Double Filters?

**CanadianFiero** · 03-22-2007, 11:43 PM

In a 30 Gallon
I was wondering if I could run my Penguin 170 Bio-Wheel which I am right now, and I was wondering if I could put my Aqua Clear 20 on the other side of the back also. The Aqua Clear is meant for a 10g-20g, but I think it would benefit my aquarium, and keep it cleaner. It is running constant on less then 20 in nitrates which is good.

**Chrona** · 03-22-2007, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by CanadianFiero

In a 30 Gallon
I was wondering if I could run my Penguin 170 Bio-Wheel which I am right now, and I was wondering if I could put my Aqua Clear 20 on the other side of the back also. The Aqua Clear is meant for a 10g-20g, but I think it would benefit my aquarium, and keep it cleaner. It is running constant on less then 20 in nitrates which is good.

Additional/backup filtration is always a good idea unless it creates too much current, which I don't think will be the case for you. Go for it

**crackatinny** · 03-22-2007, 11:55 PM

Filtration is very important, I agree, go for it

**Drumachine09** · 03-23-2007, 12:48 AM

I think it is Reptileguy2727 that says "you can never over-filter"

**cocoa_pleco** · 03-23-2007, 01:49 AM

Unless your fish are swimming in a cyclone, youre good.

My sw tank (20g long) has-

Bio-wheel filter
whisper
2 powerheads
hydor canister filter
getting the LARGEST aquaclear
skimmer/filter

**Chrona** · 03-23-2007, 01:55 AM

Note saltwater tanks can take (and need) much more current than freshwater ;)

**crackatinny** · 03-23-2007, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by Drumachine09

I think it is Reptileguy2727 that says "you can never over-filter"

LOL, that came to my mind to, but I could not remember who's quote it was.

**Lady Hobbs** · 03-23-2007, 03:05 AM

I think many of us here use double filtration. Nice to have both sides of the tank filtered.

**CanadianFiero** · 03-24-2007, 01:30 AM

Ok, Cool It is going to be added tommorow night!
Thanks for the fast reponse

**CanadianFiero** · 03-26-2007, 05:54 PM

Thank you everyone, I put the filter in yesterday it has created a little current on the top, but the platys are just playing in it. So it is all good!