GIANT gouramis
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zennzzo;3223201; said:Eheim is another brand that is excellent in it's own right. They are initially higher in cost, but they do last for years and years and years...There are a few models that are rated for similar capacity as the FX5.
It's like your basic "Chevy vs. Ford" scenario, just look and see what you prefer.
Both are more than enough for your proposed fish stocking level, but then again, if you spend much time here at MFK, this too will come to pass...
As far as Powerheads, my choice would have to be the Hydor "Koralia"
( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15955 )
They are designed to move water efficiently and they do a great job. Gobs of water movement, without that narrow stream that diseupts the substrate...
You could get by with 2 x #2's , however,
2 x #3's would be even better circulation yet... along with the FX5, that would be a filtration system that will work great for a 240g and the bioload you are thinking about.
Substrate is kinda what you want to look at. My GG could care less what is on the bottom.
Sand, Gravel to Rocks, and everything inbetween has it's pros and cons. To me, barebottom is the easiest to clean but you gotta like the look.
Remember GG's need to pop up for air, so just make sure there is ample room above the waterline for him to poke his mouth out of the water...
Hope this gives you a bit to think about...~Zennz
is there a powerhead that actually blow out bubbles? idunno, seen them on youtube but dont know if they are powerheads.....
gonna go the lazy route, bare bottom.
the more i search, the more questions i have. i guess i have to make a thread in order to get some answers. going to due alittle more research first.
on that note, thanks zennz
Tsubakai;3223540; said:
hello tsubakai. yeah, thats what i was thinking so i gonna get another fish once my tank is set up. i would only stock a hanfull at most, i want to give my fishies alot of room to swim around.
been reading about DIY sumps. i think i might try making one instead of buying an fx5.
george the giant gourami;3240485; said:
While Eheim and like canister filters are all good filters, I myself prefer The Ocean Clear Canister, as it is just that a canister - no pump, the pump you use is up to you. So with this canister one can create a filtration system of there own design. Plus Ocean Clears also have several add-ons to the canister package, ranging from a built in U.V. and heater to 25 micron filtering, Poly Beads and more.
Tequila;3241634; said:While Eheim and like canister filters are all good filters, I myself prefer The Ocean Clear Canister, as it is just that a canister - no pump, the pump you use is up to you. So with this canister one can create a filtration system of there own design. Plus Ocean Clears also have several add-ons to the canister package, ranging from a built in U.V. and heater to 25 micron filtering, Poly Beads and more.
hi tequila, welcome back and hope all is well.
seems expensive but i will surely look into ocean clear canisters.
You'll end up regretting going BB after a while. I ran all my tanks BB when I was obsessed by discus, over time everything went back to gravel. Don't forget there is a lot of good bacteria living in there, and it'll take some pressure off your filters. Just MOgeorge the giant gourami;3240457; said:
It's really up to you, if you think the tank/filters can handle it then the only real risk is if they don't get on.george the giant gourami;3240493; said:yanbbrox, so i shouldnt get another GG
Don't forget Master Tequila was almost driven insane with his
Yanbbrox;3244930; said:You'll end up regretting going BB after a while. I ran all my tanks BB when I was obsessed by discus, over time everything went back to gravel. Don't forget there is a lot of good bacteria living in there, and it'll take some pressure off your filters. Just MO
It's really up to you, if you think the tank/filters can handle it then the only real risk is if they don't get on.
Don't forget Master Tequila was almost driven insane with his
i cant imagine doing a gravel vac on a 240g tank.
tequila had 4 GG and they were out to get him! i should have enough room for 2 GG. yeah, my only concern is that they wont get along.
I would run gravel in my tanks, a mate with a shop just went from gravel to no gravel and back to gravel in all his tanks. 
I'd agree with george the giant gourami that there is a lot of beneficial bacteria living in the gravel.
Just use a gravel cleaner regularly when you do your water changes.
I'd agree with george the giant gourami that there is a lot of beneficial bacteria living in the gravel.
Just use a gravel cleaner regularly when you do your water changes.