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as i've given up on the idea of a larger tank for the moment due to the house being refited and lack of large funds, i've decided just to up grade the filters on my largest tank.
it's a 36x21x15 tank which has a interpet duo 3 filter (meant for tanks up to 36x12x12) and corner air filter which is unslighlty and makes a lot of noise.

So what are the best/ cheapest filter for my tank?
what is best option? 1) larger internal
2) second internal with my duo 3
3) new external - can't hide it have to go on the floor next to tank and are expensive.
and if a get a good filter that can cope with large bio-loads, could i add either 2-3 more corys or pair of blue rams??? i wouldn't add them the same time as filter, would wait for mini cycle to end.

also i've just brought 2 arcadia reflectors to cover my lighting tubes, to stop me getting blinded every time i open the lid and to help maximise light in the tank. has anybody used these are they worth having?

cheers for anything.
shekoi

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just seen some fluval external filters on the net. which should i get
204 or the 304

204 cost 51.99 including posting
304 costs 65.99 including posting.

or a eheim ecco 2236 for 78.99

which is best, anybody had these filters, any problems?


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I'd go for the external filter and house it in a 'false cabinet' (easy and cheap to do with MDF).
The reflectors are really good at optimising the effect.
I use the fluval externals and never had a problem. 304 would be my choice.