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	in need to getting a new filter and a heater
featherrrrr Fingerling Posts: 19 Kudos: 13 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2004	hey! its time for me to get a new filter and a new heater. for a while, i had Tetra/Second nature whisper economy power filter and Tetra whisper submersible heater in mind. any suggestions? is there a better filter and heater than this for my 20g tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	for a filter, i would get an emperor 280 for a heater, i would get a Ebo jager
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	What is your budget for these new purchases? Also, are you limited to buying from nearby stores or can you order online? If buying from nearby stores, what brands do you have to chose from?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Get a Penguin 330. It's got 2 biowheels on it and it moves alot of water, plus the filter cartriges are easy and it has baskets for media or you can put crushed coral or peat in them. Also if you ever if you set up another tank you get a new 330, put a filter cartrige and wheel from your old one on it and presto a cycled tank. You can get them online @ Petco.com for like $26. Mike.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I've always been a fan of Aqua Clears....I've got an AC 150 running on my 20 gallon atm. and....well, can't remember the brand of heater, but go with a submersable one. Ebo jager is one of the best brands out there (have one in hte 30). Online stores that have really great prices That Fish place or Big Als. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
featherrrrr Fingerling Posts: 19 Kudos: 13 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jul-2004	wow! thanks for all your replies. i was interested in getting the tetra second nature whisper filter b/c it seems like their big on aquarium products. ne ways.when i buy my filter, do i need to start my cycle all over again? where would all my fish go?<------big problem... any suggestions? [span class="edited"][Edited by featherrrrr 2004-08-26 04:22][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
superbohn79 Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-May-2004	Keep the old filter running w/the new one for about 3-4 weeks. It will give the filter time to build up bacteria and you won't need a new cycle. If you don't have room behind the aquarium, just hang it in front until it's time to get rid of the old one.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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