What should my plan be?

[Maebh]

Hello everyone!
I want to set up a good system for my 14G/55L tank. Its only the actual glass tank, no system attached. Its also on a bench table rather than a cabinet.
Right now I have a heater, filter, airbubbler and a pump all in the tank which take up a good bit of space. I want to know what the best option for me is? A sump, external canister filter etc.
Also what equipment should I add/ replace?
The tricky part is I want to keep it under €100 and I dont want to drill into the tank cause I'll probably break it .

 

[lapin]

Some sort of hang on the back filter would be nice. As long as you change the water weekly and do not over feed , vacuum the sand and blow off rocks you really dont need a filter for 14 gallons.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

My 15 gallon softie tank has only powerheads, and a small hob filter to run carbon. I do weekly water changes and thats it, its my easiest tank.

You basically have everything you need. I wouldn't put the air bubbler though.

 

[Maebh]

My 15 gallon softie tank has only powerheads, and a small hob filter to run carbon. I do weekly water changes and thats it, its my easiest tank.

You basically have everything you need. I wouldn't put the air bubbler though.

Some sort of hang on the back filter would be nice. As long as you change the water weekly and do not over feed , vacuum the sand and blow off rocks you really dont need a filter for 14 gallons.

Thank you both! I think a hang on back filter would work really well Just to check, if I got a HOB I would only have the heater and powerhead in the actual tank?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Thank you both! I think a hang on back filter would work really well Just to check, if I got a HOB I would only have the heater and powerhead in the actual tank?

Yes, a heater, powerhead, and rocks of course.

And an ATO is always super helpful. But not necessary if you don't want to spend the cash now.

 

[Maebh]

Yes, a heater, powerhead, and rocks of course.

And an ATO is always super helpful. But not necessary if you don't want to spend the cash now.

Perfect, thank you so much! I'm excited to upgrade