100 Gal Tank, No Clue what filter to use - Aquarium Advice

Chueyboy · 12-26-2003, 11:27 PM

I have been running a 100 Gal tank for about a year now and I have 2 Penguin 330's. I am not happy with them at all. I have been doing a ton of research and I hear pro's and con's regarding every filtration system. I was leaning towards a Fluval or some type of cannister system? Is that a good idea or should I go a different route?

Tank is made up of community fish. In the future, I would like to go saltwater.

Please help with suggestions!

Thank You !

sharks · 12-27-2003, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chueyboy

Tank is made up of community fish. In the future, I would like to go saltwater.

Please help with suggestions!

Thank You !

I would suggest a wet/dry for your tank. 1 W/D is cheaper then 2 canisters and yes you will need 2 canisters if you want to loose the penguins. They are the most efficient filter for any large [acronym:3da3885069="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:3da3885069] tank.
I run a W/D on any tank larger then 55-60 gallons. If you thought you were more into a reef I would say a sump/refugium combo.
In a [acronym:3da3885069="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:3da3885069] [acronym:3da3885069="Fish only"]FO[/acronym:3da3885069] tank you size I would run a W/D, a [acronym:3da3885069="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:3da3885069] sterilizer, and if there is money left get a good skimmer.
[acronym:3da3885069="Just My Opinion"]JMO[/acronym:3da3885069] HIH
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Gunnie · 12-27-2003, 01:51 PM

I currently have a 100 [acronym:00e12981d6="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:00e12981d6]. cichlid tank and have an XP2 and XP3 running (filstar). They keep the tank crystal clear even with the pigs I have in the tank. I have never used a W/D filter though.

Chueyboy · 12-27-2003, 06:38 PM

Thank You for the feedback!

12-26-2003, 11:27 PM	#1
Chueyboy Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7	100 Gal Tank, No Clue what filter to use I have been running a 100 Gal tank for about a year now and I have 2 Penguin 330's. I am not happy with them at all. I have been doing a ton of research and I hear pro's and con's regarding every filtration system. I was leaning towards a Fluval or some type of cannister system? Is that a good idea or should I go a different route? Tank is made up of community fish. In the future, I would like to go saltwater. Please help with suggestions! Thank You !

12-27-2003, 01:51 PM	#3
Gunnie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 265	I currently have a 100 [acronym:00e12981d6="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:00e12981d6]. cichlid tank and have an XP2 and XP3 running (filstar). They keep the tank crystal clear even with the pigs I have in the tank. I have never used a W/D filter though. __________________ If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson Smoky Mountain Aquarium Society Joseph H.S. Mills (AKA: Trauma Jewel) 1/18/36 - 3/1/04. I miss you dad!

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12-27-2003, 06:38 PM	#4
Chueyboy Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7	Thank You for the feedback!