Anyone heard of or used this before?

Timmy's Marine · 07-30-2007, 07:51 PM

Tom Rapid Mini Canister Filter C-80

I was thinking of purchasing this - not using the media - for the seahorse tank that I am getting ready. The only purpose I am considering it for is for the flow rate since my tank is 40g.

Any opinions?

lcstorc · 07-30-2007, 08:26 PM

Never heard of it but i would use a small power head if flow is all you want.

Timmy's Marine · 07-30-2007, 08:30 PM

I would like to, however, it was advised that a powerhead don't go in the tank for seahorse safety reasons.

panmanmatt · 07-31-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy's Marine

I would like to, however, it was advised that a powerhead don't go in the tank for seahorse safety reasons.

Where did you get this info from? I have powerheads in all my seahorse tanks with no issues. Just be sure to keep the intake covered so that the seahorses don't stick their tails in the impellar.

As for the canister, I have one but haven't hooked it up yet.

Timmy's Marine · 07-31-2007, 02:52 PM

If you don't mind, let me know how it works out when you hook it up.

lcstorc · 07-31-2007, 03:27 PM

I also have a power head in my seahorse tank. You would have the same potential problem with a canister filter as you would with a power head. It is going to draw water in from somewhere and that is where the potential danger lies. I would not put a very powerful powerhead and I do have a sponge over the intake to spread the intake but other than that I really think you will be better served with a small powerhead.
JMO

panmanmatt · 07-31-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy's Marine

If you don't mind, let me know how it works out when you hook it up.

Most definitely. Not sure what size tank I'm putting it on yet though.

Timmy's Marine · 08-25-2007, 09:45 AM

We bought the filter. It's tiny! We have it on the tank right now. When we first started it up the micro bubbles were everywhere...ended up putting a sponge on the end of the output (removed the spray bar) and the bubbles were gone - however the trick was to have the sponge out of the water just enough for the bubbles to escape up rather than down.

After a couple of weeks we put the spray bar back on and have had to play with how it sits in the water. It seems having the spray bar right out of the water causes tremendous bubbles (the further from the water the bar the more bubbles), with the bar partly in water - there are hardly any bubbles at all, with the bar submerged in the water cause tons of bubbles. It takes some fiddling but we have the bubble issue solved.

For such a little thing there is a fair amount of strong flow coming out. For the purpose we bought it for it's doing pretty good. Though I woulndn't suggest using the "carbon" it comes with - reminds me more of black sponges than anything.

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Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anyone heard of or used this before? Tom Rapid Mini Canister Filter C-80 I was thinking of purchasing this - not using the media - for the seahorse tank that I am getting ready. The only purpose I am considering it for is for the flow rate since my tank is 40g. Any opinions?

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anyone heard of or used this before? Never heard of it but i would use a small power head if flow is all you want. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anyone heard of or used this before? I also have a power head in my seahorse tank. You would have the same potential problem with a canister filter as you would with a power head. It is going to draw water in from somewhere and that is where the potential danger lies. I would not put a very powerful powerhead and I do have a sponge over the intake to spread the intake but other than that I really think you will be better served with a small powerhead. JMO __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone heard of or used this before? We bought the filter. It's tiny! We have it on the tank right now. When we first started it up the micro bubbles were everywhere...ended up putting a sponge on the end of the output (removed the spray bar) and the bubbles were gone - however the trick was to have the sponge out of the water just enough for the bubbles to escape up rather than down. After a couple of weeks we put the spray bar back on and have had to play with how it sits in the water. It seems having the spray bar right out of the water causes tremendous bubbles (the further from the water the bar the more bubbles), with the bar partly in water - there are hardly any bubbles at all, with the bar submerged in the water cause tons of bubbles. It takes some fiddling but we have the bubble issue solved. For such a little thing there is a fair amount of strong flow coming out. For the purpose we bought it for it's doing pretty good. Though I woulndn't suggest using the "carbon" it comes with - reminds me more of black sponges than anything.

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