HOB for QT-thoughts?

[Tabasco1]

I am thinking that I will run a HOB for my QT as opposed to any type of biological filter. Might add one for supplement, but main will be a HOB. This is because I don't plan to have it running all the time to keep a biological filter going and also because if I medicate the qt it will likely kill all the biological filtration anyways.

I'd love to hear recommendations for which one to choose and why.

Thanks!

 

[KLR]

Marineland MAGNUM HOB canister filters are nice. They have charcoal in them and their out put pump has good water power,better than most hob filters. I got min for $80.

 

[Johnthebaptist]

I have used an emperer 280 for 3 years with great success. Just take the bio wheel out and put in the main sump when you medicate. It has a lot of room to put what you want in reusable filter baskets.

 

[Tabasco1]

Great suggestions! I forgot to mention that this is on a 10g quarantine tank. I would love to have a couple more to compare so keep em coming!

 

[Tabasco1]

Just occurred to me that I have a canister filter that came with my tank which I am not planning on using for the DT. I don't typically see them being used or talked about as being used on QT tanks. Would there be an issue with using that? I am pretty sure it is a fluval 305 rated for 70 g and my qt will be a 10g.