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Old 08-23-2004, 10:09 PM   #1
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what tpe of filter would best be use for these tanks?

5 gallon tank

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Old 08-23-2004, 10:12 PM   #2
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HOB filters for the 10 and 15, the 5 should be able to get along good with an air driven sponge filter or a corner filter.
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id say a penguin 100 for the 10 penguin 125-175 for the 15 gallon. i dont know what for the 5 gallon though.
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what kind of fish? how often do you feed? how much light are they getting?
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Tetra, Aquaclear and Prnguin all make a Mini made for 5 to 10 gal tanks. bigals carrys them. Perfect for that 5 gal.
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Old 08-24-2004, 10:53 AM   #6
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I like a Penguin Mini for a 5-gal, since the sponge takes up almost a quarter of the tank space, LOL! The mini works great for a 5, biowheel and everything.
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