5 Gal. Aquarium Filter

[FishMan10005]

Hey. I am thinking about setting up my 5 gallon freshwater aquarium. What kind of filter should i get? I had it up before, and didnt have a filter, but i had an air tube thing. SHould i get a filter or can i just stick with the air tube thingy?

 

[ducksarefun]

IMO I'd go with an Aquaclear Mini

 

[FishMan10005]

ok thanks

 

[1979camaro]

well, what will you be keeping? if it is going to have a really small stock you might not need one even

 

[Somonas]

Yes, me too, AC minis work well.

 

[Igor The Cat]

AC all the way

-Java

 

[rocketshrimp]

Then you turning your tank over 40 times an hour thats a strong curent i'd go for the whisper micro or hagens double sponge filter.

Just my opinion but if your getting a betta i think the ac would be way to much.

 

[FishMan10005]

I am prolly gonna put some swordtail or black mollies in it. Should i still go with the AC?

 

[rocketshrimp]

Okay i'm changing my mind but i would have the filter turned down.

 

[SomethingFishy]

The AC Mini would work well for this tank. The flow rate can be adjusted on the Mini to solve the potential problem of too much water flow. In fact I think it is one of the only brands to make their "mini" with adjustable flow rates . . . AC is realy cool in that regard.

Good Luck with the 5gal. *celebrate

 

[FishMan10005]

So if I were to get swordtail or black mollies, or just use the tank as a breeder tank, should i put an AC filter in or no filter at all??

 

[ducksarefun]

It wouldn't hurt to use it. Just turn the flow down low, and if its a breeder tank, it would be a good idea to put a sponge over the intake syphon.

 

[FishMan10005]

ok thanks!

 

[shewlett]

Either an AC Mini or an Azoo Palm filter with the flow turned down somewhat would work. How far you turn the flow rate down depends on what kind of fish you have in the tank. I have no experience with swordtails or black mollys but I think either of these filters adjusted properly would work well.

 

[Lou]

sponge fliter works good with fry in a small tank...Kind of ugly though if you want it to look at.

 

[Lou]

sponge fliter works good with fry in a small tank...Kind of ugly though if you want it to look at.