small external filter available in UK

[herty]

Hi there,

I've a small(5g) tank with a small(4) shoal of white clouds. Purchased for the kiddies without much helpful advice from the lfs I'm afraid.

Anyway, a month later they seem to be alive and well. However, I've read that these things like a bit of water movement. Rather than take all the gravel and plants out of the tank to put in an under-gravel filter, I wondered if a small external filter would be an easier/better option (more water flow ?). Trouble is, there don't seem to be many small filters available either in stores or the net for delivery in the UK. If I spent the apparent minimum of about £30, this would be more than total current investment !

Anyone any recommendations ?

Thanks

H

 

[Cheese Specialist]

Why do you specifically want an external filter? I can't imagine one doing a tank that small, although you could shut off the valves a little but it would be an expensive option. The fiolter could be used if you were going to upgrade though and would avoid cycling the new tank.

I have never seen them around here but HOB (hang on the back) filters seem good for small tanks.

Or how about a small fluval internal but position it close to the water surface.

 

[herty]

Thanks for swift reply.

External because (a) The tank isn't very big and (B) didn't fancy an under gravel.

What exactly are hang-on-back filters ? They sound like they could be what I need - to you know of any examples to search on ? And if they hang on the back, are they external or internal ?!

H

 

[EddieW]

Hi Herty,

H.O.B. (Hang On Back) filters are still a bit difficult to find in the UK - I have managed to find one on a German site which ships to the UK. Try the link below:

http/store.aquaristic.net/AQa6129eed8743...60,0,0,id764,,0,

An alternative would be a small internal cannister filter - for example the Shark ADV 400 (link)

HTH, Eddie

 

[Dubby]

Herty,

If you are a DIY person you might want to try
DIY sponge filter or a more detailed description at Detailed construction

 

[smithrc]

small internal filter is ideal for a small tank...
either that or a simple air powered foam filter (box filter)