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question regarding filtration on 120g

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by greg curtis, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. greg curtis

    greg curtis Thread Starter New Member

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    120G Filtration

    Using a Marineland C360 and an Emperor 400 with a Koralia 3 powerhead for my CA/SA tank and am wondering if I shouln't go with another C360. That would give me a turnover rate of 9.3gph. Always heard that you can never have enough filtration. Suggestions?
     
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  2. LemonDiscus

    LemonDiscus Active Member

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    Re: 120G Filtration

    That would be correct, I turn over myself 8.8 times per hour. The only time you can have too much is when your fish are pinned against the front glass by the current! :)

    You dont HAVE to get another filter but it definitely wont hurt!
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: 120G Filtration

    10x is usually suggested as the "magic" number. :)
     
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    greg curtis Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: 120G Filtration

    Thanks guys, looks like I'm buying another C360 then.
     
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    Re: 120G Filtration

    I agree with Lemon & Anthony! You can never have too much overkill when it comes to filtration (unless the inhabitants are struggling in the current produced).
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 25, 2009
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