Richard
Member
Hi guys,
I have recently started adding co2 to my tank thanks to an excellent 'set up' article on this site.
I started from scratch with new substrate and plants and I must admit that my tank has never looked so good,plants growing well and all the livestock very healthy and active.I have been keeping fish for a long time and I think that this is the best planted tank I have had,I'm sure it's due to the addition of co2.
Now I am thinking of removing the internal Juwel filter and using an external,mainly to improve the flow by using a spray bar but also to give me more room to grow more plants.
I have made a bit of a short list of what I think are suitable filters for my 125 litre tank,they are...
Eheim Classic 2215 which is rated at 620 l/h
Eheim 2071 pro3 250 rated at 950 l/h
Tetratec ex 1200,not sure of the l/h but don't think it's 1000 l/h
I have seen it mentioned that Eheim flow rates are actually measured with the filter media in them to give a true reading which would be good but not sure on that one.
Anyway,I would welcome suggestions regarding these filters from members that have them in their setups.
Thanks in advance.
I have recently started adding co2 to my tank thanks to an excellent 'set up' article on this site.
I started from scratch with new substrate and plants and I must admit that my tank has never looked so good,plants growing well and all the livestock very healthy and active.I have been keeping fish for a long time and I think that this is the best planted tank I have had,I'm sure it's due to the addition of co2.
Now I am thinking of removing the internal Juwel filter and using an external,mainly to improve the flow by using a spray bar but also to give me more room to grow more plants.
I have made a bit of a short list of what I think are suitable filters for my 125 litre tank,they are...
Eheim Classic 2215 which is rated at 620 l/h
Eheim 2071 pro3 250 rated at 950 l/h
Tetratec ex 1200,not sure of the l/h but don't think it's 1000 l/h
I have seen it mentioned that Eheim flow rates are actually measured with the filter media in them to give a true reading which would be good but not sure on that one.
Anyway,I would welcome suggestions regarding these filters from members that have them in their setups.
Thanks in advance.