Best filter for 29 g betta tank

[brennae]

I need something with good filtration for my betta and cories. The tank is planted with sand bottom. I'm not not opposed to a canister. I just don't know what brand or model is best for this size tank. Thanks !

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[Dragon.goby]

My Fluval U3 canister gets the job done in my 29 gallon saltwater. It's also been in freshwater and brackish.


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[jasonfishaddict]

Many choices. What you should look for is gph; 150gph min to 300gph max. Depending on your stocking level, which most people tend to stock heavily, shoot for the high end.


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[icydeath]

GPH isn't indicative of filtration capacity, and that being said she has a betta and cory tank.

Due to this, I assume her bioload wouldn't be too high. Even if it is, the betta wouldn't appreciate the current. You could run a sponge filter. These work remarkably well. Tell me if you need help building one. If you want to buy one, Hydor makes a good sponge filter.

Or, you can use a Nat Geo canister filter. They are the same as Eheim Ecco (which is pretty nice) but they a percentage of the money. The CF30 would work for you.

 

[azmodan]

I have a fluval 206 on my 29g and love it. If you go too low on your flow just be careful of dead spots occurring.

 

[brennae]

I have 7 cories and 1 betta so not much bioload. I do have a sponge filter but was looking for something more without a lot of current. Thanks everyone!

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[trennamw]

I had a Marineland 200 in my 29 and liked it, but then it broke and I put in a Fluval/aqua clear 200 gph hang on back and I LOVE it. It was about $40 and is very quiet, and I like being able to customize the media similarly to a canister.


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