HOB filter recommendation

drawman · Nov 11, 2016

Just curious on thoughts on a reliable HOB filter. I've previously been buying the Aqueon filters for quarantine but I had another one crap out on me.

Is there one that seems to be more reliable? Just going to use it for the basics of quarantine so don't need anything fancy just needs to be able to house a sponge filter and carbon when needed.

@Humblefish

cloak · Nov 11, 2016

You can't beat those Aquaclear HOB filters IME. These things are extremely easy to use and they last for years.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3610&pcatid=3610

KcAQUARIUMS · Nov 11, 2016

cloak said:
You can't beat those Aquaclear HOB filters IME. These things are extremely easy to use and they last for years.

Agreed. If it's an easy and reliable hob you want it's the aquaclear. Plus you have the basket so you can easily lay your carbon etc inside like you wanted

KcAQUARIUMS · Nov 11, 2016

drawman said:
Just curious on thoughts on a reliable HOB filter. I've previously been buying the Aqueon filters for quarantine but I had another one crap out on me.

Is there one that seems to be more reliable? Just going to use it for the basics of quarantine so don't need anything fancy just needs to be able to house a sponge filter and carbon when needed.

@Humblefish

And another thing Idk if it matters but they are extremely quite also. I wish I had went with one instead of getting the aqueon I think it was

LetItReef · Nov 11, 2016

+1 on Aquaclear- reliable and versatile.

reeferfoxx · Nov 11, 2016

Can't go wrong with Aquaclears.

Humblefish · Nov 11, 2016

Another ringing endorsement for Aquaclear ;); although the Bio-wheel is an effective alternative for those on a tight budget.

reeferfoxx · Nov 11, 2016

Humblefish said:
Another ringing endorsement for Aquaclear ;); although the Bio-wheel is an effective alternative for those on a budget.

I would have suggested that as a second choice! However, mine just crapped out a couple months back while QT'ing a 6 line wrasse. I do like the wheel because it seems easier to control bacteria. Where as the ceramic nodes tend to get thrown away more often. That said, mine died...but I had it for 2 years.