Need help on Eden 501 with Hailea 130a

[devil_xiaozhu]

Can anyone help me? I am not sure if the canister is strong enough to run the chiller? I am intending to run a 1.5ft tank. If I put the tank, canister n chiller level on the same ground is it okay? And if I put the tank abt 1ft plus above the chiller, will the canister be Strong enough to power it? Thanks

[Shadow]

Nope it is not strong enough, IMO Eden 501 is extremely weak filter. Chiller will considerably reduce your filter flow so get something bigger like Eheim 2213.

[stormhawk]

I second what Robert said. Check your chiller's manual for the minimum flow rate required and then find a suitable canister filter to do the job. A higher flow rate than what is required is better for the long run.

[devil_xiaozhu]

I check the flowrate for both. Chiller minimum need 200l/hr whereas canister is 300l/hr. If let's say the canister perform 20-30% poorer. It should be slightly enough. I see. Cause I am thinking if the power is enough I do not need to spend more on another canister. So if I use the canister temporary is it ok? And if I use an external temperature sensor do I need to see the flowrate also? Thanks a lot

[Shadow]

note that the flowrate mention in the filter packaging is when empty, no filter media. Once you add filter media, the flowrate reduce by around 20%-30%. Chiller will reduce estimate maybe another 20-30% (never measured ).

[Jianyuan]

Dont follow the chiller minimum flowrate, cause it will make you either have frequent kick in, or you'll have a long kick in time.
Furthermore, filter will clog after some time of usage, it will drop your flowrate again.