Adding New Filter To Already Cycled Tank

[Guppi32011]

Could i add a new filter to my already cycled tank, obviously still using the cycled filter aswell? That would be two filters in the same tank.

 

[Blubble37]

yes, you can do this it increases the amount of media and gives you a backup incase one fails

what current have you got and what future are you thinking?

 

[Guppi32011]

yes, you can do this it increases the amount of media and gives you a backup incase one fails

what current have you got and what future are you thinking?

I have just bought a 20 gallon and already have a 10 gallon set up so i will be moving my new filter to the 20 gallon once its cycled. I'm unsure on the current but the new filter has an adjustable switch which alters the power of the water, which is on a low power.

 

[Blubble37]

can you upload a picture?

 

[Guppi32011]

can you upload a picture?

Sure here's a link of my 20 gallon, and two pics of the two filters together:

http/imageshack.us/g/837/img0171ee.jpg/

 

[Blubble37]

i'll have to look when i get home, image shack is blocked on my school network

 

[tata]

i'll have to look when i get home, image shack is blocked on my school network

I am also on the process of adding a second external filter to my aquarium.
What is the recommended configuration for the internal/external outlets in order to maximize water circulation?

 

[Blubble37]

hawld on, are you talking about internal or external here?

 

[Blubble37]

can you upload a picture?

Sure here's a link of my 20 gallon, and two pics of the two filters together:

http/imageshack.us.../img0171ee.jpg/

yeah, i dont see much problem... normally you would want to line them up side by side, then point the outflow of the one furthest away from the wall to join up with the flow from the inside filter

if you find the flow is too much, then just pop the other filter over the other side of the tank and point it in towards the filter in the opposite corner

 

[Guppi32011]

can you upload a picture?

Sure here's a link of my 20 gallon, and two pics of the two filters together:

http/imageshack.us.../img0171ee.jpg/

yeah, i dont see much problem... normally you would want to line them up side by side, then point the outflow of the one furthest away from the wall to join up with the flow from the inside filter

if you find the flow is too much, then just pop the other filter over the other side of the tank and point it in towards the filter in the opposite corner

Yeah i have put them side to side and have altered the flow rate, everything's goin great. Thanks.

 

[Blubble37]

no problems