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so wut is the best or good filter that is good for an 85 gallon tank for 2 O's and wut media is good in it? is it best to use the one that the filter provides?

Filters are going to depend on what type you want. Hang on Back, or canister types. For the size, get a HOB with a flow rate in gph of around 800 or 900. For canister types look for a flow rating of 400 to 500 gph. As for media, that again is dependant upon which type of filter you actually buy.

Originally posted by FishBait912
so wut is the best or good filter that is good for an 85 gallon tank for 2 O's and wut media is good in it? is it best to use the one that the filter provides?

For an 85 I'd go with a canister -- Gman likes the Rena (as you've probably read - -:D ); I go for the Magnum 350, because I've always had very, very good luck with Marineland (aquaria, inc.) equipment. I'm about a week into a new Mag350 for my Goldsaum tank, and I'm very impressed. :thumbsup:

--Mark:cool:

I prefer a canister and a HOB. I am currently running an XP3 Can. and 2 ac 500's, and a prefiltered 300gph powerhead on my 80g.

Hey folks. Why are you adding the 2 ac 500's? Does the xp3 need more umph? Mark, what about your Mag 350? Do you run it on its own, or is there some help as well?

I run the ac's for more mechanical filtration canister is mainly bio. But if i wanted too the xp3 would do ok by itself.