Regarding Tank filter from MR

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by mikeonthebike, May 5, 2009.

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  1. mikeonthebike

    mikeonthebike Plankton

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    I have a Betta in a heated 10 gallon aquarium. I want to know what is the best HOB filter for the tank to keep the water at its best.
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    well best and hob filters arent too words i hear often in the same sentence;D
    i would assume the best possible filtration would be a canister, but i think thats cost prohibitive on a 10 gal betta tank.

    a good filter will have mechanical, biological and chemical filtration. for hob's i would say its marinelands with the biowheel.
    basically every hob filter has mechanical(floss filter) and chemical(activated carbon), some even have biological(usually a sponge behind the floss filter). but i think its marinelands biowheel stands out because of its wet dry application that lets the bacteria perform nitrifying activities more effectively.
     
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