Sophia Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Was a newbie when I bought mine, have been fiddling about with it just now. It's a 2010 model and my tank is 60cm long x 30x33ish. Now I'm less of newbie I wonder if it's too big but of course the shop assistant said I could never have too much filtration... :oops: It was on the oxygen aerating setting with the top bit fully pushed in, then I discovered if I pull that out there are no bubbles but the tank gets very swirly! What does anyone else do? I'm keeping mine on less swirly, the other way seems too fast moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Was a newbie when I bought mine, have been fiddling about with it just now. It's a 2010 model and my tank is 60cm long x 30x33ish. Now I'm less of newbie I wonder if it's too big but of course the shop assistant said I could never have too much filtration... :oops: It was on the oxygen aerating setting with the top bit fully pushed in, then I discovered if I pull that out there are no bubbles but the tank gets very swirly! What does anyone else do? I'm keeping mine on less swirly, the other way seems too fast moving. They are adjustable as to the amount of flow? if you dont want bubbles, just remove the pipe with the venturi valve. if you want good flow, but not a whirlpool, try turning the output nozzle so it pumps straight into the tank wall. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have one of these for my hospital tank. I just keep the sponge in one of my canisters and if I ever need to hospitalise or quarantine fish I have a new sponge in there all cycled and ready to go. Those filters have a LOT of grunt. I found it worked just as well as a medium sized canister filter in terms of flow, but they don't have much room for extra media so you can't stock very high unless you get better media, like Eheim Pro for example. It is possible to cut back the sponge a little so that you can squeeze some other media in there. Anyway, I believe in keeping the flow as high as you can without the fish getting too stressed. If you provide lots of space between plants and logs the fish can hide if needed if they need a break from the flow. You can add more or less bubbles by adjusting the intake tube at the top (or even remove it if you have enough surface agitation from the filter itself. Just my opinion tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 hmmmm I will have another fiddle in the morning The finned ones need a rest from my poking and prodding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have a 2006 and I have to say they are very impressive filters - in their power, construction, features etc.. best internal filter i have ever come across! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've got a 2006 and 2010, had a 2008 at one stage. Bloody good internal filters, especially the 2010 on my 80L Koura tank - gets a pretty good swirl on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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