I have a 30 Gal with a HOB internal filter and it's just a cartridge. I'm looking to get a better filter because I have play sand and the filter starts breaking apart and getting all inside the tank(not the filter itself but the cartridge material). All on the rocks and sand. Really makes my tank look bad quick. This tank has been running for 5 months. I want a good filter that will provide good bacteria and an easy way to catch that light weight sand that seems to get in there somehow. Right now I'm thinking of getting the Aquaclear 70 since it has a sponge and a separate bag of bio media. It's $50 so my question is do you think this is my best option or is there a better filter for around $50? Thanks.
Edit: I just looked at the Emperor 400. Which would be better? My cartridges get clogged fast and it's very hard for the water to actually flow through them.
Edit: I just looked at the Emperor 400. Which would be better? My cartridges get clogged fast and it's very hard for the water to actually flow through them.