Cannister filter on 10 gal?

[eggie100]

I have a 10 gallon planted tank. There's only a few rasboras in it. I'm currently running an internal power filter by Fluval. I was toying the idea of replacing the internal filter with an external cannister filter. Is this type of filtration overkill? I'd like to add s few more small livestock.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Overstocker]

Don't know much about a canister filter but a decent HOB would work fine
(Emperor, Penguin, or Aqua clear). I assume you are looking to regain your tank space that is being taking up from the internal filter....

 

[BrianNY]

IMO eggie, you can never over filter a tank.

 

[shawmutt]

I think a canister is going a bit overboard for a 10 gallon--too much money and too much flow. I agree with overstocker, a small HOB filter would be fine. Check the packaging and get something suggested for 10-20 gallons.

 

[oscarbreeder]

You could go either way.
A HOB filter will do the job but if you dont like that look a canister filter will also work.
Just get a small one like the Fluval 104 it filters 125gph as the small HOB's filter 100gph the biggest difference is the price.
The HOB's run $12-$13 and the Fluval 104 is $55 at DrsFosterSmith.com.
HTH

 

[trenac]

I think I would stick with a HOB filter. I would use a penguin mini without carbon for a planted tank, just use floss in the back. Also keep the flow turned down just enough to turn the bio-wheel.