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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Gph
Hey Everyone!
just had a question 
would 80GPH be enough for a 32 gallon tank?
i want to have good filtration, just wondering if thats good enough.. | 
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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| I don't think it would be enough for that tank. I just researched the Emperor 280 and is 280 GPH recommended for a 25-50 gal tanks. | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| wooow
ok well ill have to look at a higher price range...  | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| Hey, Tony.
You'll definitely be wanting between 264 and 330gph, depending on your stocking levels.
Hang in there, you'll find it | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bolivianbaby  Hey, Tony.
You'll definitely be wanting between 264 and 330gph, depending on your stocking levels.
Hang in there, you'll find it |
lol
ok thanks 
didnt you go to bed??
lol random | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| No, just finished setting up the tank and the cleanup afterwards. I'm quite drowsy, but I had to say hello, especially since this new filter sounds like Gollum from Lord of the Rings. | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bolivianbaby No, just finished setting up the tank and the cleanup afterwards. I'm quite drowsy, but I had to say hello, especially since this new filter sounds like Gollum from Lord of the Rings. | ahahahah gollum... lol
ok well i will check on some filters tomorrow | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| Did you find anything you liked online? | |
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August 7th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bolivianbaby Did you find anything you liked online? | naaa not enough GPH. Thats why i was asking... i will keep searching though! | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Tony, you normally want between 8-10x turnover with HOB filters. The more the better ... provided the current doesn't disturb the tanks inhabitants. Something like an AquaClear 70 (300 GPH) would seemingly be a solid choice. | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| Good morning. CCB has a good recommendation with the AquaClear 70. I have one on my 26g and I love it. It really does a fine job.
Good luck in your search!
Ken | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| everyone passes by the plen plax cascades? i wonder y lol i have 2 i also have the AC 70 the ex 70 aquatech 30 60 wich has no flow lol dont like it at all but id have to say i used the cascades for atleast 7 weeks without media change because i was seeding with them and i still have no bypass the ac 70 is 2 weeks old seems to be a good filter now thw wisper ex 70 seems good also tons of flow and has it own bio system before im doen ill probably own all inds of diferent stuff | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| I would recomend the Aqua Clear 70 also.
I have an Aqua Clear 50 (200GPH) on my 29 gal, a little bit smaller than most people would recomend at about a 7x turnover, but it has always done a fine job.
Randy | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| just be carefull ac is very fragile | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Quote:
Originally Posted by gmen4life just be carefull ac is very fragile | Yes they are, found that out the hard way.......  | |
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August 8th, 2009
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| cascade!!!!!!!!lol | |
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August 10th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Quote:
Originally Posted by gmen4life just be carefull ac is very fragile | Anything in-particular, or is it just that the plastic is brittle?
I haved two (new) 110s, and want to know what to watch out for
Pete | |
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August 10th, 2009
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| Pete I'm just guessing but I think it's probably that the plastic could crack easily under pressure. I haven't had any problems personally though. I'm anxious to see the response to your question from others as well.
Ken | |
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August 10th, 2009
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| Pete, a little extra care in handling is all that's needed. Nothing drastic by any means, lol.
There's a reason AquaClear's are so popular and at the top when it comes to HOB filters. They work. The AC's biological filtration (the most important form of filtration) is 2nd to none when it comes to HOB filters. And in terms of filter media versatility ... they're like mini canisters. | |
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August 11th, 2009
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| They are very good filters, and I agree with all that ccb04 said about them. I have one on my tank now, and this fall when I get my betta tank, and my goldfish tank I will use AquaClears on them also.
The thing that makes them fragile is the plastic that the case is made out of. It is kind of brittle, so you have to be careful with it.
Randy
Last edited by Borisbbadd; August 11th, 2009 at 11:04 PM.
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August 11th, 2009
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| Thanks. I figured as much. I've noticed that the plastic seems like a somewhat brittle polycarbonate.
Pete | |
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