Fluval 105 or 106 enough filtration for a 10 gallon?

[maxwellag]

I was researching canister filters, and found my two favorite filters. I need a filter for a ten gallon tank. Do you guys think one of these would work? What do you think?

 

[jcolon]

I was researching canister filters, and found my two favorite filters. I need a filter for a ten gallon tank. Do you guys think one of these would work? What do you think?

A either one should be enough for a 10gal, but you could even go up to a 205 / 206 if you wanted. I've been considering a 105 for my son's 10gal.

 

[maxwellag]

A either one should be enough for a 10gal, but you could even go up to a 205 / 206 if you wanted. I've been considering a 105 for my son's 10gal.

Thanks for such a fast reply! ok, I just wanted to make sure it would be enough...

 

[maxwellag]

The 105 does not have the bio foam, correct? And the 106 does?

 

[jcolon]

If your referring to fluval foam packs, the 105 does have an area for it. The main thing is the 105 / 106 have 2 media baskets, so you figure one basket for biomax, or some other ceramic media, the other (bottom basket) you can use to stuff polyester fill.

 

[maxwellag]

If your referring to fluval foam packs, the 105 does have an area for it. The main thing is the 105 / 106 have 2 media baskets, so you figure one basket for biomax, or some other ceramic media, the other (bottom basket) you can use to stuff polyester fill.

I though they had 3... so does the 106 have the foam?

 

[jcolon]

The site below details what the 106 comes with

Aquarium Supplies :: Aquarium Filters :: Fluval ( New) 6 Series :: Fluval 106 External Filter -

The Fluval 106 comes with the following media in the box
2 x foams which traps debris and particles,
1 x carbon bag
1 x Fluval Biomax (200g)

 

[maxwellag]

The site below details what the 106 comes with

Aquarium Supplies :: Aquarium Filters :: Fluval ( New) 6 Series :: Fluval 106 External Filter -

The Fluval 106 comes with the following media in the box
2 x foams which traps debris and particles,
1 x carbon bag
1 x Fluval Biomax (200g)

Thankyou! I will probably get this filter for the tank then

 

[maxwellag]

Thankyou for all the help!

 

[jcolon]

Thankyou! I will probably get this filter for the tank then

Your welcome, glad I could help!

 

[user404]

i have a fluval 205 and a rena filstar xp3 on my 55gal.. be prepared with the fluval for tough priming and a pain in the rear to restart after every maintenance.. compared to rena i would trade my piece of fluval anyday if you must go fluval keep the reciept owning both i put a small filstar on my small tank and put the fluvall 205 on the 55 as an extra filter with my xp.. i got the fluval 205 on sale for 50.00 and still got robbed. my 55 actually has 3 filters but my tinfoil barbs and blood parrot are a filter load plus the waterfall power is kinda just for the heck of it but the tank does well i just hate fooling with my fluval more than any thing