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Ok so I want to get a Canister filter I was thinking a 2217 for my 90G planted that I have that I just had an accident with my wet/dry. I thought I read that someone thinks that a 2217 is light for even a 75G, why? What would be good for a 90G a 2250?
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2217 is fine for a planted tank. -
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I've used 2217 for up to lightly-stocked planted 75 gal. I've never used a 2260 so I'll defer to D on it.
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Robert Anson HeinleinComment
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Isnt a 2260 excessive for a planted tank that is 90G?Comment
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Bear with me since I am not that good on canisters I know more filtration is better but everywhere I read it says that a 2217 is capable for up to a 160G which I would assume that would be a moderate stock one. If it is a tank that is almost half the size and is moderate to heavily planted wouldnt that be enough turnover? Since it is rated for 264GPHComment
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The "specs" don't always take into account plant density/bioload.
Also, once the filter media starts to get dirty, the flow will be reduced.
The larger filter will also allow you to go longer between cleaning filter media.
I am running a 2217 & 2215 on my planted & heavily stocked 75 gal.
On my lightly planted/stocked 55 gal, a single 2215 seems to be fine.
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