What Filter And Lights Would Be Good For Me?

[Captain Retardo]

Hi, I will be setting up a 20 gallon long tank soon (hopefully this week) and i still havent figured a couple of things out, what kind of filter is best for a 20 gallon (e.g. Sponge Filter, etc.)??? Also, what wattage of lighting would be good if i wanted the 20 gallon to be slightly subdued?

Thanks!

 

[Gazoo]

I'm not sure about lighting but an AquaClear 30 (150) or 50 (200) would do a good job for your 20 gallon.

Hagen AquaClear power filters

 

[jpedersen024]

I LOVE my Aquaclear 50 (formerly known as 200) in my 20 gallon... My only small complaint is that it tends to be a lot of current and suction for my small tetras. After finding a few of the 'just added' neons stuck to the intake I wrapped a double layer of nylon stocking around it to slow the flow.

Seems to have worked. Nobody stuck since.

With a long, you may have even better luck, since you can position the flow more off to the side..

As for lighting, assuming you aren't planning on plants - I might think of a 10 or 15 w lifeglo?