Help with filtration

[clintgv]

I have a 22 long L144 pleco tank. Hopefully adding some neons and other small tetras in the near future. Also Planning to add a little bit of greenary in there. i.e) Riccia Fluitan tied to a rock. And will be running a mini co2 system in the tank also.

My question is, what will be the best canister filter to use for my 22 gallon long pleco tank with tetras in the near future. I want to replace my HOB filter and sponge filter. And just use a canister filter for more water flow and help clean the tank better.

Also, is it fine to have a canister running with a mini co2 system running in the tank also. What I mean is will the co2 just get sucked out, or even better spread throughout the tank for the plants?

Thanks.

[Diztrbd1]

Clint if your not in a big hurry IPU has a new line of canister filter form aqua nova that are pretty good filters and great priced. I believe Grant said he was getting some in with built in UV lights. Thinking of getting one for my 33g when they come in. Other than that, I'm no expert with filters lol but I particularly like the Eheim Classic canister models and the Rena XP series. Easy to use and good filters. As for the CO2 you'll probably lose less than you would with the HOB's and I would think it to "spread" better than the hob too. Though I have been known to be wrong lol I'm sure the experts will chime in soon enough

[Scherb]

I would get a Fluval 106 or 206 they have them at pet lovers in abby for around 130 for the 106 and 150 bucks for the 206. Cheers

[Rastapus]

Clint if your not in a big hurry IPU has a new line of canister filter form aqua nova that are pretty good filters and great priced. I believe Grant said he was getting some in with built in UV lights. Thinking of getting one for my 33g when they come in. Other than that, I'm no expert with filters lol but I particularly like the Eheim Classic canister models and the Rena XP series. Easy to use and good filters. As for the CO2 you'll probably lose less than you would with the HOB's and I would think it to "spread" better than the hob too. Though I have been known to be wrong lol I'm sure the experts will chime in soon enough

Thanks for the plug John! The UV units are a different line actually and I have put them on hold for now. The demand for the Aqua Nova filters is hard enough to keep up with. Our next order is arriving this month for sure, already on route. Hopefully the holidays don't cause us delay. In regards to the filters themselves, IMO they cannot be touched on value for your dollar. They are silent, very similar to the discontinued old professional line of Eheim. We are at 6 months now since they were introduced into the BC market and we have not had a single negative issue with them, nothing.

[clintgv]

Thanks for the plug John! The UV units are a different line actually and I have put them on hold for now. The demand for the Aqua Nova filters is hard enough to keep up with. Our next order is arriving this month for sure, already on route. Hopefully the holidays don't cause us delay. In regards to the filters themselves, IMO they cannot be touched on value for your dollar. They are silent, very similar to the discontinued old professional line of Eheim. We are at 6 months now since they were introduced into the BC market and we have not had a single negative issue with them, nothing.

What's the name of the aqua canister filter you got coming in? and whats the price?

[clintgv]

Does anyone know anything about my co2 question? Will having a canister filter affect the co2 in my tank in a bad way?

Thanks.

[CRS Fan]

Does anyone know anything about my co2 question? Will having a canister filter affect the co2 in my tank in a bad way?

Thanks.

I run all my tanks on pressurized CO2 with canister filtration. As long as there is not too much surface turbulance, the circulation from a canister can improve circulation and CO2 dispersement. It's a win/win combo !

Best Regards,

Stuart

[clintgv]

I run all my tanks on pressurized CO2 with canister filtration. As long as there is not too much surface turbulance, the circulation from a canister can improve circulation and CO2 dispersement. It's a win/win combo !

Best Regards,

Stuart

Thanks. That what I needed to know

[Morainy]

I have a couple of Fluval 204s, that I got from CRS_Fan, and I think it would work well in my 22 super long. Right now, though, I'm using an Aquaclear on my 22 gallon and one of the Fluvals on my 36 bowfront.

I've never tried CO2. What kind of plecos do you have? Are they juveniles? My 22 gallon long has some small furcatus (forktail rainbowfish) and a few shrimp. I really like it!

[clintgv]

I have a couple of Fluval 204s, that I got from CRS_Fan, and I think it would work well in my 22 super long. Right now, though, I'm using an Aquaclear on my 22 gallon and one of the Fluvals on my 36 bowfront.

I've never tried CO2. What kind of plecos do you have? Are they juveniles? My 22 gallon long has some small furcatus (forktail rainbowfish) and a few shrimp. I really like it!

They are a breeding pair of L144 plecos I got from Mykiss aka Patrick. They are adult size.

I am going to buy a fluval 204 also. My hob and sponge filter is not strong enough to suck up the poop the make haha. The hob filter is rated for 40 or 45 gallon. So once I get a 204 they will be gone . Maybe I will keep the hob to help out but not sure if I would need it.