View Full Version : 20G Wisper filter on 10G tank
deeplove
11-10-2005, 7:38 AM
My wife accidently bought me 2 20G filters for my 10G tanks. Does this present a problem? I know that it gives off good current, but when I add the plants, which will be alot, is it going to have a bad effect on the whole projects?
*tongue in cheek* -- looks like you may need a couple of 20g tanks to go with those new filters... lol!
My guess would be that two 20g filters on a single 10g tank would probably generate too much water flow for a planted tank. I'll let some plant experts speak to that. I have run a 20g filter on a 10g tank fish only, and fish that didn't mind the water flow, but plants are a different deal.
deeplove
11-10-2005, 7:53 AM
Ooops. No, I meant for 2 10G tanks. One each. I'm heavily planting each tank and they both will have a 20G filter to it. I also wanted to know which plants like the current and which fish will like the current too if it's that strong.
:)
M.A.G.
11-10-2005, 1:53 PM
are they the whisper in-tank filters?if so they are pretty low ouput filters and should do fine. i have one in a 10g and i hv eplnts drirectly under it and have no problems
hamsterman
11-10-2005, 1:58 PM
Fish that like high current waters are danios and maybe some barbs. Danios naturally live in fast moving waters and are fine with it.
deeplove
11-10-2005, 2:09 PM
are they the whisper in-tank filters?if so they are pretty low ouput filters and should do fine. i have one in a 10g and i hv eplnts drirectly under it and have no problems
It's the hanging one.
hamsterman....Fish that like high current waters are danios and maybe some barbs. Danios naturally live in fast moving waters and are fine with it.
So does that mean Tetras are out of the question?
Will the current reduce once I add plants and the gravel?
Does the Whisper 20 have a flow control valve on it?
deeplove
11-10-2005, 3:03 PM
Does the Whisper 20 have a flow control valve on it?
Yep.
But it seems a bit strong still.
:(
phanmc
11-10-2005, 3:04 PM
a filter rated for a 20g tank is fine in a 10g tank. If the current is too strong you can always reduce it by putting a sponge in the outlet. A good current will help reduce certain types of algae from forming, so it will benefit plants unless its uprooting them. Tetras do fine in strong current, their body is designed for it.
Anything that is in the current's way will reduce it, whether its plants or decor.
deeplove
11-10-2005, 3:11 PM
Thanks man. You guys have been great and very informative since I joined.