Filter For A 50G Tank

[Mcbenthy]

Well, after reading another post on the forums here (http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/370607-external-filter-tests/page__hl__coldcazzie) my plan to use an APS 2000 for my50G are now in doubt. I'm not sure what to use for filtering this tank, especially as I will need a high turnover for the plants (10x yeah?). I'm also wanting to have inline heating (hydor 300W), and would enjoy having a UV sterilising unit, but it isn't a necessity ...

Ideas/help?!

Cheers

 

[jacko32]

Well, after reading another post on the forums here (http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/370607-external-filter-tests/page__hl__coldcazzie) my plan to use an APS 2000 for my50G are now in doubt. I'm not sure what to use for filtering this tank, especially as I will need a high turnover for the plants (10x yeah?). I'm also wanting to have inline heating (hydor 300W), and would enjoy having a UV sterilising unit, but it isn't a necessity ...

Ideas/help?!

Cheers

you could run 2 APS 2000 filters that would give you a good turn over

 

[Mcbenthy]

Well, after reading another post on the forums here (http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/370607-external-filter-tests/page__hl__coldcazzie) my plan to use an APS 2000 for my50G are now in doubt. I'm not sure what to use for filtering this tank, especially as I will need a high turnover for the plants (10x yeah?). I'm also wanting to have inline heating (hydor 300W), and would enjoy having a UV sterilising unit, but it isn't a necessity ...

Ideas/help?!

Cheers

you could run 2 APS 2000 filters that would give you a good turn over

Would I use two inline heaters for that? (200W each), is there a cheaper way to filter the tank if 2 is required. I'm happy to spend when and where I need to, but I don't want to needlessly spend cash

 

[jacko32]

Well, after reading another post on the forums here (http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/370607-external-filter-tests/page__hl__coldcazzie) my plan to use an APS 2000 for my50G are now in doubt. I'm not sure what to use for filtering this tank, especially as I will need a high turnover for the plants (10x yeah?). I'm also wanting to have inline heating (hydor 300W), and would enjoy having a UV sterilising unit, but it isn't a necessity ...

Ideas/help?!

Cheers

you could run 2 APS 2000 filters that would give you a good turn over

Would I use two inline heaters for that? (200W each), is there a cheaper way to filter the tank if 2 is required. I'm happy to spend when and where I need to, but I don't want to needlessly spend cash

you could still run the 1 heater but 2 filters or you could run 1 large filter like a fluval FX5 but then the inline heater wouldnt fit

 

[BigFairy]

externals are the best..

at the moment, in my temporary 3 foot, im running 2 internal fluvals to cope with the overstocking as im cleaning out the 5 foot.
They are coping really well though.

 

[JenCliBee]

Well, after reading another post on the forums here (http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/370607-external-filter-tests/page__hl__coldcazzie) my plan to use an APS 2000 for my50G are now in doubt. I'm not sure what to use for filtering this tank, especially as I will need a high turnover for the plants (10x yeah?). I'm also wanting to have inline heating (hydor 300W), and would enjoy having a UV sterilising unit, but it isn't a necessity ...

Ideas/help?!

Cheers

you could run 2 APS 2000 filters that would give you a good turn over

Would I use two inline heaters for that? (200W each), is there a cheaper way to filter the tank if 2 is required. I'm happy to spend when and where I need to, but I don't want to needlessly spend cash

you could still run the 1 heater but 2 filters or you could run 1 large filter like a fluval FX5 but then the inline heater wouldnt fit

Or just run 1 filter with inline heater and add a powerhead to the tank..something like a koralia.... there really isn't any need for 2 filters unless you dont want the powerhead within the tank.

 

[minnnt]

Go for one decent sized filter imo... You can run an inline heater with it and you will only have one set of pipework in your tank. No need for 10 times turnover for a planted, normally stocked tank. It would be like a washing machine with an FX5 running it.

 

[JenCliBee]

Go for one decent sized filter imo... You can run an inline heater with it and you will only have one set of pipework in your tank. No need for 10 times turnover for a planted, normally stocked tank. It would be like a washing machine with an FX5 running it.

This is dependable... 10x while using high volumes of ferts, pressurised Co2 coupled with large plant mass may not be anywhere near enough.. closer to 20x or more maybe needed... lower flow is associated with low tech tanks where the need for distribution is far less important.

 

[minnnt]

Not many people on here use fx5's for planted tanks though... More so in the nw section for dealing with poo. For a planted tank a cheaper, smaller filter would do with maybe the addition of a powerhead to help circulate nutrients, co2 and to catch any dead spots.

 

[JenCliBee]

Not many people on here use fx5's for planted tanks though... More so in the nw section for dealing with poo. For a planted tank a cheaper, smaller filter would do with maybe the addition of a powerhead to help circulate nutrients and co2 and catch any dead spots.

I agree but there is many on dedicated sites that do use fx5's or 2028 eheims etc etc... but it was more the comment i hi-lighted which i was referring to 'No need for 10 times turnover for a planted'... even in a normal stocked tank there is need for very good flow if your using as i mentioned ferts and co2... uneven flow/not enough flow leads to algae. It was more just to make that little part a little clearer

 

[Mcbenthy]

Go for one decent sized filter imo... You can run an inline heater with it and you will only have one set of pipework in your tank. No need for 10 times turnover for a planted, normally stocked tank. It would be like a washing machine with an FX5 running it.

Go for one decent sized filter imo... You can run an inline heater with it and you will only have one set of pipework in your tank. No need for 10 times turnover for a planted, normally stocked tank. It would be like a washing machine with an FX5 running it.

This is dependable... 10x while using high volumes of ferts, pressurised Co2 coupled with large plant mass may not be anywhere near enough.. closer to 20x or more maybe needed... lower flow is associated with low tech tanks where the need for distribution is far less important.

IOt is going to be low tech initially (Walstad method-ish), I have just read a lot that I need 10x turnover. I may move to a more high-tech set up at a later date...