HOB for 40g breeder QT?

tingleyl · 09/18/2010, 03:35 PM

Any recommendations for a HOB filter for a 40g breeder for a QT?

Lynnmw1208 · 09/18/2010, 03:38 PM

my favorite hang on the back filter has always been aquaclear. I like the options if gives you. you could go with a 20-50gal model.http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754143

Mavrk · 09/18/2010, 05:39 PM

I personally use power sponge filters in my QT. I keep a sponge in my sump and when it is time to set up a QT, it goes in the QT and a new one goes in the sump along with tank water from my DT an I end up with and established tank (well enough for the fish I in QT).
Like this or similar:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ospongefilter3

Otherwise, most of the HOB are similar the one above is good. I know people that use canisters on QTs as well.

greech · 09/18/2010, 06:12 PM

Aquaclear are the best HOB filter out there IMO. Durable, quiet, modifiable and well designed. I would go with a 70 or a 110.

Canadian Reefer · 09/18/2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrk

I personally use power sponge filters in my QT. I keep a sponge in my sump and when it is time to set up a QT, it goes in the QT and a new one goes in the sump along with tank water from my DT an I end up with and established tank (well enough for the fish I in QT).
Like this or similar:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ospongefilter3

Otherwise, most of the HOB are similar the one above is good. I know people that use canisters on QTs as well.

+1 on a simple set up like this, it works great

tingleyl · 09/18/2010, 07:42 PM

So how does the power sponge work? That seems too simple. Do you run that with a HOB?

Or do you just run the sponge and a heater? Do you also run a power head or air pump?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrk

I personally use power sponge filters in my QT. I keep a sponge in my sump and when it is time to set up a QT, it goes in the QT and a new one goes in the sump along with tank water from my DT an I end up with and established tank (well enough for the fish I in QT).
Like this or similar:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ospongefilter3

Otherwise, most of the HOB are similar the one above is good. I know people that use canisters on QTs as well.

jason2459 · 09/18/2010, 07:46 PM

If this is for QT all you need is a spong or polyfill. Especially if you are going to use medications like prazipro and copper because you would not use the carbon inserts as it would interfere with he medication.

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09/18/2010, 03:35 PM	#1
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09/18/2010, 06:12 PM	#4
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Aquaclear are the best HOB filter out there IMO. Durable, quiet, modifiable and well designed. I would go with a 70 or a 110. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

09/18/2010, 07:46 PM	#7
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	If this is for QT all you need is a spong or polyfill. Especially if you are going to use medications like prazipro and copper because you would not use the carbon inserts as it would interfere with he medication. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

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09/18/2010, 03:38 PM	#2
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	my favorite hang on the back filter has always been aquaclear. I like the options if gives you. you could go with a 20-50gal model.http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754143

09/18/2010, 05:39 PM	#3
Mavrk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California - South Bay Area Posts: 2,775	I personally use power sponge filters in my QT. I keep a sponge in my sump and when it is time to set up a QT, it goes in the QT and a new one goes in the sump along with tank water from my DT an I end up with and established tank (well enough for the fish I in QT). Like this or similar: http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ospongefilter3 Otherwise, most of the HOB are similar the one above is good. I know people that use canisters on QTs as well.