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sidneymysnake · 01-19-2008, 07:01 AM

How big of a filter do I need on a 30 gallon brackish tank?

jones57742 · 01-19-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sidneymysnake

How big of a filter do I need on a 30 gallon brackish tank?

IMHO a HOB or Cannister which is rated for a 55G tank as the actual flow and the published flow will vary significantly.

TR

Daeorn · 01-19-2008, 10:44 AM

Some people say anything from 50-100% more filtration.

A 55-60gal rated filter would be ideal

flamingo · 01-19-2008, 02:07 PM

If you keep up with waterchanges, a simple 30 gallon or 55 gallon HOB would work like suggested...
Though, I find the Rena XP1 does wonders on a tank that size.

sidneymysnake · 01-21-2008, 10:47 AM

I have one 30 gal HOB if I just get another one of those would that work alright or do I have to get a 55 HOB?

Daeorn · 01-22-2008, 04:53 AM

It really depends more on the fish you get. Brackish fish are usually a little bigger and more messy, thus the recommendation for a larger filter.

sidneymysnake · 01-22-2008, 07:49 AM

So I can't just have 2 30 gallon filters? Which would be a combined 60 gallons. Or do I need 1 55 gallon HOB? I thought more filtration would be better which would mean that the 2 30 gallons would be better than 1 55. And I was thinking that way if one filter craps out for some reason I will still have 1 working until I can get a new one thrown on it.

Daeorn · 01-22-2008, 10:39 AM

Sorry. You can have two smaller filters to add up.

jones57742 · 01-22-2008, 10:45 AM

sidneymysnake:

Your original question was
"How big of a filter do I need on a 30 gallon brackish tank?" and I believe that folks tried to help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidneymysnake

So I can't just have 2 30 gallon filters? Which would be a combined 60 gallons. Or do I need 1 55 gallon HOB? I thought more filtration would be better which would mean that the 2 30 gallons would be better than 1 55. And I was thinking that way if one filter craps out for some reason I will still have 1 working until I can get a new one thrown on it.

IMHO and if you do not mind the extra expense then yes two 30G filters are preferable to one 55G filter.

TR

sidneymysnake · 01-22-2008, 01:20 PM

I already have one 30 gallon filter that's why I was asking if I could just get another one of those. I didn't want to have to buy a 55 gallon filter if I didn't have to. I appreciate all of the help you guys have given me and I can't wait this is all starting to come together for me.

01-19-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
sidneymysnake Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 25 User Feedback: (0)	filter How big of a filter do I need on a 30 gallon brackish tank? __________________ 1 10 gallon fresh 1 20 gallon fresh 1 29 gallon brackish 1 46 gallon fresh 1 55 gallon fresh and that's not including the 40+ other animals that live here

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01-21-2008, 10:47 AM	#5
sidneymysnake Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 25 User Feedback: (0)	I have one 30 gal HOB if I just get another one of those would that work alright or do I have to get a 55 HOB? __________________ 1 10 gallon fresh 1 20 gallon fresh 1 29 gallon brackish 1 46 gallon fresh 1 55 gallon fresh and that's not including the 40+ other animals that live here

01-22-2008, 07:49 AM	#7
sidneymysnake Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 25 User Feedback: (0)	So I can't just have 2 30 gallon filters? Which would be a combined 60 gallons. Or do I need 1 55 gallon HOB? I thought more filtration would be better which would mean that the 2 30 gallons would be better than 1 55. And I was thinking that way if one filter craps out for some reason I will still have 1 working until I can get a new one thrown on it. __________________ 1 10 gallon fresh 1 20 gallon fresh 1 29 gallon brackish 1 46 gallon fresh 1 55 gallon fresh and that's not including the 40+ other animals that live here

01-22-2008, 01:20 PM	#10
sidneymysnake Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 25 User Feedback: (0)	I already have one 30 gallon filter that's why I was asking if I could just get another one of those. I didn't want to have to buy a 55 gallon filter if I didn't have to. I appreciate all of the help you guys have given me and I can't wait this is all starting to come together for me. __________________ 1 10 gallon fresh 1 20 gallon fresh 1 29 gallon brackish 1 46 gallon fresh 1 55 gallon fresh and that's not including the 40+ other animals that live here

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Daeorn Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	Some people say anything from 50-100% more filtration. A 55-60gal rated filter would be ideal

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Daeorn Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	It really depends more on the fish you get. Brackish fish are usually a little bigger and more messy, thus the recommendation for a larger filter.

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Daeorn Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	Sorry. You can have two smaller filters to add up.

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