canister filter for 10 gallon

fishboy · 08-08-2005, 10:03 AM

I was wondering if this was overdoing it but is there a canister filter which i can use for my 10 gallon. I'm going to have 3 dwarf puffers and a oto in this tank when i set it up in the fall and right now i have 2 HOBs (1 of which is broken) and was wondering if i could get anything more powerful. I also may use multiple types of filteration such as a HOB and a UGF if i can't get a canister. Does anyone think i'm over doing it because i hear these little puffers are fragile

**Damon** · 08-08-2005, 10:37 AM

A canister is deffinitely overdoing it. Fluval makes an internal filter as does Marineland (Duetto models). I would just stick with an aquaclear filter for them unless the tank is planted. Then I would go with an internal filter.

DavidDoyle · 08-08-2005, 12:29 PM

2 observations: 1. Otos should be kept in groups. 2. I think they may end up as lunch for the puffers.

**Damon** · 08-09-2005, 06:45 AM

I hear ottos are one fish puffers don't bother. Could be wrong but that is my observations around the net.

euRasian32 · 08-09-2005, 07:49 AM

The smallest canister I found is the:
Hydor Prime, 80 gph, for 20-40 gal aquariums.
Current may be a factor with puffers. They're not agile to say the least, and lots 'o current may pose a problem. If you were set on a canister then this is the one, but look for something that will diffuse the current, like a spray bar.

Other small canister/brands for reference:
Fluval 104, 125 gph, for 25 gal aquariums.
Eheim Ecco 2232, for 35 gall aquariums.
Eheim 2213, 116 gph, for 65 gal aquariums.
Rena XP 1, for 45 gal aquariums.

fishboy · 08-10-2005, 08:31 AM

so what do you guess think would be the best filter? The tank has fake plants

also otos are listed as good tankmates for dwarf puffers

**Damon** · 08-10-2005, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

A canister is deffinitely overdoing it. Fluval makes an internal filter as does Marineland (Duetto models). I would just stick with an aquaclear filter for them unless the tank is planted. Then I would go with an internal filter.

The question has been answered

fishboy · 08-29-2005, 10:09 PM

will that create alot of current? also would there be a benifit in also having a UGF?

euRasian32 · 08-31-2005, 08:32 AM

Lots of current? yes, unless you run the return hose through a spray bar.

A UGF wouldn't be necessary if running a good canister with mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. UGF's can be done right and wrong. When done wrong they can be detrimental to your tanks entire system.

**fish_doc** · 08-31-2005, 01:59 PM

If you are worried get a good sponge filter as a suppliment filter. But equipment is designed for certian tanks for good reasons. If it says 10-15gallon tanks it is usually best to use it on exactly that.

supaoopa · 09-01-2005, 12:31 AM

Just running one good sized powerfilter is all you need ( atleast 100gph ). If you want to still run a canister type filter so you can have more options for media types and placement you should look into the Zoo Med 501 turtle filter. Its basicly a mini canister for tanks 20 gals and under. Would work fine on your 10gal.

08-08-2005, 10:03 AM	#1
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	canister filter for 10 gallon I was wondering if this was overdoing it but is there a canister filter which i can use for my 10 gallon. I'm going to have 3 dwarf puffers and a oto in this tank when i set it up in the fall and right now i have 2 HOBs (1 of which is broken) and was wondering if i could get anything more powerful. I also may use multiple types of filteration such as a HOB and a UGF if i can't get a canister. Does anyone think i'm over doing it because i hear these little puffers are fragile __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

08-08-2005, 10:37 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	A canister is deffinitely overdoing it. Fluval makes an internal filter as does Marineland (Duetto models). I would just stick with an aquaclear filter for them unless the tank is planted. Then I would go with an internal filter. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

08-09-2005, 06:45 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	I hear ottos are one fish puffers don't bother. Could be wrong but that is my observations around the net. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

08-09-2005, 07:49 AM	#5
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	The smallest canister I found is the: Hydor Prime, 80 gph, for 20-40 gal aquariums. Current may be a factor with puffers. They're not agile to say the least, and lots 'o current may pose a problem. If you were set on a canister then this is the one, but look for something that will diffuse the current, like a spray bar. Other small canister/brands for reference: Fluval 104, 125 gph, for 25 gal aquariums. Eheim Ecco 2232, for 35 gall aquariums. Eheim 2213, 116 gph, for 65 gal aquariums. Rena XP 1, for 45 gal aquariums. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	so what do you guess think would be the best filter? The tank has fake plants also otos are listed as good tankmates for dwarf puffers __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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08-08-2005, 12:29 PM	#3
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	2 observations: 1. Otos should be kept in groups. 2. I think they may end up as lunch for the puffers.

08-29-2005, 10:09 PM	#8
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	will that create alot of current? also would there be a benifit in also having a UGF? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

08-31-2005, 08:32 AM	#9
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	Lots of current? yes, unless you run the return hose through a spray bar. A UGF wouldn't be necessary if running a good canister with mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration. UGF's can be done right and wrong. When done wrong they can be detrimental to your tanks entire system. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

08-31-2005, 01:59 PM	#10
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,834	If you are worried get a good sponge filter as a suppliment filter. But equipment is designed for certian tanks for good reasons. If it says 10-15gallon tanks it is usually best to use it on exactly that. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

09-01-2005, 12:31 AM	#11
supaoopa Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca Age: 27 Posts: 12	Just running one good sized powerfilter is all you need ( atleast 100gph ). If you want to still run a canister type filter so you can have more options for media types and placement you should look into the Zoo Med 501 turtle filter. Its basicly a mini canister for tanks 20 gals and under. Would work fine on your 10gal.

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