2006-08-30 19:02:13 · 11 answers · asked by kissfreak2054 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I always use a filtration system rated for a larger tank. It will move more water and can disturb some fish that like less water movement. It has not bothered any of my fish. I also prefer to have more than one filtration system. Then I can alternately clean one filter and then the other. This minimizes mini cycles.
2006-08-31 07:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When use a 30 gallon filtration system in a 10 gallon aquarium -You have a great chance of getting your fish stuck to the filtration intake.
2006-08-30 19:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the fish. Larger fish can easily handle filters of up to 20 gallons per hour/gallon of tank water, but in most cases you don't want to go over 10 g.p.h per gallon of tank water.
2006-08-31 02:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can fit it in, or hang it on, yes....
I've never heard of any problems with OVERFILTERING a system. Usually, it's underfiltering that causes a lot of problems.
Anyway, if you're typical, it's only a matter of time before you're trading in that 10-gallon tank (or using it as a quarantine unit) for a bigger one....because there's so many really gorgeous fish, and you *just have to have* that one....and that one....
It's almost as bad as having cats! (g)
2006-08-30 19:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I had to do that just last week because my old filtering system (for the suitable amount of water of my tank) collapsed again. That happened twice a month and I got upset with the tank and the filter. I decided to buy a bigger one and so far, it seems it works much much better.
Hope it helps!!
2006-08-30 19:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by maria g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i dont see why not..i my friend uses an 80 gallon filtration in his 55 and i have seen nothin wrong with it unless you think crystal clear water is wrong
2006-08-30 19:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by double b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you could try it. If u have a 10 gal. then the filter might be too powerful and could cause stress to your fish.
2006-08-30 19:13:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your water will just be really really clean.
2006-08-30 19:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u can fit it in or fit it on fine, i don't think over filtering can harm your fishies
2006-08-30 22:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by awana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, much better, but will consume more watt/hour of electricity than needed... not much
2006-08-30 19:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by berkut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋