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progman
08-13-2003, 3:01 PM
Is this possible? Is anybody using a slim filter that would cut it in 3" of space?
Manix
08-13-2003, 3:28 PM
A pinguin might fit.
OrionGirl
08-13-2003, 3:35 PM
Some where there is a page that lists the measurements of lots of different filters...A member who is not sto active any more wrote it up, but I can't find it.

However, I think there are a few options, depending on what size tank you have. The AquaClears 200 would work, but only for a tank smaller than about 20 gallons. Best bet--grab a tape measure, or go peruse through the LFS.
progman
08-13-2003, 3:54 PM
Actually, I just found the following page - maybe this will help someone else:

http://www.petsolutions.com/Pfilterchart.html
JSchmidt
08-13-2003, 4:16 PM
Here's a great page that lists dimension of many popular filters:

http://channelcat.netfirms.com/filter-sizes.htm

HTH,
Jim
OrionGirl
08-13-2003, 4:22 PM
Bingo! Thanks, Jim! This time I saved it.
Rometiklan
08-13-2003, 5:08 PM
By the way, does anyone know what happened to ChannelCat? :confused:
OrionGirl
08-13-2003, 5:24 PM
ChannelCat is still around, though infrequently. He is active on several non-fish boards. I spoke with him a few months back, and he's doing well, just not really focusing on aquariums when he is online.
progman
08-15-2003, 12:28 PM
Thanks for the replies - if anyone is interested... I happened to be in Walmart (I know, ugh, walmart) and saw that they carry a Whisper "Advanced" power filter. I grabbed the one that is rated at 300 gph - it is about 2 3/4 inches wide and easily fits on the 1 1/4 rim of my 120gal tank. I am currently running two eheim prof cannisters on this tank, but was interested in having something else for surface agitation and easy media access should the need arise - this thing fit the bill perfect for minimal clearance between tank and wall. I would be interested to know if anyone has any positive or negative comments about these filters. I haven't seen the "Advanced" series whisper anywhere but walmart...
Xeider
08-15-2003, 12:47 PM
Like some earlier people mentioned, penguins will work.

I have a penguin 170 and just measured, 2-7/8" from back of glass to the wall behind it.
Tiger15
08-16-2003, 7:30 AM
Of the big three HOB manufacturers, Whisper makes the narrowiest width filter box.