:idea: Question...
Has anybody ever tried to run a second canister filter inline (in series) to the main filter?!
I am of the opinion of maximum filtration volume, but i like to keep minimal equipment in my tank. I want to increase my filtering capacity in my main 130L tank. I currently use a Tetratec EX1200 canister filter with the normal media insitu. I then use external filter to supply the water to the trickle filter built into the tank's lid. This current setup keeps the water crystal clear, however i wish to start using a CO2 system. As i understand it, the trickle filter would greatly decrease the CO2 level.
Assuming this is correct, i have been thinking of buying a second EX1200 and running it in a series - as opposed to parallel !
Water from Tank ---------> First External Filter ---------> Second Filter -----------> Filtered water Returned to tank
I propose to do this by connecting the outflow from the first filter to the inflow of the second filter, thus removing the need to use the trickle filter. This would mean that i would maintain high CO2 levels during the day etc etc...
Do people think this would work!? Would both pumps work at the same speed or would there be an issue with supply and demand!?
Any thoughts would be good!
Cheers
Tom
Has anybody ever tried to run a second canister filter inline (in series) to the main filter?!
I am of the opinion of maximum filtration volume, but i like to keep minimal equipment in my tank. I want to increase my filtering capacity in my main 130L tank. I currently use a Tetratec EX1200 canister filter with the normal media insitu. I then use external filter to supply the water to the trickle filter built into the tank's lid. This current setup keeps the water crystal clear, however i wish to start using a CO2 system. As i understand it, the trickle filter would greatly decrease the CO2 level.
Assuming this is correct, i have been thinking of buying a second EX1200 and running it in a series - as opposed to parallel !
Water from Tank ---------> First External Filter ---------> Second Filter -----------> Filtered water Returned to tank
I propose to do this by connecting the outflow from the first filter to the inflow of the second filter, thus removing the need to use the trickle filter. This would mean that i would maintain high CO2 levels during the day etc etc...
Do people think this would work!? Would both pumps work at the same speed or would there be an issue with supply and demand!?
Any thoughts would be good!
Cheers
Tom