What filter is best for 15G planted tanks?

[tonie]

I have a 15gal planted tank and I don't know what filter should I use?
Please help me!

Thanks!

 

[bluekrissyspike]

i'd go for an hob or canister rated for a size up, so 20 to 30g rating. as long as there is not too much current for the plants you want, i think any would be good

 

[FrostyNYC]

Id go with a canister, but anything is fine. Choose something rated for a larger tank than 15 gallons, because plants tend to block flow in the tank.

 

[fwiffo]

i have a peanut butter jar attached to a an aquaclear 20 powerhead. the jar is filled with fluval biomax, fluval pre filter rings, foam and carbon. the flow from the pump has been reduced by i guess 50%. works great and is alot of fun to run too.

 

[crimsonmoon]

if its just plants or if you have a light stock (shrimp or a few guppies, for example), i would just go with a sponge filter