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Posted 7/1/2008 3:07:54 PM
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I have a brand new 75 gallon tank and i am looking to buy a filter but there are so many choices that i don't know what to buy. Could you give me some suggestions of a filter set up big enough for a 75 gallon tank, 6 to 10 medium African cichlids, about 4 to 7 plants, and within a budget of 60$.and i do have room for a canister filter but i cant find one in the size i need or 60$ Thanks
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Posted 7/1/2008 3:12:59 PM


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I have had very good results with the Penguin HOB power filters. You can get the 350-400 and it will do a nice job. This filter comes with 2 biowheels. The price would be well under the 60.00 mark.

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Posted 7/1/2008 7:49:44 PM


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yeah i have a penguin 350 hob paired with a penguin 170 hob.  very easy to take care of and clean. you could go dual 350 and it would cost somthing close to 60$ but keep in mind you will need filter cartridges.

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Posted 7/1/2008 8:59:48 PM


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FYI--African Cichlids and plants generally don't mix very well.

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