Post #494643 by Unkle John on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 7:03 AM

On 2009-11-18 21:56, Carmine Verandah wrote:
Can anyone recommend the best types of filtration for a freshwater tank of no more than 15 gallons?

For a 15gal freshwater, I recommend Top Fin. I'm running a Top Fin 40 in my 30gal bar aquarium and it's keeping my tank nice and clean. Top Fin can be bought at Petsmart (I believe it's their brand). I have used Tetra filters in the past and believe me, they suck. Also, Petsmart has a 2 week guarantee on all fish, if they die within 2 weeks they will replace it (keep your receipts). Our local fish shop only offers 24 hours and with the price of their fish being slightly higher, I go where the better deal is on fish.

If you want something very high-end, check out http://www.drsfostersmith.com They seem to be pretty decent, but if you have a local fish shop, I recommend checking them out and talking to their people.

Also, one more word of advise, research the fish you would like to have in your tank. Some fish do not get along well and some fish get too big too fast. Ciclids are aggressive and will get big. Bala "sharks" (fancy minnows) look cool schooling together, but they will get too big for a 15 gal. There are MANY aquarium enthusiast on the net to choose from. I recommend:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com http://www.fishlore.com http://www.firsttankguide.net

Oh and the last thing, let you tank cycle for a few weeks before adding fish. Many of those sites will tell you how. Remember not to over crowd your fish. Good luck and post some pics!