Would it be okay to put a Fluval 405 in a 20 gallon tank until I buy a bigger tank for my little guy? Or would the intake and out-take be too much for that small of a tank? Right now I'm running a Zoo Med 501 and it's doing just fine with the 17-18 gallons of water I have in there right now. I'm just wondering b/c I have the option to get one pretty cheap so if it's possible to use it i will...thanks!
I think as long as you can secure a safety grating at the inlet and direct the flow
of the outlet, you're fine. Direct the flow towards a side of the tank somehow so
you don't have too much turbulence.
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If the current filter works fine, why change it?
If the deal is that good, you can buy it and save it for future use.The 405 is very powerful and unless you put a sponge around the inlet, you have to worry about the turtle getting stuck on it and drown.
I would say if you see one for a good deal, scoop it, whether you use it right away or not. Like Kemul said, if you can aim the output to the side of the tank, and the water doesn't look like a blender, it should alright. Or you can "save" it until you get a bigger tank. When I got my 404, I didn't use it until I got a bigger tank.
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:03 am Fluval 405 question
