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BettaBeats · 07-26-2010, 12:44 PM

what type of filter would I use for a 5 gallon? And a 2.5 gallon?

AquaNeko · 07-26-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BettaBeats

what type of filter would I use for a 5 gallon? And a 2.5 gallon?

Depends. What's going ot be in the tank? Tank measurements? I'm going to assume freshwater?

BettaBeats · 07-26-2010, 12:55 PM

freshwater. hopefully shrimp tanks. some moss, that's about it.

PPulcher · 07-26-2010, 01:13 PM

A small box filter or small sponge filter driven by an air pump would work fine.

BettaBeats · 07-26-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PPulcher

A small box filter or small sponge filter driven by an air pump would work fine.

of course, but i'm looking for a description, a brand name, a product number.. something.

Fish_Man · 07-26-2010, 02:04 PM

Lustar Hydro-Sponge Filter 1
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/...ospongefilter1

Tetra Whisper 10 Air Pump (up to 10 gal... I like it cause its really quiet)
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCata...its=12&offset=

IMO

Darkblade48 · 07-26-2010, 02:32 PM

The Red Sea Nano works OK for a 2.5g.

BillD · 07-26-2010, 04:19 PM

http://www.johnsfishfood.com/SPONGEFILTERS.html Has a selection for a better price than BA's. I wouldn't use a box filter for a shrimp tank as the small shrimp will end up inside.

AquaNeko · 07-26-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish_Man

Lustar Hydro-Sponge Filter 1
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/...ospongefilter1

Tetra Whisper 10 Air Pump (up to 10 gal... I like it cause its really quiet)
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCata...its=12&offset=

IMO

Also consider the Rena smallest model air pumps. Less then 30dB even on thier spec sheet. I've yet to acquire one and do my own dB testing.

KhuliLoachFan · 07-30-2010, 10:10 PM

For a 5 gallon tank with only shrimp, I would use the least expensive sponge filters powered by an airpump like the small circular one from Lee's.

W

07-26-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
BettaBeats Devoted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carlton/Mutual Posts: 483 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	5 gallon filter? what is a good pica filter? what type of filter would I use for a 5 gallon? And a 2.5 gallon? __________________ Tech 10 Gallons with AquaClear 30 and 2x14w T5 Fauna Female Stiphodon Goby, Red and Yellow Dwarf Gouramis, Crystal Red Shrimps, 2x Otocinclus Catfish, Pink Ramshorn Snail Flora Ammania Sp. 'Bonsai', Anubias Nana Petite, A. Nana, A. Hastifolia, A. Barteri, Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'green', C. Balansae, Water Sprite, Dwarf Hairgrass, Rotala sp. Vietnam, Star Moss, Flame Moss 15 Gallon Tall ~ in the works

07-26-2010, 12:55 PM	#3
BettaBeats Devoted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carlton/Mutual Posts: 483 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	freshwater. hopefully shrimp tanks. some moss, that's about it. __________________ Tech 10 Gallons with AquaClear 30 and 2x14w T5 Fauna Female Stiphodon Goby, Red and Yellow Dwarf Gouramis, Crystal Red Shrimps, 2x Otocinclus Catfish, Pink Ramshorn Snail Flora Ammania Sp. 'Bonsai', Anubias Nana Petite, A. Nana, A. Hastifolia, A. Barteri, Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'green', C. Balansae, Water Sprite, Dwarf Hairgrass, Rotala sp. Vietnam, Star Moss, Flame Moss 15 Gallon Tall ~ in the works

07-26-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
PPulcher Devoted Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 235 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	A small box filter or small sponge filter driven by an air pump would work fine. __________________ Cheers, Andrew - Member, TWAS Canadian Aquatic Auction Website!

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Fish_Man Devoted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vaughan Posts: 859 Feedback Score: (21) View Member Photos	Lustar Hydro-Sponge Filter 1 http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/...ospongefilter1 Tetra Whisper 10 Air Pump (up to 10 gal... I like it cause its really quiet) http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCata...its=12&offset= IMO __________________ 40 Gallon Tank - Holey Rock Theme 35 Gallon Tank - Pagoda Theme 30 Gallon Tank - Ceramic Pot Theme 25 Gallon Tank - Jungle Theme 18 Gallon Tank - TBD 15 Gallon Tank - Terranium Theme 15 Gallon Tank - Pond Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Stacked Rocks Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Forest Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Driftwood Moss Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Rocky Theme 05 Gallon Tank - Desert Theme 05 Gallon Tank - Tall Grass Theme 03 Gallon Tank - Lily Pad Theme

07-26-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
Darkblade48 Devoted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London/Scarborough Posts: 1,940 Feedback Score: (20) View Member Photos	The Red Sea Nano works OK for a 2.5g. __________________ Anthony

07-26-2010, 04:19 PM	#8
BillD Devoted Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 575 Feedback Score: (1) View Member Photos	http://www.johnsfishfood.com/SPONGEFILTERS.html Has a selection for a better price than BA's. I wouldn't use a box filter for a shrimp tank as the small shrimp will end up inside.

07-30-2010, 10:10 PM	#10
KhuliLoachFan Yellow Belly Albert Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TORONTO Posts: 1,305 Feedback Score: (3) View Member Photos	For a 5 gallon tank with only shrimp, I would use the least expensive sponge filters powered by an airpump like the small circular one from Lee's. W

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