Water Flow

[FishFanatic04]

Ok, I've been flopping all over the place trying to plan the equipment for my 75g before I go buying a bunch of stuff. On some suggestions from a few people I am looking into getting a canister filter instead of the 2 bio wheel ones I had planned. They say they have 350 gph each but the filtration would be better with a canister I'm sure.

My price can only go up $50 so I am looking at a Penn-Plax Cascade 1500 which says the flow is 350 gph. I have a Hydor Koralia evolution 750 water pump on the way. Now technically that should be 1100 gph of water flow....

Realistically will this be good for a fully planted tank?? {I have convinced my other half to give in on the co2} So we will have pressurized co2 running.

 

[minnnt]

In theory i would have thought that would be plenty. Sounds like you're having fun deciding anyway.

The Koralia's have a great rep!

 

[FishFanatic04]

Does that mean I may need more? Is it a trial and error kind of thing?

 

[minnnt]

trial and error indeed i'm affraid. in theory it is more than enough. But you don't know until it is all setup and running. Trey a few different positions for the outlet and powerhead and see if it works.

 

[FishFanatic04]

Appreciate the response! Trial and error sucks for uptight planning maniacs like me! haha thanks!

 

[minnnt]

I would imagine the powerhead alone would provide enough flow, so as long as the filter is big enough to cope with the tank volume and stocking you should be fine.