Sati
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've decided that you're all smart for going with the 2 heaters, 2 filter per tank idea. For filters, I think it's probably a good idea to do one canister, and 1 HOB per tank. I've never owned a canister filter before, but obviously I want something quiet, reliable, and as economical as can be. Since there are going to be two filters per tank that means I should tone down the filtration a bit and go with some models that combined will provide the right amount of filtration, right? Same goes for heaters?
Here's what I'll need suggestions for. Keep in mind that I'm a fan of overstocking when I can make it work:
• 55g, probably a cichlid tank but heck, I might even try SW... Who knows - Need 2 heaters, 1 canister filter, 1 HOB
• 20g, I was thinking a fry tank, but I think I know myself well enough that I'll probably end up putting fish in it. Especially the way free fish come up on my aquarium group mail list. - Again I'd need 2 heaters, 1 canister filter, 1 HOB
• 38g, and up and running community tank. I hate it's filter so I want knew. It has one VisiTherm 150w heater currently.
• 25g hex, will house angel pair
My 10g sucks too, at least as far as heater. It has a AquarClear mini filter that works fine. But it has a Penn Plax heater that just sucks so bad that it's not even worth explaining. I don't know if I want to upgrade this, except for the heater.
I also need a filter that is safe for fry that will be used on the 10g, 20g, or even a plastic tub or something. All suggestions appreciated. Please suggest brands and specific models if possible. I want to start a big shopping list because I've got to spend my tax refund quick before it goes to bills or something silly like that
I'll be adding glass tops to all tanks and building my own lighting systems and hoods. Am I forgetting anything? Oh yeah, filter media for the canisters as well
Here's what I'll need suggestions for. Keep in mind that I'm a fan of overstocking when I can make it work:
• 55g, probably a cichlid tank but heck, I might even try SW... Who knows - Need 2 heaters, 1 canister filter, 1 HOB
• 20g, I was thinking a fry tank, but I think I know myself well enough that I'll probably end up putting fish in it. Especially the way free fish come up on my aquarium group mail list. - Again I'd need 2 heaters, 1 canister filter, 1 HOB
• 38g, and up and running community tank. I hate it's filter so I want knew. It has one VisiTherm 150w heater currently.
• 25g hex, will house angel pair
My 10g sucks too, at least as far as heater. It has a AquarClear mini filter that works fine. But it has a Penn Plax heater that just sucks so bad that it's not even worth explaining. I don't know if I want to upgrade this, except for the heater.
I also need a filter that is safe for fry that will be used on the 10g, 20g, or even a plastic tub or something. All suggestions appreciated. Please suggest brands and specific models if possible. I want to start a big shopping list because I've got to spend my tax refund quick before it goes to bills or something silly like that
I'll be adding glass tops to all tanks and building my own lighting systems and hoods. Am I forgetting anything? Oh yeah, filter media for the canisters as well