New Style Filter or Add a Second?

rymburt · 07-09-2011, 12:22 PM

Hi,

I'm new to the forum so please forgive me if this has been asked...
I have 4 large comet goldfish that are 3 years old in a 55 gallon tank. I find that I need to change the water pretty often and I know my Marineland Penguin 350 has trouble keeping up with the bioload though it does cycle the water a decent amount.
I have a limited budget but I would like improve the filtration. Should I toss the system I have invested in, in favor of a different style like a canister. Or can I simply add a second 350 and get a similar result? Any input would be really appreciated...

Thanks

susankat · 07-09-2011, 01:07 PM

I would just add a second filter. In fact if you can get the biggest you can on there. It never hurts to over filter when it comes to goldfish.

automatic-hydromatic · 07-09-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susankat

I would just add a second filter. In fact if you can get the biggest you can on there. It never hurts to over filter when it comes to goldfish.

agreed!

rymburt · 07-09-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks, I just added a second 350!

theguppyman · 07-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Ever try Canister ? Those can filter a lot of water

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