I just got a new 40g which I want to setup for african cichlids. I am not a big fan of drilled tanks (none of my 2 other tanks are) so I was wondering which kind of filter would be best for this setup, since its my first time with cichlids. I was thinking maybe 2 filter, 1 would be an internal filter, and the other probably the Emperor bio-wheel. (280 or 400?). I am gonna add a good powerhead aswell.
Id like some suggestions before I start setting it up
I just got a new 40g which I want to setup for african cichlids. I am not a big fan of drilled tanks (none of my 2 other tanks are) so I was wondering which kind of filter would be best for this setup, since its my first time with cichlids. I was thinking maybe 2 filter, 1 would be an internal filter, and the other probably the Emperor bio-wheel. (280 or 400?). I am gonna add a good powerhead aswell.
Id like some suggestions before I start setting it up
I would look at the Aquaclear 110 or Emperor 400 for this tank.
Of the two,,I would lean towards the Aquaclear simply cause it's easier to service and a bit quieter.
Have used Emperor filter's for years as well, and they too are excellent filter's but a bit more tedious to service and filter media choices are a bit more limited .
The aquaclear seems great. What about one of these and an internal filter too? Is there anything wrong with the internal filters? I like the look and they seem to work great too. Or id be better with 2 aquaclear?!
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+1 on AquaClear filters as I'm a fan and have two AC70's (throttle low) on my 60g. The AC filters are cool as positioning the inlet tube for reduced flow cause re-filtration of water in the filter. I am using Fluval sponge pre-filters on the inlet tubes and simple water bottle baffles (directions in this forum) to disperse and reduce the return flow.
I would think the AC110, throttled way down would be plenty of filter - might even consider the AC70 or even AC50 for 40g. You do not also need/want a powerhead unless you're trying to simulate a raging river.
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