How many sponge filters in 10 gallons aquariums can one run with this pump?
254754
I currently have sponge filters connected to 12 10-gallon tanks, 2 20-gallon tanks, and 2 29-gallon tanks. Please note that the fish are mostly guppies and cories so they don't need that much aeration. I could probably connect more tanks if needed.
254755
This answer may be less than helpful but I am using my aerator (46 lpm) to aerate a 60x60' pond which is about 9' deep. Given the amount of bubbles and aeration it provides it seems that it would easily aerate several 10 gal tanks.
2215099
I would SO use this for a 10 Gallon, the extra filtration is never a bad thing, and allows for the future upgrade of aquarium size. Often people overstock a 10 gallon and this size would keep up with the extra waste.. It doesn't make it OK to overstock though. I Purchased an aquarium kit (25G High) and this was included, I will put this on my 10 and transfer my Fluval C3 to the 25. My filter measures about 7''. Soooo, long story short I would recommend you trim your hood. Just cut it up, don't sweat it..
1115168
Yes, 10 Gallon tank would be prefect. These really do help keep water clean. Just lift sponges out and squeeze them in old tank water to clean and put them back. I love these sponge filters.
1560898
its pretty obivious the way filters are rated 10 for 10gal 20 for 20gal. 30 for 30 gal. your fine if u purchases the 20gal. my 30 gal.one works great
1813932
I use a 10 gallon pump with this. I don't think the tank or filter matters.
1148655
Hi, I'm using this in my shrimp tank and I would get a sponge filter for the nozzle which is what I am using! :)
245875
You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
296654
You would need to have more than one but obviously need to on the same filter return. The only other way I could see is if you used a sump and had another heater in the sump and just used this one to heat the water as it returned to to the aquarium. From my personal experience I wouldn't waste your money on one of these. They don't even last 6 months before they fail.
1230104
maybe 10 gallons....great pump comes with it, pump alone is worth the price!
2242694
#six filters fit the best. We have a hard time finding that size at the store here in minnesota. We use #4 filters and make sure not to fill the water above the filter. No matter which size you use you slowly add water to keep it brewing until all 10 cups are made.
1474804
With proper maintenance they say 100,000 gallons . Even 10% of that makes it an awesome filter.
1775510
It comes with 2. I bought extra. The instructions say to change the filter every two weeks. I dump all the water out and put fresh in every 4 or 5 days. I think it makes the filters last longer. It's not a bad idea to buy the cleaning brushes too. Makes it easy to clean the pump.
664860
The UV-10 has a 210 gallon capacity. The power head I have on it (purchased separately) pumps 158 gallons per hour. I use this in a 20 gallon tank with 4 large goldfish and an algae eater. The water is very crystal clear.
2190871
I use it on a 65 Gal. With 100 although it's supposed to handle it I would go with a bigger pump because overtime you lose pressure as the filters get dirty. It's also a pain to restart when you clean it up. I've had tons of issue with this pump including flushing organic debris back into the tank when restarting it after cleaning and leaks. I actually ended up removing the fine filters and added an Aquaripure nitrate filter, I don't even clean it anymore, just clean the foam filter that's at the intake in the aquarium. If I had to do it again I would go with a Fluval FX5 instead.
909312
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.
619577
I agree 10 pumps max. If that doesn't do it, you bought the wrong item for your usage.
1524688
I am only running it as a UV sterilizer on a 10 gallon nano reef tank. I have a HOB wisper filter for my mechanical filtration. So I really don't know.