2 Feet Shrimp tank with 2 GEX Slim filter (L) sufficient?

[jameskoay]

Hi guys, i'm new to this forum and i intend to keep SSS or pure red line and i was wondering if 2 GEX slim filter (L) would provide enough filtration for a 65L tank.

I did not use the stock cartridges as they contain active carbon which i am not a fan of. so i stuffed them with tons of sponges and ceramic rings.

would it be safe to venture into SSS or even pure red line with this set up?

water parameters would all be in ideal range. temp is settled by aircon

thanks all!

[seudzar]

Should be more than enough. 1 Gex slim L filter capacity is 50L if I still remembers. So if you use 2, it should not be a problem. Just a suggestion, place the 2 filter far apart from each other so that there are enough water circulation within the tank.

[Navanod]

While HOF can be pretty good filters for smaller tanks, have you considered how you would cool the tank? CRS/PRL needs cool water of less than 26 degrees C.
Smaller tanks can warm up very easily.

[jameskoay]

hey thanks guys for the feedback.

navanod: i have 3 tanks all in my room. aircon 24/7 i was just worried about filtration capabilities since most shrimp keepers use canister filters or sponge filters.

somehow the SSS crs don't really appeal much to me.. the prl solidness even though of A to S grade only; seems really pretty. really pricey for a single piece >.< not sure if my heart can take it if even one dies hahah

it is normal to have occasional die offs right? like even if all parameters are supposedly ideal. thankfully my crs breed faster than they die off

[Atham]

2 GEX Slim HOF may be barely sufficient for crs shrimp. It's filteration volume is low. Try out with normal A or S grade crs first on GEX. For expensive high grade crs, I would go with canister.

[jameskoay]

2 GEX Slim HOF may be barely sufficient for crs shrimp. It's filteration volume is low. Try out with normal A or S grade crs first on GEX. For expensive high grade crs, I would go with canister.

serious? i have been keeping normal crs for quite a while with the occasional SS. hoping to take it a level up. is those 2 filters really not enough for a mere 65L tank?

[HeMan]

2 xGex silm hof already cost around 50 buck , suggest you top up abit more you can get eheim 2211 or 2213

Can store more media too

[gryphon]

Please go for canister filters which can hold more medias and hence more bacteria to help in filtering your tank.

If you want to stick to 2 GEX hang over filters, then please:
1) do not over feed
2) have the discipline to change 10% water once a week
3) add 1 or even 2 of those big twin sponge filters

[seudzar]

Guys, please don't scare TS. Technically speaking from the supplier side, Gex slim L can up to 50liter of water. If TS using 2 of them for his tank, technically speaking it is more than enough. However he can improve his gex Slim L filter by replacing the given filter slot with just pure bio media, those good grade of bio media. Then at the water inlet side, just replace the given sponge guard to a fine pores sponge where it can act as both mechanical and bio filter.

Assume the TS already bought the filter, why not help him how to improve the current setup without changing it. Naturally a canister is still a better choice but personally I find it a hassle when cleaning a canister filter. Also there may be a reason why TS choose these setup. Look at the good side, at least he has 2 filter running and what happen if one filter malfunction, at least he still got another one running.

I using HOF instead of canister because i got space constraint. A friend of mine change from canister to HOF after he got a bad experience of canister leaking that cause a big flood in his house, end up he got a big scolding from his parent.

There are pros and cons... Unless TS has a big 3 ft or 4 ft tank, canister is the choice.

[jameskoay]

hi guys.. thanks for the feedback.

i actually thought the 2 HOB filters are pretty good cause the inlet for the intake of water are on both sides of the tank; default canister filters do not have 2 inlets unless self modified if i'm not wrong?

as long as my ammonia stays at 0.. filtration should be fine right? both of the filters are loaded with ceramic rings and just sponges for the first few columns.

i have a 4 feet 90 gallon that uses sump filtration. canister filters are kinda expensive since i have 3 2 feet tanks

[Berny]

since you got three of the 2' tank, why not use sponge filter? a baby hiblow with multiple output (maybe 2 sponge filter per tank) should be able to solve that issue.

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[felix_fx2]

While HOF can be pretty good filters for smaller tanks, have you considered how you would cool the tank? CRS/PRL needs cool water of less than 26 degrees C.
Smaller tanks can warm up very easily.

24/7 aircon room.

james room remind me of Alvin's room already. early signs of posion.

[jameskoay]

since you got three of the 2' tank, why not use sponge filter? a baby hiblow with multiple output (maybe 2 sponge filter per tank) should be able to solve that issue.

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sponge filters meaning the ones with simple aeration bubbles? isn't it troublesome to wash it everyday? i guess you mean on top on the canister filter. wow thats alot of work

[qngwn]

seems like you're looking for good water circulation with multiple placement of filters. using the gex slim filter, i foresee the waterfall plunging into the tank and creating a 'hole' in the substrate.

i'm not sure if you have bought the filters, but personally i'll prefer the old fat gex HOF over the new one.
it has a flow deflector which the new one does not have, meaning that you can have max flowrate, but controling how the outflow flows. which also means you you can prevent water stirring up your substrate.

also it has a bigger media capacity over the slim.

my opinions if you're looking at HOF.

[jameskoay]

24/7 aircon room.

james room remind me of Alvin's room already. early signs of posion.

hahah well.. the aircon room is my room.. so i don't mind hehe.. just waiting to see my electricity bill increment. if can afford it.. then its okay i guess kind of poisoned already.. have tried all sorts of shrimps except the taiwan bees, pure lines and those OEBT.

i really find it hard to fork out THAT much for 1 pc of shrimp

[qngwn]

sponge filters meaning the ones with simple aeration bubbles? isn't it troublesome to wash it everyday? i guess you mean on top on the canister filter. wow thats alot of work

using just sponge filters might not give you much surface are for BB to grow, unless you have a big one, or a few inside a tank. however it's safe considering that your shrimps are not susceptible to becoming mash shrimp salad

[jameskoay]

seems like you're looking for good water circulation with multiple placement of filters. using the gex slim filter, i foresee the waterfall plunging into the tank and creating a 'hole' in the substrate.

i'm not sure if you have bought the filters, but personally i'll prefer the old fat gex HOF over the new one.
it has a flow deflector which the new one does not have, meaning that you can have max flowrate, but controling how the outflow flows. which also means you you can prevent water stirring up your substrate.

also it has a bigger media capacity over the slim.


my opinions if you're looking at HOF.

thank God for floating plants that remove my nitrates and reduce the 'waterfall'

my 2 gex slim filters are my existing ones.. since i have so many mini tanks everywhere. i was just kind of putting together something hoping that it would be sufficient to house the more 'expensive' shrimp; if i'm even willing the take the plunge

[qngwn]

Nice Pun!

well if you're willing to take the pluge(pun intended), do go ahead with your 2 existing filters. but do becareful when you on and off the filter as the sudden plunge would stir up soil and release ammonia and whatever into the water..

If you're going for high end shrimps, do use reliable and good medias, no harm having more than required.