need filtration assistance for 125g

How about an Hagen FX5 ?

 

The FX5 should filter a 125 nicely on it's own. It would filter that tank a bit over 7 times an hour.

Why would you want to add an additional canister filter and a HOB ?

 

Technically the XP3 should filter the 125 on it's own but it would only filter the tank a little over once an hour which personally I think is far from enough.

If you wanted, you could just replace the wet dry filter with something like this.


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCatalog/ctl3684/cp19172/si1379772/cl1/marineland_tidepool_wetdry_filter1?&query=wet+dry&queryType=0&offset=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCatalo ... =0&offset=</a>

 

Yes, that thing I posted above it to replace your wet dry housing.

 

at 500gph the ac110 is awesome

 

I myself have a 90g...and have it overfiltered also.
If your already running the Rena Filstar xP3 (mind you I love my xP4), and your looking for that something extra & don't want to go with another canister...I would go with a Marineland emperor 400.

I love the easy drop in cartridges, the spray bars that rotate the bio-wheels, and the extra cartridges for whatever other media you may want to add (I run 2 in addt. to the xP4 for some really nice overkill on my 90g...I never skimp on filtration). The durability plays a big factor also, I've had my original 400 for quite some time...and I've never had an issue with the motor or impeller wearing down yet!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...ubref=AA&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0025878000000
Details:
The flow rate on them is stated as 400gph and the measurements are 16-1/2" w x 6-1/2" d x 10-1/2" h. The manufacture suggests for 30-80g, but in addition to the Rena...it should work nicely.
$39.99 @ fosterandsmith & deduct $5 using 1131/8421
$42.99 @ petsmart & deduct $5 for using WELCOME5

Also, I hear great things about the 110 aquaclear. Their flowrate is 500gph & are suggested for 60-110g aquariums. Their pretty close in price to the marineland emperors (just a few bucks more). People @ my lfs swear by them, but I myself have yet to try one. I've just always gone with the marinelands because I was soo happy with the job my first one did and I've had that one forever!

I came across the Aquaclear 110 (500) for $52.93 plus shipping...which looks like should be about $12.00
Here's the site: http://www.mopsdirect.us/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/us-skus/CPHA-A620.html?E+us+Froogle
For that price, I just may be tempted enough to give one a try!

 

Oh don't get me wrong, I LOVE AC 110's.

 

A few weeks is what I've always heard.

 

i would give it atleast 5 days before i remove the wet/dry

 

Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:25 pm
I have a 125 gallon, after I finish my hood I have been reading and I am positive I am going with an Rena filstar XP4 for my tank. You can find them for 99 on ebay (if you look for a bit) and they have buy it now for 149 and like another 20 - 50 for shipping. Still cheaper than the almost 300 in the stores!

 

Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:11 pm

I have the rena filstar xp4 running on my 90g, I absolutely love it.
It's located in my bedroom and VERY quiet unlike some initial reviews that I have found. Plus, I like the idea of their smartheater which is compatible with the filter. I scored mine a few months back at petsolutions for $119 which included the shipping (but of course they upped the price now).
The cheapest I have seen it now is http://www.mopsdirect.us/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/us-skus/CPAF-723.html?E+us+Froogle and on Ebay for the $149 buy it now also (which if you use BigCrumbs.com you'll get a kick back too, not sure if Ebates is the same?)

 

Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:55 pm
The fx5 was what I was originally looking at too, but it was too big to fit in my cabinet and their wasn't enough space on the side...And when I saw one at my LFS they said the hoses were really short. But the reviews between the two are really close!

For those of you who are wondering about the killer filters we're talking about...here's one persons review of both with photos of each and all!:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.fishforums.net/content/Hardware-Do-It-Yourself/223737/Fluval-Fx5-Vs-Rena-Filstar-Xp4/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.fishforums.net/content/Hardw ... lstar-Xp4/</a>