AC110 on a 30?

[1better]

Lookin to set up my new 30 standard footprint. Would it be overkill to use an AC110 on it? or is the AC70 sufficient?
Stock will include a senegal and african butterfly.

 

[Red_Belly_Pacu]

I would do it. I have a 60 gallon with an AC 110. In my opinion, the better the filteration, go for it.

 

[sushiray]

I had AC110 on my 20g, it did great but way too strong tho fish adapted. had to turn off during feedings. I changed to AC70 on my 20g, satisfied. but I think AC110 is fine for your 30g.

some say good rule is double your tank volume when buying filters. so AC70 or AC110 is good, I would go with AC110

go to www.kensfish.com I found them with very good prices & shipping cost is very modest. + u can order his foods, great quality & heaters/meds great prices. I have bought Prime, flakes, AC70, meds from him.

 

[zerojquan85]

nothing wrong with that.. Def try it!

 

[FSM]

AC70 will work fine.

 

[12 Volt Man]

do you already have the AC110? if so, use it, you can always leave it in the lower flow mode if you find the current is a bit high.

if not, unless you are planning on upgrading, its probably not worth spending the extra cash on the 110 when the 70 size works very well.

 

[Bderick67]

Something to consider, the african butterfly will not like high surface current.

 

[Aquafrise]

do you already have the AC110? if so, use it, you can always leave it in the lower flow mode if you find the current is a bit high.

if not, unless you are planning on upgrading, its probably not worth spending the extra cash on the 110 when the 70 size works very well.

I agree I also use a AC70 on my 30 GL and seems to do the job well.

 

[1better]

do you already have the AC110? if so, use it, you can always leave it in the lower flow mode if you find the current is a bit high.

if not, unless you are planning on upgrading, its probably not worth spending the extra cash on the 110 when the 70 size works very well.

I was thinking of purchasing as i dont have one currently. An upugrade isnt in the near future, so the 30 will stick around for at least 2 to 3 years.

Something to consider, the african butterfly will not like high surface current.

That is a good point, as he/she prefers less surface current.

 

[benzjamin13]

It also depends on the fish you want to keep. Like Bderick67 mentioned...if it's a surface dweller, it won't like the high output of an AC110. I have an AC110 and a Penguin 350 on a 20g, but I use it more like a quarantine/hospital tank. I had one of my Bichir in there and it was fine.