Hob filter for 29 gal

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

Hello guys, first time posting. I’m beginning to just get into the hobby and was wondering if I should get an aquaclear 110 hob filter or 2 70’s for my 29 gal. I can’t do a sump due to space constraints. I will start with FOWLR and eventually have corals. Is the 2 70s too much filtration/flow?

blaxsun · Mar 5, 2022

Seachem Tidals are another option. The AquaClear 70 Power Filter is rated for 70 gallons - so it's probably overkill (2 is definitely overkill). I'd probably look at the AquaClear 30 or 50 Power Filters instead.

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

Do you think seachem is better than aquaclear?

ScottJ · Mar 5, 2022

Seachem has a surface skimmer feature, but an Aquaclear is bigger and more versatile. Both are great filters.

Lbrdsoxfan · Mar 5, 2022

Aquaclear hands down, the versatility can't be beat.

ScottJ · Mar 5, 2022

https://oceanboxdesigns.com/product/aquaclear-ac70-ultimate-filtration-kit/

I don't have this (I use a Seachem) but this looks like the hot setup!

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

Lbrdsoxfan said:
Aquaclear hands down, the versatility can't be beat.

I think I’m gonna do the 1 aquaclear 70 and adjust how I want to set up the media! I just want to make sure I’m able to get enough filtration(which is why I thought the 110 might be good). since I’m unable to run a sump like a lot of other people. But I also don’t want to overdo it

toads74 · Mar 5, 2022

+1 on the ac 70. One should be plenty, and you can always add a second one or a power head later. Flow in a tank doesn’t all have to be via the filter/sump. I’m running a 110 with two mp10’s on a 29g temporary tank (bare bottom, rocks but no sand)…

RBZ · Mar 5, 2022

I have many 29 gal tanks setup and they have AC70 on them.
Flow is not too much,

Lbrdsoxfan · Mar 5, 2022

Long as you avoid aqueon you will be fine. Their stuff is rubbish! Bought a hob for a 20g hospital tank and as quick as I took it out the box, it went back in! I emphasize trash.

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

toads74 said:
+1 on the ac 70. One should be plenty, and you can always add a second one or a power head later. Flow in a tank doesn’t all have to be via the filter/sump. I’m running a 110 with two mp10’s on a 29g temporary tank (bare bottom, rocks but no sand)…

Planning on getting live sand. And getting a power head as well for flow! Appreciate the advice y’all ! It’s exciting to see it al start to come together a little. I felt lost when I first started looking for info.

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

RBZ said:
I have many 29 gal tanks setup and they have AC70 on them.
Flow is not too much,

Appreciate the advice! Gonna do the ac70

jayman19 · Mar 5, 2022

Would you guys say this is a good light for my size tank?
NICREW Aquarium LED Reef Light, Dimmable Full Spectrum Marine LED for Saltwater Coral Fish Tanks

moz71 · Mar 5, 2022

You will be good. I have bothe the aqua clear on one tank and the seachem tidal on another tank. I like the surface skimming on the tidal. And pretty much can do everything same as aqua clear BUT the aqua clear is much more silent. Both good