quick question about under gravel filters

ok I have a friend who has a 10 gallon hexagon aquarium shes had it for a good 6 months and she recommended I buy an under gravel filter for my new 10 gallon tank to use along side my HOB what I want to know is should I get an under gravel filter or no I'm still cycling the tank there's no fish in it yet she swears by her under gravel filter and TBH her water always looks clear if it matters my HOB is an eclipse penguin 75

 

Links of interest. Personally I am not a fan of the Under Gravel (UG) systems. Some members do use them and love them. To me, fish waste should be removed and not hidden under a filter.

Ken

 

I personally am not keen on under gravel filter like Aquarist said some people really like them but the fish waste doesn't get filtered very well and seems to just be hidden.

Hope it helps

Jake

 

UGF work fine. Just unsightly in my opinion. If you have a HOB filter there is no need for one though. I would just stick with what you have.

 

I'm a big fan of UGs used properly, although I don't have one in use because all the other options are far easier.

As for waste staying in the system... I take it you're not a fan of any filtration, because all types trap the waste in the system until you clean the filter. In this respect a UG is exactly the same as an internal or external or hob.

Gravel is very easy to keep clean with a gravel cleaner.

But I agree with BDpups... Don't bother, for a beginner it's just making extra work for yourself.