filtration question - Aquarium Advice

andy_b22 · 07-03-2005, 09:40 PM

I have a 55 gallon tank and was wondering what would be the best filtration method i could get for 250 dollars(includes mech, chem, and bio filtration). this may include different machines. i had in mind maybe a canister filter with another machine for biological filtration. I want nice quality products. i am just staring out with live rock but intend to more to corals i learn more and more. [acronym:363ff6ef14="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:363ff6ef14]

**Fluff** · 07-03-2005, 10:56 PM

Get more live rock and a couple powerheads. This is all I use. I have no external/mechanical filters. I dont' know how much liverock you have now but if you could bump it up to about 70lbs then just add a few powerheads to move water.

mykpoz · 07-03-2005, 11:10 PM

hirocks.com = base rock 2x30# for $32.00x2=$64.00
liverock.com = liverocks gulf(for the price) 10# = $43.90

CPR backpack Skimmer = $120ish
then I'd spring for an extra [acronym:5900e29685="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:5900e29685]

not the best... but it will give you decent equipment + 70lbs of [acronym:5900e29685="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:5900e29685] for your 55gal tank

but thats just me

07-03-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
andy_b22 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wallace, Ne Posts: 40	filtration question I have a 55 gallon tank and was wondering what would be the best filtration method i could get for 250 dollars(includes mech, chem, and bio filtration). this may include different machines. i had in mind maybe a canister filter with another machine for biological filtration. I want nice quality products. i am just staring out with live rock but intend to more to corals i learn more and more. [acronym:363ff6ef14="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:363ff6ef14]

07-03-2005, 10:56 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,575 Images: 29	Get more live rock and a couple powerheads. This is all I use. I have no external/mechanical filters. I dont' know how much liverock you have now but if you could bump it up to about 70lbs then just add a few powerheads to move water. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

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07-03-2005, 11:10 PM	#3
mykpoz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pensacola Posts: 478	hirocks.com = base rock 2x30# for $32.00x2=$64.00 liverock.com = liverocks gulf(for the price) 10# = $43.90 CPR backpack Skimmer = $120ish then I'd spring for an extra [acronym:5900e29685="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:5900e29685] not the best... but it will give you decent equipment + 70lbs of [acronym:5900e29685="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:5900e29685] for your 55gal tank but thats just me