Matten filter enough filtration for a 125 gallon tank?

[Galactik]

I'm thinking about doing away with my diy sump setup and I've been considering a corner matten filter setup.

Has anyone had success with one of these in a 125g with a medium to heavy stock?

I currently have about 30 mbunas.

If so, what would be the proper gph for something like this? I take it probably doesn't need as much as a sump or above 600gph?

Any reason why this might not work?

Thanks!

 

[Rocksor]

It should work, with a simple 450 gph power at minimum so a 600gph would be better. I was amazed that a sponge filter rated for a 40g tank and only on a 40g rated air pump kept the cycle for a 55g with a 12.5" (about the thickness of an adult wrist). You could always put more foam behind the corner matten filter if needed

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

Agreed. No matter the type of filter, the general guideline is a minimum of 3-5x tank volume/hour, so it looks like this should fit if it's 1703-2271 liters for a 473 liter tank.

 

[Crazylegs78]

I have two corner filters on my 210g that worked great with 3x10" festae and 8 full grown silver dollars. The kit from swiss tropicals would have a superlifter lift tube capable of 400-500gph, so your numbers look good. I'm very happy with them.

 

[Crazylegs78]

Here's a better shot of the full tank.