Which Hang on Filter

[brians_224]

Thanks for your time.

Can you recommend a Hang-On type filter for a 10 gallon QT tank? Is one manufacturer better than another?

 

[Andrew]

Aquaclear power filters work pretty good. I use a Penguin 350 on my 20 gallon qt and ive used it on a 10 gallon tank before also.

 

[mg426]

I like the emperor 280. have nice clam shell holders to run carbon in. they are cheap too and run forever. Just beware if using filter media to keep a close eye on it. Dont let it go more than a week without cleaning/changing or you will start to accumulate nitrates.

 

[AZDesertRat]

I like the Aqua Clears also. You can buy a couple of extra sponge inserts for $1 or so and stick them in your sump so they are primed with bacteria and ready to go at a moments notice. Never reuse the sponge, just toss it and use another one the next time. That way you don't risk adding something bad to your main system.

 

[Lakeside518]

I recommend the Emperor 280. When i used Emperor HOB filters I ran Ehfimech with Aquaclear 70 carbon pads!.. Worked great Most will recommend taking the Bio-Wheels out.

 

[BurntOutReefer]

AquaClears (IMO and IME) offer a great filter....one moving part.
great warranty, great filtration.....great product

 

[Ti]

I like the emperor filters

 

[aquawolf]

My vote also goes with AquaClear and if you want to save money on them, check out the web busters section of www.bigalsonline.com . They sell the AC110, used to be called the 500 for less than $40 while PetSmart and my LFS want over $70 for them.

Good luck.

 

[nemo g]

aquawolf, pestsmart online has the filter for $40, and will honor the price in store if you print the web page

about the aqua clears. im not sure if the design has changes since i used them in the past, but they do possess a design flow.

look at where the water comes into the filter chamber, and it doesnt logically follow the way the media is stacked.

the media is placed one on top of the other. which would mean that the water should come in from the bottom to go through each layer for proper and efficient filtration.

notice how every other filter has its media standing, forcing the water to go through it not around it as in the aqua clears.

nemo g

 

[tygger]

Actually, the flow does go through the stacked media. If you look closer, you'll notice that the flow is channeled downwards by the media basket (the U) and back up from the bottom of the housing to go through the media.

When the media becomes too dirty, some water will overflow over the media basket by-passing the media.