Filter suggestions for first tank

[jasonh665]

Hello. I was hoping to get some ideas on what filter would work best for my setup. It’s a 65 gallon 30”x24”x18” tank with 8 guppies, 2 tetras, 2 mollies, 1 angel fish and 1 rainbow shark. Right now I have a Marineland Emperor 400 that is mounted on the side of the tank and it splashes a little water on the wall and floor. I was looking at the Fluval F4 but was thinking it would be too much. Are there any other filters I should look at? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[madmark285]

Fluval 307 Canister Filter

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I suggest the Seachem Tidal. The 75 would probably work well for your 65g.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCVYEOT/?tag=ff0d01-20

 

[OliveFish05]

AquaClear is a good brand. Not sure what size you would need, maybe a 70?

 

[OliveFish05]

If the guppies have babies and you don’t want them to get sucked up by the filter, I know that you can put a pre filter sponge over the intake on the AquaClears

 

[madmark285]

Back to a basic question, do you want a hang on back or canister filter?

The Tidal filter have a skimmer function which can remove the surface scum which develops on tanks.

 

[Slaphppy7]

AquaClear is a good brand. Not sure what size you would need, maybe a 70?

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