Regular Member Quasi Posted December 21, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2007 I' m (probably, touching wood) going to have a secondhand 75 gal with stand in 10 hours. I' found out we have a canister of 5 liters with ammonia. According to my mother it was once bought to clean the windows (don't ask). We also have bleech (it says 'bleekwater', so it should be alright). I also bought 'good bacteria in a bottle' to speed things up. So I can kill all the nasties and start cycling and planting and decorating. Apparantly luck is always in balance, because I still have that nasty cough . I will have to buy an extra filter, but due to so many types I'm lost. It should be as silent as possible. As for other qualities I have absolutely no idea what is better than others. I'm also wondering about other things like: Do I need an airstone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lolafish Posted December 21, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2007 You're going to get different answers, becuz everyone has their faves. If I had a 75g. tank right now, I'd put a RENA Filstar canister with over 400-500 gph, and combine it with an Emperor 400 HOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Shamu23 Posted December 21, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2007 I like the marineland multistage canister filters, they're quiet and efficient! They're also selfpriming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member glitterfish Posted December 21, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2007 I love Aquaclear filters. They are cost efficient, easy to clean, and quiet. I have 2 on my 75 gallon tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ktinal900 Posted December 22, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 22, 2007 Yes, I would also say Aquaclear filters. They are quiet and well worth their cost. Fluvals are also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted December 22, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have three filters on my 75 gallon. Two hang on backs. One does 400 gph the other 340 gph. I also have a rana pro 3 it is the best and hope to replace one of the HOB with anouther rena. Maybe after the Christmas Holiidays. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted January 1, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks for all the respons, but then I entered the store and I couldn't find any of the types you guys mentioned. The downside of living in the middle of nowhere . The tank is running with the filter it already had. Due to the fact that the tank is placed in the garage I have to use the heater or the plants won't survive it. I will probably start with the ammonia tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fredct Posted January 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2008 I've had no problems with a couple Tetra Whispers (a 10 internal and a 20 h.o.b.). They're quiet, keep the water quite clean. The 10 has been going for quite a few years with no problems. And its quite a common brand compared to some of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kittyfiends Posted January 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2008 I've got to say I'm with Lolafish on this one. I would get a rena filstar canister either the xp3 or xp4. I also would put 2 hob filters. I have been happy with the penguin bio wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mojer21 Posted January 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2008 i also vote for rena xp3/4, along with emp 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fishieperson321 Posted January 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2008 To be honest with you, I am unsure of what you could use. I am unsure of the brands in Belgium. I know that over here in the US, Whisper is my favorite and is made by Tetra, so if you can find a Tetra filter that pumps 750 gph or you can add two or more of them to equal 750 gph then that would be wonderful, I guess. Something like this, maybe: http://uk.tetra.de/tetra/go/39A63AAB7E96C0...&lang_id=20 http://uk.tetra.de/tetra/go/39A63AAB7E96C0...&lang_id=20 Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted January 3, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 I've seen tetra filters in the store and according to the link the largest exteranl does 1200 l/h That is what I'm looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Trinket Posted January 3, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 I aim for type rather than maker. One HOB, one overhead and one cannister on each tank over 40 gallons with the correct GPH turnover. I can't recommend makes as we get all Japanese makes except Eheim which has made it to far north Japan and of which I have several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted January 3, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 I've seen Eheim in the store, but they are rather expensive, the type I was looking at was almost 400 ? and I can not afford that much at the moment . I rather buy one that does enough gph even if it is not such high qualety as Eheim, someone has had his for more then 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fishieperson321 Posted January 3, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2008 Tetra is a wonderful brand. I have never used the UK Tetra products, but I feed my fish Tetra foods, I use Tetra Water Conditioners, and I use the Tetra heaters, filters, and air pumps (when air pumps are needed) and not only are my fish happy, I am too. They are cheap and reliable. My grandma had a Whisper filter that she bought when they came out in the US (1987) and she used it, passed it to my aunt to use, then my aunt passed her aquarium set up to me. I have it on my tank right now and it is working like a charm. I love Whisper filters and Tetra products in general. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted January 16, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 16, 2008 I bought one a couple of days ago. It does 1550 l/h and it is self priming. Before I could start it up, I had to empty the tank. The topmost iron that connects the front with the back had come loose I really hope that it can be fixed with some screws and an corner profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hidr Posted January 16, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted January 16, 2008 Opps already posted here. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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