Fluval question

[sonypc100]

Hi

First time on this forum, Ive got an 18 inch cube tank thats about 20 gallons, it houses a couple of parrot cichlids and couple of small clown loach etc.

Im looking for a new filter, I want to get either the Fluval 3 or Fluval 4.

The Fluval 3 states its fine for tanks upto 22 gallons.

So do I go with the 3 thats only just over the 20 gallons of my tank or do I get the 4 then turn the flow rate down, which is alot more powerful as parrots are quite dirty fish?

cheers

rich

 

[Great Lakes]

Are the Parrots still young? 22 gallons seems a bit small for them. I would get the 404, then if you go to a larger tank, you are all set for filtration.

 

[sonypc100]

Hi

Yes they are still smallish, actually just been thinking about a 204 instead of an internal, but like you say if I go for the 404 then Im set for the future

cheers

rich

 

[Jimthefish]

Cichlids ARE dirty and they WILL grow so go with the larger external filter. It will stand you in good stead for ANY fishkeeping needs in the future!!