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BIN578
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Am just wondering who has used these filters and if they are enough for filtering a 350L tank ?
I use a single 2180 on a 700 litre but this is coupled with 2x powerheads to increase the turnover.
ceg does the same rule apply to low tech tanks and plants
Am just wondering who has used these filters and if they are enough for filtering a 350L tank ?
Youll be fine with that size filter on your low tech. Im going to be using just one 2080 on my new tank which will be about 600 litres.
My last low tech I only ran 2 times flow
Sorry Noob on the scene.
This thread resonates, so thanks to the original poster BIN578 for doing so.
I currently have a RIO180 with the inbuilt kit filter, powerhead and heater all in one box sitting in the back right of the tank. The tank is a high tech tank (one that has CO2 injected into the water column and T5 lights), and medium planted.
I have learnt over the year from the posts and very nice people on this forum that CO2, flow, light and ferts are very important in maintaining a healthy tank. Oh and frequent water changes (slap wrist for forgetting that one).
As I dont have a spray bar (just the outlet pipe from the filter pointing from backright to front centre of the tank I have been thinking how do I get a spray bar. I was fast coming to the conclusion that an Enheim would be a good option as BIN578 was concluding.
But I am confused. I am correct (using the 10x rule) that even the Enheim Professional 3 1200 rated at 1700l/hr is not going to be sufficient for a 180l tank. I was hoping to get something that might have a bit of longevity if I ever wanted to get a bigger tank in the future? Or am in fact correct in thinking that I would need 2 of these puppies to get the throughput and flow correct?
I have just checked the rating on the Juwel Bioflow3 that is the kit one in my tank. Rated at 600l/hr!!!
Cheers
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