Can I over filter

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
2nd filter won't hurt a thing in your situation ,, the flow won't be too much for your current stock ,so if you think you want it ,do it:)
 
I have a 55G aquarium with Discus, I have 3 canisters, 1 100G rated, 1 55, and 1 30, its better to have more than less filtration, just make sure your fish wont be pushed against the wall from the current!
 
David R said:
You might not be harming anything by "over-filtering" but you are wasting money with increased set up and running costs.
Click to expand...

Also, my frequent and unavoidable (for someone like me) mistakes are covered.
 
Chicxulub said:
Not if you have a mind to upgrade later. ;)
Click to expand...

It is if you also want to keep the smaller tank, in which case you'll need to buy an appropriate sized filter for it anyway. And who really wants to sell a tank?! Also, the size of the filter could limit your potential to upgrade, unless you're willing to run an Ultima 4000 on a 55g!
:ROFL:


But yeah, you do have a point. It certainly makes sense if you're just getting into things and bigger tanks are on the cards to buy products (not just filters) that will work on larger set ups. But if we're talking about a permanent set up, there will be a level (depending on stock, feeding, water changes etc) after which more filtration simply becomes a waste of money, both in buying the gear and running it.

So unless you have an unlimited budget, I still believe you can over-filter a tank.
 
David R said:
It is if you also want to keep the smaller tank, in which case you'll need to buy an appropriate sized filter for it anyway. And who really wants to sell a tank?! Also, the size of the filter could limit your potential to upgrade, unless you're willing to run an Ultima 4000 on a 55g!
:ROFL:


But yeah, you do have a point. It certainly makes sense if you're just getting into things and bigger tanks are on the cards to buy products (not just filters) that will work on larger set ups. But if we're talking about a permanent set up, there will be a level (depending on stock, feeding, water changes etc) after which more filtration simply becomes a waste of money, both in buying the gear and running it.

So unless you have an unlimited budget, I still believe you can over-filter a tank.
Click to expand...


Can you overspend? Yes. Can you overfilter? Never.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom