Power Filters
- Thread starter fishieperson321
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Emperor 400 (or 280, I vote 400) or AC300, you'll want to sort out some way to break up the current so they don't get tossed around, can be done easily with a piece of plastic.
Can you give me instructions to break the flow and where do I get the plastic?
I have a Whisper 30-60 but I am using a Penguin BIO-Wheel 150 right now. I also have an Aqua Tech 20-40, and a Whisper 40.
I have a Whisper 30-60 but I am using a Penguin BIO-Wheel 150 right now. I also have an Aqua Tech 20-40, and a Whisper 40.The contraption I saw was a soda bottle with the ends cut off and a slit down the side, it wrapped underneath the lip and over the top, the water was diverted out the sides of the bottle.
20 mins later:
Wow that was a PITA, found the page though.
http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/9/347/?PHPSESSID=a1902b7d689be03b084fc5d599fd7669
20 mins later:
Wow that was a PITA, found the page though.
http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/9/347/?PHPSESSID=a1902b7d689be03b084fc5d599fd7669
Alright!! I was told that my Penguin 150 wasn't enough. Do you think it is? Should I go to another filter?
An Emperor 400 would be a great choice. I wouldn't modify the output path. The filter is designed to give you maximum surface movement producing increased oxygen levels. If you cut down the surface movement or redirect the flow you'll decrease the oxygen level. If you wish to adjust the output flow rate there's a grey button-like device within the filter. It needs to be all the way up to get the filter flowing properly. After the syphon has started, and it's running right, you can push the button down. Each click cuts about 25% of the flow rate. As your fantails grow their anal opening will produce larger waste products. You'll need the stronger flow eventually to keep the tank clean.
BTW, a 20H (high) is normally 12X18X24, a 20T (tall) is a double 10G 20X10X20 and a 20L is 30X12X12.
BTW, a 20H (high) is normally 12X18X24, a 20T (tall) is a double 10G 20X10X20 and a 20L is 30X12X12.
I have a Whisper 30-60 but the flow was too much so I got worried and removed it. I would love to have a Penguin 200 or an Emperor 280, but I have no job and no money at the moment.