Filtration Overkill

[hyunelan2]

Was just testing my new filters out, but it looked really funny - so I had to take a picture.

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/IMG_1808.jpg

2 x HOT Magnum 250 Canister Filters (combined 500gph).

10 gallon tank (uninhabited).

My calculations tell me that the entire tank is filtered every minute and 12 seconds, lol.

 

[OCCFan023]

well the HOT magnums are alot of filtration. One on a ten is overkill. You can upgrade your tank and the filtration is covered. Whats the front of the tank look like?

 

[vinodhv]

damn. thats alot of filtration. are you adding any fishes?

 

[accordztech]

hahah the fish would be fighting that current!!

i want to over filter my 37 gallon but on a 10 gallon, i think one is enough.

 

[NoDeltaH2O]

Whoa! Are you preparing to drop in 92 neons or something?!

 

[hyunelan2]

Neither of those are going to be used on that 10g. They are for my next tank, which I am in the planning stages of getting (54 - 92 gallon corner). That 10g is my breeder/QT tank, so sometimes its in habited while right now, its not.'

 

[ashleigh]

That is a funny picture. They look like they are feeding or something.

 

[longtyme68]

So what is filter overkill? I mean how mush filtration is neccessary for a 55 gallon Flat-back Hexagon? I know it also depends on planted and/or fish species that inhabit the tank, but what would be overkill?

 

[hyunelan2]

One of my Cichlid friends told me his rule of thumb is to turn the tank over 6 - 10x per hour. So, on a 55g tank, you'd want 330-550 gph of filtration.

 

[longtyme68]

So I am running a little short with my AquaClear70 that says it runs 300 gph. So what is the cost involved with the buying and maintenance of a canister filter? Are they quieter or what will I be getting into with one?

 

[hyunelan2]

The two HOT (Hang on Tank) Filters I got are my first endeavor into canister filtration. I bought them used from somebody on craigslist. They retail for $50 each (I stole them $35 for the pair - and they're like new). They are virtually silent running, and you have the option of putting whatever type of media inside you choose. Specifically, you can choose if you want carbon, etc. inside the canisters, or just use them for strictly mechanical filtration. Others here are more qualified to discuss canister filters, so I'll let them.

As far as costs, they go up to several hundred dollars if you want an expensive one. Maintenance isn't much. I got a pack of 3 foam covers for $5 at my LFS, carbon varies in price, but isn't that much. The Micron filters can be expensive ($10ish) if you use one, but those can be maintainted to last a really long time if you clean them properly. Probalby just as cheap, or cheaper, than buying the stupid Eclipse cartriges for my system 2 tank.

 

[longtyme68]

Thanks for the introduction to canisters. I will look around to see what else I can dig up!

 

[Left C]

Was just testing my new filters out, but it looked really funny.

2 x HOT Magnum 250 Canister Filters (combined 500gph).

Have you named your filters yet? How about Chang and Eng?

http://blueridgecountry.com/newtwins/twins.html

 

[Left C]

Maybe you could do a modern version of the Rovco Super Bass-o-Matic. Any ideas?

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/75/75qbassamatic.phtml

 

[Left C]

Probalby just as cheap, or cheaper, than buying the stupid Eclipse cartriges for my system 2 tank.

I have an Eclipse hood too. I use an old Eclipse filter frame as a pattern and cut a piece of blue bonded filter material that is roughly the same size or a little bit longer and wider. I use 2 rubber bands to hold it together and presto, no more need to buy the Marineland cartridges. This saves a few bucks.

 

[echoofformless]

I enjoy a bit of filter overkill. My ten gallon has been nothing but happy with its Penguin 125.

 

[hyunelan2]

My Biowheels came in Here's a test setup on my 10g (they're actually going on my new 46g). I've got connectors on order so I can run each magnum to it's own biowheel, so it'll be more like a dual pro-30 setup, rather than a pro-60.

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/IMG_1844.jpg

 

[fiugzel]

got damn. What's the 2 liter bottle with the hose in it for? Just curious.

I have the HOT Magnum Pro (with the 30 biowheel). It's great. Keeps my 29 g crystal clear. One day I pulled out the carbon media container and didn't have any new carbon for it, so I ran to the lfs for a micron filter. $16! Then when my thatfishplace order came in with the carbon and same micron filter (for $7), I took the new one back to the lfs and got my $16 back.

Ahhh - I love ordering supplies from those wholesalers. Saves a bunch!

 

[hyunelan2]

That 2L is for CO2... I have plants sprouting in that tank.

My connectors all came in, so it's properly hooked up now, with each HOT magnum outputting to it's own Biowheel 30, instead of 1 magnum going to both 30s (in 60 config).

I've got everything I need for the tank now, except for the actual tank, stand, and glass-top. I'm waiting until after my wife and mine's anniversary on Oct 23rd, because I have the sneaking suspision I'm getting 1/2 of it (either the tank, or the stand) from her for a gift... and she'd be really mad if I went out and bought it first.

 

[tydirian]

There is no such thing as this "overfiltration" thing you speak of. I prefer to think of what you have done is a "stocking opportunity"...