Help? (filter) GPH

[Babygecko1233]

New 30 gal.... Is a 265gph filter too much??? Or is it okay??? We will have activated charcoal. Seramic pieces. And bio balls. With regular mchanical filter media.. Also has a built in uv sterilizer??? Need to know asap before buying it

 

[Joeganja]

Which filter is this?

 

[Babygecko1233]

Sunsun HW-402B 4 stage external canister filter with 9 watt uv sterilizer 265 GPH

 

[Brew12]

Sunsun HW-402B 4 stage external canister filter with 9 watt uv sterilizer 265 GPH

I can't speak to the filter itself, but you probably won't get enough flow from just using this filter alone.

 

[Joeganja]

Sunsun HW-402B 4 stage external canister filter with 9 watt uv sterilizer 265 GPH

Get a better filter. Fluval. Have 3 year warranty and are super quiet. You want quality. Yes it cost more but your mind will be at ease

 

[Babygecko1233]

We are going to put a power head in..should i use a 500gph or 750gph power head?

 

[Joeganja]

We are going to put a power head in..should i use a 500gph or 750gph power head?

I get what your saying but your not getting the best quality filter. So don't be disappointed if it fails in a couple of years.

 

[Babygecko1233]

We plan on upgrading filters of course. I will take your advice...this is just to get it started...in febuary is when ill really pull out the big bucks and buy everything top quality...but until then...is this sufficient enough? Also...do i have to have a sump??

 

[theblackpearl]

Its got good reviews I say go for it. That is a good flow rate for that size tank but I also suggest getting a powerhead also.

Jebao rw-4 or hydor evolution 850 or maxspect gyre 130

 

[Babygecko1233]

Its got good reviews I say go for it. That is a good flow rate for that size tank but I also suggest getting a powerhead also.

Jebao rw-4 or hydor evolution 850 or maxspect gyre 130

Thank you

 

[Joeganja]

I think it would suffice but I would recommend getting better biological media than bio balls. They might even be too large for it. You don't have to have a sump. But here's the problem. It's pushing out 265gph going up to your tank. The higher it pushes the harder it's going to be for it to get to that 265gph when it comes to the end of the return. So in theory your flow rate in your return will definitely go down to maybe even around 200gph or even less all depends on how high it has to push. So let's say you do get a sump that's extra money but you won't have to worry about the pressure it has to push because it will just go in the sump. But if you get a stronger canister filter one with more pressure and flow you won't have to run into that problem. You know? I can be wrong but it's a totally understandable theory. I've had a two canister filters and I've never had that problem mainly due to them both being higher quality pumps but maybe yours might work who knows? It's worth a shot.

 

[skybears]

I think it would suffice but I would recommend getting better biological media than bio balls. They might even be too large for it. You don't have to have a sump. But here's the problem. It's pushing out 265gph going up to your tank. The higher it pushes the harder it's going to be for it to get to that 265gph when it comes to the end of the return. So in theory your flow rate in your return will definitely go down to maybe even around 200gph or even less all depends on how high it has to push. So let's say you do get a sump that's extra money but you won't have to worry about the pressure it has to push because it will just go in the sump. But if you get a stronger canister filter one with more pressure and flow you won't have to run into that problem. You know? I can be wrong but it's a totally understandable theory. I've had a two canister filters and I've never had that problem mainly due to them both being higher quality pumps but maybe yours might work who knows? It's worth a shot.

, remember to stop for a second and don't get frustrated there's a lot of information that gets thrown around you just need to take it one step at a time that's what I had to do I've got numerous papers with notes everywhere around my house so remember this is fun Keep It Fun

 

[Babygecko1233]

Ove done some researching and i think im going to go with a sump :)

 

[Joeganja]

Ove done some researching and i think im going to go with a sump :)

It be better to just do a sump with a skimmer, refuge if you want, add a brs dual reactor with gfo and carbon and you'll be set.

 

[Babygecko1233]

Okay.. So heres the delima now...we have decided instead of the 30 gallon...we would set up our 55 gallon....should i use my 30 gallon for a sump (i dont mind. Both tanks were free)

 

[skybears]

Okay.. So heres the delima now...we have decided instead of the 30 gallon...we would set up our 55 gallon....should i use my 30 gallon for a sump (i dont mind. Both tanks were free)

that's what I'm doing I'm using a 75-gallon up top and using another 75 gallon for a sump refugee

 

[Joeganja]

Okay.. So heres the delima now...we have decided instead of the 30 gallon...we would set up our 55 gallon....should i use my 30 gallon for a sump (i dont mind. Both tanks were free)

Perfect!

 

[Babygecko1233]

Great!! Thanks ill keep you in mind when i have other questions ;)