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Old 07-12-2011, 03:31 PM   #1
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Hi all, currently I have a boyu tank which my friend gave it to me. It's about 1.5 feet in length. As boyu tank have a fix cover on top of it, I don't think I can get a hanging filter for my tank.

I also understand it's not recommended to get a submerge filter(becos of the holes at the bottom?) for shrimp tank too. Do correct me me if I'm wrong.

So just wondering what kind of filter should I get? I know GreenChapter have this POWER HOUSE Small Filter Hard/Soft Type. That's the only filter I think it's more suitable for my tank. Any recommendation? Thanks alot!
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:56 PM   #2
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oh also, wad kind of canister filter is good for a basic? thanks thanks!
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:03 PM   #3
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Eheim canister filter best. Easy to maintain

learning the hard way!!!
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:12 PM   #4
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get an eheim 2213, just in case you upgrade to a 2ft tank in the future
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:13 PM   #5
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haha there's alot of model.. i'm quite confused.. Still new to shrimp keeping.
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Old 07-12-2011, 06:38 PM   #6
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Does power house filter sits inside the tank? If so it will occupy some space plus you have a small tank which your occupants will have little space.

External filters with only inlet and outlet but then you need a space for it.
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Old 07-12-2011, 07:11 PM   #7
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Yea powerhouse sit inside tank.. but im not sure whether it is operate on it's own or need to connect to a canister hahaha.. For canister no idea which model to get for a 1.5 feet tank. And hopefully it's not that big, I'm only allowed to have a small corner area.

Larry Bro recommend eheim 2213? Suitable for 1.5feet tank?
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Old 07-12-2011, 08:03 PM   #8
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Hey bro,

the 2213 (classic) is a pretty good filter for 1.5feet tanks. The filter is pretty simple though, but sufficient for your needs. Im running my shrimp tanks with the Eheim 2224, a bit more expensive but worth the money for me. In the end its up to you how much you want to spent on the filter. Professional II & III are way more expensive and in my opinion way overpriced. If you want to be on the safe side get a Eheim Classic or Professional I and a decent heater.
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Old 07-12-2011, 08:04 PM   #9
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yeah suitable. tried and tested. use the shutoff valve to reduce the flow. or you can also use a lily pipe outflow to further reduce the flow.
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Old 07-12-2011, 08:35 PM   #10
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I see. What about jebo 829? The price is not that ex as compare to 2213. If not I guess I will look for a 2nd hand 2213.
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