BRIANSTINYREEF Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 i havei a 7 gallon bowfront with a prizm skimmer on back 7.25 inches in width. whats the narrowest hang on back filter they make that i can use to run foam and circulate water with? thanks Link to comment
Physh1 Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 I think the Aquaclear Mini will be the smallest you will find. Cameron Link to comment
mxpro32 Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 i have the aga minibow 7 and i run a prism skimmer and a penguin mini hang on back filter. they will fit side by side easily. the prisms intake tube is on the left so i scooted it all the way to the left and the penguins intake tube is on the right so its all the way to the right. it looks real clean because the intake tubes are in the corners leaving the back clear. Link to comment
BCOrchidGuy Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 What do you mean by "run foam". Aquaclear mini is a great little HOB, foam/carbon/ammonia remover is cheap and always available. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 nah..... Penguin Mini. 4.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches back. 125 GPH flow. decent. mine is 7 years old. Still running. I beat the ###### out of it too. Link to comment
SLOreefer Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 go with the penguin. i dont know why really but i hate ethe aquaclears....i have had great luck with the penguins Link to comment
BCOrchidGuy Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 I love my aquaclears, 2 500s 1 300, couple minis or 150s... who looks.. all I know is they all work, stuff is cheap for them, impellers too. I clean mine out every so often, maybe two or three times a year, I've never noticed any lack of water flow I just figure it's time to clean them Link to comment
edying Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 Speaking of Aquaclears - I got two - a mini hangin on a 2 1/2 gal and a 150 hanging on a 29... Does anyone have a good way for cleaning the intake tube? Penguin's are easy - they have a curved intake, but the two 90's on the ACs are a pain... -Ed Link to comment
MacnReef Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 I just received the new Aquatic Eco-Systems catalog and they have a AZOO Tiny Filter, part# AZ13079. It measures 3"W x 2"D x 4"H and it runs $6.95. You should call them if you are interested, 800/422-3939. Later Link to comment
SoS Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 I have an Aquaclear 500 in a 55 Gallon. That things a horse by far the best HOB filter money can buy. Better than some canisters i've seen Link to comment
plhsurfer Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 MacnReef, any chance you could post a pic of yours? I am wondering if this is what you have on your 1/2 gallon. Thanks Link to comment
OscarBeast Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Sos, I am quite fond of Emperor 400s as far as HOB filters go. Link to comment
Chamkeeper Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 My QT has a Pen Mini, tolerant of everything, even intermittent use, fires up every time it's needed. I got it in a 'package deal', tested it and figured I would run it until it dies. Still waiting... Link to comment
3twenty5 Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 since we are talking about size of Hob's maybe you guys can help me out here, Please read my post http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...=&threadid=9525 Link to comment
MacnReef Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 plfsurfer, I received your email...so I guess I will just answer you here. I did buy my 1/2g tank w/light and hob from aquatic eco systems. I do not have any current pics so I will have to get one this weekend or whenever I get my camera and I will take some shots! This is a pic of when I first got it. Link to comment
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