Filteration for a 20 Gallon?

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 02:43 PM

I have a 20 Gallon tank. I am giving my filter to a friend for his new tank I just want to know what is the cheapest type of filteration I could use?

**JustOneMore20** · 04-15-2008, 03:09 PM

Hang on back filter. Aquaclears are good. Marineland filters are good as well. Don't get a cheap filter, you get what you pay for.

And don't give all your filter media away or you'll end up having to recycle the tank (unless its been empty for awhile...).

Ricker · 04-15-2008, 05:05 PM

For my saltwater tank it is only 3gallons. I use a topfin 10 It cleans real good better then the stock filter. Maybe get one rated for your tank size

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 05:18 PM

How many sponge filters would I need to filter it all?

**JustOneMore20** · 04-15-2008, 05:20 PM

If you understock greatly and do weekly water changes, 1 sponge filter rated for a 30-40g tank would be sufficient. If you overstock or have messy fish...forget the sponge filter.

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 05:23 PM

These are two filters I found, does anyone have these?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752295
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754143

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 05:38 PM

Oh, I think I need to buy something other than a sponge filter then as you will see in my new thread that I made

Ricker · 04-15-2008, 05:39 PM

I hae the topfin one for my saltwater as I said before does a real good job at cleaning the tank.

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 05:48 PM

alright, that one is my main choice because it is cheaper

Ricker · 04-15-2008, 05:55 PM

Ya it does a real good job to for the price it is good cleaner. just make sure your filter media is set at a good height because it can cause a problem with it blocking water

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 05:57 PM

alright, thanks.
I will probably be getting the filtering on thursday or friday.

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 06:04 PM

How do I clean a filter? I have a filter that is about 6 months old it's an HOB filter and it is made by marineland. I can post pics if someone wants me to show some.

Ricker · 04-15-2008, 06:21 PM

well dont boil it lol I tried that and melted it. Soak it in warm water and do that like 4 times that is what I do now.

ikermalli · 04-15-2008, 06:36 PM

oh alright, well it is really nasty, I can take some pics and show you if you want me to. Also can I use a normal sponge for filter media?

emc7 · 04-15-2008, 10:44 PM

The topfin 10 is good for a 5 gallon tank. Its kind of wimpy. The aquaclear has a lot more flow. If you already own an airpump. A sponge filter, a box filter, or better yet one of each are the cheapest route.

ikermalli · 04-16-2008, 05:30 AM

I am just going to clean my penguin 300 or 350 and use that as the aquaclear 20's at petsmart are around $50

trophman · 04-16-2008, 08:21 AM

Will nitrifying bacteria from a freshwater tank survive in a saltwater tank and add any benefit?

04-15-2008, 02:43 PM	#1
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	Filteration for a 20 Gallon? I have a 20 Gallon tank. I am giving my filter to a friend for his new tank I just want to know what is the cheapest type of filteration I could use? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,581	Hang on back filter. Aquaclears are good. Marineland filters are good as well. Don't get a cheap filter, you get what you pay for. And don't give all your filter media away or you'll end up having to recycle the tank (unless its been empty for awhile...). __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

04-15-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	How many sponge filters would I need to filter it all? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,581	If you understock greatly and do weekly water changes, 1 sponge filter rated for a 30-40g tank would be sufficient. If you overstock or have messy fish...forget the sponge filter. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

04-15-2008, 05:23 PM	#6
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	These are two filters I found, does anyone have these? http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752295 http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754143 __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

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04-15-2008, 05:05 PM	#3
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	For my saltwater tank it is only 3gallons. I use a topfin 10 It cleans real good better then the stock filter. Maybe get one rated for your tank size

04-15-2008, 05:38 PM	#7
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	Oh, I think I need to buy something other than a sponge filter then as you will see in my new thread that I made __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#8
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	I hae the topfin one for my saltwater as I said before does a real good job at cleaning the tank.

04-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#9
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	alright, that one is my main choice because it is cheaper __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 05:55 PM	#10
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	Ya it does a real good job to for the price it is good cleaner. just make sure your filter media is set at a good height because it can cause a problem with it blocking water

04-15-2008, 05:57 PM	#11
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	alright, thanks. I will probably be getting the filtering on thursday or friday. __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 06:04 PM	#12
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	How do I clean a filter? I have a filter that is about 6 months old it's an HOB filter and it is made by marineland. I can post pics if someone wants me to show some. __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#13
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	well dont boil it lol I tried that and melted it. Soak it in warm water and do that like 4 times that is what I do now.

04-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#14
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	oh alright, well it is really nasty, I can take some pics and show you if you want me to. Also can I use a normal sponge for filter media? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-15-2008, 10:44 PM	#15
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,292	The topfin 10 is good for a 5 gallon tank. Its kind of wimpy. The aquaclear has a lot more flow. If you already own an airpump. A sponge filter, a box filter, or better yet one of each are the cheapest route.

04-16-2008, 05:30 AM	#16
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	I am just going to clean my penguin 300 or 350 and use that as the aquaclear 20's at petsmart are around $50 __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-16-2008, 08:21 AM	#17
trophman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 5	Will nitrifying bacteria from a freshwater tank survive in a saltwater tank and add any benefit?

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