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Does that sun sun have more power than the 306? I have a 306 on my 55 and it can't push enough water to run an inline reactor. I have an Aquaclear 110 as well to add some much needed flow but the 306 is really a disappointment in terms of power.
 
RadMax8 said:
I'm going to be watching this very closely. It's the exact same lighting setup I'm thinking for my future 40b. I know you canned the 306 in your 36 gal, but do you think it would perform well in this tank with a better footprint?


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I would say it would be very close (no reactor, nothing inline), you still may need to run a HOB.. I was only really getting ~120gph (method: timing how fast it took to fill 1 qt * 4 (/ 3600s) out of the Fluval with a reactor. So... YMMV w/o it... If you're going to do a Fluval, I would really look at the 406 or something with a stronger GPH. For me its about keeping as little equipment in the tank as possible, I just like that look better.

I also really don't have much experience with canisters, as these 3 are my first (all within a 3-4 weeks).
 
Dallascowboys16 said:
Does that sun sun have more power than the 306? I have a 306 on my 55 and it can't push enough water to run an inline reactor. I have an Aquaclear 110 as well to add some much needed flow but the 306 is really a disappointment in terms of power.
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Thats exactly how I felt about it... $140+ for the 306 and my SunSun HW-304b is crushing it for $70 (Amazon Special). As for is it as efficent as the 306, and higher quality; that remains to be seen..

Yeah I would say so, its rated at 525GPH, but its probably more like ~300GPH, which is great. I haven't actually measured it, but the difference I feel coming out of the spray bar which runs the length of the 40 ~ 33in is much strong than the spray bar on the 306 that only ran half the tank ~18in.. The plants are gently swaying in the tank, and you can actually see the filter sucking in the debris through the intake.. With the 306 I would watch debris float around the strainer and then float away back into the tank.
 
zer0signal said:
Thats exactly how I felt about it... $140+ for the 306 and my SunSun HW-304b is crushing it for $70 (Amazon Special). As for is it as efficent as the 306, and higher quality; that remains to be seen..

Yeah I would say so, its rated at 525GPH, but its probably more like ~300GPH, which is great. I haven't actually measured it, but the difference I feel coming out of the spray bar which runs the length of the 40 ~ 33in is much strong than the spray bar on the 306 that only ran half the tank ~18in.. The plants are gently swaying in the tank, and you can actually see the filter sucking in the debris through the intake.. With the 306 I would watch debris float around the strainer and then float away back into the tank.
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Ok, Im really considering getting one and keeping the 306 for another time or maybe even hooking it up to the 10 gallon... Thanks :thanks:

P.S. The tank is looking great (y)
 
Reas through.... Nice work. Ive got a similar setup rolling with a 40L, minus Co2. 2 48" fnx planted+ 24:7, fluv 406, white sand, planted. Cant wait to watch your growth fill it in.

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Dallascowboys16 said:
Ok, Im really considering getting one and keeping the 306 for another time or maybe even hooking it up to the 10 gallon... Thanks :thanks:

P.S. The tank is looking great (y)
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Thanks!

I really like it, no leaks and have opened it a few times now.. I am looking to keep my 306 around, might eventually try to do a 20L and use it there.. Keep that tank for HC and harder stuff to grow.. dunno..
 
PoppaRyno said:
Reas through.... Nice work. Ive got a similar setup rolling with a 40L, minus Co2. 2 48" fnx planted+ 24:7, fluv 406, white sand, planted. Cant wait to watch your growth fill it in.

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Thanks! It shall be entertaining to watch one way or the other :brows:
 
Anyone play around with the Ehiem Skimmer? Thinking of possibly picking up 2 of them to clear up the film on the tanks.
 
I only run it at night on a timer, i clean it weekly with wcs.

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Which skimmer?
The canister attachment or powerhead unit?
I have used the canister model and they are killer .
With either unit I think you are on your way to appreciating surface extraction.
 
coralbandit said:
Which skimmer?
The canister attachment or powerhead unit?
I have used the canister model and they are killer .
With either unit I think you are on your way to appreciating surface extraction.
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I was looking at the power head unit.. The SunSun came with one, but its designed for their intake (which is not the greatest). I was contemplating a way to install it on DIY intake.. But still looking at all my options.
 
I'm really sad to hear you guys have had such crappy experiences with Fluval's 306. I tend to buy a lot of my stuff based on brand loyalty and I gladly pay more for quality equipment. Sounds like Fluval kinda crapped the bed?


Definitely not wasting time. Nope.
 
RadMax8 said:
I'm really sad to hear you guys have had such crappy experiences with Fluval's 306. I tend to buy a lot of my stuff based on brand loyalty and I gladly pay more for quality equipment. Sounds like Fluval kinda crapped the bed?


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I love there c series and old aqua clears. But as I have read most filters gph is based on the canister being empty no media. I guess rule of thumb is 50% of stated gph. Buy mine was worse since I'm pushing a Reactor with it too..

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