5 Gallon Tank

madmatt7g said:
Indeed. It will get him hooked, but I'll just bet he ends up buying a bigger one soon. The only problem with starting out small is that any mistakes you make are magnified quite a bit. The larger the tank, the less succeptible it is to fluctuations.
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Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, I'm not starting out. I've been in this hobby for a few years now. I'm not a newb, but if I was I would be posting this in the Freshwater Newbie Section. Just wanted to clear things up.
 
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Hmmm.... I can't seem to find this filter online. I'll ask them about it at the LFS near me that carries them. I'll post any info on it I find out there.
 
Thanks, another power filter that is like this is
Zoomeds 501
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OK, The filter is made by a company called "Tom Aquatics" and it is known as "Rapids Mini Canister Filter." Has anyone heard of it or have one? It does look kinda cheap like I said earlier so if anyone else has anymore suggestions on filters for a 5g please keep 'em coming!
 
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The Rapids Mini Canister is a compact and efficient canister filter. Providing 3-stage filtration, mechanical, chemical and biological, aerating and filtering the water every hour. The Rapids Canister Filter has a self priming, top mounted sealed motor with a flow rate of 80gph. For aquariums up to 20 gallons, the canister is lightweight enough to hang directly on the back of the aquarium.

Mechanical filtration is provided by the replaceable floss roll impregnated with highly activated carbon. The floss roll is a dense, highly absorbent material that traps particulate material and debris. Chemical filtration is supplied by the exceptionally adsorbing activated carbon which removes dissolved organic impurities. Biological Filtration is provided by the Super Porous Ceramic Cylinders where beneficial bacteria work to remove toxic ammonia and nitrite.

Ideal filter for Nano tanks and other mini-reef applications.

The filter includes floss roll with activated carbon and super porous ceramic cylinders, high-efficiency intake strainer, spray bar and canister hanger.

Dimensions: 3-1/2" L x 5-11/16" W x 7" H
 
I personally do not care for these smaller filters like this for a tank this size. If you go with the Hets, I would opt for UG or sponge. You can save some pennies this way. Maybe spend that saved money on a light setup and maybe good Flourite or something along those lines for this planted tank. What truely matters is just regular water changes and water movement. Both cheaper filters will give you this.
 
test4echo said:
I am also looking at the Fluval 1 Plus. The GPH is 50. Would this be suitable for the 5?
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Yes it would but still not for the type of fish we talked about.



This is an interesting filter.. For under $18.

Tom Aquatics Dive Clean Mini Internal Filter
Mini Dive Clean Internal Filter

Submersible Internal Filter. Compact and Powerful. Ideal for NANO Tanks and other small reef tanks. Freshwater and Marine application.

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