Hi, I wanted to know if an AquaClear 70 or 110 would be efficient enough to filter the water. It will be awhile before I actually have my tank set up as I have to buy new filters, chemicals, decorations, plants, ect. I have noticed in all my research that many people use either 2 50's or 2 70's on their tanks. Is this due to the length of the 55 gallon aquarium? I have been at this hobby for many, many years, but always had smaller tanks, no bigger than a 30 gallon. That 30 gallon was a custom made octagon and we only had a custom made under gravel filter for it. That was back in the early 80's and I was still a kid so I don't remember any more than that.
Anyway, am I going to need 2 filters for my long 55, or can I get away with just using lets say the AquaClear 110. I don't have a ton of money to spend on this tank and I still need to get a hood/light system for it as well as sand. I saw that sand is pretty pricey. More expensive than gravel here. Oh and I also have an old AquaClear 30 power head with a round filter attachment that uses a floss type media. I doubt that it's powerful enough to circulate water in a 55 gallon. It was used in my 20 gallon along with my AquaClear 150 (older Hagen 30 gallon filter) Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Anyway, am I going to need 2 filters for my long 55, or can I get away with just using lets say the AquaClear 110. I don't have a ton of money to spend on this tank and I still need to get a hood/light system for it as well as sand. I saw that sand is pretty pricey. More expensive than gravel here. Oh and I also have an old AquaClear 30 power head with a round filter attachment that uses a floss type media. I doubt that it's powerful enough to circulate water in a 55 gallon. It was used in my 20 gallon along with my AquaClear 150 (older Hagen 30 gallon filter) Any input will be greatly appreciated.