thinking of getting a canister filter for my new 120G that i am buying on black friday. I am debating wheather to get one that is rated for 400G or the one that is rated for 100G or maybe even 70G. as far as I know, the only difference is really the flow rate. the higher the flow rate the more expensive the filter is. could it be just a marketing ploy? do we really need that high flow filter?
Aquarium Canister Filters. Is higher flow rate really better?
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A large part of what you're saying usually goes hand in hand with the size of filter pads etc too; a higher flow is better to ensure even spread over filter pads in larger filter boxes, if that makes sense?
Typically the higher the flow, the larger volume the can. Really, you should pick a brand and then decide between models. You should only buy a filter with the pump on top. That way sand and snails can't get in the pump and ruin it. If you are interested in Fluval, don't get an FX for reasons I stated. Needlessly complicated and much less reliable. Personal preference is Eheim classics.
Well I was debating wether I will use a Fluval 206 or 406 for a 120G tank. Bio Load would be just one Arowana and maybe two clown fish?
This guy and his hate of the FX models hahaha
+1 for a 120, 2 406's are perfect.