I have a 50 gal fresh water tank, can I use 406 instead of 306?
1890251
I am using the 406 on my 60 gallon tank. Prior to that I had a 55 gallon that I was using the 406 on. I like it better than the 306. Some may say is a little overkill but that's how I like it.
1890252
I have the 306 model with a 3 foot long 38g and I have to turn off some of the flow, since the water current is so strong it blows the sand to one side. Now, in theory, the larger the bio-filter area in the canister, the better, so just use less flow.
1890253
I have a 40 gallon planted tank and I use the 406. It works great...however, you have to be careful that you do not break the priming handle...mine came broken but I just fill the canister before I plug it back in...and the impeller cover wears out and gets loose and then you have this clacking noise which can only be fixed by replacing the impeller cover. The old models had clips on both sides to hold it down but this model has only one clip and after awhile it gets loose. I have a few extra covers just in case. They are not that expensive.
1890254
Yes but 306 is more then enough to circulate water in a 50 gal tank. I have a 60 gal & water movement with my 306 very very strong.
1890255
There is no problem in using a filter bigger than what you need. Every model has a limit, as long the model is for a bigger tank than you have is OK.
629278
The filter that can take up to that many gal per tank. A filter with a limit of 60 gal won't do much good with more then 60 gal. I use this filter on my 60 gal tank but I only put 40 gal in it. And I use 2 reverse power heads with underground filtration for my turtle and I only have to clean the filter 3 times a year. You can use 2 60 gal filters for your largest tank. Id go for the the filter that goes up to 75 gal for your 65 gal tank.
839785
My opinion, don't buy a Fluval 406 period. I had really bad luck with the horrible quality of it. A piece right next to the seal kept breaking on me, causing the filter to leak out all over the place 3 separate times! The largest water loss was about 30 gallons all over my living room. After the 3rd time, I finally demanded that Hagen (Fluval's company name) refund my purchase price instead of sending me yet another replacement piece.
1620334
The 3155 has an upgraded display and an optical sensor also, you can use either on a 16 gal but the 3152 is better suited for your size tank.
1643613
I don't think that you can. I am using it in a 75 gallon tank with a fluval fx5 filter. It is not performing like I had hoped. By the way, it has a very funky smell (new out of the container too).
1107487
I used it on my 10g tank. The fine control was a bit tricky, but it worked okay in the end.
2026253
I would order the 20 gallon one since your take is more bigger. But if you feel like you will be upgrading soon I would consider going for the 40 but def. 20 will work just fine. I honestly love my 10 gallon one on my 10 gallon tank.
1522213
Probably be Ok. You can try then add the five or nine gallon tank in-line. Depends on your water used.
669909
My tank is a 60 gallon and I have two of these pumps one in each corner. One is a 850 and the other is a 750 and my water movement is good. If yours is a 150 I would absolutely go more than 850.
1134496
No the 407 is rated for 100 gallons so I don't think it's too powerful. It is very common for people to use a filter a size or two larger than their tank requires. You can also use a 306 instead. I have a 200 liter tank and I use the 306 and it's works great.
2106618
Yes, very well! I have a 55 gal and its the best thing ive ever done for my tank. Plenty, but not too much for a 40 gal
1206305
I think they come in different sizes. I have a 60 gallon and very pleased with the results. Seems to work as it says.
813086
Umm no. If you have a 55 you should buy a Aquaclear 110. It is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. The rule of thum is to use a hang on back filter rated for 2 times the size of your tank.
1239732
I had a 306 on my 40 gallon breeder and it completely cleared up the sand and dirt that would go everywhere when u messed with the tank. There is an adjustable control if you want less watee flow. But I just got a 90 gallon and I have to get a g6. The price of the g6 is not pleasing lol.
733705
I have mine running in a 49 gallon tank with 15 gallon sump cooling to 70 degrees. It cycles on about half of the time when the room temp goes above 70. I'd imagine it would need to run a lot more to cool to 65. Might make sense to go with the 1/6.
2106617
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
752979
There are 3 sizes for filters for different size filter systems. I bought the large, it fits my Aqueon Quiet flow 50. I had a smaller tank and with that a smaller filter system and that system took the medium cartridges. You can search on your filter system for it's size or model number then search online for the right size filter. Good Luck