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BigGee168  Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004   | Hi all, I was wondering if a fluval 204 would be sufficiant for a 50gal? I'm using a fluval 204 for my current 25gal and is this overfiltering? Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!! |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23 |      |
DoctorJ    Big Fish Posts: 344 Kudos: 1159 Votes: 191 Registered: 13-May-2003 | I think it would be a bit on the light side. According to Hagen, Fluval 204s are only good up to 40 gallons. If you already have a 204 and don't want to upgrade to a 304 or a 404, you might want to consider adding a HOB filter like an Aquaclear. |
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| BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004 | Hey DocJ, U read my mind, I was abt to add my spare aquaclear 300 Thx for the advice Gee Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!! |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23 | |
| BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004 | Which one do u guys think is stronger? Fluval 204 or Eheim classic 2213? Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!! |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23 | |
keithgh     *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003   | BigGee168 Here are the comparisons Fluval 204 For tanks up to 200 Lt 680 Lt per Hr. Eheim 2213 Aqu size 250 440 Lt per Hr All I can say being an Eheim owner "Professional 11" is Eheim Naturally It is a far superior well made product. Naturally it is going to cost more but you are paying for quality. Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
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| BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004 | what abt the water if pumps per hr? Is it the more the better or it depends? Gee Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!! |
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Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004  | Gee, Flow rate is a factor but the real answer is "it depends". In this case, the flow rate for the Fluval is 680 lph but the unit is recommended only for aquariums up to 200 liters. On the other hand, the Eheim has a flow rate of 440 lph, less than the Fluval. However, the Eheim is recommended for aquariums up to 250 liters! Seems that the Eheim can hold more media and therefore can support a larger tank. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright |
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