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	penguin mini or ac20 for a 10g tank?
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	so this 10g tank that i got yesterday came with a penguin mini filter, but i really liked the ac20 filter that i found at the lfs today so i got that instead. which would you say is better, or which do you prefer if you've owned either model? "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
kankushok Hobbyist Posts: 50 Kudos: 51 Votes: 12 Registered: 18-Jun-2005	I have the aquaclear and it does an excellent job, but the penguin has a biowheel. There both good filters, and I don't think you can go wrong with either.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	actually the penguin does not have a biowheel, unless it comes with the filter inserts plus i found that for the cost of new inserts, i could get the AC filter instead, and i like the design of the ac20 very much. if i decide to do carbon i can always get some more, and i can just rinse out the media every time it needs it instead of buying new cartridges "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Darth Vader Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005	aqua clears are good! Last edited by victa_fish at 02-Jul-2005 06:05
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
renoharps Hobbyist Posts: 97 Kudos: 75 Votes: 5 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	I use the Aquaclears because of the flexibility you have with the media and the fact that you don't have to buy those expensive catridges. Either filter is a good choice.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	Both filters are good so it's really a matter of prefrence. The ac model does offer more flexibility with your media, the penguin comes with a cartridge which you just replace. my penguin does have a bio wheel. Actually, it took a while to choose between the two, I opted for the bio wheel, but often wished I'd chosen the other.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I have the aquaclear 20 on my 10g and I love it. The filter media is very inexpensive so I can change it very often and not worry about spending alot of money on cartridges. I like that the flow is adjustable because it makes it so much easier to feed my fish and keeps the food on top of the water. I don't have any experience with the penguin filter. I did consider it when buying a new filter for my 10 but I chose the AC. In my opinion it is great. *Kristin*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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