i have a 200 gallon pond that the sponge filter is a pain to clean. I want to go bigger eventually only wanna buy filter once. would be too much flow?
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I do not know, check when you buy the new filter for flow rate. I have used this pump for years and it is a good product. I split the flow to two filters; a biological filter with two waterfalls and a mechanical (sponge type) filter. My pond is about 400 gallons Hope that helps
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They say its a Debris handling pump but I still use a wire mesh surround because the pump can slow down and clog with too much debris. The debris handling feature doesn't mean you can eliminate cleaning your filters. This pump filters 3600 gallons per hour. I use it on a 5500 gallon pond. I have two filtration tanks each with 6 filters (3 course and 3 fine) that measure 2 square feet each. I have to clean the tanks and filters at least every 4 weeks in the Spring and Summer and 6 weeks in the Fall and Winter.
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I use this on my 2000g pond with a sand gravel filter. No cleaning filters.. just use air. This would be overkill for 200g. Look at little giant pumps.
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You know, they say there's no such thing as too much but, really, that pump puts out water like a fire hose, think of the water output of maybe 4 or five garden hoses (They put out about 8 gal a minute) at one time. And, this thing is a pump, it is in a plastic cage, but if you have enough debris in the pond it will eventually clog the plastic cage. So, this pump will recirculate your pond about 12 times an hour and put out water like a fire hose.
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Hi Ronald you should at least filter 60 gals. of water.Filtration capacity will vary depending on quality of source water.
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Yes you can, just make sure your air.pump is the right size should be for a 10-20 gallon tank. If you have other tanks that are already cycled put the sponges in that water for a day or too to let the bacteria start growing.
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I replaced the filter with a fluval filter. Yeah, it was strong and dangerous in my opinion. I just sold this tank! It is an awesome tank! More on the fluval mini filter, you can adjust the current. Make sure you can return it because I have found some models of the filter to be noisy.
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I have a 700 gal oval Pond, 33 inches deep, no waterfall, not sure if type I have would be enough. Love the one I have , keeps water crystal clear, if treated correctly I would look into filter depending on depth, and gallons you stated
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The filter will accept tubing up to 1.25 inch diameter. You have to buy the tubing separately and the length will depend on where the pump and filter are located in your pond. You'll need enough to go from the pump to the filter and then enough to reach from the filter to wherever the water returns to the pond at.
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Personally I think it may be too much for that size tank. It would filter just fine and do a great job, my only reservation would be current. It would be pretty turbulent in there and the intake might suck in some fish in a heavily stocked tank.
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The information states for up to a 10 gallon tank. As for sponge filter or double sponge, I can offer no info.
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You are welcome. I have used various filters and absolutely rely on Aquaclear. Cut white felt to fit over the sponge to add an extra layer of filtration. Best if changed ever 2 or 3 days. You will understand once you see what is filtered out.Keep me posted.M.
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Hi Greg, That is a difficult question because it really depends on the quality of the water coming into the filter. The more "stuff" that needs to be filtered the quicker it will get used up. The best thing to do is to monitor the flow rate. When the flow begins to slow down noticeably it is time to change.
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No... Very efficient and very decent filter for the price. I run this on my 30 gal marine tank using the sponge it comes with, fluval carbon, seachem purigen and fluval bio max. My tank is always crystal clear and levels stay consistent
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As mentioned already, the 305 may fall short as it is only rated for 75 gallons. You could add a cost effective sponge filter to the mix and stay on top off your water changes and be ok, maybe. I had 2 306's on my 75 gallon with about the same Number of small haps.
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I would go with 150 more filtration for your tank, I have regular 29 gallon tank and I have Marineland 200 filter works great. 2 month went by and water still clear and all water tests pass.
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No, Not really. the cartridge type filter unit is like those $1000 tanks use. The sponge itself is for bio filtration a carbon pack and BIOPAK sack also. a narrow heater actually fits in by the pump, leaving the take clear. 'worked well for me. Hope this helps.
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You can regulate the flow, go bigger rather than smaller if you have the space for it, more filtration = healthier tank
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Do you mean what filters? I just use the Aqueon filters small for those tanks. Never used a sponge.
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Is actually going to keep that pond water crystal clear.If pond capacity is less than 1000 gallons is even better!This filters are awesome. Recommended!