Will it work with a 5 gallon tank? Or do they have a smaller model? Also how low can you turn the flow down to (gph)?
1010953
Hi, yes you can use the C2 on a five gallon, you can also lower the GPH by moving lever at top of filter to the left. Youtube has some C2's in action on a five gallon.
1010954
I have the c4 on a 75 gallon fish tank.It's only rated for a 70 gallon.I can adjust the flow rate to low.I don't have it on high rate.Yes you can adjust it with a simple slide.The 3 version of this FLUVAL POWER FILTER.You should be fine with the C2 verion on the 5 gallon.Depends on what fish is in the 5 gallon.More filtration is always better.Healthier fish.
1010955
I'm using the C3 with a 20 gallon tank and it's rated for 20 to 50 Gal you can use the C2 which is up to 30 gals extra filtration never hurts. There is a lever to adjust the rate of flow for the water, all the way right is lowest and left is highest.
1010956
I am running the C2 on a 5 gal cube, and it is keeping my water crystal clear. You can adjust the flow as needed.
1010957
I'm sure a 5 gallon will work fine. Just lower the flow to the lowest possible. I have mine set to the highest to provide good water circulation. The C2 is the smallest model of C filters, I don't know how much gph it is when set to the lowest setting but I'm sure it's in the item description. I feel like its like 1/2 of the GPH it's rated (when set to the low setting).
1295211
I don't really know, how big is your tank? I use it a 12.5g and it works great.
139790
I use one for a 30 gallon and it works amazingly. Not sure how a smaller pump would work though.
1052722
The filters are listed "up to 10 Gal tank" so would probably work, but you need to check the dimensions of the box to be sure it would fit on the back of your 5. It is listed at 100 GPH, so 20 complete 5 gal water changes per hr. Dimensions of the filter listed by mfr 6.4" x 3.8" x 6.3" ( 3.8, so you need 6: high and 6"wide to hang it on the tank. Hope that helps
733204
It reads to .1 gallons so I assume it can measure that low of flow...but I have only run it from 3-8 gpm. Still works after two years.
1610421
It will work at a 5' depth. Intake screen at bottom of pump must remain fairly clean. If it gets clogged, no water flow.
687875
I put mine I bought on a 15 gal tank, It says on the pump 60 PSI switch and 2.1 gal per minuet flow. It was easy to hook up and works like a charm.
1405107
I use the mini siphon on my ten gallon and it works awesome! I had a larger one from a different aquarium and it really was impractical for that size tank.
2172265
How much smaller? I use a 5 gallon tank. It was half full after 1 weekend of use, twice a day.
1984106
Get the 50W version. My tank is 5 gal and I was recommended 50W's and it works perfectly :)
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!
1779583
Its just a bit smaller, thats all, it will work just fine. Also, dont forget to adjust the amount of air in the tank you get, cause this also effects how often the pump goes on. ( this is also a balancing act, with the amount of water pressure you desire)
768677
I use this on a 40 gallon breeder for an RES. It might be a bit too strong for a 20 gallon tank depending on what lives in there however, I find you can decrease the flow rate by half-closing the intake and output valves. If you can't find a slightly less powerful filter, I'd say try it!
1534364
The pressure on ours is great! Not sure about the specific GPM, but I would not say it is anywhere near low flow!
2263517
It should be compatible with GPH flow,but I must warn you that the filters in this unit are very course and do not trap small particulates as promised. These filters in my opinion are not the best filter on the market and regret buying the 2 that I purchased. I am doing a completely different set up this year,finer filters and a skimmer,but I must tell you that my pond is 4200 gallons and supports 14 Koi 14" and larger. All in all I would not reccomend these filters for small or large ponds. Hope this was helpfull. Marc
1144820
I have it on a 72 gallon and it works fine. Biggest thing is having it in a part of your sump that stays at the same water level so you don't have to adjust it all the time.
1016672
I am using this pump on a 30 gallon long it works well. I wish i would have bought the next size up and turned the flow down