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recommend small filter

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#1 ·
i'm looking into setting up a qt/hospital tank tonight and am wondering what kind of filter people recommend (looking brand/model as much/more than style). i'm planning on a rather small one (unless someone convinces me otherwise), so i shouldn't need much.

thanks.
 
#3 ·
i'm thinking smaller than that at the moment, i want it (at the moment) for a swordtail and will plan on replacing it when i have more fish/more space/bigger fish.
 
#4 ·
I use a planted 10 gallon with a hydro-sponge II filter. The Rena air pump's a pain since I don't care for the noise, but the smallest powerhead I have found (aquaclear 20, rated for 5-20 gallons) puts out too much flow for a QT tank. For sick and new fish, I prefer a very, very, gentle water flow. I keep the QT tank stocked with snails, plant trimmings, and a couple of deformed guppies (too soft-hearted to cull them) to keep the tank cycled and ready for new fish!
 
#6 ·
Just remember to thoroughly disinfect the sponge before moving it back to a main tank, especially if your QT tank had any issues!

I forgot that once (won't make that "oops" again) :oops:!
 
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