Equipment Review and Discussion

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:26 am **Filters (Noob question)**

Closed

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:04 pm **Re: Filters (Noob question)**

HOBs can be used, though you will likely need to do some modification to the tank or filter. The rims on most plastic stock tanks are larger than the rims on aquariums.

As for internals.... I don't think so. I did use one when I had to temporarily use a 100 gallon stock tank. Not great since it will not be as effective and require more frequent maintenance. The small media capacity, flow rate and taking up space are all cons.

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:40 am **Re: Filters (Noob question)**

steve wrote:HOBs can be used, though you will likely need to do some modification to the tank or filter. The rims on most plastic stock tanks are larger than the rims on aquariums.

As for internals.... I don't think so. I did use one when I had to temporarily use a 100 gallon stock tank. Not great since it will not be as effective and require more frequent maintenance. The small media capacity, flow rate and taking up space are all cons.

Thanks for the advice, Steve. Guess I would probably go for an external canister filter if possible by this end of year. Any recommendations on them?

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:19 am **Re: Filters (Noob question)**

The FX5 or FX6 used to be one of the best deals out there. The prices have gone up (that happens to popular filters) so I would start with there.

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:27 am **Re: Filters (Noob question)**

steve wrote:The FX5 or FX6 used to be one of the best deals out there. The prices have gone up (that happens to popular filters) so I would start with there.

Alright thanks man!

Equipment Review and Discussion :: Filters (Noob question)

Who is online