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best canister filter to add to a fluval 405 for a 75g?

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by DarkDemolition, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Which filter is best?

    First off I have a Fluval 405 and I was wondering adding an additional canister but don't which is best?Hopefully you guys can give me an idea on what filter is suitable for my 75 gallon tank... thanks :D
     
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    greg curtis New Member

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    Re: Which filter is best?

    If you like the 405 why not go with another one. That would give you a 9 times water turnover rate per hour which is excellent. I use a Fluval FX5 and an Emperor 400 on my 125g and it works out great.
     
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  3. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: Which filter is best?

    I have the Rena FilstarXp4 and that thing rocks!
    Large media baskets, quick release makes maint. a snap...blah blah blah
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: Which filter is best?

    Thanks for the advice... ;)
     
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    any time!
     
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  6. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: Which filter is best?

    I just bought 400 Emperor Power Filter I'll be purchasing another next week.. so I'll have 2 Emperor and Fluval 405.. I hopefully that'll be enough... :D
     
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    That'll do'er!
     
    greg curtis, Apr 3, 2009
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    Re: Which filter is best?

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  9. DarkDemolition

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    Thanks dude!
     
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  10. MOD_Dawn

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    I have emperors on top of my xp4...I love using the plastic box for eheim cocoa balls and using the back for purigen bags!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Apr 4, 2009
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