Huge Filter?

[dylema]

I think I am about to need a new canister (old one is making funny noises and running slow even when perfectly clean).

I am thinking about getting a Fluval FX5. The problem is this filter is rated at 3500lph and my tank is only a 3'. This may seem crazy but I want to upgrade to a much bigger tank in the not to distant future. Could I create a bypass from the outlet back into the inlet to reduce the flow? I have made a dodgy sketch of what I mean.

I will probably use the filter in a way similar to powerheads in a river system so a high flow would be good but 3500 is too much (50 x turn over).

Any Ideas or thoughts?

Dylan

 

[gizmo001i]

No need to add the bypass as the filter will have a valve fitted which can be adjusted to regulate the flow.