Subtletanks91 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 So let's get this sub topic started guys What is your favorite filter for shrimp tanks. And if you use canister or hob filters what media'd do you use to keep stable parameters? Personally I use a corner air driven filter I got from Han, and a hob. My hob has a 30ppi sponge, matrix bio media, a polish pad, and fluval clear max for nitrate removal. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfosgate Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 My favorite by far are the Hamburg Matten Filters. I have them in nearly all my tanks. The shrimp love them and I can hide heaters and such behind them. chibikaie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Pure sponge filter for me, although I have noticed that in my fish tanks that have HOB, I have NO hair algae! I am VERY interested in the Hamburg filters though. Someday I'll try that. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I tried different types but now I setted with sponge filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use dual sponge filters in all tanks, and two of them in my fish tanks. Plus a Penguin BioWheel 200 HOB on all tanks too. I use a stainless steel intake cover on my intakes that were made by Han, and they are fry proof. Plus with the BioWheel 200, there is plenty of room for extra media behind the Penguin Filter, like BioBalls, K1, xtra filter, peat pellet filters, etc. I have gotten them so that are all super quiet. The water level has to be just right, but once you get it, then they are very quiet. My air pump make more noise than the HOB, and my air pumps are pretty quiet. I also use a Aqua 50 Powerhead with a water polisher filter on it and a small UV Sterilizer. I run both of those for two or three days a couple times a month in all of my tanks. I keep my light raised 5" above the tank, and so far like that, plants and moss are doing just fine, and I don't seem to combat algae as much as I used to. I also have one small otto in each tank and a few Malaysian Trumpet Snails to keep the substrate clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use an HOB, with prefilter sponge on intake, matrix, foam and Purigen media. The circulation makes me feel better, and I think the Otos like the current, although I guess the shrimp probably don't care for it. They love the sponge, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use a hob for flow as well. Plus the extra bio media for processing ammonia always helps if there's a spike somehow. But I do like the fact of sponge filters ease. They just unnerve me because there's not much water flow coming from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I also use Hamburg Matten Filters on most my tanks. They are ice since you don't have to deal with having a sponge in there that gets in the way when your trying to catch out shrimp. The shrimp will still run to the corners though which is annoying but not as bad as a normal sponge filter. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I also use Hamburg Matten Filters on most my tanks. They are ice since you don't have to deal with having a sponge in there that gets in the way when your trying to catch out shrimp. The shrimp will still run to the corners though which is annoying but not as bad as a normal sponge filter.where did you get the foam? can only really find that Swiss tropical but they want 20$ for a small piece. found a lot of foam but still unsure if it's safe. just wondering what your thoughts were.-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfosgate Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I was unsure about using anything else too. I checked out SwissTrop but ultimately went with Angels Plus since they were a bit less expensive. I went with 2" and 30 ppi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 For 10 gallon I like my aqua clear 20 and double sponge filter. If I where to do a 20 gallon long rack I'd go ugf canister with matrix , purigen/air driven sponge combo. I've heard hamburg matten filter are all the rage in Europe, I do like to experiment if I did try hamburg matten style filter I'd try this http://www.swisstropicals.com/filtration-shop/cornerfilter-shop/ also this is a good place for those who want to try hmf filtration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I also use HMF on all my tanks with HOB or Canister fill them up with Biohome(i use these in koi pond also) and Purigen. HMF 2"/30ppi and 45ppi. Do you guys using air line or powerhead ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I guess if it lasts for a very long time it is more cost effective,in the long run. I found the breakdown on angels plus regarding cost and long term use. Would be a lot startup cost though. I can buy 6 double sponge filters for half the price of one of these guys. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'm seeing a lot of these half substrate half bare bottom tanks with underground filter, that a lot of Asian breeder are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I,have been using a UGF on a few tanks. Supposed to,make ADA soil less active but it keeps,my water crystal clear. I have 2 double sponge filters, ac 50 and a ugf on a 20l Taiwan bee tank. Clearest water I have. -Chris High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Have anyone used these? I'm thinking this would work great for a purigen reactor in tanks with just sponge filters. http://www.jehmco.com/html/box_filters.html -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 http://www.jehmco.com/html/cartridge_filters.html Here is also these larger filters, may be cool it it worked well. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Are there replacement sponges to use for the double sponge filters? Possibly something more Saturday and less soft? I don't like the sponges myne came with which is part of the reason I stopped using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I use Eheim Canister filters with the stainless steel mesh guards on all my shrimp tanks. Works fantastic, better circulation, better biological filtration/surface area, great all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I use Eheim Canister filters with the stainless steel mesh guards on all my shrimp tanks. Works fantastic, better circulation, better biological filtration/surface area, great all around. wouldn't be bad unless you have 20 tanks lol. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Haha I agree Taylor. I have 6 canister filters currently. SurraGync and ctaylor3737 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MABJ Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I only do 5g and smaller nanos. So I use lots of zoomed canisters and sometimes smaller AC20 type HOBs. I have three azoo palms as well Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I use Penguin filters on my shrimp 20 gallon tanks but since planted tanks I remove the bio wheel because after a few months it gets stuck plus not needed . I also put a chemi -pure or purigen in each one and changed every 5 months . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 MABJ, How do you like the azoo's as far as built and filter and light ? I was looking at the Azoo mirror box for a desk tank . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Haha I agree Taylor. I have 6 canister filters currently.I would need 30 lol. Just small ones, My large tanks are eheims 2080. love them! going to sumps on everything on my discus tanks. easier and will do a whole rack on the same.-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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