Brands of filters, heaters, powerheads, air pumps... - Aquarium Advice

balasharkfreak · 07-23-2004, 01:59 PM

hey all,

i was wondering what you would you suggest for a 55g tank. What pieces are optional and mandatory. What brands would you suggest for each?

Also, are powerheads simply to produce a current and to keep water flowing? Wouldyou suggest getting one for a 55g?

What are air pumps really needed for?

Thanks in advance,
Dan

chasgood · 07-23-2004, 03:33 PM

You will find most use a combo of 2 filters for this and larger tanks. A hang on back ([acronym:5ca17a1634="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5ca17a1634]) power filter and a canister type.
Powerheads are mainly used with under gravel filters.
The goal is to get a balance of mechanical and biological filtration. Flow rate of the filters combined should be a water turnover 4 to 8 times per hour or 220 to 440 [acronym:5ca17a1634="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5ca17a1634] per hour for the 55 [acronym:5ca17a1634="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5ca17a1634] tank.
With proper filtering a air pump is really not needed.
Good info on filters in general here. http://www.2cah.com/netmax/basics/filters/filters.shtml

07-23-2004, 01:59 PM	#1
balasharkfreak Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 51 Images: 5	Brands of filters, heaters, powerheads, air pumps... hey all, i was wondering what you would you suggest for a 55g tank. What pieces are optional and mandatory. What brands would you suggest for each? Also, are powerheads simply to produce a current and to keep water flowing? Wouldyou suggest getting one for a 55g? What are air pumps really needed for? Thanks in advance, Dan

07-23-2004, 03:33 PM	#2
chasgood Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Moore Oklahoma Posts: 393 Images: 10	You will find most use a combo of 2 filters for this and larger tanks. A hang on back ([acronym:5ca17a1634="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5ca17a1634]) power filter and a canister type. Powerheads are mainly used with under gravel filters. The goal is to get a balance of mechanical and biological filtration. Flow rate of the filters combined should be a water turnover 4 to 8 times per hour or 220 to 440 [acronym:5ca17a1634="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5ca17a1634] per hour for the 55 [acronym:5ca17a1634="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5ca17a1634] tank. With proper filtering a air pump is really not needed. Good info on filters in general here. http://www.2cah.com/netmax/basics/filters/filters.shtml __________________ 37 GL Setup June 4,2004. Rena Filstar xP1. 55watt [acronym:e159a76288="Power compact fluorescent"]pc[/acronym:e159a76288] light and glass cover. 6 Tiger Barbs. 6 Aponogeton bulbs, 2 water lillys. 5 Serpae Tetra. Brichardi, Princess Cichlid. Electric Yellow or Yellow Lab. Clown Pleco. 1 platty. 5 Krib, one the father of the 20L Krib. 20L GL2 Sept,2004 setup. Powerfilter and biowheel built into the Eclipse hood. 6 Zebra Danios 6 Kribs. all born in the tank. Update 19 June 2005. Noticed new Krib fry. guess they werent all males.

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