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nothing · 14-03-2004, 12:21 AM

Erm... can anyhow tell mi which filter should i use for a 2 by 1 by 1 feet fish tank ?? for marine fish. Thanks

14-03-2004, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by nothing
Erm... can anyhow tell mi which filter should i use for a 2 by 1 by 1 feet fish tank ?? for marine fish. Thanks

I'm using the Hang On Back Type Bio Filter. Most impt is u have enough live rocks and a sandbed for Benificial Bactiria

**KaLiB** · 14-03-2004, 12:54 AM

Avoid UGFs and internal filters.

UGFs will produce unaaceptable high levels of nitrates over time and internal filters can add on to the heat.

What kind of setup do you want? Reef or fowlr or fish only? This can be 1 of the factors in helping us recommend a filter.

nothing · 14-03-2004, 01:13 AM

erm.. for my case.. my tank is small.. i think i will consider some live rock.. sand i don think i will put as deep.. because my height only 1 feet.. a few fish... anemone... scrimp... coral maybe those small small one... think that all ?? don know is reef or fish or whatever.. hehehe.. mi newbie...

**KaLiB** · 14-03-2004, 01:33 AM

Well, i suppose you've read deep_end's article and have done some reading up on your own about what you want to keep etc.

Get a canister filter or a hang on filter then depending on the budget.

14-03-2004, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by nothing
erm.. for my case.. my tank is small.. i think i will consider some live rock.. sand i don think i will put as deep.. because my height only 1 feet.. a few fish... anemone... scrimp... coral maybe those small small one... think that all ?? don know is reef or fish or whatever.. hehehe.. mi newbie...

Just to share that for a 2FT its recommended to put 8-10KG of LR

**KaLiB** · 14-03-2004, 02:35 PM

Yup, 8-10kg will be ok but you can always have more LR if you choose to as LR aids in filtration.

Look in my gallery, thats around 8kg of LR in my 2x1x1 tank.

nothing · 14-03-2004, 11:22 PM

canister filter for a 2x1x1 ?? How much does it cost ?? and How much is the hang on filter ?? Is hang on Filter powerful enough ??
Please enlight me.

**KaLiB** · 14-03-2004, 11:27 PM

Canister, i don't think theres any that is built to suit a 2ft tank. I think the smallest i've seen also for 2.5ft-3ft tanks. The cost is around $70-$100 for a small one depending on what brand is purchased.

Hang-on filters, there are models made for smaller tanks like 2ft. Definitely will cost less than a canister filter. Should be able to get one at $50 or less.

A hang-on filter should be good enough if you are going to use LR to aid in filtration.

14-03-2004, 11:32 PM

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Originally posted by nothing
canister filter for a 2x1x1 ?? How much does it cost ?? and How much is the hang on filter ?? Is hang on Filter powerful enough ??
Please enlight me.

certain places selling canister filters at less than $50!

14-03-2004, 12:21 AM	#1
nothing Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 124	Filter Erm... can anyhow tell mi which filter should i use for a 2 by 1 by 1 feet fish tank ?? for marine fish. Thanks

14-03-2004, 12:54 AM	#3
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Avoid UGFs and internal filters. UGFs will produce unaaceptable high levels of nitrates over time and internal filters can add on to the heat. What kind of setup do you want? Reef or fowlr or fish only? This can be 1 of the factors in helping us recommend a filter.

14-03-2004, 01:13 AM	#4
nothing Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 124	erm.. for my case.. my tank is small.. i think i will consider some live rock.. sand i don think i will put as deep.. because my height only 1 feet.. a few fish... anemone... scrimp... coral maybe those small small one... think that all ?? don know is reef or fish or whatever.. hehehe.. mi newbie...

14-03-2004, 01:33 AM	#5
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Well, i suppose you've read deep_end's article and have done some reading up on your own about what you want to keep etc. Get a canister filter or a hang on filter then depending on the budget.

14-03-2004, 02:35 PM	#7
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Yup, 8-10kg will be ok but you can always have more LR if you choose to as LR aids in filtration. Look in my gallery, thats around 8kg of LR in my 2x1x1 tank.

14-03-2004, 11:22 PM	#8
nothing Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 124	canister filter for a 2x1x1 ?? How much does it cost ?? and How much is the hang on filter ?? Is hang on Filter powerful enough ?? Please enlight me.

14-03-2004, 11:27 PM	#9
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Canister, i don't think theres any that is built to suit a 2ft tank. I think the smallest i've seen also for 2.5ft-3ft tanks. The cost is around $70-$100 for a small one depending on what brand is purchased. Hang-on filters, there are models made for smaller tanks like 2ft. Definitely will cost less than a canister filter. Should be able to get one at $50 or less. A hang-on filter should be good enough if you are going to use LR to aid in filtration.

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