I have a 4 foot tank and am currently in the market for a new filter. I'm not sure whether to go for the internal or external hang on, still just learning as i go, any help would be appreciated??
2007-08-27 21:08:18 · 6 answers · asked by Gitty 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
4 Foot Tank. 10 gallon? 30 gallon? 50 gallon? I prefer internal whisper filter to internal one.
Whisper Tank Filter--http://www.opentip.com/advanced_search_result.php?cPath=9502&keywords=Whisper+Tank+Filter&x=6&y=14
2007-08-27 22:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Fish L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's green because of the fact the nutrition is inflicting a nutrient imbalance interior the tank. you could purchase heavy accountability canister filters for tanks upwards of 250 gallons, and in case you opt to circulate that path you could purchase a form of. you additionally can seek for stay flowers in an attempt to superb the algae bloom - the flowers will compete for nutrition and help suppress the severity of the blooms. you additionally must mess around with how lots you feed; if the fish is getting too lots nutrition, the uneaten factor will sit down and decay, dumping stuff into the water that contributes the the fairway blooms.
2016-12-16 06:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Elite Stingray internal filters on my tanks for years. I replace the cheap filter sponges they have with my own sponges so that there is less clogging and more room for beneficial bacteria. I rinse the sponges in a bucket of tank water once every few months, but I never change them or the carbon stuff the filter comes with.
2007-08-27 23:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used Aquaclear brand outside (hang on the back) filters for years now on pretty much all of my tanks and I have found them to be reliable, well designed, and efficient. Granted, there are other filters out there, but I don't think I would use anything else except maybe Fluval internal canister filters. I have heard others swear by them but I cannot say from own experience.
2007-08-27 22:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HOB (hang on back) filters are pretty much the best to go with, since they come with a biowheel these days
they are easy to keep up with as well
Internal filters get to fast clogged up with waste in my opinion, that's why i really don't like them
Hope that helps
good luck
EB
2007-08-27 22:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
different filters do differnt things, ask at you local aquarium...t
2007-08-31 18:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋