How many times to Filter per Hour

[Mughal]

On my 80 gallon aquarium I have an EHEIM 22?? An emporer 400 and a penguin 145 powerhead. I also have a CoraLife 18W UV filtration device.

I calculated that the tank gets completely cycled every 5 minutes...is that too much?

 

[tom h]

that might be too much return current for the fish but i bet you're water's clear!

 

[peanut]

it sounds alot but if fish are happy and waters clear then ok

 

[Loubard]

You can ajust the amount of current by pointing at the back off you tank, it breaks the flow. Also 1 big outlet give less current then many small ones.

The amount of times an hour is not harmfull for the fish, it's good because it means better water (untill a certain point), you just gotta break down da current so that's it's not to mutch.

 

[guppy]

Depends on the bioload, big tank and low load maybe as little as to with good filters, I prefer 4.

 

[sohfatfish]

More the merrier as long as it doesnt hurt the fish... i use about 3 filters per tank and the rest is air stones for water circulation.