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[Cichlid Pete]

Hi Guys,

I am looking at setting a 3x2x2.5 tank which is around 420l.
I would like to run the filtration through the base and use a canister or 2.
It will be stocked with peacocks.
What do you think is the best option?

Thanks

Peter

[living1978]

HI there,

 

That size tank shoud only need 1 canister filter... The bigger the better I say.  I would go an aquaone 2700 with UV.. around $250/ $ 300

[Leigh]

I always like 2 cannisters, even if they are smaller. That way there is some risk mitigation built in - when you want to clean one out & you are a bit too thorough, or if one breaks down, etc. 

[Jules]

Id prefer to run smaller ones, allows for failure of one, no disruption of biological media when cleaning one filter at a time, can be more manipulative of flows etc, just my opinion.

id suggest 2 around 1000lt/hr would be more then enough.

[Cichlid Pete]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the fast response.

An AquaOne Nautilus 2700 is an option.

If I was to run 2 Eheim 2217 for example, how would you position you inlets and outlets? I would like to try and keep the tank as neat as possible.

Thanks

Peter

[Chopstick_mike]

I've got a similar size tank and run an eheim 2073 , an Rs 95 cheaper brand canister which pumps out 1200lh and a Powerhead + sponge for purely mechanical filtration I've got inlets and outlets on each side and the sponge in the middle behind some ornaments (rocks and fake plants)

Edited by Chopstick_mike, 22 June 2015 - 05:15 PM.

[Cichlid Pete]

Thanks Chopstick Mike.

Are you running your canisters through bulkheads or over the rim?

I will check out the 2073.

[Chopstick_mike]

Over the rim i didn't wanna drill any holes so I've tried to hide the inlets behind rocks and plants
U could put both inlets in middle then have a centre piece of scape like a big rock there to completely hide them

[Chopstick_mike]

Here's what mine looks like

[Cichlid Pete]

Your tank looks great. Everything really pops with the black background.

[Chopstick_mike]

Thanks mate Just need my hippo point to grow a bit more to get rid of that ugly breeder net