mermaid Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 1 - Heating: Would 1 300W heater be okay to heat a 4ftx18" (hopefully - may just be 4ftx14")?? 2 - Filtration: Okay I'm really confused by all the different types of filters available so could someone just tell me a non-expensive and easy filter to buy?? By non-expensive, I mean $50 and under. By easy, I mean no fiddly little bits and pieces that take ages to clean and can be broken easily by a ditz like myself Also.. what's the difference between these and which works out cheaper in the long run: Canister, Internals, Hang-ons, Powerheads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi mermaid Im pretty sure you will need a canister filter for a four foot tank, depending really on what and how many fish you will be haveing in the tank. A sponsor on here at the moment has a canister for an introductory price of $99.95 which is awesome. (could a mod put the name of the sponser for me, not sure if im allowed) It will be well worth spending the extra $50 cause there are no fiddly bits and you will only have to clean it every couple of months. Also, all you will need after that is an airstone and heater. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mermaid Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 $99?! ahh.. I cant afford that! seriously.. I only work 2 days a week! I'm trying to save $150 for the tank, then it'll be able $60 for the fish.. I also won't be allowed to buy a $99 filter. My mum would put a stop to it straight away. ALSO the tank won't be against any walls at all so I dont want something big showing heaps.. I was thinking an internal filter like this one: http://www.equarium.com.au/store/detail.as...al+Power+Filter Would that be okay? Or maybe the next step up even? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Yeah, i think the next step up should be ok, maybe even that one. But like i said earlier, id really depends on the amount and size of the fish. cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 mermaid your best bet would be to buy a 2nd hand filter either an aqua clear 500 or canister if new is out of your budget.Why not place a wtb in the classifieds cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mermaid Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 okay so if I get a canister filter.. what will I need for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Why does everybody instantly write off air-powered filtration methods? I for one have had great success using air powered box or DIY filters in large (at times heavily stocked) tanks. I know for certain many big scale breeders with outstanding reputations use solely air powered filtration in their fish rooms. The best example springing to mind was Anita's room, which has just been has been or just about to be dismantled The room ran almost solely on air: side drop filters, and ice cream tub (or margerine tubs for little tanks ) DIY jobs. I would recommend a couple of sponge filters, and a decent airpump (combined well under $50). Even one should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Also, hetaing will depend on hown cold your house gets. My brother lives pretty close to you, and needs 2x 300W heaters in his standard 4' tank. But his loungeroom gets REAL cold on winter nights if the fire isnt burning all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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