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need filtration advice for 20g

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    filtration for a 20 gal
    Okay, since i am assuming this is a 20 gal (i pick up tomarrow, Yeah!!) would 2 10 gal filters work on it??
     
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    Depends on what you are stocking it with. It could use 1 10 gallon filter or it could need a 30/60.

    Also if you keep plants in it you wont need as much filtration. Or on how you change your water.
     
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    Personally I'm really impressed with the new Rena SmartFilters. I'd pick up the mid range model rated for a 30 gallon tank and use that.

    Yeah, it does depend a lot of what you keep in the tank.
     
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    hum.. well i have no clue to what i am going to put in it. I didnt want to spend any money. cause i have 2 filters. there are going to be plants.
     
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    What type of filters are they ?
     
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    I have no clue. i may just end up buying a whole new one. just have t find one cheap enought.
     
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    That might be a better idea, so you know the GPH of the filter.
     
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    i will look at walmart. they may have one in my broke price range.
     
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    Just remember, it's always better to buy a filter rated for a larger tank that you have. ;)
     
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    I know it is just me and I will get some for saying this but I currently run a Penguin Bio-Wheel 350 (rated for a 55-90) on my 125. I do stay on top of my water changes and keep track of my nitrites/nitrates and ammonia levels. I dont have a problem at all. BUT I am overplanted and understocked on fish for the tank which does make a difference. PLUS Discus really dont like a lot of water movement and nor do the Angels so that is 1 thing, I have always done this for Discus.

    Oscars on the other hand. When I had them small enough and kept them in my 55 I had 2 30-60 filters running in addition to 25-30 water changes 1 time a week at least.

    Stock is what I have always went with. Not so much tank size but the bio-load.
     
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  11. Anonymous

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    No renas at walmart, only petsmart. I agree with anthony on them being a great filter, also with a tank that small Id get a filter rated a 200gph to get a turnover rate of 10x and hour ensuring great water quality.
     
    Anonymous, Oct 12, 2008
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