Filtration Question

[rburrowes]

Hey Guys,

Just a general question, I got a 2ftx18x18 tank, never had a small tank like this before and I'm not sure about the filter requirements.

I've had 2 sponge filters in the tank and found this was not cutting it so I've got a 1000lph internal filter and I'm finding its just pushing the floaties around the water instead of cleaning the tank.

Should I be looking at another filter, the aim of the tank is to eventally breed some angels.

Cheers
Rob

[ILLUSN]

a sponge filter is best for breeding just dont expect it to ploish the water, internals arnt really woth the effory go a hang on or a small canister if you want super filtration

[rburrowes]

Ended up getting a Eheim 2217, relising now that its a bit of overkill and its causing alot of current in the tank. Is there any way to slow down the flow rate without killing the filter.

Cheers

Rob

[pfeff]

With both my CF1200 & 2217 I have the spray bars as low down the glass as the U bend piping allows & have the spray pointed back towards to top of the tank.

This allows the surface to be disturbed and help the gas exchange process while creating a very small current.

[BigDaddyAdo]

Pack in a heap of white filter wool. It will slow it down and polish the water.

Joining 2 spray bars together and drilling the holes out a little will also dull the flow.