AC20 vs. Fluval C2

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I don't know if this question has been asked but I'm looking at either the AC20 of the Fluval C2 to put on my 10gal . I was wondering if anyone can help with this decisio.? I've been reading all kinds of reviews and would like your opinions. Thank you.

 

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I've got a bunch of AC's so I'm kind of partial to them. Add another sponge in instead of using carbon and you've got almost canister quality filtering there (not quite.. but close! LOL).

I wouldn't bother with any AC smaller than an AC30. I've got an AC30 on my 10g and 20L. It's not quite enough for my 20L, so I have 2 sponge bubblers in there too.

 

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I'm an AC fan since you can use any media you want in it, I think you can get away with it with the C2 as well but internally its not quite as open as the AC's.

I too prefer the bigger sizes, the AC20 is rather small if you end up wanting/needing to run prebagged purigen, chemipure and other items. When my 10g was up and running I had an AC50 on it.

 

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Ok so the AC 30 is a better choice to go with to get the extra space?

 

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I have an AC70 and C4. I like both.. For different reasons. I like the AC because of the versatility it has with the extra space. I like the C4 because you can clean it without shutting it off... Ease of maintainance. Both have their pros and cons. IMO either way youll be satisified.

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thanks for the info now I'm looking at the eheim 2211. I've got some time I go on a business trip for awhile so right now I'm just planning. I do appreciate all the advice and opinions though

 

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I think a canister is probably going to be overkill on a 10 gallon tank.

 

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verbal said:

I think a canister is probably going to be overkill on a 10 gallon tank.

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It depends. There is the Rapids Mini canister filter and it has a gph of 80 which is ideal for a 10gallon.

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I was looking at those but where the tank is I don't have room to hang the canister off the tank that's why I was looking at the Eheim

 

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If you do go with a canister and find that the flow is too strong you can find a PVC ball valve( make sure you get one that the hoses will find snug into) and adjust the flow that way. In theory this should work but ive havent tried it yet because i dont have a canister.

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