Filtration

[gottobe]

i am starting a 20 gallon tank i was going to put a aquaclear 30 on it do you think i should move up to the aquaclear 50?

 

[NeonFlux]

The more filtration, the better. Sometimes it also depends on your stock as well. If you have a good right amount of fishload in the tank, and you dont want to put more fish, then there's really no need for the bigger if you want to save. But then again, if you actually upgrade to a bigger tank in the future, the aquaclear 50 filter will be a good investment.

Remember when starting a new tank, there is no media(good bacteria) in the tank. You have to start a cycle in the tank first before adding fish. Use Bio-spira(good bacteria), then add fish. Remember, whats also important is fish research;you would want to know the maximum size of the fish and how dirty they are and etc before buying fish. Look for fish that is suitable for 20 gallons.

Buy water test kits too. To measure pH, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia.

Good luck with the 20 gallon.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

go for it. i have a ac 50 on a couple 20 gal tanks.

 

[irishspy]

Couldn't hurt. In fact, it will help by giving you more filtration: always a good thing. Go for it. :clap:

 

[Rbishop]

Go with the AC 50.

 

[Plecosterone]

Go with the AC 50.

:iagree: I use AC 50 on my 25 gallon and don't think I would want anything less.

 

[FtwayneFish]

go for it.

 

[Cory Keeper]

sounds good, I agree, wouldn't go with anything less.

 

[msjinkzd]

i would go for the larger ac50. I use ac30's on my 10g.