Emperor 400 filter

**jcarr71** · 09-03-2009, 03:58 AM

How well would this filter suit a 75g tank? I could compliment with a 20-40 filter as well if need be too. If it can't though, would you recommend a filter capable of running the tank alone?

Also, I am thinking a 300w heater. Sound about right? I have two 75s in there and they are stopping the fish from freezing, but it hovers around 74 and I want the tank around 78. I let it get really cold in here on winter nights too so they'll need the additional strength.

Thanks for any feedback.

**MCHRKiller** · 09-03-2009, 05:43 AM

IMO you would need atleast 2*Emp 400s to do the job adequatly. If your having trouble maintaining temp with 1 300watt heater I would strongly suggest adding a second one to help do the job. Ad one at either end near the intake of the filter that will also help disperse the heat threwout the tank.

**jaysee** · 09-03-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by MCHRKiller

IMO you would need atleast 2*Emp 400s to do the job adequatly. If your having trouble maintaining temp with 1 300watt heater I would strongly suggest adding a second one to help do the job. Ad one at either end near the intake of the filter that will also help disperse the heat threwout the tank.

I agree. You definitly want to have enough heater power, otherwise they will constantly be working and IMO are more likely to malfunction...especially if they aren't top of the line heaters.

**Wiggs** · 09-03-2009, 02:58 PM

I've always over-heated my tanks. Less work on the heaters and less electricity :P

**Lab_Rat** · 09-03-2009, 03:37 PM

I wouldn't go with a HOB filter for that size tank, I would go with a canister filter. Personally, I love the Rena Filstar XP3, you could filter that size tank with it solely. Many people also like Fluval filters.