best filtration system for a 300 gallon fish tank

[Hot Slime]

I honestly would not recommend getting the fx5, I've read some bad reviews on them about not being able to last more than 3 years. They also are unable to filter out smaller particles because of the sponges and clog fast if you try to use a fine filter pad. Try an xp4 or eheim 2260 but the eheim might be out of your budget.

If YOU havent used a product, YOU shouldn't make reccomendations on for or against it. Give the FACTS about the item, and leave it at that.

I did give a fact about the item
And who said I didn't use this product before? I've had use this product before, its a very strong filter and cheap but there is some things about it I didn't like.

 

[Bderick67]

I did give a fact about the item
And who said I didn't use this product before? I've had use this product before, its a very strong filter and cheap but there is some things about it I didn't like.

808 I think you hurt Mr. Hayward's feelings


There are many different filters to choose from. IMO the best would be a large sump(as long as you have the room). A large sump will give you increased water volume which increases water quality. You can put the heaters in the sump so less clutter in the tank. Also probably the cheapest filter to build, check out the DIY forums. The only issue I have is relying on a single filter for the tank, what happens if the return pump breaks down. So I would run another filter for redundancy.

 

[Mattyou]

Look into the DIY Wet/Dry, you can make a monster DIY for fairly cheap.

 

[Kevaldo]

build yourself a wet and dry, there is load's of threads on them in the DIY section, you should be able to make one for a good price.

i use sump's on my tank's and also FX5's and have never had any problems with the FX5's

 

[Will Hayward]

I did give a fact about the item
And who said I didn't use this product before? I've had use this product before, its a very strong filter and cheap but there is some things about it I didn't like.

Fair enough. I agree with the part you mentioned. Works great as a biofilter though, and mines been running since late 2004 now and I don't see it slowing.

808 I think you hurt Mr. Hayward's feelings

Not at all. I'm in the wrong and have no problem admitting it.

 

[troutking]

so its the fluval fx5 or the wet/dry filter now

 

[Will Hayward]

so its the fluval fx5 or the wet/dry filter now

Truthfully, Id switch my Fx5 and two Fluval 405s for a sump system though. However I find most sumps to be just large enough to be a filter, I want it large enough to add a good amount of water to the system too.

 

[Bderick67]

Truthfully, Id switch my Fx5 and two Fluval 405s for a sump system though. However I find most sumps to be just large enough to be a filter, I want it large enough to add a good amount of water to the system too.

So true, 300 gallon tank and a 300 gallon sump

 

[Will Hayward]

I'd settle for near half the tank size.

 

[troutking]

So true, 300 gallon tank and a 300 gallon sump

i never heard that u need a 300 gallon sump for a 300 gallon fish tank