I have a 25-30 gallon tank, which option is best?
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I am using it in a 100 gallon tank and since adding it, my tank is much cleaner. The circulation gets the water to the filters better and the fish love to swim against the current.
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I have a darter tank that has about 25 gallons of water in it. I just replaced a 500 GPH water pump with the 850 GPH circulation pump. The water pump really blasted quite a jet of water across my tank. The Hydor is much gentler, with a broader spread, but still seems to make for a nice stream simulation. While the 500 GPH was about the maximum my tank could handle, the 850 GPH circulation pump is just adequate for a stream simulation. My main reason for switching was the circulation pump only uses about 5 watts of electricity, while a 500 GPH water pump uses about 35. I'm hoping to see my water temperature drop. If you are simulating a swamp, however, I would not recommend this product at all. I have a darter tank that has about 25 gallons of water in it. I just replaced a 500 GPH water pump with the 850 GPH circulation pump. The water pump really blasted quite a jet of water across my tank. The Hydor is much gentler, with a broader spread, but still seems to make for a nice stream simulation. While the 500 GPH was about the maximum my tank could handle, the 850 GPH circulation pump is just adequate for a stream simulation. My main reason for switching was the circulation pump only uses about 5 watts of electricity, while a 500 GPH water pump uses about 35. I'm hoping to see my... » Read More I have a darter tank that has about 25 gallons of water in it. I just replaced a 500 GPH water pump with the 850 GPH circulation pump. The water pump really blasted quite a jet of water across my tank. The Hydor is much gentler, with a broader spread, but still seems to make for a nice stream simulation. While the 500 GPH was about the maximum my tank could handle, the 850 GPH circulation pump is just adequate for a stream simulation. My main reason for switching was the circulation pump only uses about 5 watts of electricity, while a 500 GPH water pump uses about 35. I'm hoping to see my water temperature drop. If you are simulating a swamp, however, I would not recommend this product at all. « Show Less
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Depends what you are keeping. For a coral tank with few to none sps, 1 650 should be just fine, I'd start there. If you decide you need more, just add another later on.
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I have a betta in a 5.5 gallon tank, and honestly this is the best bang for your buck. I tried going the cheap route before i knew much, and got just the ammonia kit. But later just ended up buying the whole thing. This is cheaper in the long run compared to some like 5 $ kit that has 15 strips.
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I own a 20 gallon long and a 30 gallon high - fits both - the tanks are 12 by 30 outside demission's
621120
Depends some on how good your well and pump are. If you have a strong pump, you can use a smaller tank, it just cycles more. But for a pressure tank for your well, you typically want anywhere from a 30-60 gallon tank
2013254
For a tank that shallow, personally I'd probably go with the fuge ray just because everything will LOOK so much better under that light (including the fish, if any)... There's still lots of light, and with CO2, I can't imagine you having a problem. But if you're willing to go with an 'amazon sun' look... kinda pink, but the plants grow lush... then the planted plus is your ticket.
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Its very possible to use this for a 250 gallon I have a 125 and use this 300 watt well below what's recommended for my tank size it keeps it very warm and its very durable I have large Oscars in my tank u can only imagine try contacting a pet smart and see what they think u may have to purchase 2 but its still great at the price amazon has it versus pet supply stores there normally $50-60 bucks at pet for just 1
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the lowest setting is fine for my 15 gallon tall. I have 5 galaxy barbs, two albino cories cats, two amino shrimps, an otto catfish and a shit load of snails(Note: a bunch of moss cover my intake tube from time to time). But it depends on the fish you plan to get too. do your fish come from a place with fast moving water or slow? Since you already have a spare C4 and a tank just try it out. worse case you return the fish back.
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yes, this unit works well enough for both of those size tanks- you wont need to run the protein skimmer as much for the 30 gallon depending on what you have going on in it. Id suggest setting it up on a timer and just have it go on ever so often to scrub the water up :)
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Hello Thomas, Thank you for your inquiry. This is what we recommend. We generally recommend that on average, you turn over your aquarium volume four times per hour. This means that if you have a 30 gallon tank, you need a pump and filter with flow rates of around 120 gph. so if your tank is 120 gallons then a 480 gph. This is a suggestion of course. We hope that you have found this answer helpful. Thank you, Gabriela
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I purchased a fluval 306 for my 60gal tank & the water flow is strong. Depending on how big your next tank will be 206 is suitable up to 45gal, 306 up to 70gal, & the 406 is up to 100gal.You can always adjust the aquastop valve to regulate your water flow without harming the motor, but not sure it may still be too strong of a water flow for a 30 gallon tank. (my fluval filters values are always fully open)
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I ran mine in a 20 long and it worked fine for me. I have torch , acans , blastomusa , zoanthids , brain favia , leptastrea , daisy polyp corals with plenty of flow for them. I switched to a 30 gallon and I need 2 for that tank.
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It should be fine for a 30g tank. You know the length of it so you can imagine how it would fit in your particular tank. One thing to remember since it isn't a stone the air comes out of puncture holes in a rubber tube. These are easily clogged but also clean easily with a little rubbing. You'll notice this if the air is only coming out of a few holes. Hope this helps.
1984106
Get the 50W version. My tank is 5 gal and I was recommended 50W's and it works perfectly :)
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I have the PF40, so I can't tell you anything about the PF25. I have had the PF40 on a 47G column tank and a 55G tank (barely fit the 55G). If you buy the filter rated for your tank size, it will fit. The PF25 is rated for aquariums up to 25 gallons. If you need it for a tank bigger than a 30 gallon, I'd buy a bigger filter size.
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The rating of the tank, by the manufacturer, should be in the 30-40 gallon range. This info should be on the manufacturer's web site.
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I have one set up going in my 25 gallon and tone honest I am not sure if this is enough for the size of my tank. The mixture does not last 30 days. It dies with in 15day at most. While it is running and producing bubbles every 3 seconds or so.... It gets very slow (like a bubble every 15 seconds or so by the second week). Try it out. It wouldn't hurt but it will not make a big difference in 29 gallon tank in my opinion.
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You want it to be 25-30 gallons, long over tall or a normal framed one. And one with a secure hood. The places that do have openings you can actually tape screen over them so the filter isn't interrupted, they typically can't get up through those provided the sides around them are blocked.