Would like to use this with my aqueon quiet flow 50. Have 40 gallon tank. Is there a second stage I should use?
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One of my tanks is a 40 Gal.I run (2) Aqueon 30 filters.One at each end of the back of the tank.Aqueon's are great working filters,they do a great job in keeping the water crystal clear.I decided to purchase the Deep Blue Professional filter media for one of the filters,while running a regular Aqueon filter cartridge in the other.The deep blue can be cut perfectly to fit the Aqueon filter holder that slides in the filter box.The only drawback that I found is that the weave of the Deep Blue(although treated with charcoal)is not that tightly woven,such as the white filter media;thus it allows smaller food and waste particles to pass through without being able to trap them.This was my only complaint.It is a sturdy well constructed piece of filter media that can be cut to any size;washed out good,and re-used time and time again.If you run just this in your Aqueon 50, you won't need to add any other material.Maybe at most, a small mesh bag with Ammo/carb,although not necessary.
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I have a 10 gallon tank I use as a quarantine tank and the QuietFlow 10 intake is about 1/2 down the tank so it should be okay. However sometimes these filters struggle if there is not a lot of water above the intake. You might want to look for some kind of extension tube to get the intake for the filter lower in the tank. I think you'd be okay without one but the filter may have to work a little harder.
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I have two on my forty eight inch tank which covers the entirety of the tank, placing one may not be enough depending on the corals you play on the edges of the tank. Currently I have brains, pegoda cups, hammers, polpys, mushrooms, sponges and birdnests corals. All are doing very well at 2/3 volume. I started off with half volume on the lights to get the corals acclimated. The plugs are your typical 120 volt 3 prong plugs that works with any normal household outlet.
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yes this would work well for a 40 gallon aquarium, the cascade is 1000 recommended for aquariums up t o 100 gallons. so if you have a 40 gallon i would recommend the cascade 700 this will work great and it will save you money.
875601
I have a 35 gallon tank and the hose is much too long. I have cut the hose significantly to use in my tank. Based on my experience I think this could work well for a 40 gallon tank.
590189
I used two for a 200 gallon aquaponics tank, with a timing of 5 minutes on 5 minutes off. They put out a lot of volume. I would think one would be enough for an emergency.
952879
I assume your question is for oxygenating fish, and not hydroponics, so.....I used 1 of these per 250 gal container with 50-60 adult tilapia in it. Realize that you will push less air the longer the tube feeds are, and 9 40s would have to be 6 ft minimum runs on the perimeter, even if you centrally locate pump, so i would probably use 2, just guessing......They are very noisy, mine lasted just over a year ( warranty time ) but i have since found some info on how to rebuild the diaphragm, so i might raise my 1 star review
1890254
Yes but 306 is more then enough to circulate water in a 50 gal tank. I have a 60 gal & water movement with my 306 very very strong.
1890251
I am using the 406 on my 60 gallon tank. Prior to that I had a 55 gallon that I was using the 406 on. I like it better than the 306. Some may say is a little overkill but that's how I like it.
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It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less
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I've got three Aqueon filters and all of mine are very quiet. Before I bought mine I read reviews that complained about how loud the Aqueon filters were, but mine are fine. They seem even quieter than a normal HOB (hang on back) filter to me with the pump housed inside the aquarium. Now, depending on your water level you may hear water moving, but that's not really the fault of the filter.
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I have this skimmer on my 40 gallon, works great. However, for a 54 gallon you may consider the next one which is the sca-302
854063
Honestly it's for a 10 to maybe 20 gallon tank and will not fit your size range. You can check the dimensions on aqueon, I understand you want superior filtration in a smaller unit but you want be able to close your lid with this I'm there. Try sponge filters.
1120800
Honestly I have a 50 gallon with the 306 on it and I'm not very happy. I'm trying different things so I can't condemn the 306 just yet. What I can tell you is a have a 75 gallon for 2 pretty much full size Red Eared Sliders with a condo so the tank is full and I have about 20 Goldfish with the Fluval FX6 and the water is crystal clear! Have it on for almost 2 months and haven't even need to do a water change yet. So worth the money. And if at this point I wish I would have gotten the FX6 for my 50. My advise go with the FX6 --so worth the extra money!
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I have one set up going in my 25 gallon and tone honest I am not sure if this is enough for the size of my tank. The mixture does not last 30 days. It dies with in 15day at most. While it is running and producing bubbles every 3 seconds or so.... It gets very slow (like a bubble every 15 seconds or so by the second week). Try it out. It wouldn't hurt but it will not make a big difference in 29 gallon tank in my opinion.
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The Aqueon Quietflow filter extends about 2 inches into the tank and is about 8 inches long. Put the hood on the tank and check the measurements for the filter opening again.
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I ran mine in a 20 long and it worked fine for me. I have torch , acans , blastomusa , zoanthids , brain favia , leptastrea , daisy polyp corals with plenty of flow for them. I switched to a 30 gallon and I need 2 for that tank.