I hear that this works well for smaller tanks, but would it also work for a 5.5 gallon tank?
755902
It could, depends on the bio-load (how many critters and type of critters) and how much circulation you need. I am using it on a 2.5g, with the flow turned down about half.
755903
I think this works for up to a 5 gallon tank. It might not matter too much about the extra 1/2 gallon though this filter ha a lot of power!
755904
You are welcome. I have used various filters and absolutely rely on Aquaclear. Cut white felt to fit over the sponge to add an extra layer of filtration. Best if changed ever 2 or 3 days. You will understand once you see what is filtered out.Keep me posted.M.
755905
I would use two for a 5.5 gallon tank. Or pick up a smaller aquaclear filter.
777619
I have this in a 5 gal and it has worked wonderfully for my Betta. I added a good filter and cycled it first.Curious as to what you would put in a 1 gal, the smaller the tank the harder it it to maintain and it requires almost daily water changes when this small
1080434
I'm not sure. We only use the 5 gallon plastic but if the opening is the same diameter I don't see why it wouldn't work.
755889
Yes it can, but maybe to much for a 5 gallon tank. I have a 46 gallon tank and I run mine halfway.
1810075
It will work with any size tank, but the smaller the aquarium, the more it will make the water move. I use it for power outages in aquariums down to 5g. I have not tried it with anything smaller. I think that the fish will adjust. It is better to be bumped around than to die from lack of oxygen!
1014029
The 206 would be much too powerful for a 5 gallon tank, even at the minimum flow rate. I've got my 29 gallon at the minimum flow rate and it still creates a fairly strong current across the back of the tank.
2179283
Yes, it will. I have it in a 5 gal tank now. Before that I had it in a 3.5 gal. tank. The water flow adjusts but, I leave it on high in my 5 gal. It works very well.
589156
I think it would. It works for my pump which is in a simple 5-gallon bucket
1731917
Yes it will , I am using the same one on a 55 gallon tank and it works great !
1378319
It has worked perfect and reliably for my 5 gallon betta tank, but it could possibly be too powerful for your use. Also, it's rather large in size, it would take up a lot of tank space.
1838702
Yes, I use it in a 5 gallon and I wouldn't use it in anything smaller than that.
718987
No it will not fit the 5.5 gallon kit tank sold at Petsmart. I had that kit and bought this canopy for it. It is a little too long. It does however, fit the 5.5 gallon tanks sold at PetCo. I had to go buy the tank at PetCo to get this canopy to fit. It works great on the tank from PetCo. To be sure I took the canopy in to PetCo and placed it on one of their 5.5 gallon tanks. Fit like a glove!
1462892
My tank is 275-gallons, and the float barely fits inside the elongated tank. I doubt it would work in anything that small.
1239729
I use a Fluval 305 on a 4 gallon nano tank (I had it left over from another tank). I have the flow rate turned down and it works perfectly. You can turn this thing down to a trickle. Unless you're trying to use it on a fish bowl (which physically wouldn't work anyway), there really is no tank too small.
188582
As long as the mouth opening/insert is the same size as a 5 gallon, it should work. I've never used a 3 gallon, personally, but I have seen them.
1378318
it will, but i would get something smaller for that size tank, i have it with a 3g tank and it never gets under the temp i have it at, a 1.5 tank may be overkill, but it will keep it at the temp you want, but keep in mind, it takes up some room, so you have to make sure your tank is either high enough for it or if you put the whole thing in water and lay it down, you need to make sure your tank is long enough.
1351996
We use it in our 25 gallon tank and it works great although it is a little slow. However, this gives you more time to suction the more dirty parts of your aquarium. I think you will love it.