Can I over-filter the tank?

[fxbillie]

Hi, I am new to the forum. I have a question on power filter and filtration. I have a 55 gal fresh water tank with an Aqua Clear filter calibered for up to 70 gallons. But somehow I bought a higer model calibered for 100 gal. Can I use the larger filter on the 55 gal tank without problem? Thanks.

 

[Sonomakid]

IMO, there is no such thing as to much filtration, i use a canister filter rated for a 150g on my 90g and 2 whisper 60's which are rated for like 60g's each on my 55.

 

[mgamer20o0]

over filtering no too much flow its possible. the thing with the filters is they over rate their products. a filter for a 100 gallon tank on a 55 would just about right filter wise.

what filter did you get for it? ac 110?

 

[mattrox]

Just make sure your fish are comfortable with the flow rate and you are fine.

 

[Lowryder]

Exactly. The nice thing about the ac filters is the adjustable flow rates.

 

[BigJim]

I have an AC70 on my 29g and it works just fine.

 

[CA_BroncoFan]

In a one word awnser...no (I guess that was 6 but who's counting) just watch your water flow. Ill have 2 fx5' on a 250 gal and each of those are rated for 400 gal each

 

[fxbillie]

Thanks for all the comments to help a newbie out. Good, I will deploy the bigger filter on the 55 gallon then. Cheers.

 

[Jason7894561230]

In a one word awnser...no (I guess that was 6 but who's counting) just watch your water flow. Ill have 2 fx5' on a 250 gal and each of those are rated for 400 gal each

Lol! I seriously cant wait to that tank in its stocked form!!! What stage it it at now?

 

[CA_BroncoFan]

Lol! I seriously cant wait to that tank in its stocked form!!! What stage it it at now?

Check the link I just added a couple of the doors.