Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:43 am Fluval 305 canister filter
I am going to purchase a Fluval 305 filter for my tank. From the specs, 185 GPM and good for tanks up to 70 gals. My current tank is around 40 gals with only ~27 gals of water in it. I think it will be a good match for it.
My question is the position or placement of the canister itself with the tank. From reading some setup guidelines, the canister should be below the tank. Currently my tank is not really elevated much to permit that and the canister would be almost on the same level as the tank. I do not know if this would be a problem with the water flow or not. As it is almost on the same level, I do not suspect there would be a major draw on the filter pump. I do have a stand I can place the tank on, but I am not certain if where the tank is will be the permanent location yet. Also once the snow thaws and spring comes I was planning on building a larger setup for them, and likely get larger filters as well.
Really the Fluval 305 is a better solution to the water filtration until the larger setup is complete and in place.
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