I am being told to junk my 10 year old penquin Biowheel. I've heard of the tetra Whisper and Aqua Clear but wated to ask what is the best pwer filter for my 29 Gallon freshwater Tank. I don't want a loud one or one I will need to replace a few years down the road. Also, do I get one for that size (30) or go with a larger model (40, 50, ect). So far I have a variety of tiger and rosy barbs, a pleco and a kuhli loach that are all happy together. Thanks for your suggestions!
2007-09-22 04:20:21 · 4 answers · asked by Numom 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Why and Who is telling you to junk your filter?I've got one, also had it for about 10yrs. I've had no problems with it and it keeps 2 very messy oscars tank very clean.If you insist on changing,get a canister filter.Your Penguin is also a power filter,so why fix what isnt broke?By the way,never change your bio wheels unless they are damanged.If you do your tank will probally have to cycle again,and you might lose all your fish.
2007-09-22 04:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the terrific means carry close on may well be something that includes a BIO-Wheel. A BIO-Wheel is an significant accessory that sits on good of the means clear out. The BIO-Wheel is made up of a definite textile that delivers constructive micro organism an suitable place to stay. those constructive micro organism do no longer reason illnesses in fish, rather the constructive micro organism digest waste textile from the water and a great deal decrease the quantity of waste interior the water. employing micro organism to clear out the water is named organic and organic filtration, and is the main severe ingredient in conserving fish wholesome. A BIO-Wheel is the terrific place for constructive micro organism to stay. those manufacturers are maximum counseled by employing professionals: Penguin Filters, the Emperor Filters, the AquaTech 20-40, and the AquaTech 30-60. The AquaTech filters are the two bought with out BIO-Wheel, yet an adjunct BIO-Wheel may well be offered one by one from many puppy shops and extra to the AquaTech filters. The AquaTech 30-60 clear out holds 2 BIO-Wheels. means filters with BIO-Wheels require customary upkeep it is defined interior the guidelines that comprise the filters.
2016-10-09 15:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you Bio-wheel is in good working order,or if it just needs a new bio-wheel, why should you pitch it? You can get replacement parts(bio-wheels,impellers,etc. from the mail order places.
If you are determined to have a new filter,go with the Aqua-clear. They are easier to maintain (and also cheaper) than the Whisper. Ease of cleaning and sponge rinsing means you will do a better job of caring for your pets. I use several Aqua-clears in my tanks and am completely satisfied with them. If they have a weakness it's the fact that small snails can get into them and stall the impeller, but this is a rare happening.
2007-09-22 04:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bio-Wheel is the best filter of the bunch. Why would you get rid of a perfectly seasoned filter? Replacement parts are cheap if its not working properly. I wouldn't trust the advice of that person, would it happen to be a big box store employee? Don't ever listen to them without getting additional advice, I'm sure they would love to sell you a nice new expensive filter for no reason.
2007-09-22 04:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋