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#Post#: 158--------------------------------------------------
Filter?
By: PheonixKingZ Date: May 1, 2020, 7:26 am
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Hey guys!
Just wondering what kind of filter you guys use and how it’s
working for you.
I personally use Tetra internal filters. They are really easy to
disassemble and clean. (I use these in my 29g and my 5g)
In my 10g betta tank, I have an API micro filter. It’s working
super well right now.
#Post#: 159--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: Feohw Date: May 1, 2020, 8:23 am
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On my 53g I use the JBL CristalProfi e1502 greenline canister
filter. One of the better filters I've had. Works great, much
easier to open and clean than my old eheim canister (which was
also really great).
On my 6 gallon I have the aquaclear 20 HOB filter. Works fine
too, easy to clean and does its job. The issue I have is with
the tank (Fluval edge) rather than the filter. Terrible tank.
During the rare times I set up a hospital tank I just use an
amazon sponge filter with two media chambers for ceramic media
on it. Works fine as any sponge filter would.
I never liked the internal filters I've used. My old fluval u2
was a pain in the neck. For me they go canister > HOB/sponge >
internal. I have yet to try out a sump, but one day I will.
#Post#: 160--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: PheonixKingZ Date: May 1, 2020, 8:25 am
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[quote author=Feohw link=topic=42.msg159#msg159 date=1588339392]
On my 53g I use the JBL CristalProfi e1502 greenline canister
filter. One of the better filters I've had. Works great, much
easier to open and clean than my old eheim canister (which was
also really great).
On my 6 gallon I have the aquaclear 20 HOB filter. Works fine
too, easy to clean and does its job. The issue I have is with
the tank (Fluval edge) rather than the filter. Terrible tank.
During the rare times I set up a hospital tank I just use an
amazon sponge filter with two media chambers for ceramic media
on it. Works fine as any sponge filter would.
I never liked the internal filters I've used. My old fluval u2
was a pain in the neck. For me they go canister > HOB/sponge >
internal. I have yet to try out a sump, but one day I will.
[/quote] Sounds like some good setups!
Yes, I hear the FLUVAL edge really is a bad tank... It looks
good though.
Why use a HOB on a tank as small as a 6g? Why not a small
internal filter? 🙂
#Post#: 161--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: Feohw Date: May 1, 2020, 8:31 am
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[quote author=PheonixKingZ link=topic=42.msg160#msg160
date=1588339546]
[quote author=Feohw link=topic=42.msg159#msg159 date=1588339392]
On my 53g I use the JBL CristalProfi e1502 greenline canister
filter. One of the better filters I've had. Works great, much
easier to open and clean than my old eheim canister (which was
also really great).
On my 6 gallon I have the aquaclear 20 HOB filter. Works fine
too, easy to clean and does its job. The issue I have is with
the tank (Fluval edge) rather than the filter. Terrible tank.
During the rare times I set up a hospital tank I just use an
amazon sponge filter with two media chambers for ceramic media
on it. Works fine as any sponge filter would.
I never liked the internal filters I've used. My old fluval u2
was a pain in the neck. For me they go canister > HOB/sponge >
internal. I have yet to try out a sump, but one day I will.
[/quote] Sounds like some good setups!
Yes, I hear the FLUVAL edge really is a bad tank... It looks
good though.
Why use a HOB on a tank as small as a 6g? Why not a small
internal filter? 🙂
[/quote]
I don't like internal filters much. I don't like the look of
them nor how they operate, HOB filters have been much handier
for me. And unfortunately the fluval edge is the wrong tank to
use an internal filter on. The opening at the top is too small
and difficult to work with for me to bother. As far as tanks go,
it does look really nice. But it's designed very poorly.
#Post#: 162--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: PheonixKingZ Date: May 1, 2020, 8:34 am
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[quote author=Feohw link=topic=42.msg161#msg161 date=1588339881]
[quote author=PheonixKingZ link=topic=42.msg160#msg160
date=1588339546]
[quote author=Feohw link=topic=42.msg159#msg159 date=1588339392]
On my 53g I use the JBL CristalProfi e1502 greenline canister
filter. One of the better filters I've had. Works great, much
easier to open and clean than my old eheim canister (which was
also really great).
On my 6 gallon I have the aquaclear 20 HOB filter. Works fine
too, easy to clean and does its job. The issue I have is with
the tank (Fluval edge) rather than the filter. Terrible tank.
During the rare times I set up a hospital tank I just use an
amazon sponge filter with two media chambers for ceramic media
on it. Works fine as any sponge filter would.
I never liked the internal filters I've used. My old fluval u2
was a pain in the neck. For me they go canister > HOB/sponge >
internal. I have yet to try out a sump, but one day I will.
[/quote] Sounds like some good setups!
Yes, I hear the FLUVAL edge really is a bad tank... It looks
good though.
Why use a HOB on a tank as small as a 6g? Why not a small
internal filter? 🙂
[/quote]
I don't like internal filters much. I don't like the look of
them nor how they operate, HOB filters have been much handier
for me. And unfortunately the fluval edge is the wrong tank to
use an internal filter on. The opening at the top is too small
and difficult to work with for me to bother. As far as tanks go,
it does look really nice. But it's designed very poorly.
[/quote] Makes sense. I’ve heard other people complain about the
FLUVAL edge having problems. :o
#Post#: 163--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: KingJamal2 Date: May 1, 2020, 8:39 am
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On my 40 breeder, I have a SunSun 302b canister filter.
On my 11 gallon rimless, I have a large sponge filter, an
aquatop forza 5-15 hang on the back filter, and I am currently
using that tank to cycle a small sponge filter that will be
going into a future 3 gallon tank.
My favorite of them all is the aquatop hang on the back. It’s
very quiet and does a good job with filtration
#Post#: 164--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: aquanerd14 Date: May 1, 2020, 9:35 am
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On my 75 gallon tank, I have a cascade 1200. I hate that piece
of crap. What would you recommend instead?
I have a cascade 200 on my 10 gallon. I don’t like that filter
much either.
#Post#: 170--------------------------------------------------
Re: Filter?
By: PheonixKingZ Date: May 1, 2020, 10:14 am
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[quote author=aquanerd14 link=topic=42.msg164#msg164
date=1588343727]
On my 75 gallon tank, I have a cascade 1200. I hate that piece
of crap. What would you recommend instead?
I have a cascade 200 on my 10 gallon. I don’t like that filter
much either.
[/quote] I hear that FLUVAL canister filters are really good.
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