mark_1 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 im after an 4x2x2 and i wondering what is the best kind of filtration for it i was thinking of running an via aquaone 1000 and maybe a powerhead of some kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 What is your stocking rate going to be? that'll only turn over the tank 2.5 times. Unless it's a super planted tetra tank, or an empty tank with one medium size cichlid in it, I don't think that's enough. I have over 2000lph going though the wet/drys on my 4x2x2's for example - twice what you have planned. I'd spent the extra $10 & get a 1200lph cannister & either an AC300 or 500 as backup - or two canisters. http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/prod129.htm http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/prod787.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Mark there is some good information in the FAQ that may assist you. http://ace.ipbhost.com/index.php?showforum=43 Ged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 yea i agree i recon you should get the bigger canister (CF1200) for sure it has an extra compartment and turns over more water. Also only around $20 extra too. Makes no real sence to buy a the CF1000. cya later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Or forget the cannister and read this: sidedrops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Well, a sump would'be been your best bet, but failling that, the best commercially available alternative would be a couple of good canisters and an IPF. IPF inside a tank are ugly, but you can hide them with a nice piece of rock or something, I find canisters dont pick up floating particles as well as IPF do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 An option a lot of people take here is to get 2 cannister filters, so then when cleaning one there is still one running. You want to turn over your water at least 4 times an hour. In that case with a 4 x 2 x 2 you'd need to filter at least 1300-1400 lph. This means you could get away with 2 x CF-1000's (2000 lph probably not any more power than that) particularly if you have some larger fish in there like the frontosa or archer you have. Failing this, if you decide to get a larger tank than that i'd get 2 x CF1200 (they really aren't that expensive at www.aquariumproducts.com). I use an otto 1800 lph canister and a CF-1000 on my (6 x 20" x 20") and i'm happy with the job they are doing, however the CF range are a lot more user friendly than the OTTO in terms of cheaper canister filters and the taps don't break like the otto taps. Good luck Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 an eheim 2217 is well matched to this size tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutto Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 If your buying brand new and the tank is being made I personally suggest Side Drop's. IMHO they are effective and cheap to run. If you do get one new and it is a display tank See if you can get Smoked glass and it installed in the corner because that will make it look even better. Sure you lose a little inside space but really not that much. The one type I suggest against unless you want to clean quite often (Due to personally having used one of them) is the Fluid Bed Filters Made by Resun. I brought 2 and they just clogged up too quickly (Even with a fine sponge Pre Filter w/ massive Surface area). A Good guide to help us suggest what filters would be suited best are - A) Price Range B) Tank = Brand New or Second Hand C) Display Tank, Breeder Etc? (E.G. How much do aesthetics matter). HTH, -Sutto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_1 Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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