Marina Slim S20 for 7.5 gallon aquarium

GreenBliss · 12-27-2012, 07:00 PM

I was wondering if the Marina Slim S20 would be a good filter for a 7.5 tank? Flow rate is 92 gph. The tank is either for shrimp or nano fish.

Does anyone use this filter for their aquarium? I got it from an aquarium kit and needed to replace the filter. I was thinking of using Matrix for the media. Would that work just fine?

GMYukonon24s · 12-27-2012, 07:47 PM

I picked up a S15 and think that it has a nice flow that comes from the filter. So I think the S20 should be just fine.

blink · 12-28-2012, 04:52 AM

We have an S10 as part of the filtration on our 12 long and it seems to move a reasonable amount of water for what we are using it for. We haven't owned it long but so far it seems like a nice little unit, it's quiet and doesn't need to be primed and played with after a power outage.
Some people take aquaclear sponges and slice them in half to use instead of the overpriced cartridges or other people ziptie filter floss onto a gutted cartridge.

bruinhd · 12-28-2012, 07:15 AM

I use a marina s20 on my 11.4g, it's fantastic. I was able to slot my heater into it.

12-27-2012, 07:00 PM	#1
GreenBliss Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: WCH Ohio Posts: 223	Marina Slim S20 for 7.5 gallon aquarium I was wondering if the Marina Slim S20 would be a good filter for a 7.5 tank? Flow rate is 92 gph. The tank is either for shrimp or nano fish. Does anyone use this filter for their aquarium? I got it from an aquarium kit and needed to replace the filter. I was thinking of using Matrix for the media. Would that work just fine?

12-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#2
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,777	I picked up a S15 and think that it has a nice flow that comes from the filter. So I think the S20 should be just fine. __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

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bruinhd Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 118	I use a marina s20 on my 11.4g, it's fantastic. I was able to slot my heater into it. __________________ Click here to visit my tank journal

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12-28-2012, 04:52 AM	#3
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 488	We have an S10 as part of the filtration on our 12 long and it seems to move a reasonable amount of water for what we are using it for. We haven't owned it long but so far it seems like a nice little unit, it's quiet and doesn't need to be primed and played with after a power outage. Some people take aquaclear sponges and slice them in half to use instead of the overpriced cartridges or other people ziptie filter floss onto a gutted cartridge.