Upgrading tank-Filter options

3snakes · 05-13-2008, 07:43 PM

Right now, I have a 10 gallon that I purchased a Marineland c-160 for. I was planning to get a 29 gallon, but ow have decided to get a 55. I know that my Marineland filter won't be enough and budget is and issue. I was wondering which option would be best

Marineland c160 + Aquaclear 30- I already have both of these
Marineland c-160 + buy a smaller cheap canister filter and run both
OR Buy 1 new larger canister

Input would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Ozymandias · 05-13-2008, 09:13 PM

just by another canister filter for the 55. this will alow you more maneuverability with flow and filter media. id say get another C series or and Ehiem or the same caliber and you should be good. also what is the C - 160 rated at i don't rember (I have the C - 220 in my 30 gal).

3snakes · 05-13-2008, 09:39 PM

The C160 is rated up to 30 gallons. So I should use two canister filters on the 55? When doubling up, where do the intake and outputs go?

**fishsandwitch** · 05-13-2008, 09:56 PM

go for 2 c160 or a c160 and c220 I would say

3snakes · 05-13-2008, 10:38 PM

I can get a Eheim 2213 for around $40.00 shipped (I have a gift certificate) Should I go for it? I can't find too many filters that are cheaper than this.

**lescarpentier** · 05-13-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3snakes

I can get a Eheim 2213 for around $40.00 shipped (I have a gift certificate) Should I go for it?

Grab it!

fshfanatic · 05-13-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3snakes

I can get a Eheim 2213 for around $40.00 shipped (I have a gift certificate) Should I go for it? I can't find too many filters that are cheaper than this.

Grab it! Great price for a great filter.

3snakes · 05-13-2008, 10:51 PM

I went ahead and ordered it! I don't think I could beat that deal. Thanks everyone!

Ozymandias · 05-14-2008, 12:48 AM

congrats on the 2213, good price for a good filter. both the C-160 and the 2213 are relatively top of the line filters

05-13-2008, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
3snakes Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 24	Upgrading tank-Filter options Right now, I have a 10 gallon that I purchased a Marineland c-160 for. I was planning to get a 29 gallon, but ow have decided to get a 55. I know that my Marineland filter won't be enough and budget is and issue. I was wondering which option would be best Marineland c160 + Aquaclear 30- I already have both of these Marineland c-160 + buy a smaller cheap canister filter and run both OR Buy 1 new larger canister Input would be appreciated. Thanks!

05-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ozymandias Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN/NJ Posts: 885	just by another canister filter for the 55. this will alow you more maneuverability with flow and filter media. id say get another C series or and Ehiem or the same caliber and you should be good. also what is the C - 160 rated at i don't rember (I have the C - 220 in my 30 gal). __________________ My 30 gal & 4 gal tanks Proud member of NJAGC

05-13-2008, 09:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
fishsandwitch Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 982	go for 2 c160 or a c160 and c220 I would say __________________ shrimp chimp 20 gallon red cherry shrimp breeding tank 20 gallon long snowball shrimp breeding tank 20 gallon long tiger breeding tank

05-14-2008, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ozymandias Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN/NJ Posts: 885	congrats on the 2213, good price for a good filter. both the C-160 and the 2213 are relatively top of the line filters __________________ My 30 gal & 4 gal tanks Proud member of NJAGC

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05-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
3snakes Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 24	The C160 is rated up to 30 gallons. So I should use two canister filters on the 55? When doubling up, where do the intake and outputs go?

05-13-2008, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
3snakes Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 24	I can get a Eheim 2213 for around $40.00 shipped (I have a gift certificate) Should I go for it? I can't find too many filters that are cheaper than this.

05-13-2008, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
3snakes Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 24	I went ahead and ordered it! I don't think I could beat that deal. Thanks everyone!