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**sundragon** · 12-21-2012, 04:34 AM

Tested after cleaning

5G bucket test:

Without media - 1:44 seconds to fill (to the internal line) = 173 GPH

With media (Biofoam, 2 trays of Matrix, polishing pads) - 1:53seconds to fill = 159 GPH

The bucket edge was about 6 below the position of the filter output on the tank so the tank numbers will be a little less.

I should have done the test before I cleaned

I'll am going to do this again in a few weeks when it's dirty and I add the Purigen packs back... Ugh

12-21-2012, 04:34 AM	#20
sundragon Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 506	Tested after cleaning 5G bucket test: Without media - 1:44 seconds to fill (to the internal line) = 173 GPH With media (Biofoam, 2 trays of Matrix, polishing pads) - 1:53seconds to fill = 159 GPH The bucket edge was about 6 below the position of the filter output on the tank so the tank numbers will be a little less. I should have done the test before I cleaned I'll am going to do this again in a few weeks when it's dirty and I add the Purigen packs back... Ugh __________________ 57G Planted Tank Last edited by sundragon; 12-29-2012 at 10:55 PM.. Reason: Additional info