External Filter for 100L tank

[widow-maker]

Any recommendation for a external filter for high tech 100L tank? Fluval 207 1150L/H seems alot but im reading it should be 10 times tank turn over.

Thanks

 

[erwin123]

Fluval 207 might be too little flow, its only 780lph. You should be looking for a 407.

If you go to George Farmer's youtube channel and check out his Aquascaper 600 setups (99 litre high tech), he uses a Biomaster 600 which is 1250l/hr. The youtube video above shows the typical amount of flow in his tanks. Do note that if you have a lot of hardscape blocking flow, you may still need supplementary pumps to avoid dead spots.

 

[AlecF]

I have a 106 L and increased from a Fluval 107 to a 307. I don't regret it. I can turn down the flow. It's silent. It does lack a pre-filter but requires cleaning less often than the 107. I have it with a spray bar just under the surface, along the length of the tank, so that the jets of water are not splashing, but do create a strong upper level current. So far the Peacock Goby and Sparkling Gourami are OK. The corys love it. I have a long low tank and I think the choice between a 307 and 407 could depend on depth. I also have a sponge filter just to add the benefits that brings.

 

[widow-maker]

sorry was 307 i was looking at 1150L/H thought that was way too much seems not now

 

[19Lee81]

I have an Oase bio master thermo 350 on my 100l with glass pipe work and it works just fine, keeps the water crystal clear and the pre-filter is a godsend..


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