External Filter For Small Tank

[richiej1979]

I have my tank in my bedroom, my internal filter is very quiet but I would prefer an external really.

Can anyone recommend one? (it must be very quiet).

Thanks!

 

[xingumike]

What sort of size tank is it? Have you a budget?

 

[richiej1979]

What sort of size tank is it? Have you a budget?

Its 35 litres, and I haven't got a budget.

 

[xingumike]

Lol it will be bigger than the tank!!

My main tank is in my bedroom so i asked this question a whiles back, in the end i choose a tetratec ex1200 and its as quiet as a mouse, you have to actually try and hear it to hear it if you get me!

I cant find anything from the 'main' brands (fluval, ehiem and tetratec) that i wouldn't consider overkill on a tank that small, ok my tank is turned over approximately 12 times an hour but i think the you might have a white water rapid on your hands with that small a footprint on the tank!!

Is that tank as big as it gets or are you looking to upgrade to a bigger one in the future?

 

[richiej1979]

Lol it will be bigger than the tank!!

My main tank is in my bedroom so i asked this question a whiles back, in the end i choose a tetratec ex1200 and its as quiet as a mouse, you have to actually try and hear it to hear it if you get me!

I cant find anything from the 'main' brands (fluval, ehiem and tetratec) that i wouldn't consider overkill on a tank that small, ok my tank is turned over approximately 12 times an hour but i think the you might have a white water rapid on your hands with that small a footprint on the tank!!

Is that tank as big as it gets or are you looking to upgrade to a bigger one in the future?

I might get a larger one in the future. I take it that I am best off sticking with my stngray then??

 

[xingumike]

Imho probably yes, but i don't have exp. running an aquarium of that size so i'd wait and see if anyone else can suggest an alternative!

Sorry couldn't be of more help!

 

[richiej1979]

Imho probably yes, but i don't have exp. running an aquarium of that size so i'd wait and see if anyone else can suggest an alternative!

Sorry couldn't be of more help!

No thanks for replying!

 

[The-Wolf]

if you can find one on the net
you should try an eheim classic 2211.
eheim stopped making them circa 1996
but there are still loads around.

I have one but am using it myself

ok did a quick search and here is a german company selling them
http/www.aquaristikshop.com/cgi-bin/neu/...mp;t=temartic_e

HTH

 

[richiej1979]

if you can find one on the net
you should try an eheim classic 2211.
eheim stopped making them circa 1996
but there are still loads around.

I have one but am using it myself

ok did a quick search and here is a german company selling them
http/www.aquaristikshop.com/cgi-bin/neu/...mp;t=temartic_e

HTH

Do you know how quiet they are?

Thanks for your help!

 

[The-Wolf]

they are as quiet as any external filter.
BTW Eheim still make spares for this filter, so replacement impellors, seals etc are easy to obtain

 

[Kevstir]

theres also the eden 501

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/External-Aquarium-Fi...1QQcmdZViewItem

does tanks up to 60ltr

 

[richiej1979]

theres also the eden 501

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/External-Aquarium-Fi...1QQcmdZViewItem

does tanks up to 60ltr

thanks everybody!

 

[richiej1979]

theres also the eden 501

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/External-Aquarium-Fi...1QQcmdZViewItem

does tanks up to 60ltr

O k I got that one! - now I can get rid of the ugly stingray!

 

[Kevstir]

let us know hw you get on with it m8 , been thinking about getting one of these for my wee tank.

 

[richiej1979]

let us know hw you get on with it m8 , been thinking about getting one of these for my wee tank.

Cheers - I need help though!

I just checked it out, its looks great. How can I keep the bacteria from my current filter?

My one is a sponge filter you see and this new filter uses noodles.

Whats the best idea? shall I try and get the sponge in the cannister with the noodles?

Cheers.

let us know hw you get on with it m8 , been thinking about getting one of these for my wee tank.

Cheers - I need help though!

I just checked it out, its looks great. How can I keep the bacteria from my current filter?

My one is a sponge filter you see and this new filter uses noodles.

Whats the best idea? shall I try and get the sponge in the cannister with the noodles?

Cheers.

Actually I just found the sponge in the new one. Guess I should use my sponge to start with ?