What would be a good filter for a 30-40 gallon Oscar tank?

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I haven't got the tank yet, but I want to know what a good filter for a 30-40 gallon Oscar tank would be.I want a little extra filtration because as everyone knows, oscars are very messy fish and create lots of waste and they do enjoy a little water flow.My Oscar right now is in a temporary 11 gallon tank with a filter that filters 50 gallons an hour, is that enough? Thanks for any suggestions!!
 
i would think you could get a over the back filter that is rated for something bigger than you have cuz it will filter more water. and i wouldn't use a under gravel filter with a power head cuz it might attack it. and don't put any plants in it either because it will just rip it right out. it gets frustrating but i love oscars they have a big personality. and a big appetite! my 9 inch male will put three 1.5" feeder fish in his mouth at once
 
There is no reason for an oscar to be in any less than 55 gallons with a filter rated for at least 100 gallons.
 
A HOT (hang on tank) filter would work a lot better if you had powerheads that keep their waste from settling. I canister would work best but they are expensive unless you can find one on craigslist.org i found on that retails for 180 for 25 so you could a deal on a powerful filter, that you're going to need oscars are really dirty especially in a "small tank" for oscars allegedly.
 
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