FLUVAL 305 F0R A 20 GAL??

[jsb3]

Hello! I am new to the forum and have a few questions but I will only tackle one with this thread.
I am starting out a standard 20 gal tank and came across a great deal on a Fluval 305. ($89 bucks new.) My mind was in bargain mode at the time thinking great deal, great deal!
Is this filter going to be too large for a 20 gallon tank? Or will it just filter the water 2x as much as the 205?

I am planning on having a friendly community tank of smaller tetras, danios, etc...

Thanks for the time reading this post. Also, if I posted in the wrong topic forum I apologize.

 

[TipStylez]

It might be a lil powerful on the outlet side.


Where are you getting this deal for a 305?! haha

 

[jsb3]

The deal was at my local Petland store. They are having a grand opening sale 20% and I had a 10% coupon also. I could always return it and opt for the 205, but I figured if I ever wanted a larger tank I would be set.( I have found the prices at Petland to be way lower than that of other chain pet stores.)

 

[TipStylez]

Thats good, most LFS are overpriced.

Get the 205, or you can keep the 305 if your not doing fish that can handle the strong current.

 

[davexstumpe]

i'd say get the 305.

 

[rwilliams254]

You can always redirect the current or build a custom output with bigger holes to reduce the pressure of the water coming out of the return line.

However for a 20 gallon, you'd be fine with a HOB filter.

 

[TipStylez]

Yeah, you can always make a spraybar that extends from one end of the tank to the other to spread things out, and aim it upwards so its sprays towards the surface.

 

[mellowvision]

in my opinion, you'll be happier with a canister... I'd get it!

 

[jsb3]

I am going to keep the 305. I forgot about being able to add on a spraybar. Thanks for the help.

 

[lovejonesx]

I'd certainly say that you should get it. I've always erred on the side of over-filtration & a too powerful output flow that I have diffused so that the fsh are comfortable, rather than not having enough & stuggling from THAT standpoint.

Good luck!

LJx