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Unread 08/12/2017, 07:04 AM   #1
Dr RBG
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Filter for 20 long

I am starting a QT in a 20 gallon long tank, What would suggest for a filter? What are good brands?

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Unread 08/12/2017, 09:32 AM   #2
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I just recently setup a 20L QT as well' I went with this: https://www.amazon.com/XY-380-Aquari...=Sponge+filter

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Unread 08/12/2017, 09:36 AM   #3
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I think sponge filters, HOB and canister are the typical canidates, just remove the carbon portion. I dont brand plays a major role so much as our main systems.

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Unread 08/12/2017, 09:41 AM   #4
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My favorite is a small pump set in an old CD bucket, topped with filter floss and a paperweight. Easy to change and efficient enough.


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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

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Unread 08/12/2017, 10:15 AM   #5
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You can't go wrong with any of those Aquaclear HOB filers IMO. For that size tank though the Aquaclear 30 or perhaps the 50 would probably be your best bet.


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Unread 08/12/2017, 11:03 AM   #6
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I went aquaclear 70 with a in tank media basket. I ran this for two years before I added an hob skimmer. At that point I changed to a cheap whisper 20 hob for ease of filter media availability

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Aquaclear 30 or 50


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Unread 08/12/2017, 03:03 PM   #8
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Aquaclear 70


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