Comments on: Using multiple canister filters?

Question: Using multiple canister filters?

BritishGas — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:34:22 -0800

Is it possible to connect two external aquarium canister filters in the same closed loop?

I have two eheim filters, with one being about 2x the lph of the other. If I put the more powerful filter after the less powerful one would this set up work?

By: griffey

griffey — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:16 -0800

I would probably use thing in parallel, not serial, configuration. It'll take a bit more tubing and a couple of Y connectors, but either way you arrange it serially you'll likely shorten the lifetime of the motor on one or the other.

Put them side by side, run a Y connector at both edges, and let them share pumping duties.

By: BritishGas

BritishGas — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:34:01 -0800

That's a much better idea....thanks a lot!