I can't decide....

[Paintballer99]

What if i did just buy 1 of each?

 

[SMinNC]

I have plants in that 55g with the UGF.

Just plain ol aquarium gravel though.

 

[SMinNC]

What if i did just buy 1 of each?

1 of each of what?

Lost me.

 

[Paintballer99]

Like a rapids filter and an AC

 

[SMinNC]

Sure!

Sounds like you might want to get some 100% Silicone, and have it handy.
Other than that.... should be a good set-up.

Edit: typo

 

[Paintballer99]

Why should i get silicone? DOes one of them break easily?

 

[SMinNC]

Sounds like there could be some problems with the Rapids. Someone was talking about it, somewhere in here.

 

[Paintballer99]

And then we have to worry about co2 loss from the AC

Edit: Ah ok I'll keep some ready.

 

[SMinNC]

Started here....

I'd go with the Aquaclear. The seal job on Toms are usually quite poor, so water leaks and sucking in air are pretty common complaints with it.

the only place I had issues with the one I tested was the tubing.
I used some Aquarium sealer(silicone) and sealed the fitting on the canister and it functions fine.. the only draw back is it really is only suitable for a 10.

but personally with aquariums I prefer 2 filters.. one on each end.

a 20 g filter really is not suitable for that size tank .
you could run over sized but with 2 filters you reduce 'dead' spots in the tank.

 

[Paintballer99]

Ah I see now. I'm not sure what i should do...