Filter For 3 Gallon Tank

[DAlmond123]

Do they make filters for small tanks such as 3 gallons & less?

 

[OldMan47]

There are plenty of filters made for very small tanks. Whisper makes a model 3i that is intended for a 3 gallon and sits inside the tank, the i stands for internal. You can also get small sponge filters and box filters that work great on almost any tanks under about 10 gallons.

 

[DAlmond123]

Is there an external one like an HOB? It's a 3 gallon hex and I think that Whisper filter would take up alot of room of the already limited space.

 

[Neesmo]

i have a 3 gallon tank with an undergravel filter in it. I just set this tank up and its cycling still, so i dont know how well it will work. It looks to me like thats the setup it was from factory.. It will just be for the feeder minnows and neons that i buy for my bichir so im not to worried myself but it could be enough?

Kyle

 

[DAlmond123]

i have a 3 gallon tank with an undergravel filter in it. I just set this tank up and its cycling still, so i dont know how well it will work. It looks to me like thats the setup it was from factory.. It will just be for the feeder minnows and neons that i buy for my bichir so im not to worried myself but it could be enough?

Kyle

That's what my tank came with, but I don't like those undergravel filters though.

 

[Neesmo]

from what im seeing today, i dont really like the performance either. I think im going to try a internal bio filter with the air bubbler setup instead.

Kyle

 

[DAlmond123]

Is there a thread on how to make one of those filters?

 

[Neesmo]

you can typically find them for about $5

http/www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19170/si1379356/cl0/lustarhydrospongefilter1

Kyle

 

[DAlmond123]

Thanks! I've heard of them before, and they still look like they would take up alot of room in the tank. I might just leave it unfiltered.

 

[Neesmo]

some of them are more compact. thats just an example. and thats also for a larger 10 gallon. they work quite well tho. not saying its the best option but it is a viable option

Kyle

 

[DAlmond123]

Do you know if I will have to change water everyday if I don't filter it?

 

[Neesmo]

that would be a bad idea. thats all ill say

Kyle

 

[DAlmond123]

It might though. I just want some hardy fish like danios, white cloud mountain minnows, or shrimp. With that small of a tank, daily water changes would be a breeze.

 

[OohFeeshy]

There are plenty of small HOBs, brands will vary with where you live. There are also a few tiny externals around, like the Eden.

 

[DAlmond123]

There are plenty of small HOBs, brands will vary with where you live. There are also a few tiny externals around, like the Eden.

Could you post links? I live in the U.S.