Penguin 200 for low tech 20H

temple2101 · 06-17-2012, 09:04 PM

Hey all! I just recently set up a low tech 20H that is/will be heavily planted. I threw a Penguin 200 on there because I had a new one laying around I had never used. My concern is if I have too much surface agitation? I've used AC filters as well and they don't seem to disrupt the surface as much as the penguins do. I was thinking about replacing the 200 with an AC 30 or 50. Thoughts if that's necessary?

Thanks!
Joe

Edub · 06-17-2012, 10:05 PM

Don't worry about agitation unless you're running co2, IMO surface agitation is a good thing because it prevents oily scum from forming

06-17-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
temple2101 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: IN - USA Posts: 154	Penguin 200 for low tech 20H Hey all! I just recently set up a low tech 20H that is/will be heavily planted. I threw a Penguin 200 on there because I had a new one laying around I had never used. My concern is if I have too much surface agitation? I've used AC filters as well and they don't seem to disrupt the surface as much as the penguins do. I was thinking about replacing the 200 with an AC 30 or 50. Thoughts if that's necessary? Thanks! Joe

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06-17-2012, 10:05 PM	#2
Edub Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 190	Don't worry about agitation unless you're running co2, IMO surface agitation is a good thing because it prevents oily scum from forming