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Old 04-18-2012, 10:05 PM   #1
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Default Is a Marineland Canister Filter Magnum 350 too much for a 40 gallon tank?

Same as title. Just found one for $80
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:42 PM   #2
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Short answer. NO. Should be fine. 350 / 40 = 8.75 turns per hour. Only plant geeks would think its too much.
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:46 PM   #3
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LOL thanks, then i guess i found me a good deal.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:26 PM   #4
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Short answer. NO. Should be fine. 350 / 40 = 8.75 turns per hour. Only plant geeks would think its too much.
Hey! I bet I use more filtration than you on my tanks. dead spots-lame
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:33 PM   #5
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would the flow of the filter bother my betta?
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