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need filter advice for 125g

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Anonymous, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    filter suggestions
    I just got one heck of a deal! 125g tank, stand, and hood for $100! The only thing is it didn't come with a filter. It is pre-drilled and does have the plumbing for the filter. What kind of filter is best for this setup?
     
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  2. stevenrox

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    Re: filter suggestions

    wow lucky wish i got a deal like that it depends on how much you want to spend and what type of fish if its i would uses a sump but if you want to take a easy way out use a canister filter a fx5 would be great
     
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  3. Anonymous

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    Re: filter suggestions

    i have a magnum 350 already. I'm gonna combine the 2 55g freshwater i have so i will have several HOB filters also.
     
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    i personally dont like magnums i recomment fluval or emeniem
     
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    Re: filter suggestions

    i love mine! i've had no problems with it. how would i hook it up to the current plumbing? its drilled thru the bottom of the tank. Could i get an extra pump to run inline with it to produce more gph?
     
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  6. Anthony

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    If its drilled it needs a sump or wet dry.
     
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    yea unless you find a way to seal it up and trust it
     
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    I'm sure you could put end caps on it with plumbers tape.
     
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    Re: filter suggestions

    if i cap it, is a magnum 350 big enough for a 125?
     
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    No way. You're going to need a lot more filtration than that.
     
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  11. Anonymous

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    kinda figured. well the hunt is on then.
     
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  12. Anonymous

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    Re: filter suggestions

    any recommendations for wet/dry filters?
     
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    the filter is up to you, it's the pump that really matters. As far as that goes I cannot recommend any since I've never used them.
     
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    I was under the impression that emeniem was a rapper. Silly me
     
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  15. Anonymous

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    ABAH! hilarious!
     
    Anonymous, Feb 16, 2009
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