Setting up a new 3 x 2 x 2 Tank. What filter should I use?

[kidearth]

Recently bought a new 3FT tank. Thinking of using it to keep mini kois.

Compared the prices for a Eheim 2026 and 2075. 2075 is way off my budget and a Jebo seems to cost much cheaper. Still undecided which should I go for.

Any advise?

[Aser606]

Hey bro try using Waja 3000,the one im using now.Its powerful and energy efficient but it is quite a old brand so it may be hard to find.Hope this helps

[kidearth]

Cool. Will look it up at Nan Yang tomorrow. Thanks.

[diazman]

If you cant get a off shop one, can try to get 2nd hand eheim, cheaper.

[stormhawk]

I would say that the 2026 or 2028 would be a perfect candidate for your 3ft tank. This is dependent however on what you intend to stock the tank with. If it is with mini koi, which are massive poop makers, you will probably be better off with the 2028, or any canister that has more trays for biological and mechanical media. Jebao/Boyu may seem like reasonable brands to replace Eheim filters, but only if you know where to find their spare parts easily.

[kidearth]

thanks everyone for the great advice. Was unable to get 2028 off the shelves. Somehow, I was told eheim has stopped production for this model, not sure how true is that. Tried a few LFS and they are out and was advised to get the 2075 which is so called a replacement model for 2028.

[kidearth]

Will be going nippon koi farm to see if they have any mini kois available tomorrow.

[DeadEnd]

Is the 2028 suction able to cope with massive bio waste from the mini koi?

[kidearth]

Is the 2028 suction able to cope with massive bio waste from the mini koi?

so far so good. though a few of my mini kois are dying, but i feel it should be due to its health when i bought it. the ones i bought was low grade babies with gill damage.

[kidearth]

bought a pack of 9 for $4

[kidearth]

Is the 2028 suction able to cope with massive bio waste from the mini koi?

i got 2075 instead

[David Moses Heng]

for a 322, tetra 120 is a good value for money filter after ehiem. The parts are also easily available.

[Andy Woo]

for a 322, tetra 120 is a good value for money filter after ehiem. The parts are also easily available.

How much does it cost for a tetra 120 ?