Richard Dowling
Member
Hi All,
I have a Tetratec EX1200 filter which runs at 1200LPH.
My next tank will likely be around 70 litres (60x45x25).
I know that having flows over what the tank manufacturers say is usually a good thing for aquascapers but I would imagine this is a little excessive. On the tetratecs you do have flow valves on the tubes which you can use for feeding times to lower the flow temporarily. Does anyone know if you can half close these valves to permanently reduce the flow and make a large filter suitable for a small tank? I didnt know if it would put strain on my filter motor by doing so???
Can anyone advise whether i can keep this filter or would a new smaller one be better?
I have a Tetratec EX1200 filter which runs at 1200LPH.
My next tank will likely be around 70 litres (60x45x25).
I know that having flows over what the tank manufacturers say is usually a good thing for aquascapers but I would imagine this is a little excessive. On the tetratecs you do have flow valves on the tubes which you can use for feeding times to lower the flow temporarily. Does anyone know if you can half close these valves to permanently reduce the flow and make a large filter suitable for a small tank? I didnt know if it would put strain on my filter motor by doing so???
Can anyone advise whether i can keep this filter or would a new smaller one be better?