affanmala

Does is help to have a stronger filter in a 10 gallon, what i have now is what came with the filter, but i was thinking if i add a better filter would it be better for fish or not? If so, what are the suggestions for good filter that are not so expansive?

SereneReyn

if it were me i would put a HOB (hang on the back) bio-wheel (probably a penguin?) type filter on a ten gallon, and i'd try to get one that's rated for about 30g... i wouldn't use carbon in it though, just the floss stuff, on a cartridge frame, or a piece of sponge cut to fit.

COBettaCouple

Penquin Biowheel filters are what I'd recommend. You'll want one that is 100gph or more.

outlaw

Just watch out for the current it can create. I have a Tetratec PF300 on our 20Gal and it creates a pretty decent current in there. There isn't any fish right now.. But I guess it was just an fyi... either way, more is better with filtering.

susitna-flower

Next tank I get I'm trying an aquaclear, larger than the tank size. I like the idea that they use some of the same filter media that canister filters use, and just want to see if they do a better job than the bio wheel.

Tavel

they do a great job

To the original post: I would recommend an aquaclear, they're very nice. Otherwise, maybe you can just add some biological filtration to your current filter...like get an aquaclear bio-media filter cartridge and put that in there (it doesn't fit, you just cram it in somewhere).