GoneFishing
Aquarium Advice Freak
29g tank which Aquaclear filter would be best? The 50 or 70? I know I read the more the better but which would be best? Tank is planted and short on fish atm
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mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
I'd go with the 70. The 50 would be sufficient, but the 70 would be even better.
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GoneFishing
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That's what I thought.. just sucks the 70 is $64.00
mfdrookie516
Aquarium Free - 2+ Years
ouch. I think you may be better off ordering- Amazon.com: AquaClear 70 Aquarium Power Filter - 40 to 70 Gallon: Kitchen & Dining
Mr. Limpet
Aquarium Advice Addict
Nothing wrong with having 2 filters running, say an AC50 & a 30. When you need to setup a QT in a hurry, you can instant cycle with the AC30. Those 2 together are the same price as one 70 at my Petco.
RamCichlidLover
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I just recently bought an AC 70 off of amazon for about 45-50 dollars (I am probably wrong, my dad bought it 
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GoneFishing
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RamCichlidLover
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I was wrong it was about $40
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GoneFishing
Aquarium Advice Freak
thats a good idea too seeing how I want to set up a QT tank and would like to use a better filter than the junk I have now.
Mr. Limpet
Aquarium Advice Addict
Yep, I don't keep an actual QT setup, other wise it ends up being used and that defeats its purpose
. I just have the elements available (tank, heater,etc), can have it operational in 10 minutes or so and it's fully cycled.
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GoneFishing
Aquarium Advice Freak
Yep, I don't keep an actual QT setup, other wise it ends up being used and that defeats its purpose
I'm sold on your procedures. 50 & 30 on my wishlist.. one question though, when you set up your QT is there anything in it or just the heater and filter? I wasn't sure if I should aquascape it to make it look like home lol.
Mr. Limpet
Aquarium Advice Addict
I keep it bare unless it's a fish that needs a hiding spot or sand to dig into, etc. Lets face it, the decco is more for us than the fish
. I mean do my Moors need a bubbler volcano to thrive? Not really, but I still want one lol.
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GoneFishing
Aquarium Advice Freak
Lol point taken.. helps me keep the cost down too, which the wife will like
James_in_MN
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Mr. Limpet said:
I was thinking the same thing, which is why I have two filters in each of my tanks. It also helps to have a backup.
One question I have is, let's say I have to set up my hospital tank and pull the smaller filter out of a tank. What's the risk of a mini-cycle in that tank without that filter?
Mr. Limpet
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hasn't happened to me and I've done it 3-4 times. Even if you do, it'll clear in a couple days of PWC and the existing filters bacteria will adjust to the extra load.
James_in_MN
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Mr. Limpet said:
I figured as much. Good to know, thanks.
