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coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	I'm wanting to get a new HOB filter for my 30g, the topfin filter that my aquarium came with is fine but I am just looking for something a little better quality. I am wanting some suggestions on HOB filters that you all would recomend. What do you all think of the Tetra Whisper power filters? I'm going to the petshop this weekend so I'd like to have a few ideas before I go! Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 21-Jan-2008 09:09
ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007	I have two tanks, one 10g and one 20g. I have Aqua Clear HOB filters on each of them and I cannot say enough good about these filters. They are easy to set up, easy to maintain and change media, they run well, they are not loud, and they are not terribly expensive. You can probably find one for a 30g tank for around $30 US dollars. And,t hey are fairly easily found. Many LFS carry them, or you can order them from www.liveaquaria.com. Aqua Clear = good stuff! good luck, lets us know what you choose!
Posted 21-Jan-2008 16:54
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Whispers are a good, long-standing filter; they've been around for ages, so they must be doing something right, eh? I also have an Aquaclear and an Emperor. They are both great filters as well! For your tank size, one of the smaller Penguin models will be appropriate rather than the Emperors. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 21-Jan-2008 17:54
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	i have an aquatech, and several whispers... all good stuff... the aquatech isnt high quality but it gets the job done well... i also have one of those all in one hoods by eclipse for my 29g... if you have the cash that is an excellent way to go! \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 21-Jan-2008 21:58
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	Edited by divertran I have two of the topfins on two 30 g tanks. They work wonderfully. Aquaclear is a good choice also, I've two of them also and love them. as for the tetra whisper you mentioned, not a fan, had one on a ten gal and it didn't have enough flow to it, replaced it with an aquaclear.
Posted 22-Jan-2008 01:08
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	I too cast my vote for the Aquaclear. Easy to maintain and good water movement. I have a top fin and Tetra as well. but I prefer the Aquaclear. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 22-Jan-2008 01:29
wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	I have an aquaclear that has not missed a beat since 2002 (maybe '01) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
Posted 22-Jan-2008 04:45
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I've really only used Aquaclears. My first filter was a topfin, always worked fairly well for me. Only problem I had with it is how they designed the cartridges to be throwaway, and with them all your lovely bacteria. I'd go with an aquaclear rated for a 50 gallon tank . ^_^
Posted 22-Jan-2008 07:44
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	I've had some luck with the top fins. but I recently switched over all of my HOB filters over to Magnum HOTS and like them much better. main thing I like over them, is there is less noise from the water movement (when the tank gets a little lower). and then if you use glass lids, you can put the black plastic strips on the back and get more coverage and less water evaporation will happen Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 22-Jan-2008 15:27
coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	Thanks for the replies, I have looked at the aquaclears and am probably going to purchase one. I have always heard you should choose a filter rated for the next size up in gallons, I have a 30g tank should I choose one rated for a 40-50g? I'm going thursday I'll let ya know what I choose. Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 23-Jan-2008 08:26
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	I would go a bit higher in rating like that. I wouldnt hurt anything. I'm actually like that on all of my tanks. My 40g filter is rated for a 65. My 55, I have 2 filters on it for my huge flower horn and am rated near 100g. and my big 150, i'd be at about 300. so i over filter on all of mine. I'd rather be over than under Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 23-Jan-2008 14:54
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	On my 125 gallon I have the Aquaclear 500 (now called Aquaclear 110) and an Emperor 400. Usually you want pretty good flow. Although there are exceptions, I find using the flow of the filter to be a good guideline. Filters are usually marked with their flow in gallons per hour. The Aquaclear rated up to 50 gallon has 200gph, which would filter your 30g 6 times an hour, which ain't bad. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 23-Jan-2008 17:12
coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	Well, I bought the aquaclear rated for 50g. I will be adding it this week when I do my regular tank maintenance. I'll let you all know how I feel about it after it has been running a few days Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 02-Feb-2008 07:58
wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	I look forward to your review. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
Posted 04-Feb-2008 05:12
coltsfan Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 75 Votes: 6 Registered: 11-Jul-2007	Edited by coltsfan Well I have had my aquaclear running since thursday and so far I am pretty impressed. I really like the 3 stage filtration aspect, it really does keep my water crystal clear. The only thing is that it isn't as quiet as my topfin was, but it still is a lot quieter than some filters I have been around. So far I have to say that I give it a big ! Justin Colts Fan For Life 30g platy tank: 2 sunburst wag platys, 2 redtailed white calico platys, 2 red wag platys, 1 fry(not sure who it belongs to), 1 Golden CAE. Bettas:1 VT male
Posted 10-Feb-2008 09:48


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