Any experience with Aqueon filters?
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CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
I would most likely end up with an Aquaclear 50
I have 3 Aqua Clear filters I use as nitrate filters, one 70 and two 110's and I can tell you that on its worst day my Hot Mag 250 can out filter all three AC's when it comes to mechanical filtration. But the AC's shine at holding bare-root Pothos plants for reducing nitrates, but then so does any other working HOB power filter.
If it comes with it, you should be fine.
I would still recommend going with a Marineland filter - Emperor or Penguin series!
I would still recommend going with a Marineland filter - Emperor or Penguin series!
when i bought my 14 gallon kit, it came with an aquaeon 10 as the filter. it was very noisy and loud, no matter what i tried to do to silence it. now, i have na aquaclear 50 and it is running quiet.
I have that same kit from Petsmart (I normally wouldn't pay that much but I had an leaking tank I needed to replace at 8 PM lol). I use the Aqueon filter it came with. I plan on replacing it, but it seems to do the job for now. It's very quiet, IMO.
For years and years I was Marineland all the way. I wanted to buy a new filter for one of my extra tanks and I didn't have the money for the penguin that I wanted. I decided to try an Aqueon filter and I have since bought 2 more. I love them. I find that they are really quiet as well. If it is nosy I would suggest making sure that the impeller is in all the way. I personally always over filter my tanks I have an Aqueon 10 for a 5 gallon and a Aqueon 30 for a 10 gallon tank that I had as a temporary goldfish tank, and they worked really well.
For the 36 gallon I would suggest a larger or a second filter. I agree that the Hot Magnum would work out nicely.
For the 36 gallon I would suggest a larger or a second filter. I agree that the Hot Magnum would work out nicely.
now dont be saying mine is underfiltered... cuz i know it is... i have an aqueon 30 on a 72 gallon bowfront clean it once a month, make my own filters, have pool filter sand for substrate .some live plants. and my tank is crystal clear. and stays that way.its my fast grow out tank there is 9 fish in it
not unless he plans on keeping just pond snails. I have never ever seen a HOB filter filter the tank its rated for near as effectivly as it should. Filter ratings are :bs:. Now canisters, even then I like to overfilter a little are a little more close to their rated tank size. I still tend to go higher if I can. For example, the C-160 I'm running is rated for 30g tanks, its on a 29, it does a much better job than say any HOB filter (except for the ACs) "rated" for a 30g tank.
With that said, The Hot Magnum would be a really good choice if you can swing it, I had a Magnum 350 on a 29g tank, best filter that tank ever saw. Only issue was the constant cleaning I had to endure (you get that when running micron filters, cleanest tank though).
yeah i researched the Magnums and im really liking them. around $52 at Dr.FosterSmith.com and i wouldnt be getting the bio-wheel. never really cared for them anyway.
