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40gal breeder questions
By: Tzetter Date: October 16, 2014, 5:15 pm
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Hey guys and gals. I just have a few questions regarding a tank
I have in the planning stage.
I was able to get my hands on a new 40 gallon breeder really
cheap, and I've been wanting to move from my normal
planted/community tanks to African's. Everything I'm reading is
saying to stick with a 55 gallon at least for all the African's.
Would this be true even though a 40 gallon breeder has about 24
inches^2 more surface area than a standard 55gal. I plan on
adding a cheap (rubbermaid) sump to add at least 20 gallons of
stability and a lot more bio filter material to the system.
Also if I could make this work what species would I be limited
to? I'm particularly fascinated my mbuna's and some of the
peacocks.
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: PaulMartin61 Date: October 16, 2014, 7:38 pm
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In my opinion, your 40 breeder would work just fine.
Say a dozen or so nice mbuna's
HTML http://kgtropicals.com/shop/article_3040-12/12-Pack-Assorted-Mbunas.html<br
/>would be a wonderful addition.
Paul
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: Tzetter Date: October 17, 2014, 12:18 am
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Awesome.
Now that I know I can man it work I have a few more questions.
First I'm doing this with the wife's blessing as long as I can
keep it in the budget, which makes canisters out of the question
for a least a month or two. Whats the opinion on Aquaclear HOB
filters? I'm looking at the "70" model to start with.
Second is high water flow a priority? Do I need to plan for a
power head or circulation pump in the budget?
Third I have a friend wanting to re-home a Featherfin Synod. He
asked if I would mind taking it for this tank, and I would love
to if a possibility. Is it a possibility?
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: Jennifer Date: October 17, 2014, 11:10 am
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I personally like the Penguin Bio-Wheels for HOB's (Marineland
Penguin 350), but I think an Aquaclear 70 would do fine. (I
JUST looked and the 350 is on sale on Amazon right now, if you
have Amazon Prime, it's a killer deal.)
As far as the water flow and a power head, I don't really know
much about the kind of fish you're keeping so, I'll let others
address that. Just thought I'd give you the heads up on the HOB
filter. You can head over to John's website and find the Amazon
link to the 350.
HTML http://www.kgtropicals.com/shop/page/23?sessid=J3WymNRPtSsqh1WUi9cFrL0YNjtY3K9XF3JRrB1ha23fp1pz6Y1H4DIYR6a7L1r3&shop_param=
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: Cichlider Date: October 17, 2014, 9:18 pm
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[quote author=Jennifer link=topic=256.msg1491#msg1491
date=1413562209]
I personally like the Penguin Bio-Wheels for HOB's (Marineland
Penguin 350), but I think an Aquaclear 70 would do fine. (I
JUST looked and the 350 is on sale on Amazon right now, if you
have Amazon Prime, it's a killer deal.)
As far as the water flow and a power head, I don't really know
much about the kind of fish you're keeping so, I'll let others
address that. Just thought I'd give you the heads up on the HOB
filter. You can head over to John's website and find the Amazon
link to the 350.
HTML http://www.kgtropicals.com/shop/page/23?sessid=J3WymNRPtSsqh1WUi9cFrL0YNjtY3K9XF3JRrB1ha23fp1pz6Y1H4DIYR6a7L1r3&shop_param=
[/quote]
I have also had great luck with the Marineland HOB filters! I am
currently running the Emperor 400s on one tank and the 350s on
another tank and they have both done great! The Bio-Wheel is a
great feature to grow that necessary bacteria to keep that
nitrogen cycle going! :)
I don't have any experience with the Aquaclear's, but I haven't
heard anything that would suggest they are inferior filters. ;)
Let me know what you decide to use! ;D
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: Tzetter Date: October 17, 2014, 10:42 pm
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I've had issues with marineland filter impellers clogging up in
the past (like every two days). So i'll probably stick to the
aquaclear. It's made by hagen, so it has that going for it.
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Re: 40gal breeder questions
By: Jennifer Date: October 18, 2014, 12:08 am
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Six of one, half a dozen of another ... lol! I've had a few
Aquaclears and Marinelands go bad on me here and there. I don't
think any of them are 100% perfect. If you stay in the hobby
long enough, I think eventually it all breaks!! ;D
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