Rapids Mini Canister for 4.5g tank? (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

I'm trying to find a filter for my nono tank. The tank is 18l X 10w X 6h and that's about 4.5g.

I don't really want to use a HOB with this set-up. A decent small canister filter I found was the Rapids Mini Canister.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16742

Has anyone used this filter before?

What do you guys think about this for my set-up?

Not really trying to do anything major in way for corals. I'm thing some low light stuff like macro algae, mushrooms, and zoas.

Thanks in advance for the comments.

 

[Metzzen]

i recently bought one for a 2 gal im buildin for the gf. i have not used it yet but my initial impression is as follows:

tubing that comes with the filter suck, im gonna try some more flexible stuff. The pump is a 12V pump, which would be good if running it off of DC, but requires a converter box at the plug.

the latching mechanism looks pretty sound. It has a bracket to hang it off the back of the tank that works great as long as its a flat backed tank. The included intake screen and spray bar are decent but cheaply made.

I plan on running some chemipure, and some nitrite media in one half, then the other side will be a bag of cheato. Im gonna rig up a waterproof LED setup for the cheato.

All in all, for $24 I think its worth it and as long as it works and doesnt leak and stuff i plan on buying more in the future if something similiar is needed.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply man. I'll pick it up and see what's the deal.

I'm putting this on an ADA 45-F.

I'll report back with how it goes for me.

 

[mpwolken]

The Aquaclear filters are just perfect for small tanks. Just fill up with ceramic media.