Do yall think this will work?

[brandonsivek]

Well, I am FINALLY setting up my 125 but decided against a sump since room is limited and it will be a FOWLR with more aggressive fish. I am only going to have probably 4 fish in it so this is what I got yesterday. For the overhangs, I purchased 2 Aquaclear 70 filter systems, and also got a Fluval 305 Canister filter. I know that the canisters can be kind of a pain but I dont really mind the maintenance of cleaning it. I will be buying a protein skimmer and 2 powerheads after the water cycles and before I add fish. Just would like to know others thoughts.
Thanks so much and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

[burrito]

can you drilling for your overflow ? or you buying a overflow box for your sump?

 

[brandonsivek]

I am not doing a sump so I dont have an overflow box.

 

[burrito]

and thankgiving to you too but what kind of protein skimmer are you using? if you not gonna have a sump

 

[chewwy]

Thats what I used to do on my 55 gallon. Just a protein skimmer, two powerheads, and a hang on back filter, and ofcourse like 50 pounds of live rock. It worked fine for me for years so I definitely think it will work. Just keep filters clean and do water changes regularly if your having larger fish especially.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by Chewwy http:///forum/thread/382062/do-yall-think-this-will-work#post_3331865
Thats what I used to do on my 55 gallon. Just a protein skimmer, two powerheads, and a hang on back filter, and ofcourse like 50 pounds of live rock. It worked fine for me for years so I definitely think it will work. Just keep filters clean and do water changes regularly if your having larger fish especially.

+1
With the right protien skimmer, and a good canister you you will be fine. You may need three power heads and I recommend live sand as well as your rock.

 

[gemmy]

I would definitely go with 3 powerheads. I have 3 in my 55 and I am think about adding a fourth.

 

[burrito]

that alot? lol im getting 2 power head soon :3

 

[brandonsivek]

Thanks yall, I might just get 4 powerheads then. I am also going to put atleast 100 pounds of live rock in the tank as well. Thanks so much yall!

 

[mjm889]

when i had my 125 gallon before i upgraded i had two fluval filters and a protien skimmer my tank ran good with no problems, good luck too you