upgrading filter: hosing/piping to big?

[superico]

Hi all,

i would very much like to upgrade my filter because my current one is just not filtering out the little things floating around in the tank.

my problem is that the filter hosing/piping that i have currently is in a quite permanent position and the upgrade filters all have bigger pipping requirements.

if i get an adapter, will it slow the flow rate and is it bad for the filter or is it fine?

cheers

superico

[hovmoller]

Not fine..

Use pipe size the filter uses or bigger

[David R]

The diameter of the piping will have a big effect on the amount of water the pump is able to flow. How big is the current piping vs the piping for the new filter?

Bigger = better really...

[superico]

the current piping is 12/16mm and the filter requires 16/22mm

[David R]

certainly worth using the bigger stuff IMO.

[SamH]

certainly worth using the bigger stuff IMO.

Agreed.

[disgustipated]

yes guys obviously it's going to be better to use bigger pipes. but it will still be worth upgrading your filter even if your only choice is to use the smaller, existing plumbing. yes it will slow the potential flow rate of the new filter, but the filter will not mind a bit of resistance. if you consider; the bigger the filter, the more area for good bacteria and more space for mechanical filtration. both of those things will benefit your tank.