filter for 20 gal. - Aquarium Advice

pilgrim · 12-07-2005, 03:39 PM

Hi. I will be setting up a 20 [acronym:41648b7faf="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:41648b7faf] dwarf cichlid tank in the new year. However, because I am in a dorm at university, I really need the filter to be quite so I dont make my roomates hate me. What would be the best filter then. Money is no option lets say

. Also, how loud would the quitest be. Thankyou.

Simpte · 12-07-2005, 04:15 PM

I would go with an aquaclear [acronym:784411ca5e="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:784411ca5e] filter. Reliable and quiet as long as you keep the water line up. I'm not familiar with their new naming of their filters but I would go with one that has at least 120gph flow.

pilgrim · 12-07-2005, 04:56 PM

so a [acronym:31400e5d5c="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:31400e5d5c] would be quiter then a canister or internal filter? If so then I will do a [acronym:31400e5d5c="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:31400e5d5c].

Bhunsucker · 12-07-2005, 05:56 PM

I would do a AquaClear [acronym:fd9abf1eda="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:fd9abf1eda] filter for it. The canister I think would be a little overkill for the 20 [acronym:fd9abf1eda="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fd9abf1eda] [acronym:fd9abf1eda="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:fd9abf1eda].

Simpte · 12-07-2005, 06:04 PM

Internal filters are not as efficient for biological filtration. Cannisters may be overkill and not cost effective. My [acronym:4add22dafb="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:4add22dafb] are quiet.

pilgrim · 12-07-2005, 07:11 PM

[acronym:03e1a26acd="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:03e1a26acd] it is then, thanks guys

12-07-2005, 07:41 PM

AQUACLEAR [acronym:8f8df248ab="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:8f8df248ab]. Aquaclear is the best and quietest.

malkore · 12-08-2005, 12:29 AM

The biggest trick to keeping any [acronym:e337549581="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:e337549581] quiet, is keeping the water level high enough to meet the return ramp. The more it waterfalls the louder it gets.

I'd also recommend the Aquaclears. You'll want either 2 of the smallest [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] model, or 1 of the next size up. The smallest were called Mini, and are now [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 20. the next one up was 150, and is now the [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 30.

(I happen to have two 20gal's, with both the above [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] configurations. Its cheaper to get the one [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 30)

Lance M. · 12-08-2005, 12:33 PM

Pilgrim which college in SC are you attending?

I've already been accepted to University of South Carolina in the College of Engineering and I haven't heard back yet from Clemson or CofC and I didn't feel like applying to the Citadel cause I know basically anyone can be accepted (a guy at my school has about a 2.5 gpa and below a 1050 combined SAT and was accepted and there where a couple others like that).

I'd also go with the aquaclear hang on back filter.

pilgrim · 12-08-2005, 07:37 PM

I go to Bob Jones University. Probably not on your considerations list. Its different alright.

12-07-2005, 03:39 PM	#1
pilgrim Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 6	filter for 20 gal. Hi. I will be setting up a 20 [acronym:41648b7faf="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:41648b7faf] dwarf cichlid tank in the new year. However, because I am in a dorm at university, I really need the filter to be quite so I dont make my roomates hate me. What would be the best filter then. Money is no option lets say . Also, how loud would the quitest be. Thankyou.

12-07-2005, 04:15 PM	#2
Simpte Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 436	I would go with an aquaclear [acronym:784411ca5e="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:784411ca5e] filter. Reliable and quiet as long as you keep the water line up. I'm not familiar with their new naming of their filters but I would go with one that has at least 120gph flow. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...oapebanner.jpg

12-07-2005, 05:56 PM	#4
Bhunsucker Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 385	I would do a AquaClear [acronym:fd9abf1eda="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:fd9abf1eda] filter for it. The canister I think would be a little overkill for the 20 [acronym:fd9abf1eda="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:fd9abf1eda] [acronym:fd9abf1eda="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:fd9abf1eda]. __________________ ---------------------------------- "Fly Low Avoid the Radar" 55Gal [acronym:b33c6825e9="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:b33c6825e9] Aquarium AquaClear 110/500 Filter 45gal Clarity Plus Aquarium Wet/Dry DLS Aquatics Filteration System

12-07-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
Simpte Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 436	Internal filters are not as efficient for biological filtration. Cannisters may be overkill and not cost effective. My [acronym:4add22dafb="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:4add22dafb] are quiet. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...oapebanner.jpg

12-08-2005, 12:29 AM	#8
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	The biggest trick to keeping any [acronym:e337549581="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:e337549581] quiet, is keeping the water level high enough to meet the return ramp. The more it waterfalls the louder it gets. I'd also recommend the Aquaclears. You'll want either 2 of the smallest [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] model, or 1 of the next size up. The smallest were called Mini, and are now [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 20. the next one up was 150, and is now the [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 30. (I happen to have two 20gal's, with both the above [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] configurations. Its cheaper to get the one [acronym:e337549581="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:e337549581] 30) __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

12-07-2005, 04:56 PM	#3
pilgrim Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 6	so a [acronym:31400e5d5c="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:31400e5d5c] would be quiter then a canister or internal filter? If so then I will do a [acronym:31400e5d5c="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:31400e5d5c].

12-07-2005, 07:11 PM	#6
pilgrim Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 6	[acronym:03e1a26acd="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:03e1a26acd] it is then, thanks guys

12-07-2005, 07:41 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	AQUACLEAR [acronym:8f8df248ab="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:8f8df248ab]. Aquaclear is the best and quietest.

12-08-2005, 12:33 PM	#9
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	Pilgrim which college in SC are you attending? I've already been accepted to University of South Carolina in the College of Engineering and I haven't heard back yet from Clemson or CofC and I didn't feel like applying to the Citadel cause I know basically anyone can be accepted (a guy at my school has about a 2.5 gpa and below a 1050 combined SAT and was accepted and there where a couple others like that). I'd also go with the aquaclear hang on back filter.

12-08-2005, 07:37 PM	#10
pilgrim Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 6	I go to Bob Jones University. Probably not on your considerations list. Its different alright.

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