Looking for a new filter to my 125L

[Sprinkle]

Hey there fishy experts! ^^

I wounded my self so I won’t be able to do anything with my tank yet, but I must be patient. I’m inspired to scape my tank by Miss NoodleCats . Thank you and big respect for you!
As my cut will be healing, I will be looking for equipment to my 125L tank and some nice small pieces of rocks, wood and plants, aquarium glue as well to glue my plants that must be attached.

Lets get to the point of this thread xD

I’m looked at this filter :

Hidom Internal Aquarium Fish Tank Filter Filtration Submersible Pump Spray Bar | eBay

AP range of internal filters are ideal for both freshwater and marine aquariums from 40 to 250 litres in size. 1 x Aquarium Internal Filter Pump. The AP range of internal filters is currently available in three sizes.

www.ebay.co.uk

Please someone, do tell me if this filter will be good? And which model should I take for my Juwel Rio 125L?

Thank you a Lot my friends!

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Honestly I’d get a aqua clear 70 or mabye a 50, they are pretty hidden and effective

 

[Sprinkle]

Honestly I’d get a aqua clear 70 or mabye a 50, they are pretty hidden and effective

I’ll try to look for one on eBay, if no then idk :O

 

[FreshyFresh]

Not sure what's available in the UK, but I too only like Aquaclear HOBs if a HOB is what you're after.

 

[Sprinkle]

Not sure what's available in the UK, but I too only like Aquaclear HOBs if a HOB is what you're after.

Either internal or hob filter, just so one is made to take up less space and so I could cover it with plants as well

 

[Sprinkle]

Oof! Just looked one ebay for aquaclear, they are available but too procey for me ?

 

[dougall]

I'm always a big fan of Canisters, maybe Oase

 

[Sprinkle]

I'm always a big fan of Canisters, maybe Oase

They are in uk too, but they still range in price:

Oase BioMaster External Aquarium Canister Filter 250, 350 & 600 Thermo Heater 4010052427454 | eBay

OASE Indoor BioMaster External Filters. BioMaster 250 250 Litres (55 Gallons) 800 LPH (176 GPH) 1.25m 14 Watts N/A 240 x 240 x 370mm. BioMaster 350 350 Litres (77 Gallons) 1000 LPH (220 GPH) 1.35m 17 Watts N/A 240 x 240 x 425mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

I dislike being on breadline so muchh. Oof

 

[dougall]

I'm not a fan of hang on back nor internal filters for aesthetic reasons,

but. yeah, unfortunately you have to pay for the privilege too, I honestly don't know anyone who is a fan of internal filters. so I would really go with HOB to keep the price down some.


sorry

 

[Wyomingite]

LOL, great topic. One of those that everybody has their own experiences and preferences. For years I've mostly used the Marineland Emperor and Penguin bio-wheel filters, and I wouldn't change for anything.

I'm not putting down Aquaclear by any means. IME, they allow for far greater customization of your filtration, but are a little more work to maintain; I've always felt the design caused the media to clog faster. If I remember right, you can also control the flow rate of the filter ( its been a while since I had an Aquaclear). They also tend to be a little more expensive even if you spend time shopping for the best deals on-line.

On the other hand, the Marineland filters are quite a bit less work to maintain, but limit you pretty much to the basic mechanical, chemical and biological filtration that is standard for the unit. The trays that you can buy to add another layer and customize your media reduce flow too much to allow that customization to be effective. Bio wheel filters are a little cheaper up front, but there is the long-term cost of the filter cartridges, which off-sets the greater up-front cost of an Aquaclear. The cost of cartridges actually isn't too bad if you buy them in bulk on-line and maintain low to medium stocking levels. I only have a couple of tanks where I have to change out the cartridge more than once a month so the convenience is worth it to me. I have also customized the frames of the customization cartridgess to allow for the use of bulk filter pads and alternate chemical filtration for a couple of my tanks, which has improved the flow when customizing. This was a little work up front but it has saved money; if your not handy though it can be a problem. For my purposes, mostly simple set-ups for breeding pairs and groups of cichlids, Marineland is my preference.

Both brands give great flow rates and, IMO, A+ filtration when maintained properly. It really comes down to what you want in a filter.

I haven't looked back to see what all you have in your tank Sprinkle, but don't rule out an appropriately sized sponge filter and good air pump, either. I actually have gotten rid of the bio-wheel filters on a couple of 20 gallon long and a 29 gallon planted tank I have, and actually have liked the end result. It's allowed for better growth and spread of my plants with no flow from a power filter constantly moving them around. I never thought I'd recommend a sponge filter for anything but a small to medium fry tank, but I've liked the results.

WYite