Filtering a 55 gallon?

[Psylk87]

Would a 70 gallon Aquaclear filter be okay on a 55 gallon tank? Or should do 2 50 gallon filters?

 

[Earlybird]

I have 2 AC 70's on my 55 gallon...very effective.

 

[simplicitysarah]

I always try get the higher filter! heard good things about aquaclear 110.
i just switched to a canister yesterday so far I like it, but too soon for any real review

 

[BBradbury]

Filtering Your 55 G

Would a 70 gallon Aquaclear filter be okay on a 55 gallon tank? Or should do 2 50 gallon filters?

Hello Psy...

If you're very good about doing your water changes every week or so, then an AC 70 will be fine. A lot of water keepers feel the need to over filter their tanks, but filters do a very poor job of keeping the water clean. They really only take in toxic water and return water that's a bit less toxic.

Just change a good percentage of the tank water regularly and your tank will be fine.

B

 

[Wolfsblood]

I would do the 2 Aquaclear 50s. In a 4' long tank its nice to have flow at both ends.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

If you have a densely planted tank and a lite stock than the AC70 is plenty, but if you have cichlids, no plants, and the tank is over stocked, then it will not be enough.

 

[Tikimonqee]

I have 2 AC 110 on my 55 gallon.. and they do an amazing job.

 

[Rivercats]

I have 2-55g tanks and run Fluval 406 canisters on them. The reason I like the canisters is because they have a ton of media capacity and good water flow with an adjustable outflow unlike you have with an HOB which just flows out.