New filter for 2.5 gallon tank?

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Anonymous

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I am looking to replace the filter in the tank I have my darios in. I HATE the stupid whisper whatever filter it is... but because its an odd shaped container I can't use a standard hanging filter. And unfortunately the whisper thing was all I could get at first. I want an internal one, but there are more options than I thought there would be. Anyone have any suggestions?
 

DMD123

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I use the Azoo HOB filter. Its tiny and works fine in my 2.5g.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9821

Its cheap at $8.99 but it is best to mod it with a sponge instead of using the replacement filter media they sell for it.
Here is the mod info, very easy to do. http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?228880-Red-sea-deco-art-nano-filter-media-mod

The Red Sea Deco brand is exactly the same. Just follow the instructions on the sponge mod and you have an awesome, cheap, small, HOB filter.
 

DMD123

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For me with my 2.5g, I did not want to use any room inside the tank. Its so small to begin with an internal filter takes up a lot of space. Even my little Hydor heater cable coming into that tank looks huge. Its not something you can easily hide.
 

mrsashleyodell

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I am also looking for an HOB filter for a 2.5 gallon. If you find one, please post so I can look it up to see if it would work on mine. :)
 
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