Any Opinions on these specific filters?

[maranatha]

Hi friends. I began fishkeeping in mid February. Our 10 gallon aquarium came with the undergravel biological filter method. I have been reading alot online. Several folks have said that, in the long run, this method makes the water un-useably dirty, and that you eventually have to dissassemble, clean, and then start all over gain, as with a new tank. I have already lost 4 fish from new tank syndrome, so this idea did not make my day. I want to prevent this if possible.

I found mixed reviews on Proquatic Internal Power filters, H.O.T. Magnum power filters etc. The bio wheel filters sound great, but I dont think it will fit on my tank. If any, I think I would have to use a hang-on-tank canister. What is your feedback?

 

[Cheese Specialist]

I use a Fluval one internal filter in my 10US gallon tank.

 

[Bol]

I've never heard of a ProAquatic, but a HOT Magnum would be massive overkill for a 10 gallon tank (as probably all canister filters would be). It's rated at processing 250 gallons per hour.

In my opinion, for a tank that size, I would go with a HOB (hang on back) power filter. Two that I would recommend are Hagen's AquaClear (Mini) and Marineland's Penguin (Mini). Both are rated at 100 gallons per hour, which should be more than sufficient. The AquaClears feature more room for filter media (sponges, floss, etc), while the Penguins feature Marineland's BioWheel.

 

[maranatha]

Thanks Bol! I saw this unit at petsmart.com for $12.99. It seems just right for me. All I wonder is if it will fit on our aquarium. Does it hang on the back? Inside? Outside? Sorry to ask a dumb question, but I am a newbie. Thankxx

 

[Spat_si]

it hangs on the back (HOB)

 

[cat.fish]

hi,

on my 10 gallon i have a penguin 125 bio-wheel. i already have 6 danios 2 gouramis and 1 platy, what fish should i get next? how many inches of fish could my tank hold with the filter that i have on it now? thanks,

cat.fish