AC 50 on a 20 gal?

[dixienut]

ac 50's are actually the old 200's, sugested for 10-20gal which were the smallest before they made them weaker,.

 

[tcarswell]

Hi all,

I'm setting up a new 20g long tank and, rather than buy a new filter, I thought I'd use a spare Aquaclear 50 I have. The AC 50 is rated for up to a 50g tank. Now, I know the companies "over-rate" their filters, but do you think the flow would be too strong for a 20g tank? (For now, I'm planning on a school of bloodfins, a pair of borellis, and some cories.)

thanks! :thm:

I am using that exact same filter on a 20 gallon alone and have had great results

 

[tcarswell]

ac 50's are actually the old 200's, sugested for 10-20gal which were the smallest before they made them weaker,.

What???

 

[steveywinet]

Go for it. If I were setting up a 20G, I'd use the same filter without hesitation.

 

[dixienut]

What???

i have and older ac200 to buy replacement parts it takes the new 50 filter basket and impeller,.. i thought it was weird but that what it calls for

i bought the new 20 impeller for it and it don't even get the syphon started,..

says on the box also 50/200 before they remade them the 200 was the smallest one they had..

 

[fishorama]

I am under the impression the 200 refers to gallons per hour (optimized) & the 50 refers to max tank size (apparently with very light stocking)