Has anyone tried this on a saltwater aqwuarium? I have a 30g I was thinking of trying it on
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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.
1046317
I think it would be a fine power filter for a saltwater aquarium if that's what you're looking for
1046318
I use no filters on my mixed reef. They catch all the little bugs that are good for the tank and become food for the fish. I would suggest a skimmer with out any other filters. I used a back pack on my 40gal reef when I started and a fluval 301. The fluval would fill up with copepods, baby snails, littletube worms and limpets. I wanted the micro fauna to remain so I stoped using the fluval and just added a overhead for water movement.
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I have it on my 15g rectangular saltwater column and everything is thriving. Corals & fish. All soft corals.
1588066
I have one mounted concealed from view in the filter/pump compartment of a Fluval Spec III (2.6 gal) and it works flawlessly. Should be fine in a 4 gallon. It's large, but it's flat.
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I`m using mine in saltwater and it seems to be working well. Of course I clean it with fresh water after each use.
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I haven't tried it with salt water, nor at that temperature, Sorry. It appears the internal vanes are plastic so the temperature might be a problem. Salt water shouldn't be a factor as long as it's rinsed with fresh water afterwards. Good luck.
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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'm not sure how it is in salt water. What I can tell you is that you have to have a very deep tank and that the motor is prone to failing and leaking everywhere! I would not recommend this product or this brand. The company is not helpful at all.
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Tried it for saltwater. A litte to short for deep hooked fish. I also bent the tip on a 10 pound bluefish. Fine for smaller fish.
839781
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 am sorry, I can't help to much with my answer because we've only used it in our pool and it works pretty good, but about salt water I really don't know. Sorry :-/
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what size is your tank? I have a 300 watt in my 90 gallon saltwater . Temperature set at 78 and it stays at 78. I ran it at 82 degrees when it was cycling
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It does a fantastic job for that size. Ours is a 55gal and keeps it sparkling. The best we've ever had. Let me know if u have any questions about install or cleaning. We had to watch a YouTube video on reconnecting after cleaning for first time.
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i think so i'm happy with mine on a 90 gal reef. i did however do some slight mods - an aqualifter pump to enhance the venturi overflow & get rid of bubbles - upgraded the skimmer pump to an ASM G1 (with a slight mod) for greatly improved skimmer action
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The z03 can be saltwater fished....HOWEVER, I would strongly recommend a huge fresh water shower afterwards. You will notice a change in performance very quickly if you do not keep the salt from sitting...even overnight! Just got back from the coast with 3. Gave them several good baths but still believe I can feel where I did not get the salt out. It's doable, but perhaps not recommended.
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I had this on a 29g and it worked very well. definitely do the bubble counter though so you don't get crap in the line into your tank
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I have used it for saltwater. I love to catch redfish with it. So yeah. It works.
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I have not tried it on the deep salt water yet. I will be going deep salt water fishing in a couple of months.