Hi! New guy here

**jeffteo** · 18th Feb 2011, 21:57

Internal filter will take up the precious space of a small tank so an external will be recommended.
Actually what is the filtration rate of your built in filter? Any photo of your filter and media arrangement?

**RoyKoh** · 18th Feb 2011, 22:13

You know what's the price range ?

**jeffteo** · 18th Feb 2011, 23:40

Eden and Shiruba around 1 blue note.

**RoyKoh** · 18th Feb 2011, 23:47

50 for eden small internal filter ??

**RoyKoh** · 19th Feb 2011, 00:38

Its a top filter,
Filter media include Wool, Carbon, Glass ring.

**jeffteo** · 19th Feb 2011, 01:27

Originally Posted by RoyKoh

50 for eden small internal filter ??

No, it's canister. Internal I not sure. Hailea RP200 internal ard $20 I think.

**jeffteo** · 19th Feb 2011, 01:31

Originally Posted by RoyKoh

Its a top filter,
Filter media include Wool, Carbon, Glass ring.

These top filter should be good with the media you use. If want better biological filtration, add more ceramic rings.
If the powerhead pump can be changed and you thing it is not strong enough, just upgrade the powerhead to a stronger one can already.

**RoyKoh** · 19th Feb 2011, 06:11

Not sure if any motorhead going to fit in . It label on the motor stating 500l/h . There are no more space in the top filter box, I am worry about overflow too.
I have a sponge filter hiding at the right side of the tank.

**dennis93a** · 24th Feb 2011, 00:35

jeff, been told using cooling fan causes rapid evaporation and would appreciate your advice. thanks.

**jeffteo** · 24th Feb 2011, 01:24

Yes. a lot of evaporation in 1 week of up to 3-5 liters. But still it is cheaper than getting a chiller.
I am going to make my own auto top up soon. I already ordered float switch and relay switch to hook my spare power head to a water container.
Will post in DIY section or maybe DIY more to sell if got people interested.