Is 40lbs enough to give 1-2" in a 75 gallon tank &amp; is the coral course enough to not get sucked into a tank cleaning siphon vac? Thanks in advance.
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http://www.marinedepot.com/md_educationcenter_calculators_sand_bed_calculator.html Try this link for calculating the amount. I got this same crushed coral and it was coarser than I thought - around 3/16" to 1/4". I have a 100 gallon tank and 80 pounds gave me about 1-1/2" depth. Hope this helps!
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This works wonderful with me. My 35g approx tank is filled with sand. It cleans the almost two inch thick layer effectively. You can do cleaning of layer by lightly brushing on the layer or can push it deep to clean the content deep down. You need not to worry if it sucks the sand it will not go above half length and not go in the sink at all as per my first hand experience. Go for it, you are missing a great product
714281
It works fine in my 75 gallon tank. Tube width should be fine unless you have tight space between your landscape material and the glass.
1120800
Honestly I have a 50 gallon with the 306 on it and I'm not very happy. I'm trying different things so I can't condemn the 306 just yet. What I can tell you is a have a 75 gallon for 2 pretty much full size Red Eared Sliders with a condo so the tank is full and I have about 20 Goldfish with the Fluval FX6 and the water is crystal clear! Have it on for almost 2 months and haven't even need to do a water change yet. So worth the money. And if at this point I wish I would have gotten the FX6 for my 50. My advise go with the FX6 --so worth the extra money!
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I think that this would be a bit much for a 40 gallon tank. I would go for a lesser model. it works well on my 55 gallon tank but I would not go lower than that
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I have a lot of coral & a salt tank. If you have a lot of rock work or reef Set up you might get stronger as I have 2 of these in a 40g! You don't want a stagnant areas so figure where you'll need to create movement thru your rocks or if just fish 2 might be enough!JM 2¢
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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.
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I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left... » Read More I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. « Show Less
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I use mine on 75g tank with angel fish and community fish, its not planted but I only have to add water every week and clean it once a month.
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This is very strong on our 125. We run it on the lowest setting or it is too much flow. We run a mixed tank. I would suggest the lower powered one as this is one high-powered wave maker. Love the 10 minute suspend for feeding and it is very quiet. Just afraid it would be too much for a 75.
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They are a little small for a 65 if you are going to be keeping SPS or LPS corals. If just softies, you may be good, but I would go a bit bigger unless you are putting several of the Hydros in there. Say 2 on each side and possibly 2 on the back. I know they are a bit more expressive, but if you are trying to save money go with the jabos, or if you are willing to invest, I cannot stress enough, tons tons tons better, the Vortechs. I use Vortechs 2 MP40 controlled with my apex; I know they are very expressive but they are worth every penny in comparison, especially if you have the apex controller with the wxm. This is how I have mine set up and the difference is night and day. I went from the large jabos to two Vortechs. My corals responded almost instantly. They love them. The Jabos push the water hard while the Vortechs create an undertow and are gentle so you don't blast you corals. This allows for less trash from settling on the sand bed. I can tell the most when feeding; the food never touches the sand bed, it stays floating the whole time and that is without using the feed mode. They all work different and it is to much to get into, but if you are going to build a reef tank you want to go as natural as possible and the Vortechs are the only way to go IMHO. You can sometimes find them for a good price used on ebay, and remember all ecotech equipment are able to be upgraded with a simple plug and play. 1 MP40 should do you for now and just add another later as a slave and run it at a max of 75%. If you need additional info I am happy to help.
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This barely cleared a 75 gallon tank. I would look for a commercial unit. Maybe call your local aquarium and ask the maintenance or facilities personnel where they get theirs.
690995
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 work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « 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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The "float 125" on this ad indicates that it is good for up to 125 gallon size tanks. I think this is the one that I got for my 75 gal.
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Too much? Lol this is perfect for a ten gallon. And you have a 55 which makes me think it's not enough. That's me responding at a 2. Don't make me turn it up to a ten. In all seriousness there is not anything you can do. However, I am still honestly surprised it's too much. May I ask how?