How Many Filters/ Heaters To Use With A Tank Divider?

[aitchvee]

Help Please!

I'm building a 54l (60 x 30 x 30cm) tank that I hope to divide across the middle. If I use a perspex sheet drilled with 2mm holes for the divider, would I need two heaters and filters, as the water would flow through the holes?

Also, what would be the best size/ types of heaters and filters for this set-up?

(I was thinking of either one 2208/10 or two 2206 Eheim Aquaballs for the filter(s) The filter can be directed at the divider to make sure it circulates).

Thanks very much.

 

[Rooster]

As long as the divider is perforated, you will only need the one filter and heater.

To encourage water flow, have you thought about a small cannister filter ? Inlet one side of the divider, outlet the other .... plus you get some tank space back !

Heating is a tricky one... depends on where the tank is situated, indoors in a non draughty, central heated room you will get away with a 50W jobbie...
If its in a cold/draughty room, or in a shed say, you may need 150W ! But Id say get a branded 100W and you wont go far wrong.

 

[aitchvee]

Just been duped on Ebay into buying 2 Eheim 2206s instead of 1 2208. B**t**d!

Never mind - feel I'm developing MTS so may come in useful. (Unless one 2206 isn't enough?!)

Ta for the advice. I'll go for one 100W.