filter for a small tank

[kitsapdan]

hi what would be a good filter setup for a small 10 gallon tank with live sand some lve rocks and 1 clown fish. he is in a 29 gallon tank now with 2 tangs and i need to liten the load. would a hang on be good. should i put a power head in for movement.

thank you for all the help

 

[dhnguyen]

You don't really need a filter or a skimmer for a 10g. Just regular water changes would be fine. You do need a powerhead for some intank current though.

 

[cwby416]

he is in a 29 gallon tank now with 2 tangs and i need to liten the load.

you might want to keep the clown in there and find a bigger home for the tangs..... a 29 is really small for a tang... just my 2 cents

 

[dhnguyen]

Yep... I've mentioned the same in the other post as well.

 

[Elmo18]

10 gallon tank, 1 clownfish, and Live rock....

IMO, I would use 2x Hagen AquaClear 20/MINIs. They are HOB filters. Place some carbon in one of them.

Best,
Ilham

 

[Damsel13]

does Carpe Narem really mean pick your nose?!?

 

[kitsapdan]

I know that the tangs are to big but when i setup the tank I wanted it all now i know better. my plan to move the clown and see if i can trade back the foxface for something smaller.

 

[chend2]

foxface isnt a tang... so there is two tangs a foxface and a clown in a 29g? Wow!

 

[kitsapdan]

sorry 1 tang 1 foxface 1 clown

 

[jnarowe]

You could also use a small under tank power filter like an XP-1. That would help keep the water polished and provide some flow.

 

[dhnguyen]

does Carpe Narem really mean pick your nose?!?

yes it does :lol:

 

[mmn_usn]

I used the tetra whisper mini for my 2.5 gal with great luck... I am in the process of setting up a zoa frag tank with a whisper 60 on a 10 gal. the smaller whispers go right in the tank... the bigger ones hang on the back.