Fluval 304

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tmy880

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I have a 65 tank that is new and I just filled up today and starting to cycle with live rock.
I was told by my LFS that the Fluval 304 is not enough filter for the tank and that I need at least 2 of those or 5 times the tank size cycle per hour type of filter.
Is this true, if so I will have to buy another filter I guess.
Any insight is appreciated.
TMY880
 
sign guy

sign guy

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your lfs is right but dont waist your money on a can Id set up a sump and skimmer. much much better system
 
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tmy880

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My tank is glass and is tempered.
This isnt and option right now. In the past I've just used one canister filter and it seemed to be enough.
Is this something I have to purchase right away or can I wait until my tank is established as long as I do frequent water changes?
 
frankthetank

frankthetank

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I'm unfamiliar with the 04 series, but I have a 305 on my 46g. If I were to buy a 60g+ tank, I would use a 405 fluval on my tank. I'm not much into building sumps and what not.
So I'm assumming that your 304 is compatible with my 305. Yea, I would just get a 405 and be done with it.
 
diggerules

diggerules

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I have a Fluval 405 in my 65g. It is rated for up to 100gph. It seems to do wonders. The thing I am trying to figure out is what type of media to use in it. If anyones knows please post.
 
hefner413

hefner413

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Originally Posted by tmy880
I have a 65 tank that is new and I just filled up today and starting to cycle with live rock.
I was told by my LFS that the Fluval 304 is not enough filter for the tank and that I need at least 2 of those or 5 times the tank size cycle per hour type of filter.
Is this true, if so I will have to buy another filter I guess.
Any insight is appreciated.
TMY880
I have a 303 canister on my 55 gal. It is suppose to do 222 gal per hr. It does a great job. But I now am looking into a sump. I just like the idea of getting the skimmer, heater below the tank and a refuge is a bonus too.
 
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