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  1. Hi all, hope 2022 is starting off great.

    I just got my 40B up and running on 1/16/22 using a Fluval 207 canister filter (Guppysnail helped me a lot) I`m on the fence about a heater and wonder if anybody has used an in-line heater for a canister filter. 

    What would the cons be?

    I mentioned a while back I would try to do pictures on this build, (Have also done the same build on a 20L and 20T, getting ready to do another 40B) my picture taking ability is poor and while I`m now able to get pics on computer I don`t like how some go sideways on the upload, not sure how to change. (I can rotate pics but that doesn't help.)

      

  2. On 1/15/2022 at 9:04 AM, gardenman said:

    A neat newer gadget that's getting more and more popular with sumps are the rollermats/filter rollers for particulate flitration.

    Thats very interesting even though I would never use a sump. (They say, never say never 🤨)

  3. On 1/8/2022 at 12:59 AM, Mmiller2001 said:

    Eheim AEH4004310 Spray Bar Set 494 Canister Filters Parts for Aquarium

    This looks interesting, would think about putting at the end of tank, 40B, what about noise? Are these made to move water around. How would this compare to other types. (Glass inflow ones with that strange shape.)

    I read some reviews, and someone said that they drilled the holes a litter bigger. What's your thoughts on this?

    I also might have to get a heater at some point, will that spray bar move water around the tank? (Small Discus?)

     

       

  4. On 1/7/2022 at 10:10 PM, Gideyon said:

    I'm curious to see your setup when it's done.   Personally I don't have a canister.

    I`m doing the Fzone 15L on a 40B, this will be the first canister, no the second one in 30years plus. (Not much luck with first one.)

    Hope to have the 40B up & running in a couple weeks. (I will have pictures & will try to post.)

    I will redo 4 more tanks, and will try fluval on some.

    Yes, sometimes I just go off the deep end.🤪

  5. On 1/7/2022 at 5:27 PM, HH Morant said:

    But the major problem is that the stated GPH rates assume the pump is moving water horizontally, on the level.

    I have never seen a canister filter at level or above a tank. Don`t these filters only pump water out, ok I don`t know these work yet, but will learn. I`m confusing myself. 😕 (Creates a vacuum?) 

    On another note, how big of filter would a 20L need.

  6. On 1/7/2022 at 11:48 AM, HH Morant said:

    The flow rate (gallons per hour or GPH)

    I would not imagine the flow rates are accurate with any container. (Maybe empty / no media.)   

    On 1/7/2022 at 11:48 AM, HH Morant said:

    40 ppi pores are smaller and catch more debris

    I was way off on this.   

  7. On 1/5/2022 at 6:14 PM, Guppysnail said:

    I use all fluval 07 series.

    All the same ones?? I`ve been looking at the Fluval line for next 40B build. (I have noticed that a lot of money can be wrapped up in the Fluval line.)

    Also seems that they come with everything needed to start up a tank.

    When using a canister filter is it wise to go bigger or not?

    On 1/5/2022 at 6:14 PM, Guppysnail said:

    Aqua neat 30 ppi matten filter foam

    I think the number 30 is more dense than a 40?

    The smaller the number the finer the media?

    What is the range of the media? (I hope these are the right words I`m using.)   

  8. On 1/5/2022 at 8:06 PM, Mmiller2001 said:

    Do you just need the intake and return equipment?

    Yes, on all equipment. (To be able to get filter up & running & ease of maintenance.)

    I should have said from the start that I just received a Fzone 15L filter yesterday, I debated a long while on Fluval but didn`t want to worry about plastic ever breaking. (Had problems with a plastic filter years ago, of course they come with all parts needed.)

    I can`t believe of all the different canisters available today.

    On 1/5/2022 at 6:14 PM, Guppysnail said:

    What questions can I help you with?

    I`ll get back to you.

    Thanks

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  9. I`ve been looking & looking in the forums to find what someone said about canister filters so they might help me. but I can`t find it.

    Anyway, I would like to know about the hoses and shut off valves & the pieces that go in the tank. (I`m sorry can`t think of the names 😕)

    I`m not looking at the unit itself just the parts that are used with them.

    Also, what types of media are best?

     

  10. On 1/5/2022 at 10:30 AM, Flumpweesel said:

    I knock about 30litres off my aquariums max volume to account for the decoration. 

    Big tank?? 

    I would think rocks and wood would displace the most water, I never thought about how much.

    I can`t keep guppy grass alive but I would guess it would take lots of plants to match rocks or wood in volume??

    The water flow meter would be interesting.  

  11. On 1/4/2022 at 6:54 PM, Gator said:

    ; One gallon of water is 231 cubic inches. Before you add the first drop of water, take the inside measurements

    Never thought about the inside, but that would only be a small reduction.🤨

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