Which filter would you recommend?

[tom91970]

I'm thinking about upgrading the Aqua-tech filter which came with my 29g kit. Two that I am considering are the Penguin BIO-Wheel 150 and the Whisper Filter 30.

Right now I'm now sure which would be better. I am currently using a Whisper 10i for my 10g tank and have not had any problems since buying it in February. I'm no fan of internal filters but it sure is quite!

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thoughts regarding other brands are welcome, too.

 

[TommyR]

Get an Aquaclear!

Tom

 

[lauraj]

I'm with you, TommyR. I love my aquaclear filter! I find it to be very quiet and I like the fact that the intake tube is clear so it makes it very easy to tell when it should be cleaned or is clogging.

Hey TommyR......Happy Birthday, by the way!!

 

[TommyR]

I'm with you, TommyR. I love my aquaclear filter! I find it to be very quiet and I like the fact that the intake tube is clear so it makes it very easy to tell when it should be cleaned or is clogging.

Hey TommyR......Happy Birthday, by the way!!

Awww, THANK YOU! I turned cough49cough. But I'm still a kid in my head!

Tom

 

[tropicalfish]

Get an AquaClear 50!

 

[tom91970]

OK...I'm getting a few responses for AquaClear. How much better is the AquaClear than Whisper?

On a side note, I see that the AquaClear 50 sells for $29.89 on Foster & Smith's internet site and only $20.99 in the catalog; I just called and they will still honor that price.

 

[Big Vine]

That's a good deal, Tom.
I've got two AC 50's on each of my largest tanks, and they work great!

BV

 

[lauraj]

That is a good deal. I think I paid closer to $30.

 

[tom91970]

OK...just ordered a AC 50 for the catalog price of $20.99 (as oppossed to the website price of $29.89).

I also ordered a Pro Fish Bagger for $2.99 (figured that would make it easier trying to acclimate new fish to the tank after bringing them home from the store).

After s/h of $9.99 and a $5.00 coupon I ended up paying $28.97. Guess I basically got a free fish holder and free shiping...

Thanks for all the input that was given. I hope this filter works better than that cheap Aqua-tech.

 

[Grumpy_Marine]

i was going to say go penguin biowheel 150 i have them on my 29 gallon and works great. Will be getting rid of mine in a month or so once 60 gallon is set up.

 

[tom91970]

i was going to say go penguin biowheel 150 i have them on my 29 gallon and works great. Will be getting rid of mine in a month or so once 60 gallon is set up.

Who knows...maybe I'll buy one those soon for my 30 gallon.

 

[tom91970]

OK...just ordered a AC 50 for the catalog price of $20.99 (as oppossed to the website price of $29.89).

I also ordered a Pro Fish Bagger for $2.99 ...

The package arrived today! Guess I'll set it up in my 30g for a few weeks to get some bacteria built up...don't want any ammonia spikes while making the switch!

 

[lauraj]

Tom, what is a pro fish bagger?

 

[tom91970]

Tom, what is a pro fish bagger?

One of those plastic containers they use at the LFS that hangs on the side of the tank...used to hold your fish prior to bagging them. I thought it would be easier to use this than floating the bag in the tank when bringing home new fish.

Aquarium Bag Holder & Specimen Container: Pro Fish Bagger