Should I get a Top Fin 60 power filter or Whisper 60 power filter for a 55 gallon tank?
Feb 23, 2008 by Steven B | Posted in Fish
I am a newish to aquariums, especialy large one, and I am looking at two different kits to buy. One, at Pestmart, is a Top Fin 55 gallon starter kit for $152.99 (with the discount for having a card there) which has a Top Fin 60 power filter and the other is an All-Glass Premium Aquariums 55 gallon kit for $199.99 with a Whisper 60 poer filter at Petco. I thought maybe to buy the cheaper kit and then buy a Emperor 280 or 400 power filter. I want to eventualy turn the tank into a nice, medium planted freshwater comunity tank. Which filter should I go with?
if you have to stick with one of those filters get the whisper, but really, neither is great. I have a 55 planted community tank and am running a fluval 404 canister filter and an undergravel one. The fluval canisters are great (I have 2) and give much more filter power than the ones that come in those kits. With filtration more is better (until you get ridiculous) so get something that is rated for more than you have. That way you will have more surface are to grow good bacteria and more power to keep it running longer. I use a filter similar to the ones in those kits on my 29 gallon, but would not think of using it on my 55. You may want to see if you can get just the tank and hood separately and buy your own heater and filter on ebay or petsmart online (they sell their stuff much cheaper there than in stores).
If you want plants, make sure that you get a setup that will let you have more than one fluorescent bulb If you get one with only 1 48" strip or 2 24" ones you will be VERY limited as far as what plants you can keep (basically java ferns and java moss). With 2 or 3 48" bulbs you can keep many more types and will be much happier in the long run. I have a 55 with a homemade hood that has 2 48" shop lights (9 bucks each at home depot) so 4 total bulbs and the plants grow like crazy. so check the light fixtures that come in those kits since most will not let you keep many plants. Also check craigslist.com depending on where you live you may be able to find a nice 55 gallon setup for less (I got mine for 100 including a stand and added my own filter and light). The important thing is not to spend too much money on things that you will outgrow later so try to get at least 2 48" lights in the light fixture and a good canister filter and you will never need to upgrade. Good Luck
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