Adding another filter to a 55 gallon tank

I have a 55 gallon tank and was wondering if I added another filter would it allow me to have more space for fish.

 

I have a 55 gallon tank and was wondering if I added another filter would it allow me to have more space for fish.

Yes but ur still limited by the size of the fish u want I filter my water 8-10 times and hour with my two filters and have my tank heavily stocked

 

i run a aqueon 30 and 50 in my tank, but as i understand it . the more room you have for beneficial bacteria the more fish you can handle

 

What kind of filter are you using currently?
In a way yes, it would allow more fish to a certain extent. It could increase surface area for beneficial bacteria. but you'd still have to keep in mind the actual size of the tank.

 

How are you able to measure how many times the tank is tuned over?

I’m not sure what filter it is. All I know is it is a hob and has place for 4 filter pads.

 

I’m not sure what filter it is. All I know is it is a hob and has place for 4 filter pads.

should have the label on it somewhere and maybe a number.. got a picture?

 

This is the best picture I have right now

 

looks like a marineland penquin

does it have wheels in it?

 

Do you think it is enough filtration for a 55 gallon tank

 

How are you able to measure how many times the tank is tuned over?

Well the filter naked moves 956 gph so with the restrictions of the padding and media the filter is at around 630 gph I have two which makes 1260 gph of possible water movement I have them on a 160g tank

 

Do you think it is enough filtration for a 55 gallon tank

i dont know. you would have to see what model it is. im sure its on the unit somewhere? im just comparing images online

 

i run a aqueon 30 and 50 in my tank, but as i understand it . the more room you have for beneficial bacteria the more fish you can handle

Yes more media more surface area if ur on a smaller tank ur probably best just getting one bigger on say if u have a 40g go with a 100 gph filter

Gp

How are you able to measure how many times the tank is tuned over?

 

Yes more media more surface area if ur on a smaller tank ur probably best just getting one bigger on say if u have a 40g go with a 100 gph filter

well im running a 29gallon tank and i already had both of these so thought why not. i do thoughts about the filters in my tank but thats for another thread i have

 

Gp

How are you able to measure how many times the tank is tuned over?

well im running a 29gallon tank and i already had both of these so thought why not. i do thoughts about the filters in my tank but thats for another thread i have

if it ain’t broke don’t fix it

 

Jackkelly , here is a LINK to a thread on the forum that may be of interest to you. It will show you how to not rely on cartridges and instead put re-usable media in your filter.

Diy Media Guide For Top Fin Silenstream, Aquaclear And Other Hob Filters | 385506 | Filters and Filtration

It appears you have a Marineland Penguin 350 filter.

Having a second filter doesn't necessarily mean you can add more fish.

If you set up your Penguin by inserting some blocks of foam sponge in lieu of the cartridges will allow you to increase your mechanical natural biological filtration. The link shows how to do this.

Do you have a PetSmart near by?

Also , what fish do you have now, and what fish do you want to add?

Adding a single large sponge filter driven by a decent airpump might be all you need to add.

 

Islandvic i went to my pet smart and they had a emperor 400 on sale for 40 dollars so I just purchased it.
The tank is 55 gallons and was just purchased as someone was getting rid of their tank and it came with fish.
the stock of the tank is;
2 medium sized angelfish
2 Bolivian rams
7 tiger barbs
3 albino rainbow sharks
2 roseline barb
2 red tailed sharks
1 pictus catfish
1 dwarf gourami
1 clown pleco
1 clown loach

the main reason I wanted to add another filter to the tank was more to make sure that my current stock was supported and would do well. Also wanted to have filtration throughout the whole aquarium as on only one side you run into the issue that the other side of water is stagnant and that only causes issues.