Migo Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Ive been researching filters lately as im about to purchase a 90 gal tank to house malwis, and i was wondering if a fluval 304 and a aqua clear 500 would be sufficient for a tank of this size. I was originally considering a Aqua one ( via aqua) 750 and AC 500 but have read about flow rate problems with Via Aqua. can any comment on this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Having a canister and a HOB sounds like a good idea. Have you also thought of the eheim 2217 along with the ac500? I havent dealt with either Fuval or via aqua however the eheim classic series are great. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migo Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 Id love to get an eheim but unfortunately their a little out of my price range. Looking to spend under $300 for the canister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 The 2217 at www.legendaquarium.com is $250 and along with the aquaclear 500 for $96 and the $7.50 p/h its great value. If your still keen on the Fuval check out http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migo Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 thanks for your help Beardie great prices on both these websites Any idea what State legend aquarium is in? there about us page seems to be under construction thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hi - Aquaclear are in my opinion excellent filters. Comparable to most cheaper cheaper canisters IMHO. However 90 gal (NB: We dont tend to measure tanks in gallons in Oz) is 350 litres.Ideally I'd consider a Aquaclear 500 and some kind of other filtration. If you are after cheaper options why not consider some of the DIY trickle filters. There are 2 designs in the SCP DIY Section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 I made a filter similar to the bucket filter in the DIY section, and including the sump and 4200 L/P/H pump it cost me a maximum of $200. Of course if your tank is not drilled you may find the above-tank filter more suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searlesy Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I have had a VA 750 going for about 3 years, no worries at all, I hardly ever clean it, and its running on a SA tank. I would definitely buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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