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GaLinemansWife
post Dec 27 2007, 09:37 PM
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Hey everyone! Im new here and I have a question maybe someone that is really knowledgeable with goldfish can answer me. I have a 46gal bowfront tank with a cascade 700 canister and a hang on the back filter that does like 80 gal tanks. Anyway, I have several 6-7inch goldfish in there. The filtration is good, but I want to upgrade and want to buy a new filter tomorrow. I am looking to buy a new Fluval canister that does up to a 400gal tank, cycling 925gals/hour. The man that is selling it to me said he thought it would be overkill but I want it anyway because it is such a good deal, and I'll have it if I ever decide to get a bigger tank. So my question would be, is there any downside to this much filtration, if you know about goldfish you know about the heavy waste so I thought this would be perfect. Also, with more filtration, are water changes needed as frequently? Thanks in advance for any help!
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post Dec 27 2007, 09:56 PM
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post Dec 27 2007, 10:32 PM
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I would get it, if it is a good deal. The rena XP3 I have on my 55gal is for tanks up to 175gallons. IMO you can't overfilter a tank, just make sure the filter doesn't create too strong a flow for the goldfish. Also i'm not sure how much you know, but when changing the filter always move the filter media from the old filter to the new one.

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post Dec 27 2007, 10:34 PM
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IMO you can never over filter. Do you know the exact model, and are up planning on running it along side your existing filters or instead of them?
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post Dec 28 2007, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE (Mikaila31 @ Dec 27 2007, 05:32 PM) *
I would get it, if it is a good deal. The rena XP3 I have on my 55gal is for tanks up to 175gallons. IMO you can't overfilter a tank, just make sure the filter doesn't create too strong a flow for the goldfish. Also i'm not sure how much you know, but when changing the filter always move the filter media from the old filter to the new one .
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post Dec 28 2007, 12:19 AM
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HiGaLinemansWife smile.gif

Welcome to the forum! flowers.gif There are lots of friendly and helpful fishkeepers here. biggrin.gif

Since you've already got several answers to your question, I won't move your thread. If you need more information about the filter, please ask it here:

http://www.fishforums.net/category/9/Hardw...Do-It-Yourself/
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