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First time poster - long time reader.
I have read through several posts on here and am quite overwhelmed with choices.
I am hoping for some direct help.
No judgement please.
I am in the middle of a messy divorce and it has re-sparked my love for my fish [emoji23]
I currently have a blue planet 140L aquarium that is challenging to keep clean.
Approx 3 years old, has a top mounted filter beneath the hood (i think this is called wet/dry filter?) and i have never changed the media - as i wasn't aware i had to! - i was just told to clean once a month by the shop i purchased it from in Malaga.
I asked if a secondary filter was necessary and was told no.
I have long wondered if it's not sufficient filtering as the tank gets dirty very quick, but the wool media (horrible stuff!) doesn't!?
Anyway I am wanting to upgrade to a 5ft 240L'ish tank BUT doing everything properly - this is where your guidance is appreciated!
So... what canister filter?
I have read and researched the heck out of most and it's down to Aqua one, Eheim and Fluval.
What is everyones vote and why?
I believe i need one that withe a min flow rate of about 1200 p/h but would prefer to purchase one up from that.
If I've learned anything it's that you can never over-filter.
Practicality is important (have heard of self-priming?)
And one that doesnt spill water everywhere when it's time to disconnect for cleans.
Don't want a rattler either.
I'd like to invest in the correct media also, i have yet to research what's good but bio is obviously important and I'd like your suggestions despite most cannisters being inclusive of media.
Are ceramic noodles all the same?
I have also ordered Purigen.
Yes - my red emperess doesn't look anything like it should
See pics.This poor bugger came back from the brink! He/she had sunk to the bottom for a few days, struggled to swim straight and i honestly thought it was a gonner.. but alas, still alive and swimming normally again - but definitely not happy and pale as a ghost.
All of my cichlids have fried fins which i suspect is due to the ammonia spikes they've probably had to deal with
Please help me!
I will do weekly water changes until i have the new filter and wait for the new tank to be cycled which i understand can take 2-4 weeks on average?
Look forward to your feedback - pls be kind!
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