jeremyblevins
Aquarium Advice Freak
i had an aqueon 20 filter, it had nice turn over and was really quiet, but the bio screen was pathetically small.
Yes, Emperors are made by Marineland.
No, the wheel-less knock offs at Wal-Mare are not made by Marineland.
i think you messed up on this one. again just also your opinion. never had a single problem with lack of bio filtration in the ac filters. the water ripples also add a ton of o2 into the water for the hobs.IMO getting excellent biological filtration and great mechanical/chemical filtration is better than getting superior biological/mechanical filtration and horrible biological filtration.
I had an AC70 and a Penguin 350 on my tank. I ended up taking off the penguin, because although it has superior biological filtration, you can't match 6 inches of foam and filter floss Also, the biowheeld are significantly more noisy than ACs, especially when the water level drops. They are both great filters in different regards, but if you only have the money for one, I would go with an aquaclears, especially since your problem is cloudy water. You cab leave your aqueon 55 on with the AC for a few weeks and the bacteria will transfer over.
As for meds, I think they recommend not changing the water because it removes the meds as well, but I may be wrong. Also, be sure to remove any carbon from your filters, as the carbon will filter out the meds, rendering them useless.
--Adeeb
No, it's not too late to remove the carbon. I would remove it now, do a water change with a gravel vac, and dose the meds again. What meds are you using? Malachite green is usually the most effective, you'll know it's working because it usually gives the water a green tint.
I would get the 110, because it's bigger, and because the 70 might be pushing it on a 60gal tank. Buy and extra box of the filter foam, and replace the carbon that comes with the filter with foam. Save the carbon though, you'll need it once you're done with the meds.
--Adeeb
Definitely do the AC110.
Different people have different methods of dealing with illnesses. I prefer meds, Quick Cure and lots of it. Others prefer to go as natural as possible and will up the temp and maybe add some salt. Obviously success can be found with both methods otherwise people wouldn't keep suggesting them, hopefully. What method you prefer is up to you.