200 gal

[Chenay83]

Can I filter a 200 gal tank with just sponge filters?

 

[George9]

It is physically possible, but I wouldn't do it. Sponge filters are great for smaller tanks or quarantine setups. Not huge tanks.

I'm no expert on filtration (especially on that size tank) but I would buy a few canister filters for a huge tank. Or a few aquaclear HOBs

 

[Chenay83]

How much would something like that costs.

 

[Ibrahim]

How much would something like that costs.

Id get a Fluval canister filter. 150-200.

 

[George9]

I know canister filters are about $120+ each. Aquaclears I'm not sure of, maybe $70-$80 for the biggest one(you'd need multiple)
Canister filters are a lot better on larger tanks than hob filters

But don't do anything until you get a second opinion! Lol

 

[Chenay83]

How would that work? Put one on each end? Sorry if I sound stupid but I have never had a tanl this size before.

 

[Chenay83]

So could I use just 1 fluval or would I need more than one of those?

 

[George9]

How would that work? Put one on each end? Sorry if I sound stupid but I have never had a tanl this size before.

Yes, pretty much. I'd get maybe two fluval 406's and put one on each end.

Or you could pick a different brand of filter

EDIT: you will need more than one fluval. Probably two

 

[Ibrahim]

So could I use just 1 fluval or would I need more than one of those?

One is enough. I'd recommend the fluval fx5

 

[Ibrahim]

Yes, pretty much. I'd get maybe two fluval 406's and put one on each end.

Or you could pick a different brand of filter

EDIT: you will need more than one fluval. Probably two

Two 406s or 1 fx5

 

[George9]

Oh boy, the fx5 is a lot better! I didn't even know fluval made filters that big lol.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000I1O2PK

Save a lot of cash with the fx5! $211 for fx5, over $300 with the two 406s

 

[Chenay83]

So for a fx5 I can expect to pay 200?
Is there a cheaper route?

 

[George9]

So for a fx5 I can expect to pay 200?
Is there a cheaper route?

Not that I know of, big tanks are a lot more expensive.

 

[Chenay83]

Yeah I know. With any luck I will be able to get a whole setup for cheap off of craigslist.

 

[George9]

Yeah I know. With any luck I will be able to get a whole setup for cheap off of craigslist.

Theres lots of deals like that, just keep your eyes peeled.

 

[Ardynas]

I've got a 150 gal and one FX5. I believe these are rated up to 400 gals. I've got plenty of flow.

 

[Demonknight]

CFS 700 GPH Aquarium Canister Filter External UV 9W 75 - 125G Marine Cichlid | eBay


I have one of these and very happy so far with it

 

[Chenay83]

Ok I'll be checking around to see if I can any deals on them.

 

[Ibrahim]

CFS 700 GPH Aquarium Canister Filter External UV 9W 75 - 125G Marine Cichlid | eBay

I have one of these and very happy so far with it

Same here. I've got one on my 55 and 75

 

[Chenay83]

I'm going to try ebay and aquabid. With cichlids I need a good one.