what kind of filter should i get for my iridescent sharks and oscar?

Answer 1

I just used an activated carbon filter. Although my iridescent sharks got ick and died. hmmm. I don't think that was really related though. I can't remember the brand. It was bio-something. I do know that it was activated carbon, or charcoal. It's the same thing really.

Answer 2

It depends on the size of tank you have. The bigger the tank, the more filtration. Personally, on any tank, I like to use a bottom filter and an attached exterior filter with activated carbon. If it's a small tank, bottom filter with a box filter for carbon and filter floss. Make sure you have a heater as well since the sharks are very sensitive to temperature. Be on the look out for fungi and the like because Oscars are very messy fish. Nox Ich should treat the Ich that usually shows up with Oscars. Good luck!!

Answer 3

I prefer Marineland, depending on your size of tank, The best way to determine how much filtration you need take the size of your tank multiply it by 6 that is how much gallons of water should circulate per hour in the tank. From there you can look into the 330 or if I remember right 450 penquin models, they run about 80 bucks I think. Also since oscars are a bit dirty, you should look in to a canister filter as well just as extra filtration. Marineland has a great one that can run both charcoal and a polishing 'wheel' ( don't know actual name of it off hand) you can never have too much filtration, but if you don't have enough then you can run in to toxic issues with the water.

Answer 4

I prefer the under-gravel it filters and agitates the surface it works best with natural un painted gravel. keep the hole your Oscar digs filled back in

Answer 5

Are you sure they should be together in the same tank is my question.