Chelsea716 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I am doing a 10 gallon crayfish tank (no heater needed! Yay!) so I am wondering, what brand of filter is best? Something they can't climb up, and is affordable. Under $20 preferably, that way I can buy this fancy stuff I want for my other animals that is very pricey. I am on a budget, I have everything I need to start cycleing, besides the filter. What brand is best? And where can I buy it in Edmonton (south end please). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Crayfish can pretty much escape through climbing the cords...so it doesn't really matter if you choose a hang on back, like an aquaclear, or use a sponge filter...it's really up to you and what you like aesthetically. I personally prefer HOBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I am looking at the aquaclear filters, are they very good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayfong Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Aqua clears are one of the best hob filters out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Can't beat Aqua-clears for small tanks economical and durable.I have several scattered around in 10 & 20 gallon tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 depending on what your lid looks like, a sponge filter is small, economical and a beast on biological filtration - also, the opening needed on the lid is so small, that they can't fit through...I don't trust HOB filters anymore...power blip happens and mine don't restart. Every tank I have has canisters and/or sponges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMom Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 depending on what your lid looks like, a sponge filter is small, economical and a beast on biological filtration - also, the opening needed on the lid is so small, that they can't fit through...I don't trust HOB filters anymore...power blip happens and mine don't restart. Every tank I have has canisters and/or sponges. Filters come down to preference ... as previously stated. I too like the HOB Aquaclears, currently use Aquaclear 70 on 3 of my tanks, easy maintenance and great for beginners as well, and plenty of space for media. On my 29 and 30 Gallons tanks I have 1 each, and on my 55 Gallon I went with 2 AC70s (only have to buy one supply this way). I like extra filtration on my tanks so I've put a larger model on each tank. As for the motor not restarting, I only have to keep an eye on one tank. Its my oldest filter (was giving to me 4 yrs ago ... so no idea how old it is) and the motor is starting to wear. Hence it needs priming to restart. Have a new motor for it just haven't gotten around to changing it, as it still works great otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 depending on what your lid looks like, a sponge filter is small, economical and a beast on biological filtration - also, the opening needed on the lid is so small, that they can't fit through...I don't trust HOB filters anymore...power blip happens and mine don't restart. Every tank I have has canisters and/or sponges. Filters come down to preference ... as previously stated. I too like the HOB Aquaclears, currently use Aquaclear 70 on 3 of my tanks, easy maintenance and great for beginners as well, and plenty of space for media. On my 29 and 30 Gallons tanks I have 1 each, and on my 55 Gallon I went with 2 AC70s (only have to buy one supply this way). I like extra filtration on my tanks so I've put a larger model on each tank. As for the motor not restarting, I only have to keep an eye on one tank. Its my oldest filter (was giving to me 4 yrs ago ... so no idea how old it is) and the motor is starting to wear. Hence it needs priming to restart. Have a new motor for it just haven't gotten around to changing it, as it still works great otherwise. I agree it's all a choice. I was thinking for a 10G crayfish tank, on a budget of less than $20.00, a sponge is your cheapest, easiest, never needs priming...etc. I have: 75G - Eheim 2217, Fluval 204 and Fluval C3 29G - Fluval 204, Fluval C3 55G - Eheim 2215, 2X sponge filters. (These are also my instant cycle when starting a QT.) My C3s are both about a year, year and half old. They both need priming. I've taken them apart, cleaned...etc Still wont self start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't really like sponge filters. I can shell out some more money for a HOB as they seem the best. Are HOBs very noisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't really like sponge filters. I can shell out some more money for a HOB as they seem the best. Are HOBs very noisy? Not really. Just make sure the intake isn't near a bubbler (if you have one). Other than that, they run pretty quiet. The higher the water level, the less splashing noise as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea716 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Oh great, my dad set up the fish tank already. Using a whisper internal filter that we had from a while ago. Going to see if we can switch filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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