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AQUACLEAR HANG-ON BACK FILTER 15 68.18%
Aqueon Aquarium Power Filter 2 9.09%
Third better option? 5 22.73%
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Old 09-29-2009, 02:43 PM   #1
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Filters

My filter came with the tank and it needs to go. It's rather noisy and takes a very long time to filter out the tank whenever there is a disturbance. (adding a plant)

Any recommendations for a good ten gallon filter?

Are there any reliable DIY filters?

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Depending on your stock go with either an AC20 or AC30. I have never used anything smaller than an AC30 on a 10g tank.
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Alternatively there are DIY options ranging from a simple sponge or box filter to a powerehead attachment of sorts. Or even a full on DIY wet/dry. But that's a bit of an overkill for a 10g tank.
Can't go wrong with the AquaClear30 though.
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I've used a number of different power filters through the years including Tetra, Marineland and now Hagen. I prefer the AquaClear because of the flexibility in the media options (I usually do without the carbon and add a second sponge). I currently use the AC20 on a 10g tank and the AC50 on a 29g tank. Most of my 10g tanks actually have sponge filters on them. They are relatively maintenance-free, great for raising fry and very inexpensive.
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:36 PM   #6
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thanks for the input everyone.

i'd prefer a DIY just because it's fun and possibly cheaper but it looks like aquaclear is the way to go.

Is 100 gph really high? i'm looking for something pretty powerful. i've got aquasoil in there so it tends to get pretty cloudy when i clean the tank.
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If it's a planted tank you could make a mini DIY canister. (if your into that sort of thing)
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:53 PM   #8
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yeah definitely is. Any suggestions for something that's worked well in the past? I'll poke around on my own but if you have plans that work please pass them on.

also. What sites do you guys use to get your stuff. the one i've used in the past has a 35 dollar min.
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if you want to go the DIY route, it really depends on a few things.

first, what do you have available on hand? any extra pumps or powerheads lying around? extra media (filter pads, poly fill, ceramic rings, bio balls, scrubbies, etc.)

next, and most important, how much do you want to spend?
there are tons of ways you could go with it. but basaically, if you have a powerhead, some nylon tubing, and a plastic container of sorts, you are well on your way to a diy filter.
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if you want to go the DIY route, it really depends on a few things.

first, what do you have available on hand? any extra pumps or powerheads lying around? extra media (filter pads, poly fill, ceramic rings, bio balls, scrubbies, etc.)
i have none of that stuff. i was checking out powerheads and i might as well just get the aquaclear 20.
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