Will it be overkill if i use 6 box top filter for a 2ft tank?

[takaco]

Will it be overkill if i use 6 box top filter for a 2ft tank with just 20 fishes and a few snails ?

[Shrimplicity]

More is always better than less

[fireblade]

overfilter is better...

[grandweapon]

As others have said, there is no harm in over filtration. However, just take note of the water outflow. If you notice that the current generated by the outflow is too strong and your fish are struggling, you may need to find a way to reduce the current.

[takaco]

As others have said, there is no harm in over filtration. However, just take note of the water outflow. If you notice that the current generated by the outflow is too strong and your fish are struggling, you may need to find a way to reduce the current.

Good lucky i have ball valves

[Ingen]

No harm having more, however, I believe the size of the colony of bacteria depends on your bioload. The more ammonia, the larger the size of the colony. If you are having 20 small fishes like neon tetra, I reckon you will underutilized most of the spaces

[erwinx]

You can use the extra space in the box top filter for more mechanical filtration and purigen.

[sp1der]

look good to me. fish with higher bioload would be happier with larger filtration ( you never know if you want to switch your current fish to something else later)
if you can afford plus you have the space just go for it.

[tetrakid]

look good to me. fish with higher bioload would be happier with larger filtration ( you never know if you want to switch your current fish to something else later)
if you can afford plus you have the space just go for it.

Yes, in case you one day decide to keep a couple of Red Belly Pacus, you,ll love the huge media space.

[happydanio123]

More better than less.