Recommended Filter?

[tonks]

I'm going to guess that there are a varied amount of responses when I ask.. What is the best filter?
 
But I'm looking for a filter for a 10 Gallon tank, that isn't too much for guppies as I hear they get exhausted easily. (or maybe filters have some sort of dial that can increase or decrease the flowrate??)
I don't know which one to go for.. though I'm currently looking at internal filters, as opposed to external filters. or maybe those that hang on the back? I don't know.. theres just so many.
 
If anyone could give me a steer in the right direction or one that they would recommend it would be great thanks. (also something that isn't too noisy)

 

[mike455555]

external canister filters are good, i use them and wont go back to internals ever, you can control much more with them, and you can have both maniacal and biological filtration in them 

 

[tonks]

Aren't they a bit big? Or is it possible to have a small one

 

[mike455555]

iv got fluval 105, its recommended up to 100L tanks theres alsorts of sizes 

 

[the_lock_man]

Maniacal filtration? It filters out the maniacs? These people think of everything.....
 
But seriously, I prefer externals to internals, especially when it comes to cleaning time. HOBs would be OK though.

 

[FishyPapa]

I'll second the motion for a canister filter.  You can get a little Fluval 105/106 and have fine control over the flow.  Alternatively you can build your own and saw a little money.  Check out the site:  REMOVED BY MODERATOR
 
For 10 gallons you can also build one with a bottle, some bio ceramic and an airpump like my profile photo all for about $15 or less and if you add another $1.50 you can get a valve which would let you adjust the airflow.

 

[tonks]

Has anyone had any experience in AquaOne products?

 

[FishyPapa]

I've none with AquaOne but do with AquaClear. Maybe it's the same product but different name?

 

[tonks]

I've none with AquaOne but do with AquaClear. Maybe it's the same product but different name?

I think it is the same product.. I just googled.. Aqua One 200 and Aqua Clear 200.. they seem like the same product. I just picked this filter out of random for googling thats all. But it does look the same.
Given your experience how is it for you?

 

[FishyPapa]

It was terrific when I had it. The only reason I do not use it anymore is because I bought a Fluval canister filter.
If I was going to purchase another HOB or needed one for a smaller tank or to compliment the canister I'd definitely go with the AquaClear ones.

 

[goldfinger]

Aqua one would have been my choice if I had not purchased a Eheim 2217 its a bit of an over kill in a 125l tank, but going into a 300l tank soon
I thought about it carefully when I was looking for filters best to buy bigger capacity if you upgrade the tank for future proofing.
This is a great filter not cheap called :

Aquael External

But best value filter is Aqua one found here:
 
http/www.cdaquatics.co.uk/aqua-one-canister-filter-1250-advance-p-2129.html

 

[tonks]

Sweet thanks guys. Big help in choosing my filter.

 

[RCA]

Hi tonks did you still want internal or have you been steered towards a HOB or an external?
Do not want to advise one way if you have decided on another

 

[tonks]

I'm currently still undecided but I am looking at all my options
Here in Perth, I have not seen eheim or fluval filters sold anywhere in the pet stores.. I'd have to try ebay I guess.
But I've also read a few reviews on te eheim 2213 and fluval 105's.. I've found a mixture of responses.
What were your thoughts on any filters? I'm assuming you were going to sway for internal?

 

[CoryLover95]

I like Aqueon HOB filters, TopFin also works well but isn't as good quality.  However, I understand that HOBs aren't necessarily the best for all tanks...but they work for me