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What kind of filter should I use for a 5 gallon nano tank?

This is a discussion on What kind of filter should I use for a 5 gallon nano tank? within the Plants/Algae/Ferts/EI/CO2/Lighting forums, part of the Aquarium Related Chat category; I have a 5 gallon cube tank with full of ada soil and plants. I am not planning to add ...

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    Default What kind of filter should I use for a 5 gallon nano tank?

    I have a 5 gallon cube tank with full of ada soil and plants. I am not planning to add any fish at the moment.
    What type of filter should I use? I do have a Fluval 305 but I think it is gonna be too strong for the small tank. Or should I just use an AquaClear 50 or even an AC30? Any suggestions would be really appriciated.

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    aquaclear 20 is good enoughm the other models are overkill.
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    IPU has some small HOB filters from Aqua Nova ( Aqua Nova ) that would be ideal for that . The next size up would be a good choice too as it has adjustable flow with a built in skimmer. Also a Hagen elite mini might work, has adjustable flow as well, but is an internal filter.

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    Overkilled ? Is there such a thing haha

    All the filter identified could be throttle down on their flow rate.

    The intake output on the 304 may look a bit bulky on the 5g. And yes, I admit that it may be just a tiny little bit overkilled

    I would vote for an AC30 for sure or even the AC50.

 

 

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