I just started to set up a new aquarium , it is a 29 gallon . I am thinking of using 2 fluval C4 filters and turning them down to slow , question is this over kill ? I know that these are rated for much larger tanks
**********I just started to set up a new aquarium , it is a 29 gallon . I am thinking of using 2 fluval C4 filters and turning them down to slow , question is this over kill ? I know that these are rated for much larger tanks
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I originally had one C3 on my 29 gallon and it kept the water crystal clear and polished on "full speed" but I had to replace my cut to fit 100 micron pads often. I moved the C3 to another tank and installed one C4 and the filter media lasts much longer. I run it at about one third power and it works fine. When I run it at full blast, it's way too much current for my angel fish as well as others in the tank.
Two C4's at minimum speed will still probably create a "rip current" in a 29 gallon tank. The C4 flow rate can be adjusted from 159-264 gph according to the owners manual. So with two, you are going to have 318 gph which is way more than I would think you want or need and even more than the recommended 6-10x gph typically recommended for HOB's in this forum. The C series Fluvals operate as hybrid canisters so you need less flow than most HOB's anyway.
Also, my two C3's on my 38 gallon as well is my C4 on my 29 gallon start making some noise at the very minimum flow speed. They are all essentially silent at higher speeds.
Suggestion: Start out with one C4. You can always add more filtration later.
You might be interested in my post #29 here:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f60/hob-filters-301925-3.html
I just started to set up a new aquarium , it is a 29 gallon . I am thinking of using 2 fluval C4 filters and turning them down to slow , question is this over kill ? I know that these are rated for much larger tanks
*******No such thing as over filtering
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But there is such a thing as too much "flow"
AquaTechPower Filter 30-60 - Walmart.com
This is what I had a few years ago.
Great on flow.. To the point of throwing fish against the aquarium wall.
As a filter it's a no-go.
Unless you really like to waste your time as I did putting on a home made pre-filter with lots of floss and all kinds of time spent on cut to fit media.
Get a canister or a Fluval C4 or don't complain that your tank won't cycle or that your fish are swimming against a rip current.
yep totaly agreeI have a C4 on my 55g and it's a great filter. It handled the bioload of medium sized cichlids fine for a while.
I love how it completely disassembles. Very convenient for quick cleaning.
Caleb