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Old 03-12-2009, 09:15 PM   #1
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Hey there! I'm starting up my 55 gallon tank and I need some opinions on 2 choices of filters. Going to be a mbuna tank, non-planted with natural gravel. I already have an AquaClear 70 for it that came with it. Now I'm deciding on a second filter .....either a Fluval 304, or an Emperor 400. Which do you think would be better for my setup?


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Old 03-12-2009, 09:23 PM   #2
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I'd go with the canister. Between the two filters, the Fluval 304. Africans are messy fish and appreciate the extra filtration.
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I wholeheartedly agree. The fluval 304 will be far better for africans.
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Thanks for the help guys. Just got a deal on an Emperor 350 as well, so I'll be running all 3 (Fluval 304, Emperor 350, and AquaClear 70). I think the fish will be happy.
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