Hi all,
I’m looking for some guidance on filtration requirements for a 400 ltr (100 gal) planted tank I’m planning. The tank is to be moderately planted with co2 injection and regularly dosed with nutrients.
I read 10x turnover per hour is advisable to ensure proper distribution of co2/nutrients, is this correct? If so, then I’m looking for a turnover rate of around 4000 l/h.
To minimise the equipment in the tank I’m planning on using external canister filters only (ie no powerheads) with in line heater & co2 . So……which filter is it to be?!!?
I’m a big fan of eheim externals filters so have only been looking at them for suitable options – the best fit I can find so far is using 2 x Eheim Pro 3e 2078 – this gives me a turnover of 3700 l/h (2 x 1850 l/h). I’m am aware that when filer media is added I wont be getting anywhere near that, so do I need to be looking at a 3rd external?
Also, although I’ve still to decide on livestock I am thinking of going down the large shoal of tetras and small group of larger, more sedate fish (angels, discus or gouramis etc) stocking route. Is there a danger the high turnover rate could stress the larger fish out – as I understand it they are still/slow moving water fish.
Thanks in advance.
I’m looking for some guidance on filtration requirements for a 400 ltr (100 gal) planted tank I’m planning. The tank is to be moderately planted with co2 injection and regularly dosed with nutrients.
I read 10x turnover per hour is advisable to ensure proper distribution of co2/nutrients, is this correct? If so, then I’m looking for a turnover rate of around 4000 l/h.
To minimise the equipment in the tank I’m planning on using external canister filters only (ie no powerheads) with in line heater & co2 . So……which filter is it to be?!!?
I’m a big fan of eheim externals filters so have only been looking at them for suitable options – the best fit I can find so far is using 2 x Eheim Pro 3e 2078 – this gives me a turnover of 3700 l/h (2 x 1850 l/h). I’m am aware that when filer media is added I wont be getting anywhere near that, so do I need to be looking at a 3rd external?
Also, although I’ve still to decide on livestock I am thinking of going down the large shoal of tetras and small group of larger, more sedate fish (angels, discus or gouramis etc) stocking route. Is there a danger the high turnover rate could stress the larger fish out – as I understand it they are still/slow moving water fish.
Thanks in advance.