Which aquaclear?

HUNTER1 · 05/23/2013, 05:01 PM

I want to replace my canister filter with Aquaclear filter for my 40g. Which size is suitable for it? thanks

Drae · 05/23/2013, 05:36 PM

One ac-70 with 2 bags of chemi-pure elite laughs at my 43 gallon. It's crystal clear.

HUNTER1 · 05/23/2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Drae

One ac-70 with 2 bags of chemi-pure elite laughs at my 43 gallon. It's crystal clear.

Sounds good, my fluval 306 starts to sound louder, besides AC filter is a littler easier to clean.

Drae · 05/23/2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HUNTER1

Sounds good, my fluval 306 starts to sound louder, besides AC filter is a littler easier to clean.

Fyi.. don't be afraid to turn the flow down all the way, it seems to help with the lower flow. If you run chemipure in it try to slide the zip tie to the end of the pouch, it gives the media a slight tumble. And I sliced the sponge in half length wise.

SeedlessOne · 05/23/2013, 08:53 PM

IMO I'd get the 110. Better to have more volume.

greech · 05/23/2013, 09:03 PM

110 without a doubt.

vair · 05/23/2013, 11:34 PM

I'd always think bigger is better, but is this for a QT? I've read not to over size to much as you want it to be mellow in the QT.
If not go big.

Duvallj · 05/24/2013, 03:16 AM

Either one should be fine, but I'd also say that the 110 would be a better bet. I have a AC70 on a 10gal, doesn't seem to overpower anything.

05/23/2013, 05:01 PM	#1
HUNTER1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	Which aquaclear? I want to replace my canister filter with Aquaclear filter for my 40g. Which size is suitable for it? thanks

05/23/2013, 09:03 PM	#6
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	110 without a doubt. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

05/23/2013, 11:34 PM	#7
vair Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 465	I'd always think bigger is better, but is this for a QT? I've read not to over size to much as you want it to be mellow in the QT. If not go big. __________________ Dave --------------------------------- Really I like my bare bottom. "go snowboarding" www.sourceboards.com Current Tank Info: Building a in wall 300G reef tank.

05/23/2013, 05:36 PM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	One ac-70 with 2 bags of chemi-pure elite laughs at my 43 gallon. It's crystal clear.

05/23/2013, 08:53 PM	#5
SeedlessOne Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 887	IMO I'd get the 110. Better to have more volume.

05/24/2013, 03:16 AM	#8
Duvallj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 379	Either one should be fine, but I'd also say that the 110 would be a better bet. I have a AC70 on a 10gal, doesn't seem to overpower anything.