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posted 12-02-2003 05:20 PM         

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I have a Emperor 280 gallon per minute water filter for a 46 gallon tank that holds 3 piranha's will this be enough filtration for when they get older or will I need to get a bigger filter?

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posted 12-02-2003 05:35 PM         

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Thats 280 gal per hour but Im not trying to be a smarty pants and the Emperor is one of the best filtering systems out there. It provides all 3 of the necessary fitration componant: chemical, mechanical and bioligical. With that filter on a 46 gallon tank you shouldnt have any trouble at all. I have seen that same filter on up to 55 gal tanks they was just as healthy as any other.

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posted 12-03-2003 11:49 PM         

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That's enough filtration. The problem is not enough tank when they are full grown.

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posted 12-08-2003 10:52 AM         

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The size of your tank is not to bad. But, should consider 20 gals for every P (Red Belly). P's grow pretty fast until they get to about 6" and then about an 1" a year till they are full grown about 10". A 55 gallon with a Emperor 400 would solve your problems with monthly water changes. I would go the 400 as soon as you can with the 46 gallon. I use two one a 75 gallon, with a 300 watt heater, no problem what so ever. Good luck, Chuck

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