Filteration Question For A 130g

[nathan3b]

I currently have 2 Fluval 403's rated at 317 GPH installed on my 130g tank; both are setup with an intake and spray bar to cover the top of the tank. However I was told that a tank should have 5-10x the turnover rate. I do have an extra brand new 403 with me that I’ll be setting up tomorrow and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions with installing the intake/outtake connections. I was thinking of having the one 403 acting as a power head filter, would this be a good idea? or will this generate too much needed pressure in the water? or should I install the spray bar vertically to reduce the water movement. I currently have a dozen or so haps, 3-4 peacocks, 1 very large front and hoping to expand within a few weeks.

My water readings with the current two 403’s are good (0 nitrite/ammonia and 20-30ppm nitrate), however I’m worried that this will change in the future with more stock.

thanks

 

[nathan3b]

Well I did it!
I added the 3rd 403 in the tank acting as a “powerhead” filter. just installed the output tube midway down the tank then added a u connector with a wide nozzle at the end to create water flow through the tank.

Hope this won’t create extra needed stress for my fish!

 

[kj23502]

The fish should be able to adapt to it. They may seem to try and stay out of the flow a few days or they may seem to enjoy it.