pico filter/lighting question

[BCreefmaker]

has anyone used these red sea art deco filters? because i thought the 100 GPH from the ehiem 100 would be too much. it says they are rated for 3 gallons but i cannot find thier GPH Rating.... if anyone could give me some feed back on how they work that would be great... i was looking into using it on a 2-3 gallon pico in combo with a 20watt CF. my other quesiotn is would a 50/50 20watt be better or just a pure 10k? and is a 25 watt visitherm heater should be ok? any imput would be great thanks.




Red Sea Art Deco Filter

 

[Steeltowndubber]

I use an AC20 on my 2 gal pico with great success. I found the Art Deco to be rather noisey all the time and did not provide enough flow.

My 2 gallon pico on Nano-reef.com

 

[mikerccie]

I have an Art Deco on my 1 Gallon Pico - it's been up almost 2 months and does great in my little tank. If you don't keep the water level up it does get loud. I check/top my tank twice a day, so it's not been an issue.

Good luck