XP2 CANISTER IN A 30 GALLONG CUBE?

[Hans_Snarcher]

hello, does anyone know if this is too powerful of a filter to be in a 30 gallon cube? will it make a very strong current?? i just want to do a nice planted tank with small barbs n such. thanks!:banher:

[Sploke]

It definitely won't be too much filtration.

[Hans_Snarcher]

OKY DOKY THANKS

[Brian Bivens]

The cool thing is, you can tone down the flow of the output to whatever you want with the filter, so if you notice your fish having a tough time, you make the necessary adjustments.

[CBWMN]

I have an XP2 on a 46 BF. It's a great filter but it does put out a strong currenct. At first I didn't use the spraybar, just pointed the nozzle forward and down about 20 degrees. It was too much for my swords so I attached the spraybar and now it's working great. The aquarium is 36" wide. Yours won't be that wide, so the current may be a problem.

Good luck
Charles

[BoredAgain]

It will be fine. There are options for minimizing or redirecting the flow if needed.

[Hooked Newbie]

You can always point the spray bar backwards towards the back of the tank. I have an XP2 on a 20G & a 29G. Ignore me, I like fish and therefore overfilter a tad. ;)

[msjinkzd]

i have an xp3 on a 36g corner bowfront, it works great so I assume an xp2 on a 30g cube would be just fine. I aim my spraybar to deflect off driftwood to calm down the flow.

[mattmartindrift]

i run an XP2 in your standard rectangular 29/30g. I love it.