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Posted 8/15/2008 6:48:35 PM


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I really can't mention brands -- they are both major players. Just look/ask for the new outside power filters that have the motors on the intake tube and therefore in the water, as opposed to in the filter, and that have plastic "cages" that stay in place when you pull out the filter cartridges.

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Posted 8/15/2008 7:32:28 PM


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thank you sooo much everyone, Its nice to have the fish channel and all the great people with great advise/oppinions.

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55GAL AFRICAN TANK

1 ELECTRIC YELLOW

1 VISTUS CROSS

1 COBALT BLUE

1 ALBINO

1 SOCOLOFI

1 RED ZEBRA

1 ELECTRIC BLUE LOBSTER

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Posted 8/15/2008 7:47:30 PM


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how about bio wheel filters good or not so great? i see the bio wheel 400 on big als

55GAL AFRICAN TANK

1 ELECTRIC YELLOW

1 VISTUS CROSS

1 COBALT BLUE

1 ALBINO

1 SOCOLOFI

1 RED ZEBRA

1 ELECTRIC BLUE LOBSTER

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Posted 8/15/2008 7:54:52 PM


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It's good... allows more bacteria colonization and therefore easier seeding of tanks. Although they still need to be primed.

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Posted 8/15/2008 10:02:51 PM


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I've always been happy with the bio wheels. I've only used Marineland filters over the years and have always been happy with them.



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Posted 8/15/2008 10:36:55 PM


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Most HOB's don't work particularly good for deep aquariums, though. Keep that in mind.

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Posted 8/16/2008 7:06:38 PM


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