Which external for a 20gal?

PaulG · 02-12-2011, 09:45 PM

What do people here use?

I'm thinking Fluval 205, but I'd like one big enough to hide a heater if possible.

Diana · 02-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Aquaclear 50, a HOB style is good.
The smaller Eheims might work, if you like them. (I don't)
Rena XP 2 is a good size.

Landau · 02-13-2011, 02:07 AM

I've got a Hydor inline heater attached to the outflow of my Fluval 205, works great and is hidden between the wall and the backdrop.

If you get one the 5/8" model is easier to connect to the Fluval hosing than the 1/2" model.

**oldpunk78** · 02-13-2011, 02:31 AM

the xp2 is perfect on my 20g.

PaulG · 02-13-2011, 11:10 AM

Thanks!

Debating between the XP2 and 205.

**oldpunk78** · 02-13-2011, 02:41 PM

They are both good at filtering. I've owned both. The rena pushes a lot more water than the fluval. To get enough flow for me I had to add a power head when I was using the 205. Also, I did not care at all for the tubing that fluval provided.

PaulG · 02-13-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

They are both good at filtering. I've owned both. The rena pushes a lot more water than the fluval. To get enough flow for me I had to add a power head when I was using the 205. Also, I did not care at all for the tubing that fluval provided.

Went for the 205, I'm going for an Amazon blackwater theme so flow isn't essential.

Bah, tubing is the reason I didn't consider Eheim.

02-12-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
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02-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
Diana Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Contra Costa CA Posts: 5,012	Aquaclear 50, a HOB style is good. The smaller Eheims might work, if you like them. (I don't) Rena XP 2 is a good size.

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PaulG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 330	Thanks! Debating between the XP2 and 205.