Reddit reviews Hagen Elite Underwater Mini Filter, UL Listed
We found 15 Reddit comments about Hagen Elite Underwater Mini Filter, UL Listed. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Compact filter for aquariums up to 3-gallonEasy to conceal in your aquariumEquipped with a foam filter insertDesigned for small aquariumsHelps provide your fish with a clean and clear home
If you must insist on using those $10 pumps for water movement, why not just get one of these? It's slightly bigger, but it has mechanical filtration which is significantly better than just moving the water around.
Note, I own the same pumps in your video and I also own the Elite Mini and it's not much bigger. I can say from experience that it's worth it to have a power filter running.
I use this DIY diffuser, I have found that it is extremely efficient, more so than my old ceramic diffuser. It also only costs about 16 dollars.This forum post describes the process of making one. You can find the filter on amazon here
This Beauty, I had done ALOT of research to find a solid little filter that i could keep the water circulated in and just keep larger debris out of the water. I would read up on some of the modifications needed to throttle the flow (basically add more sponges to the baskets or bio media) I love it. for this jar its perfect. I'm Actually thinking about ordering a couple more to have on hand in case i want to have couple jars going at once. EDIT: Forgot to mention went with this one because its fully submersible and doesn't rely on an Air pump. I can keep the lid closed on my jar.
Your tank is looking great! I honestly just got rid of the filter/light on my chi this morning; replaced it with this light and this filter. It's already much better!
There's a $40 off amazon. You might find the same cheaper on eBay but shipping will take longer from Hong Kong. Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DGHRU2
I personally use this $12 for my mini aquariums.
Elite Underwater Mini Filter, UL Listed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YD7D4
But I have shrimp and fish livestock. Love that model, been using it for over 10 years.
What type of filter do you have currently? Look up a water bottle baffle mod if its a hang-on-back type filter. Put a sponge over the outlet if its something like this or put a prefilter sponge over the intake if its a Hang on back style too. All of these help reduce filter flow.
Give this little thing a go. I use it for my Shrimp Bowl and it's grand! The only suggestion I have is to put and elbow or some other kind of nozzle, like this, to direct the outflow up to ensure you little buddy doesn't get pushed around.
Try this for flow instead of air stone. https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Underwater-Mini-Filter-Listed/dp/B0009YD7D4
When I had fiddler crabs, I had a set up similar to this. It was a 20gal long, which has the same length and width of a 29gal.
These are the products I remember using:
They were really fun, I hope you enjoy them! Watching them run around and dig holes and fight of territory was pretty entertaining.
I have the same Marina HOB. The air pump method was really noisy with super low flow for me. I ended up buying an Elite Mini Underwater Pump. It works like a charm, adjustable flow and is much quieter. Only $9.00 on Amazon and I found them at several of my local big box pet stores.
EDIT: I should clarify that I got the medium size HOB refugium/breeder box.
Thank you, and Gladly! They seem to both do the job well enough! :) no complaints yet.
Filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YD7D4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Heater: https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-AQE06194-Heater-Aquarium-10-watt/dp/B009ETLY30/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467064775&sr=8-3&keywords=aqueon+heater
Neon tetras also like warm water 26C OR 75F so do bettas if you plan on getting one. you may need a heater. A betta or some shrimp and snails are the only thing that can live okay in a 2.5 gallon. Some people don't even like putting bettas in anything under 5gal, If you keep up on water changes and had a filter and a heater it would be okay in my opinion.
One of these filters would probably work okay:
http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Elite-Underwater-Filter-Listed/dp/B0009YD7D4/ref=sr_1_25?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1411943533&sr=1-25&keywords=filter
http://www.amazon.com/JEBO-501-Hang--Aquarium-Filter/dp/B00ESWVCR6/ref=sr_1_11?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1411943600&sr=1-11&keywords=marina+filter
Thank you for all the great info! I had a feeling the filter was garbage, my girlfriend and I actually bought a Elite Mini filter that is a sponge design (https://www.amazon.ca/Elite-Underwater-Mini-Filter-Listed/dp/B0009YD7D4) but we got really concerned that the flow is too high even on the lowest setting for our little Charles.
Do you have any opinions on it? How much flow is too much? We do not have any plants yet to disrupt the flow a bit in front of it and help him out/keep him calm
You can't get replacement products for that tank.. I had emailed the company about that a while back.
You could get one of these http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Elite-Underwater-Filter-Listed/dp/B0009YD7D4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371078787&sr=8-2&keywords=underwater+filter+for+aquarium
http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-17772-Mini-Desktop-Aquarium/dp/B002FN3MEG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371078873&sr=8-3&keywords=mini+bow+aquarium
Amazon has new ones on sale!
Do you have any cycled filter media ready for it?
I have one of these in my 2.5gal RCS tank, and it's UH MAAAY ZIIIING. Quiet, and if you take a pre filter sponge, cut it one one side, and wedge it under the outflow there will be almost no surface agitation, like this.
I also have this one and it's great too, but it's REALLY powerful despite it's size. You can put a sponge on the outflow to disperse it too though.