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Old 06-07-2007, 05:25 PM
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hello everyone i just recived the picotype tank 3 gallon and i wanted to know what filter would be better for me to buy out of the two following one is the bio system power filter and oxy surface skimmer 95 gph , or i can get the cascade power filter 80 gph please let me know what one will be better for my 3 gallon tank as of now i have 4 hermit crabs all a half inch each and i have one turbo mexican snail and next week i will be adding one black or green goby thanks for your help have a great weekend all
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80 GPH over a 3 gal. tank is alot of flow, nearly 30X turnover. For such such a small tank that is strong flow.

I would suggest maybe an Azoo Palm Filter or something of that sort.
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Six-line Wrasse is totally wright 80 gallon flow would be to much.
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