Filtration for 37 gallon tank

[Russ359]

I currently have a 37 gallon tank with an Aquaclear 70. I am considering adding a canister filter. reason is back up filtration (had motor die on Aquaclear and had to replace which left tank un filtered for a few days) and I want to add a UV sterilizer and figured it would be best on the outlet of a canister filter. I am considering either an Eheim 2215 or 2217. question is can I have too much water circulation with the 2217 and the AC 70 running at the same time for the fish with this size tank?

 

[ericwithac]

I currently have a 37 gallon tank with an Aquaclear 70. I am considering adding a canister filter. reason is back up filtration (had motor die on Aquaclear and had to replace which left tank un filtered for a few days) and I want to add a UV sterilizer and figured it would be best on the outlet of a canister filter. I am considering either an Eheim 2215 or 2217. question is can I have too much water circulation with the 2217 and the AC 70 running at the same time for the fish with this size tank?

I had a SunSun HW302 and a Penguin 350B on my tank. You will be fine with that amount of filtration, and you will do water changes less frequently!

 

[ericwithac]

Also +1 for Eheim canisters. I have a new Eheim ecco pro 80!

 

[Russ359]

thanks for the replies. another question. With the AC 70 and the Eheim 2217 running together in a 37 gallon tank will the water movement be too much for the fish? Should I get a 2215 instead?

 

[ericwithac]

thanks for the replies. another question. With the AC 70 and the Eheim 2217 running together in a 37 gallon tank will the water movement be too much for the fish? Should I get a 2215 instead?

Thats a good question. Im
Unfamiliar with those two particular models but I think you should be fine. If not, just direct the inflow on the canister away from the center of the tank.


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[Russ359]

Ok been doing more reading on the net. I think fora 37 gallon tank with an AC 70 adding an Eheim 2217 might cause too much flow/turbulence for the fish. So I am thinking either 2213 or 2215? Thoughts?


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[Skyjacker07]

I'm planted, and run fluval 206, works awesome in my 36, provides plenty of filtration I do water changes every two weeks, at one week my nitrates sit at 5ppm. Just the right amount of movement too.