Do I have too much filtration?

[chrisngo]

I have a 200 gallon tank and I am currently running a Fluval FX5 and a Fluval 404 with a fluidized bed filter. I also have 2 powerheads with sponges attached to them. There is tons of circulation in the tank.

Is this too much? I know there is no such thing as too much...but what do you guys think?

Chris

[cichlid savage]

What are your stocking levels?

[twk1]

In my opinion... with the FX5 and 404 is enough, no need for the 2 sponges. What type of fishes do you have in your 200? If they are REAL mellow peaceful fishes then i don't think you need those 2 powerheads and sponges, just takes up space. Since you already have tons of circulation already.

[cr8on]

Sounds adequate but depends on your bioload. What fish do you have?

[HiImSean]

there's no such thing as too much filtration.

[chrisngo]

Just started stocking. Currently have 5 young Tropheus and a Callochromis. Will be placing an order for some more fish very soon.

I forgot to take into account the bioload. I want to overpopulate this thing sooo bad. HAHA. But I will definitely refrain.

Chris

[BarroomHero]

I have a 75 gallon with 2 AC110's and 2 Rena XP3's, so I would say no lol.

[iwiied]

i'm in the process of setting up a 75 gallon sump for my (180- overflow area) tank

[timeneverfreezes]

there's no such thing as too much filtration.

+1!

But try to remember you have have lake fish in whats practically a river enviroment there.

It just depends, look at how hard they're finning to stay in place..

I personally would shut some off until you have the bioload that requires the extra filtration.

[haynchinook334]

there's no such thing as too much filtration.
+2

[chrisngo]

+1!

But try to remember you have have lake fish in whats practically a river enviroment there.

It just depends, look at how hard they're finning to stay in place..

I personally would shut some off until you have the bioload that requires the extra filtration.

Got it and great point! Currently the Fluval is running very slowly. I had to regulate it's flow or else it would spit out all the sand inside my Sea Storm Fluidized Bed filter. It's really the power heads that's the issue I suppose. I will turn one off and see how it goes.

Thank you
Chris

[pufferdudeg5]

I have a 75 gallon with 2 AC110's and 2 Rena XP3's, so I would say no lol.

Wow ^:screwy:

I would have saved the money on one of those and got a bigger tank.

[Mudfrog]

Nah your fine.. on my 120g I have a wet dry filter with a pondmaster 2400 gph pump.. now thats a lot of circulation.. it's the 48x24 footprint too :D

[Sandman334]

there's no such thing as too much filtration.
i agree with HiImSean there is no such thing as to much filtration. just watch haynchinook334's youtube video