need equipment recommendation for my new 30g!

[blipblop]

Hey all! I've had a 10g hex all the time and I'm moving up to a 30g standard size! I need some filter recommendations for it! HOB or canister is fine. the 10g hex has a betta and about a dozen ghost shrimp! Anything else anyone wants to add so I don't forget?

 

[R&L]

IMO...AquaClear 70.....I run those on my 37 and 30 and water is crystal clear.

 

[rich311k]

I have an AC 70 on my 36 and an AC50 on my 29. Both filters do a great job.

 

[Guest]

All the way with Rich. I run an AC50 on my 29, and an AC 20 on my QT 15.

Never had a problem. Very Quiet, Easy to clean, And Cheap!

 

[JustOneMore20]

You could go with a Rena XP1 cannister if you want to spend the money. Or you could go with all the suggestions above and get an Aquaclear HOB. I have an AC on every one of my tanks. I have an AC50 on my 29g and you could go with that or the 70 for your 30g.

 

[blipblop]

sounds good! i'll be picking up one of those shortly... now i can't wait to start stocking this baby!

 

[R&L]

Anything else anyone wants to add so I don't forget?

A good heater and a good thermometer!

And a water test kit if you don't have one.

 

[Bhunsucker]

AC-70

 

[ksfishguy]

How about a Magnum?

 

[src]

Magnums are generally bypassed for better cannisters (Rena, Fluval and Eheim). I've heard of people who like them, but most people I talk to don't.

 

[ksfishguy]

I have a Magnum 350 and a Millenium 2000 on my 42 gallon hex. The magnum is incredible. It takes a little time when 1st out of the box, but it is easy going afterwards, especially with the quick shut of valves. Flow rate for the money, I think the Magnum is a great deal. I know several people who run Magnums and love them. Of course, I don't have any experience with other cannister filters, but this rookie likes his Magnum.

 

[Thebluyak]

go for an XP3 it will keep your water looking amazing and clean, thats what I use on a 36 bow