new filter

[fish_newbie]

anyone have any suggestions for a good/cheap filter that doesnt use carbon for a 5g tank

 

[Endgame319]

AC Mini with only sponge media - $13
Hydro-Sponge + Air pump - $17

 

[DragonChild]

Foster and Smith have a "palm Filter"...I was going to use about 2 of them, here's the link:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9821&Ne=40000&R=3598&N=2004+22769+1031

I don't know if it has carbon or not though, I don't think so.

 

[Menagerie]

Any sponge filter.

 

[fish_newbie]

if i took out the carbon off the AC mini would it still filter correctly?

 

[TankGirl]

It should be fine. You will find that many aquarists don't use carbon at all, except to remove medications, or for other special occasions