Transitioning / Upgrading Filter and Tank

[Elen-C]

Hi - I currently have a 20 gallon freshwater tank with an old under gravel filter (have to search on Amazon to find replacement charcoal cartridges, air stones and such). I would like to upgrade to something with a more current style filter system, and a slightly larger tank (30 -35 gallons?)

I'm starting to do research on how to do Fishless cycling on the new tank so that I can transition my fish in when it's ready, but I'm a bit clueless about what type of filter system to upgrade to.

Any suggestions? I've been reading about an "Agua Ionizer" filter - any thoughts?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Hi - I currently have a 20 gallon freshwater tank with an old under gravel filter (have to search on Amazon to find replacement charcoal cartridges, air stones and such). I would like to upgrade to something with a more current style filter system, and a slightly larger tank (30 -35 gallons?)

I'm starting to do research on how to do Fishless cycling on the new tank so that I can transition my fish in when it's ready, but I'm a bit clueless about what type of filter system to upgrade to.

Any suggestions? I've been reading about an "Agua Ionizer" filter - any thoughts?

I would go with one of these
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...atid=3610&ref=4032&subref=AA&cmpid=PPC-G-4032

Or

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3602

Plus a little hand work aka water changes will do the trick.

I haven't heard such good things about Agua Ionizer from what I've read.

 

[foster53]

I would go with one of these
Aquarium Filters: Hagen AquaClear Power Filters

Or

Aquarium Filters, Filtration & Water Quality: FilStar XP Aquarium Canister Filter

Plus a little hand work aka water changes will do the trick.

Both are great filters. I use both of them, and I am very pleased with both.