CAN I HAVE TOO MUCH FILTRATION ?

vanillarum · Feb 18, 2008

Hey gang. I've got an Emperor 400 biowheel filter on my 46 gal tank. There seems to be a lot of sediment (?) always in the water. I was thinking of adding an Aquaclear 70 filter to the mix to try and clear things up. I know its more than I need, but is there such a thing as too much filtration ? Thanx for your help.

jpappy789 · Feb 18, 2008

Not at all, the more the better! Except when dealing with smaller aquariums with filters rated for 10x the GPH needed...

BoredAgain · Feb 18, 2008

As long as the current being generated isn't too much for the fish, over filtration isn't a problem in my opinion.

rodgeryng · Feb 18, 2008

Agee, the real concern is amount of water movement...if not too great then no issues.

nickmcmechan · Feb 18, 2008

no such thing as too much filtration, only too much flow....i run 2 cannisters on all my tanks 100l+

msjinkzd · Feb 18, 2008

I agree, one cannot have too much filtration, just current which can be dealt with by using a spray bar, having the discharge go against the glass, or diffused by ornaments.

scootrnerd · Feb 18, 2008

i have ran an ac 110 on a 30 gallon and it worked great . it was a hex though

Bnoble · Feb 23, 2008

msjinkzd said:
I agree, one cannot have too much filtration, just current which can be dealt with by using a spray bar, having the discharge go against the glass, or diffused by ornaments.

I AGREE, BUT I GUESS IF U WERE TO HAVE A TANK WITH SHARKS AND CATFISH, THEY WOULD REALLY ENJOY THE CURRENT!

Mgamer20o0 · Feb 23, 2008

should be fine. try adding some floss to the filter should help with polishing the water.

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