Thoughts

[c.dickens9]

I’m moving and want to go from 60 to a 90 gallon but don’t want to murder my bank and also don’t want HOB why should I go with?

 

[CoralB]

I’m moving and want to go from 60 to a 90 gallon but don’t want to murder my bank and also don’t want HOB why should I go with?

Not sure what Acronym you’re going with ? HOB ?

 

[c.dickens9]

I’m moving and want to go from 60 to a 90 gallon but don’t want to murder my bank and also don’t want HOB why should I go with?

Not sure what Acronym you’re going with ? HOB ?

Hang on back filtration

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

get a used system if money is tight. I would suggest a reef ready 90g with sump. Aqueon makes one and people sell them on marketplace

 

[Fish Fan]

Used, if you can find one, is a fantastic way to upgrade on a budget, so I would check your local Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, or even the marketplace here on R2R. You never know what's going to come up, and often when someone is getting out of the hobby they include so many little things, that it makes it a really great deal.

I personally don't like canister filters, that's just my preference, but if you're on a budget, consider a 90 gallon standard tank, capable circ pumps (<that might be all you need), and a canister filter if you don't want to add a sump, or spring for what I would have to assume would be an astronomically expensive AIO tank.

Honestly, all you really need is rock and circulation, and you could add a HOB skimmer if/when needed, so you might not *need* a filter in the traditional sense.

You could use a reliable HOB overflow, into a simple DIY sump of some kind. A sump system doesn't have to be super expensive, but do spend the money on a RELIABLE HOB overflow as the cheap ones can fail catastrophically.

Another option would be to add a drop-in AIO filter section. This might be particularly well suited to a 90 gallon run peninsula style. These can be custom made to fit your tank as well. Something like this as an example would give you basically an AIO tank out of a standard tank:

All-in-One Drop-In Kit for 40 Gallon Breeder Aquariums - 4th Gen

The Fiji Cube AIO Drop-In Kits simplify the process of building an all-in-one aquarium with a pre-built sump box that fits perfectly in the back of your aquarium and includes divided sections for your filtration, heating, and water circulation equipment. Fiji Cube designed this AIO box to...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I'll bet if you reach out to Marine Biosystems on their eBay page, they would be able to make something similar for a 90 gallon:

Security Measure | eBay

www.ebay.com

There's also this contraption, I have zero experience with it, but it's not quite your typical HOB filter:

https://www.chewy.com/aquaready-complete-filtration-system/dp/1385302?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22378593822&utm_content=178609649473&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22378593822&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V0Eu_zwYFDLrj6qzWmPmdWy8&gclid=Cj0KCQjww8rQBhDjARIsAE43KPN4AnBaOpb0TpNulwBEliO9-z4RVaLHuyCZMFGF87mSJ3tvDDZ9WxcaAqwjEALw_wcB

I hope this helps and good luck!

 

[c.dickens9]

Used, if you can find one, is a fantastic way to upgrade on a budget, so I would check your local Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, or even the marketplace here on R2R. You never know what's going to come up, and often when someone is getting out of the hobby they include so many little things, that it makes it a really great deal.

I personally don't like canister filters, that's just my preference, but if you're on a budget, consider a 90 gallon standard tank, capable circ pumps (<that might be all you need), and a canister filter if you don't want to add a sump, or spring for what I would have to assume would be an astronomically expensive AIO tank.

Honestly, all you really need is rock and circulation, and you could add a HOB skimmer if/when needed, so you might not *need* a filter in the traditional sense.

You could use a reliable HOB overflow, into a simple DIY sump of some kind. A sump system doesn't have to be super expensive, but do spend the money on a RELIABLE HOB overflow as the cheap ones can fail catastrophically.

Another option would be to add a drop-in AIO filter section. This might be particularly well suited to a 90 gallon run peninsula style. These can be custom made to fit your tank as well. Something like this as an example would give you basically an AIO tank out of a standard tank:

All-in-One Drop-In Kit for 40 Gallon Breeder Aquariums - 4th Gen

The Fiji Cube AIO Drop-In Kits simplify the process of building an all-in-one aquarium with a pre-built sump box that fits perfectly in the back of your aquarium and includes divided sections for your filtration, heating, and water circulation equipment. Fiji Cube designed this AIO box to...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I'll bet if you reach out to Marine Biosystems on their eBay page, they would be able to make something similar for a 90 gallon:

Security Measure | eBay

www.ebay.com

There's also this contraption, I have zero experience with it, but it's not quite your typical HOB filter:

https://www.chewy.com/aquaready-complete-filtration-system/dp/1385302?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22378593822&utm_content=178609649473&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22378593822&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V0Eu_zwYFDLrj6qzWmPmdWy8&gclid=Cj0KCQjww8rQBhDjARIsAE43KPN4AnBaOpb0TpNulwBEliO9-z4RVaLHuyCZMFGF87mSJ3tvDDZ9WxcaAqwjEALw_wcB

I hope this helps and good luck!

You are awesome thanks so much!

 

[Fish Fan]

You are awesome thanks so much!

You're welcome! Please let us know what you decide to do

Good luck!