[Baka]

Hello,

Is it advisable to use a large cannister filter over a small tank (10gal)? So it can hold more media.

Thanks

 

[epicfish]

The flow of a 2213 on my 10 gallon is a tad bit high IMO. Others use it like that fine. I feel a HOB is enough on a 10 gallon.

 

[typically]

i have a 2213 on my 10 and there is a lot of flow but it keeps the tank very clean.

 

[edacsac]

I'm using the smaller ehiem ecco model on a 10gal and it moves the water pretty good. I don't think the amount of media would be as important as how fast the water moves through the media as far as a 10 gallon goes. I had a HOB filter on a previous tank, and I think it kept it cleaner than a canister.

 

[Betowess]

You can slow the current down on the Eccos too. But its overkill for a 10. But then you have a filter ready if you decide you want a 20 or 29.

 

[PDX-PLT]

I don't think the amount of media would be as important as how fast the water moves through the media as far as a 10 gallon goes.

That may be true for mechanical flitration. For biological filtration, flow can be too high. The bacteria on the media need to be in contact with the water for a period of time, for the bio filter to do its work.

For a large cannister, you can always restrict the flow to slow it down. This, with the large amount of media that they hold, can give excellent bio filtration.

 

[Rex Grigg]

But in a planted tank the plants are the majority of the biological filtration.