running two canister filter? - Aquarium Advice

kaz · 03-21-2006, 06:01 PM

how does running 1 xp3 filter and 1 xp1 filter in a 75g tank sound like? over kill?

or is it better 1 xp3 and 1 150 biowheel

penpitt · 03-21-2006, 06:11 PM

That sounds fine to me. In my 80, I run a Fluval 404 and a Rena XP-2. It's a moderately planted tank and it helps me get better circulation

**Zagz** · 03-21-2006, 07:54 PM

Sounds good to me, I run 2 cannisters on my 125 and one cannister and one HOB on my 75 gal. Even on my 29 gal I run a HOB and a small cannister.

fishyrican · 03-25-2006, 07:23 AM

Ditto, I have a canister and HOB in my 29 and two filters (XP3 and Eheim wet/dry) in my 55. I prefer a canister to biowheel because I can hide all the components under the tank.

donttaptheglass · 03-25-2006, 03:28 PM

In all the conversations I've had here in AA . . . .NEVER has anyone said to me "WAIT, WOAH! Thats TOO much filtration!"

trotty · 03-25-2006, 05:48 PM

I got 4 canisters and 1hob that circulates the tank water ova 8 times an hour! i have problems but its not from ova filtration. As long as the tank isn't a whirlpool it should be fine!

TomK2 · 03-25-2006, 07:55 PM

I have two fluval 404's on a 55 gal, so obviously I think its ok.

03-21-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
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03-21-2006, 06:11 PM	#2
penpitt Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chandler,Az Posts: 274 Images: 3	That sounds fine to me. In my 80, I run a Fluval 404 and a Rena XP-2. It's a moderately planted tank and it helps me get better circulation __________________ 80 gallon [acronym="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym]:3 clown loaches, 2 angels, bloodfin tetras and 1 albino BN pleco,1 Farlowella. 46 gallon [acronym="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym]: kuhli loaches, otos, black neon and black phantom tetras, 3 pitbull plecos. 50 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym]: 1 green spotted puffer

03-25-2006, 07:23 AM	#4
fishyrican Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 642	Ditto, I have a canister and HOB in my 29 and two filters (XP3 and Eheim wet/dry) in my 55. I prefer a canister to biowheel because I can hide all the components under the tank. __________________ Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. -Pericles Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty -JFK

03-25-2006, 03:28 PM	#5
donttaptheglass Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Ledge, MI Posts: 352 Images: 1	In all the conversations I've had here in AA . . . .NEVER has anyone said to me "WAIT, WOAH! Thats TOO much filtration!" __________________ Donttaptheglass: The Movie Going to WalMart to buy fish is like going to Good Year to buy ground beef.

03-25-2006, 07:55 PM	#7
TomK2 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 1,953 Images: 2	I have two fluval 404's on a 55 gal, so obviously I think its ok. __________________ Tom's Tank - The web's best (only?) Motorcycling, trap shootin', aquarium site - IS BACK! With a new url. Oceanic 55+,two Fluval 404's,In-line 300W heater,Moderately planted with Polyvinylus Chloridus sp.=the only plants that last in my tank

03-25-2006, 05:48 PM	#6
trotty Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sydney Australia Posts: 361 Images: 31	I got 4 canisters and 1hob that circulates the tank water ova 8 times an hour! i have problems but its not from ova filtration. As long as the tank isn't a whirlpool it should be fine!

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