What kind/type/power/size of a filter and heater do I need for a 63 gallon aquarium?

Question by Cheyenne: What kind/type/power/size of a filter and heater do I need for a 63 gallon aquarium?
I only have the aquarium itself, I need some help finding the basic necessities for it, yet be specific on them..

Best answer:

Answer by David
I use two Fluval 405 canister filters on my 70 g Cichlid tank. I started with Marineland Emperor Hang on tank (HOT) filters but they were very noisy and as my tank grew I wanted a higher quality filter. I went with the 405 for the extra media capacity. When I changed to a canister filter I had to add a air system to the tank, Tetra Whisper, (cheap and somewhat quiet). Air stone are available at any petstore or even walmart
I also use a under gravel filter, purchased from Petco and added 2 1200 Maxi-Jet power heads. Helps keep the gravel clean.

I would use two smaller 100 W heaters instead of one big one 200-300 W . If one fails and get stuck in the on position. You may have the time to catch it before it cooks your fish. I’m looking to change to the Rena Smartheater. I have spent a lot of time reading the product reviews on cichlid-forum.com website

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