Is this ok to use with any type of filtration? I have a Marineland Penquin Bio-Wheel filter on my 55 gal tank.
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Hi Karol. I have a 75 gallon aquarium and a fluval 405 filter (you can see them on google or maybe ebay or amazon. I bought these tablets one time to try them. I like a different product a WHOLE lot better. After fighting my cloudy tank many times I use my tank's hose lines to clean the gravel just before I clean the whole filter box. Then I use a cleaner I get at Wal Mart. Jungle brand Clear Water. It works great. I love it and you can see results sometimes in a couple of hours. Try it you'll love it. Burr
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I have a Marineland Bio-Wheel filter on my 20 gal tank and I use Algone all the time. Works great.
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I use it in my biowheel all the time, I put it behind the carbon cartridge.
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Yes; however you want gain access to it so you can change the packet every 1-2 weeks. The packets swell up and get 'junky'. You want to have water flowing through the packet as much as possible. web site: www.algone.com Phone: 1-877-425-4663
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Yes, should be fine. Just make sure you measure the depth and width of the filter chamber so you know which size filter pads to use. Change out the pads at least once a month
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too much filteration doesn't exist. I have a 55 gallon tank with a 406, and another 100 gallon filter. The more the merrier.
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Hi George,It comes with basic filter for fesh water. For Mechanical Filtration: Pre-Filter, Chemical Filtration: Chemical Cartridge (carbon)I find the best feature for this Fluval G6 is EC. Many people just added aquarium salt to their fish without knowing the exact conductivity for their fish habitat. It is many benefit for your fish if you provide the appropriate conductivity for your fish.Enjoy,Dan Trinh
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It should be ok..that filter is up to 40g.... That thing should keep your tank pretty clean. Plus you can adjust the flow so your not creating a whirlpool inside the small tank. IMO I'd upgrade to at least a 20 or 30 gallon... Hope I helped!!
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No, you can use any type of filter, but you must use a water pump rated at 700gph or greater. And yes, you must use some type of filter whether it's the intex paper filters or a sand filter. This saltwater chlorinator only chlorinates the water for you - no need with messing with chemicals!
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I use this in addition to my fluval 304 canister on my 55 gallon aquarium. This does a great job as a helper filter, but I have to clean it almost daily. I don't know how well it would do as the only filter for your tank. It does such a good job pulling out muck that it becomes clogged very quickly and needs constant upkeep.
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Ahealthy aquaria for hour fish should include the 3 stages of filtration ;:chemical biological and mechanical I believe carbom is to nice clear water other shun the use but threse pads also offer mechanical and a certain amount of biological filtration . One of mg tanks although smalller I jusr use a poly pad a carbon pad and an amonia pad it does just fine as lo g as I just keep rogsti g pads o e at a time never change all tbe pads at once
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By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological... » Read More By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. « Show Less
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All you need are the sponges (1 course, 1 fine), biological media (ceramic rings, etc), and chemical resin product (BioChemPure, Boyd's Chemipure, etc). You will have outstanding results and the longest service intervals for any kind of aquarium filtration. Use enough of each type of media (mechanical, biological, chemical) for the volume of your aquarium. Any extra space should be used for extra biological media or perhaps a denitrating product (Seachem Denitrate, etc).
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I have freshwater tanks currently but I really do like this filter. I use it in my 29gal planted. I didn't use the carbon and used matrix in its place. You can slow or speed up the filter too. Easy to clean. Buy the filter replacements on Amazon. You can find non-branded ones or cut some to size you self. I don't use the drip tray prefilter though, get gunked up fast. I have a small bio wheel in my 10gal shrimp tank. I like it to but the wheel gets stuck and won't spin at times. Don't have to worry about that with this fluval filter and it has an indicator to let you know when it needs cleaning. I recommend it.
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I am using it on my 5-gallon hex tank and it works great! I previously had a smaller filter (rated at 45gph) that was just not doing the job.
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The more filtration the better, plus you can adjust the flow rate on the unit. I have the 406 in my 55g and it keeps the water crystal clear...and I mean CRYSTAL clear!!!! You should be fine. This is my first canister filter and I love it. I have to check behind the tank sometimes to make sure its running it that quiet.
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Yes this filter is only good for very small tanks. As long as you have fish you will always have to do water changes. Only one way to slow water changes is live plants.
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I have a 100 gallon tank with 6 giant cichlids, snails, plants etc... And my Fluval 406 keeps it crystal clear. Best filter ever.
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How do you judge effectiveness of a filter? I have a very healthy 55 gallon saltwater set up but this filter is only a part of my filtration. I wish they offered a larger one. I am certain this contributes to the success of my aquarium. The filter cartridge comes apart so you can change the filter media without constantly buying new cartridges. I don't have an issue with mineral build up, I'm sure if you have any kind of a serious build up it would impact the effectiveness, how could it not?
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I know nothing about salt water - but I have a 55 gal fresh water setup with a home made undergravel filter - just PVC pipes and the Cobalt Power head. It's been running for a few months now and I have not done anything with the tank or water and it's perfectly clear and the fish seem to be happy. So it works great for my setup.
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I would say no, no such thing as over filtration. My only issue I could see is the water flow is high for the tank so you would need to adjust the flow rate but other then that it should work great.