I am worried about killing good bacteria in my 55 gallon... I know this is for a smaller tank, would this help a 55 gallon?
1951929
If you're concerned about bacteria levels in serious sized tanks, please consult with an aquarium store or service and not a pet store chain. Just asking means you know more than I. Product web site and or Internet may have your answer also. For the device in question, it's often slow to appear effective. I would use a larger unit for 55g tank and expect to wait 24 hours per 10 gallons for results. But the results are awesome. I use one in every tank. Crystal clear effect is no exaggeration.
637588
I think it would. I use it in only 5 gal. And that is inside the hoop house for the chickens. It would take longer in 55 gal but it doesn't know how much water is there. It may not be warm, but should remain liquid.
1065259
Yes probably. I have a 75 gallon freshwater planted tank and I have an Eheim filter. In the two of the three baskets of filter media I have this. This is a fabulous product as it keeps the good bacteria in the aquarium on the media. I just rinse it out every time I clean the tank with lukewarm water and reuse it until it gets the color of a dark caramel. Hope this helps and good luck.
1232618
I use it for my 55 gallon, with the filstar L filter. There is a very noticeable drop in water flow with the heater. I would be concerned with a tank that large, however that depends on how your tank is stocked, and how often you do water changes. I would estimate a 25-35% drop in water flow. But it does work great! Keeps the temp very stable
1699530
If your tank is less than 55 gallons, you should also watch your water temperature. UV sterilizer bulbs give off heat, so that plus your heater might be raising the water temperature to dangerous levels. I have mine in a 42 gallon and I unplugged my heater. Make sure your water is around 76° unless you have fish like Discus which like water in the 80's.
1939255
I never had to use the warranty. The only issue I had with this system is that it really isn't sufficient to be used with a 55 gallon tank. The turn over is not enough to keep it as clean as necessary. I think for a smaller tank the system would work well. Mine is now collecting dust in the basement and I have gone to a much larger system with a sump and an overflow box (since my tank is not a reef ready tank). I do agree about the noise also.
846807
I used it. In a 55 gallon tank with some succsess. The diffuser works well but u may want to look into a co2 waterfall.
1731917
Yes it will , I am using the same one on a 55 gallon tank and it works great !
801943
Yes, I have it in my 55 gallons tank...just takes about 3hrs to produce 5 gallons of RODI water which is fine for weekly water changes
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.
234039
I haven't had any issue with algae in my 55 gallon and I have two of these on it. I do have a pleco and a couple snails just in case though.
1046316
We used two of these on our 55g brackish water aquarium. Maybe the reason they didn't last was because of the extra salt it was filtering.
843731
I wouldn't suggest it as it is only 7.5 watts and will not raise temps. You should use a 75-150 watt heater if you have tropical fish. This heater at best would likely only take the chill off of just a 5 gallon tank. Not enough to really help.
2022023
I don't believe so. I used the large size in my 55 gallon tank. I usually use 3 of the small ones. I have a Fluval filter and use one in each of the carbon bag areas.
1500233
Hello, I used it on a 30 gallons heavily planted tank to get rid of Ick an it did worked without harming my plants, just stick to the instructions!
809764
Yes, I am using that on my 55 gal tank, sometimes I even turn it off during the day time.
984597
I have been using this hood for several months on a 55 gal. Plants in this tank have been growing better than in my other tank, which has the proper t8 bulbs for plants. So I would disagree with the other opinions.