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LittlePuff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 92	Sorry, I'm having a blonde week Kim

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poolguyjason Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 8	The plan is to put in my Fahaka Puffer, Shovelnose Catfish, and a few Synodontis Catfish

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