Filter GPH for my 36 gallon corner tank.

[asifgy]

My tank has been running for sometime now, but i can never seem to get that sparkling polished water, always some particals in it, I am presently using Fluval 205 with poly fiber for my 36 gallon corner tank. I am serioulsy questioning my filter gph, I read the rule of tumb is 8 to 10 times the Gallon, therefore 36 x 8 = 288 gph or 36 x 10 - 360 gph. Is this true?

Fluval 205 is rated at 185 gph, the Fluval 305 is at 260 gph. what do u think? should I upgrade to the 305??

[Laconic]

A filter should be able to cycle the water 3 times in an hour for it to be acceptable so your 205 should be fine. If it is just the odd particle here and there, that is normal for a stocked tank. Make sure the intake for the filter is in a good position in the tank not blocked by plants etc and if you have a fine filter pad at the top of the filter, it should trap all the finer particles.

[asifgy]

Thanks Laconic, My polyfiber is on the bottom tray, but Fluvals pull so it is really the first tray. My intake is clear and no blockage, I have good circulation in the tank.