jamosfish Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 For a 450Ltr planted tank. I don't want the flow in the tank too high, but I hate particles in my water. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 For a 450Ltr planted tank. I don't want the flow in the tank too high, but I hate particles in my water. Any recommendations? Couple CF1200s or a single FX-5 would be my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 If you can afford it, Eheim 2075 Pro 3 If not, there should be an Aqua One equivalent. Hollywood's also currently have this on special: Aqua One Nautilus 2700 incl UV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Actually, go with Ira and the FX5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You could use lily pipes or a submerged spray bar to lessen the flow but in a planted tank, the movement of leaves helps to stop algae growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 my fx5 struggled on my 450 litre planted tank. It couldn't push the current through the plants and I ended up with a lot of 'dust' on my leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Im currently running an eheim 2229 on my 500ltr planted tank, so far so good. I also am running a eheim 2213 solely for mechanical purposes till the 2229 builds up enough biological bacteria to run it solely by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamosfish Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks for all the recommendations! How well do the current filters you guys are using polish the water....... I need to have ultimate clarity! I am currently running a 2400Ltr sunsun..... CRAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=11&t=60065 When I was researching filters this is the one I was going to go with, seems to have great reviews online and this is a fantastic price for the filter even though it's second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karina Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 430 litre tank and have a Eheim 2213 which is designed as a biological filter so has a slower trickle. Also run a aqua one 1200. My plants thrive as don't forget that they love the extra build up of biological waste as food. I think what makes tanks not crystal clear is when there is a build up of phosphates. Test for phosphates and treat when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmodeus Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks for all the recommendations! How well do the current filters you guys are using polish the water....... I need to have ultimate clarity! I am currently running a 2400Ltr sunsun..... CRAP! I've actually heard quite a few good things and not many bad things about the sunsun cannister filters and have one myself (which I haven't actually used yet). Interwebs seems to be mostly in favour of them. Which model are you using? I have the 304B UV (2000l/h) which I plan to run on a 200l tank. Should be more than enough for me but since you are running a 450l then yeah you may want more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamosfish Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a few L002 Panaques in there which a hell of a mess, producing vast amounts of saw dust. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a cf1000 on a 94L Tank( minus plants gravel.. Etc) so its more like 85L. You probably want a FX5 for biological filtration and a CF1200 for mechanical filtration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a cf1200 on my 430L non-planted and I use extra wavemakers to get everything off the bottom. I would go for two cf1200s or a cf2700? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karina Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Bonus is Aqua One 1200 filters also make great seats :slfg: .......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a cf1200 on my 430L non-planted and I use extra wavemakers to get everything off the bottom. I would go for two cf1200s or a cf2700? i'd probably go for the 2 1200's over the 2700, even though they are rated comparitively, the 2x 1200's would be pushing more water over more media, plus you have a lot more flexibility with layout, flow rates/direction and cleaning would be a lot safer with one untouched system after a filter clean. plus you could play around and try things like completely filling one with noodles and one with floss to see what would happen and if you could improve on a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 What Fishguy Said. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I wouldn't completely fill one with noodles, got to have a pre filter in there somewhere or else the noodles would get clogged up very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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