I have a 20 gallon turtle tank filled 90% full and was thinking making a DIY filter. Would the 296gph pump be sufficient?
1434740
In submerged mode for sure. I pump water from creek to pond via 75ft garden hose. The pump also allows to connect tubing and operate in suction mode. I have not tried that mode.
1434741
Yes it will also work as an external diy filter pump. I used it for that but the pump won't be very helpful if it's more than 3 feet below the tank as the flow rating is not very high
1926500
I'm pretty sure it's perfect for you 20 gallons , I use one for a 30 gallons tall on a DIY trikle 10 gallons filter.
839786
I just got the 406 on my 20 gallon with one young red eared slider. Turtles have so much waste they recommend taking your amount of gallons of water you are using and multiplying it by 3 to figure what size filter you should use. I went a little bigger then I needed to. I could have went with a 306, but I figured I would be upgrade the take size as the turtle grows. The water flow fully open was a little strong, so I have is about half way and turned toward the side glass. When it was fully opened if was kinda like watching the turtle swim on a treadmill!
768680
I have one for my 20 gallon regular tank with three small turtles. I would recommend it for a heavily stocked 20 gallon.
309068
I believe this filter will do what you need it to do with ease. I have been astonished by how well this filter works. I think the recommendation for the 56 gallon aquarium is because you mentioned it was a column and the water cycling is a little harder to draw the water from the bottom. I think you will be fine with this Fluval C4.
1522260
Sorry also by the way for your 120 gallon tank depends what your keeping. How much flow you want??? 2 jebao 40s or 60s if you want a tsunami. ..these pumps are strong man...
499573
I think that is how big my fish pond is and it works great. The only other recommendation I would have is to get a filter box for the pump so doesn't get stopped up with debris.
336826
Yes that would be enough filter for your tank size. xp3 would be enough. I have had these filter for about 10 years now. Work well.
1477132
Depending on the size of your tank, that shouldn't be a problem. When I first got this one, I kept my original filter in with this one and it was probably the cleanest I've ever seen my tank. My tank is a smaller tank (10G) and they still had plenty of room to swim... I have two 3.5 inch turtles.
1012580
I have not needed a filter and I use only 20lb tanks. Just use the provided hose and it'll be fine.
753317
This pump will work. However, it would be more efficient to go with a bigger filter.
206052
That depends on what you're using it for, but this particular pump is pretty powerful. I have one in a turtle tank and I turn it on once or twice a day to disturb the mess enough to get picked up by the canister filter, and the full flow in 40 gallons is enough to churn the waters so much, I can't really leave it on. If you just want to circulate water, you could probably get away with a smaller/cheaper model, but if you want to pump water into a sump or use this as the motor for a DIY filter, this should be plenty effective.
909312
I am using it on my 5-gallon hex tank and it works great! I previously had a smaller filter (rated at 45gph) that was just not doing the job.
839784
It probably could be used for that. I have mine in a 20 gallon freshwater tank. Its very powerful and the waterflow is a little strong. Good filter though would definitely recommend.
1261259
I have a 380 gal pond and use the 1000 fishmates filter and a 1000 gph pump. The pump is a bit overkill but the filter is fine. You should have no problem with the combo you are asking about. I would not go bigger than the 800gph pump though.
613993
I am not quite sure. I only used what came with the tank. I do agree that the filter is a little too powerful for this small of a tank. I would just ask that question on google.
1962935
Yes. It may take up some space but it will fit. It is good to use a filter bigger than your tank size (ex: 15 gallon filter for a 10 gallon tank) if you have some thing in the tank that produces waste such as a turtle or fish.