[Flint]

Looking at filter options for my 75.
(Yes, I think of something to do with all of the fish tanks I own at the same time)

I am trying to decide between a pair of AquaClear 110s or a pair of SunSun 370gph? They cost the same but the AQ puts out 500gph and the SunSun 370. Is it still better because it's a canister? Probably stocking goldies, though I haven't decided, I want this choice to be able take a whopping bioload.

 

[jaysee]

Sunsuns, no question. One of them holds more media than 2 AC 110s.

I ran one and an XP3 on my 75.

 

[Flint]

Is it possible to run a single SunSun while they are small and then add the second? Or should I make sure I have both before I get ahead of myself? They will be purchased at a 2-3" size.

 

[jaysee]

Sure it is

 

[Flint]

Seeing as this will be 1,000,000x cheaper to set up, I may do this tank first. I'm tired of seeing it empty! I'll have to see if the hubby will be so kind as to move it into the bedroom this weekend so I can sit on the bed and finish scraping out silicone and finally re-seal it.

Goldies aren't jump-risks, are they? I was just going to suspend a shop light over the tank from the wall as opposed to over-paying for a 48" hood and glass top. I will if I need to for their safety, however.

 

[sandybottom]

fancies are less of a jumping risk than singletails.i keep my orandas in an open top.the only problem that i have with it is when they are hungry,they spit water at me.

 

[Flint]

I don't mind getting a little wet, that's cute!
I'm thinking of stocking 5 fancies and 3 mystery snails.
Black Diamond Blasting Sand substrate.

My husband's cousin is getting a tank set up soon as well for a pair of goldies so I may have 7 for a short period of time. At the size they'll be, it shouldn't be an issue, though.

 

[jentralala]

I'm so jealous! Goldies are seriously the cutest babies ever. I would do anything for a giant goldie tank! Hope you make a build thread for it

 

[Flint]

I will. Things could change by the time I start getting stuff. I also want to overhaul my 2.5 and turn my 10 to saltwater, not to mention my indecisiveness in stocking. Getting our cat spayed is going to take priority (It'll cost as much as a filter) so she doesn't wake our daughter up once she's here but then I'll start getting funds. Really only need a light fixture, light bulbs, shelf or l-brackets, filter and the fish. Well, and a lot more prime and some quality goldy food. Won't be too bad but we are also trying to get a down payment for a car together so it could be a couple months or 6-7 months. Hard to say right now but I'll definitely be updating y'all with whatever tank I decide to start with when I do.

 

[sandybottom]

you may want to rethink the blasting sand.it is pretty sharp and goldies are scavengers.would go with something softer.

 

[Agent13]

Haha..thanks for this thread. I'm looking at getting a 3rd canister to bump my 72g's turnover rate up from 7x to at least 11x . Sunsun was a brand I was looking at but undecided . I was just looking at these about 2hrs ago.
On my 75 I ran the AC110 alone for a while . It is a nice filter but I eventually added the API XP XL with 450gph flow rate. So now I run both.
Anything 55g plus I'd say canister is better . While the AC110 is awesome .. There are many reasons you'll enjoy a canister more.. First thing that comes to mind is how annoying maintenance was on the HOB .and how it needed to be cleaned far more often. If it were me I'd look for a higher flow rate then 370gph if you can.. But then again .., I'm all for crazy filtration lol


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[sandybottom]

i like running 2 smaller sun suns instead of one big one. the 302s are $57 delivered.303 are a bit more. just make sure they have the 3 prong us standard plug, some do not. the ones from the seller techntoy do for sure.

 

[Flint]

I went and touched the sand blasting sand and rubbed it in-between my hands and I didn't see it as being too sharp.

I like to over-filter as well, I will probably eventually run 3 canisters on this tank, haha. The 370 is rated for 100 gallons so technically I'll have 200 gallons of filtration on a 75. I need it for the goldies, though. I've yet to see a sunsun with higher gph, though I'm sure they are out there. I'd rather have a few smaller ones than one large one due to current, however. Don't want them struggling to swim!

 

[Agent13]

Ahh, I missed where you considered two of them.. Yes! Go for it.. That's a good plan for many reasons.


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[Flint]

Awesome! Thanks everyone!!

 

[sandybottom]

sunsun hw 304 is rated at 525gph for 200 gallon tank. with the blasting sand,make sure you get the first generation stuff,not the recycled. the recycled stuff has metal shavings in it.

 

[jaysee]

I've got two 304s. They are HUGE.

 

[Agent13]

I was just reading a review with pictures in it of the 304. Looks to be the same size as my API XP XL .. Yet actually comes with the spray bar. Still have to get your media separately ... But for the price I'd hardly complain about that . I might give it try as well . Then I'd have 3 different brands of canister to compare to each other.


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[jaysee]

If I recall correctly the 304 holds more media.

 

[Flint]

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If I recall correctly the 304 holds more media.

Is that a standard solo cup on the left? (Trying to see if I can get it under my stand)