TDI-line said:Hi Dave,
i've got this filter, as one of two Pro 3's that i'm running on 720 litres, the flow is very good and will be great for your 260 litre tank.
It is basically the new version of the older Pro 2 2028, and the same size, near enough.
I have mine pushing through an in-line heater and co2 reactor too.
Flyfisherman said:TDI-line said:Hi Dave,
i've got this filter, as one of two Pro 3's that i'm running on 720 litres, the flow is very good and will be great for your 260 litre tank.
It is basically the new version of the older Pro 2 2028, and the same size, near enough.
I have mine pushing through an in-line heater and co2 reactor too.
Guys
isn't the golden rule of thumb 10x the turn over of water required or there abouts - i am assuming TDI- Line is running two pumps see above.
Regards
Paul
Flyfisherman said:TDI-line said:Hi Dave,
i've got this filter, as one of two Pro 3's that i'm running on 720 litres, the flow is very good and will be great for your 260 litre tank.
It is basically the new version of the older Pro 2 2028, and the same size, near enough.
I have mine pushing through an in-line heater and co2 reactor too.
Guys
isn't the golden rule of thumb 10x the turn over of water required or there abouts - i am assuming TDI- Line is running two pumps see above.
Regards
Paul
TDI-line said:Flyfisherman said:TDI-line said:Hi Dave,
i've got this filter, as one of two Pro 3's that i'm running on 720 litres, the flow is very good and will be great for your 260 litre tank.
It is basically the new version of the older Pro 2 2028, and the same size, near enough.
I have mine pushing through an in-line heater and co2 reactor too.
Guys
isn't the golden rule of thumb 10x the turn over of water required or there abouts - i am assuming TDI- Line is running two pumps see above.
Regards
Paul
I'm also running a Eheim Pro 3e 2078 with a Tunze Nanostream 6045 power head, but i have no idea on what my turnover is, but as Ceg states specs are meaningless, just watch were the algae grows...
Yes but a lot more is said of poor CO2, poor nutrients and too much light being contributors to algae. All these factors work in unison. If the levels of these are marginal to adequate, then excellent flow will enhance their effectiveness. If the levels are low or nonexistent then excellent flow won't work miracles. The original post was answered in the context of filter rating relative to tank size. In order to troubleshoot the algae, flow rating would only be part of the troubleshooting and would need to be taken into account within the context of these other parameters.curefan said:A lot is said about poor flow/circulation contributing to algae. I have staghorn growing on a plant which is right in front of the internal filter outlet and is directly in a strong flow path :?:
I'm also running a Eheim Pro 3e 2078 with a Tunze Nanostream 6045 power head, but i have no idea on what my turnover is, but as Ceg states specs are meaningless, just watch were the algae grows...
Who wants to watch algea grow within the tank :?: :?: :?: - not me. I had a break out and I now where I went wrong.
Regards
Paul.
curefan said:Thanks for the info Ceg. Its all helpful
Eheim 2075 is ruled out so. May have to pay out more $$$$$ for Eheim 2080 But I just might stick in my powerhead I use for waterchanges and see how I go before any rash spending!!!
Best position in tank for powerhead anyone ?
Flyfisherman said:Stick with what you have and add a powerhead - my personal choice would be to have two filters as I would want to filter all my water - not to filter some of the water and push the other dirty water around.