Hi guys,
As it's nearing Christmas, I got thinking about what I would ask my parents to get me. As flow now seems to be one of the key factors in planted tanks, I thought that I would ask them to get me a better external filter for my 60L tank, to replace the current Fluval 105 (with modified piping) and power head. I'd like it to give at least 10x turn over, and have 12mm hosing, as then my current external heater and lily pipes would fit it. Ideally it wouldn't be very expensive, but if it was worth it I could give them some money towards it. So can you recommend some to me, as I'm confused about how much to allow for the filter media and heater etc.
Alternatively, I had the thought of getting an inline pump, and fitting it onto the external's piping, to give me an external with a good flow rate. I could then turn off the filter's pump, and just use the inline one. What are people's views on doing this? What would be a good pump to go for?
Thanks,
Alistair
As it's nearing Christmas, I got thinking about what I would ask my parents to get me. As flow now seems to be one of the key factors in planted tanks, I thought that I would ask them to get me a better external filter for my 60L tank, to replace the current Fluval 105 (with modified piping) and power head. I'd like it to give at least 10x turn over, and have 12mm hosing, as then my current external heater and lily pipes would fit it. Ideally it wouldn't be very expensive, but if it was worth it I could give them some money towards it. So can you recommend some to me, as I'm confused about how much to allow for the filter media and heater etc.
Alternatively, I had the thought of getting an inline pump, and fitting it onto the external's piping, to give me an external with a good flow rate. I could then turn off the filter's pump, and just use the inline one. What are people's views on doing this? What would be a good pump to go for?
Thanks,
Alistair