What is a great HOB filter you can get for a 30/G QT?

Reefahholic · 10/18/2011, 11:04 AM

What is a good brand and what should I expect to get out of it? Is running Carbon and GFO ideal for a QT? Should I get something like a Fuval with trays for media?

Would a HOB skimmer be a wise investment?

Sumping it would be fun, but just another headache than can potentially go wrong and flood the living room. Trying to achieve a healthy QT without headaches.

cloak · 10/18/2011, 11:27 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those Aquaclear HOB filters. Running a skimmer and using carbon/GFO is not needed. Your salinity, the ph and the temperature are really the only things that need to be kept in check.

sporto0 · 10/18/2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cloak

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those Aquaclear HOB filters. Running a skimmer and using carbon/GFO is not needed. Your salinity, the ph and the temperature are really the only things that need to be kept in check.

+1 on the Aqua Clears, I would suggest the 70 model for a 30g QT.

Mr.Tan · 10/18/2011, 12:07 PM

i run a 50g model Aquaclear on my 29g tank. it does a very good job

Reefahholic · 10/18/2011, 12:17 PM

Wow, the Aquaclear must be really good! I'll have to check it out!

Sugar Magnolia · 10/18/2011, 12:22 PM

Aquaclears are excellent HOB filters. Reliable, quiet and runs for years with no problems.

Reefahholic · 10/18/2011, 12:40 PM

I have a Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter (upto 90 gal) on my 30/G QT.

It used to be on my 65/G. I just don't like it, it's kinda hard to clean, doesn't start up that well, and sometimes can be noisy. It filters the water really well though. lol

scootyman · 10/18/2011, 12:44 PM

I currently run a aquaclear 50 on our 20 gallon long and its been flawless.

jbonez · 10/18/2011, 12:46 PM

ac 70

Agu · 10/18/2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Aquaclears are excellent HOB filters. Reliable, quiet and runs for years with no problems.

I have an AC 70 that's been running almost continuously for about 8 years. The only time it's been shut down is for a couple of cleanings (and when the power goes out.)

Reefahholic · 10/18/2011, 02:06 PM

Man, I don't think I've seen this many people agree on something!

greech · 10/18/2011, 02:14 PM

Another vote for AC 70 or 110.

myram · 10/18/2011, 02:16 PM

Aquaclear 70 on my 35 hex.............quiet and you can put whatever media you want in there.

Steve

myram · 10/18/2011, 02:16 PM

Aquaclear 70 on my 35 hex.............quiet and you can put whatever media you want in there.

Steve

89Foxbody · 10/18/2011, 02:18 PM

Aquaclears are the best hob filters by far. They are utterly silent and are easily customized. I'd rank Marineland 2nd because they work great and have nice features but they can be noisy. Aqueon filters are very quiet but the filter box is microscopic compared to the others.

ReeferBill · 10/18/2011, 02:28 PM

I like the penguin/marineland 350 because I just float the biowheels in my refugium to keep them colonized with the good bacteria.

charleneatkins · 10/18/2011, 02:35 PM

I am chiming in with the aq. IF the filter says good for 20-30g cut those ratings in half and it will go alot better. Ac 70 should be good for your tank. The only time mine get noisy is when the impellor need a cleaning.

Reefahholic · 10/18/2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ReeferBill

I like the penguin/marineland 350 because I just float the biowheels in my refugium to keep them colonized with the good bacteria.

Sound like a good idea. However, im going to have to get an aquaclear with this much hype!

aandfsoccr04 · 10/18/2011, 04:24 PM

I run the aquaclear 110 on my 30 gallon QT. I just leave the foam filter pad in my sump for about 6-8 weeks before using it to help get the good bacteria buildup.

10/18/2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	What is a great HOB filter you can get for a 30/G QT? What is a good brand and what should I expect to get out of it? Is running Carbon and GFO ideal for a QT? Should I get something like a Fuval with trays for media? Would a HOB skimmer be a wise investment? Sumping it would be fun, but just another headache than can potentially go wrong and flood the living room. Trying to achieve a healthy QT without headaches.

10/18/2011, 12:22 PM	#6
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Aquaclears are excellent HOB filters. Reliable, quiet and runs for years with no problems. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

10/18/2011, 12:46 PM	#9
jbonez SALT LIFE Join Date: May 2008 Location: alabama Posts: 1,188	ac 70 __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS! Current Tank Info: 75GL MIXED REEF\|40B FRAG LIGHTING -4ft DIY 120 3W CREE LEDS ROYAL BLUES & COOL WHITES\| FLOW-vortech mp40 \| BRS HC GFO TLF REACTOR W/COBOLT MJ600\| REEF OCTOPUS BH90 SKIMMER\| TUNZE OSMOLATOR 3155 ATO W/MAGNETS\|REEF KEEPER ELITE.

10/18/2011, 02:14 PM	#12
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Another vote for AC 70 or 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

10/18/2011, 02:18 PM	#15
89Foxbody Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 1,532	Aquaclears are the best hob filters by far. They are utterly silent and are easily customized. I'd rank Marineland 2nd because they work great and have nice features but they can be noisy. Aqueon filters are very quiet but the filter box is microscopic compared to the others. __________________ Red Sea Max 130D Mixed Reef: ReefKeeper2, Rapid-LED retrofit, MiniMaxx Reactor, Tunze 9001 Skimmer, 2x Jebao RW-4, 2x Maxi-Jet 600 returns, 2x Koralia Nano 425

10/18/2011, 11:27 AM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I don't think you can go wrong with any of those Aquaclear HOB filters. Running a skimmer and using carbon/GFO is not needed. Your salinity, the ph and the temperature are really the only things that need to be kept in check.

10/18/2011, 12:07 PM	#4
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	i run a 50g model Aquaclear on my 29g tank. it does a very good job

10/18/2011, 12:17 PM	#5
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	Wow, the Aquaclear must be really good! I'll have to check it out!

10/18/2011, 12:40 PM	#7
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	I have a Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter (upto 90 gal) on my 30/G QT. It used to be on my 65/G. I just don't like it, it's kinda hard to clean, doesn't start up that well, and sometimes can be noisy. It filters the water really well though. lol

10/18/2011, 12:44 PM	#8
scootyman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 70	I currently run a aquaclear 50 on our 20 gallon long and its been flawless.

10/18/2011, 02:06 PM	#11
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	Man, I don't think I've seen this many people agree on something!

10/18/2011, 02:16 PM	#13
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	Aquaclear 70 on my 35 hex.............quiet and you can put whatever media you want in there. Steve

10/18/2011, 02:28 PM	#16
ReeferBill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,906	I like the penguin/marineland 350 because I just float the biowheels in my refugium to keep them colonized with the good bacteria. __________________ I never realized I had to be a Chemist and a Marine Biologist to maintain a Reef Aquarium!

10/18/2011, 02:35 PM	#17
charleneatkins Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: andover ct 06232 Posts: 1,819	I am chiming in with the aq. IF the filter says good for 20-30g cut those ratings in half and it will go alot better. Ac 70 should be good for your tank. The only time mine get noisy is when the impellor need a cleaning. __________________ Hope keeps things alive and looking forward Current Tank Info: 28,55 & 90g mixed reef,10G FW

10/18/2011, 04:24 PM	#19
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I run the aquaclear 110 on my 30 gallon QT. I just leave the foam filter pad in my sump for about 6-8 weeks before using it to help get the good bacteria buildup. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

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