Filtration Advice Needed Please

[rixy]

hi,i have the following set up

jewel rio 240 aquarium
original jewel internal filter
eheim pro 11 2028 external

1 x 8 inch senegal
1 x 4 inch delhezi
1 x 4 inch palmas polli
3 x 3 inch gold severums
few tiger barbs
1 x 3 inch bristlenose
1 x 3 inch rubbernose

now my question is,even though i have decent filtration,should i take out the jewel internal filter and get another external?whats the cheapest external with a self contained heaterwhat external would you suggesti'm on a bit of a budget so no eheim pro 111's lol.all suggestions most welcome.

ps, the eheim pro 2224 with media is £68.95 and the tetratec ex 1200 with media is £69.95.these seem the best value for money so far.

pps i am a heavy feeder and so the water never looks crystal clear.i dont use carbon in either of the filters.now,if i cut down on feeding,will that give me the perfect clear water,or,do i need carbon,or,do i need something else.

 

[raptorrex]

hi,i have the following set up

jewel rio 240 aquarium
original jewel internal filter
eheim pro 11 2028 external

1 x 8 inch senegal
1 x 4 inch delhezi
1 x 4 inch palmas polli
3 x 3 inch gold severums
few tiger barbs
1 x 3 inch bristlenose
1 x 3 inch rubbernose

now my question is,even though i have decent filtration,should i take out the jewel internal filter and get another external?whats the cheapest external with a self contained heaterwhat external would you suggesti'm on a bit of a budget so no eheim pro 111's lol.all suggestions most welcome.

ps, the eheim pro 2224 with media is £68.95 and the tetratec ex 1200 with media is £69.95.these seem the best value for money so far.

pps i am a heavy feeder and so the water never looks crystal clear.i dont use carbon in either of the filters.now,if i cut down on feeding,will that give me the perfect clear water,or,do i need carbon,or,do i need something else.

the tank will always benefit from more filtration. as for the filter, im the wrong one to ask, just get the biggest you can afford. a big increase in filtration will go a long way to cleaning up your water, if it is a must to use carbon, i use ether a intrapet pico or a rena filstar with carbon wrapped in sponge, i leave it in for 12 hours and then remove it. discarding the carbon. i have a Hydor prime 30 on a 40 ukg tank. my water is always crystal clear, if it is not the filter need attention. though your tank gets another depth after the use of carbon. making photography a breeze