Filter suggestions for 180 gallon tank?

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Hi everyone.  I am getting a 180 gallon tank to upgrade my goldie tank.  Right now my tank has two aquaclear 70s on it for 600gph of filtration.  So I have to get a filter(s) to get the remaining 1200 gph of filtration.  What would you all suggest?  I don't have a huge amount of money to spend since I just bought the tank but I am open to suggestions.  I am open to canisters, hobs, ect.

Thanks

Fishless · Accepted Answer

If you want the cheapest, go for sponge filters.

I recommend Hydro Sponge
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/advancedSearch.web?command=Search&searchParams.keywords=hydro%20sponge&searchParams.size=10#resultBody

You can try to use them on the intake of your existing filters to increase filtration.  Or you can use air stone to run them.


If you are willing to spend some money,  get EHEIM canister filter.

I recommend EHEIM Classic 2217
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/product/advancedSearch.web?command=Search&searchParams.keywords=EHEIM%20classic&searchParams.size=10#resultBody
Everyone else's GPH rate is based on flow rate without filter media.  EHEIM's GPH is based on flow rate with full media.    Canister filters are also more efficient GPH vs GPH against any other filter.
P.S.  EHEIM canister filters are extremely quiet.   You can't hear anything at all without being 1 foot away.

Anonymous · Answer

Fluval FX5

http://hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=107&PROD_ID=01002180021001

look on ebay they are going for half the price.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/FLUVAL-FX5-AQUARIUM-CANISTER-FILTER-WARRANTY-8103489077-/400163346091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2b9816ab#ht_4026wt_1139

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