how can i improve filter preformance

[archers]

i have a penguin 200 HOB filter on my 30 gallon and the suction, well it blows. Not even the smallest debris seem to be sucked in. im just wondering weather i can do anything to improve suction without having to go out and buy a whole new filter?

 

[Mike4155]

Try and return it maybe? Upgrading is prob going to be your best choice. I would do the 350 or the 400. I had a 350 on my 30 gal and it did an amazing job.

 

[archers]

yea i think thats what im going to have to end up doing cause my lfs had this kit on sale, so i cant just return one piece... is a fluval c3 or c4 be any good?

 

[gnuisance]

check out drsfostersmith.com - they have a summer clearance sale going on right now and marineland and penguin bio wheel filters are on sale

 

[virgil2090]

I would definately search online.my lfs price has always been higher than the many choices online.many have free shipping specials

from cel

 

[FishNCash]

Upgrading filters also depends what kind of fish u keep. For a 30g u can get a emp 280 or 400 then add a powerheads to push water.


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[1bigdovii]

Ive had alot of problems with the smaller penguin filters. Either get one from the emperor line or an ac70 would also be very good. The only penguins ive had good luck with are the 350's the smaller ones i had crapped out within a year.

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[F1 VET]

Aqua clear series equals awesome!





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[jft]

aquaclears are good but look at aqueon I have w aquaclear and both have pros and cons I use same media in aqueon from aquaclear biomech and foam in aqueon and it does a great job also self prming which is cool and they are jet black so look awesome in ny setup aesthetically .Good luck.

 

[BilabongAthlete]

The Fluval C3 and C4 are great filters but id probably get a C4 for your 30