Shrimpo Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 What would you recommend for 8.5 gallon tank that will be used for shrimp, moss and low light plants? I found different types on the web but I want to hear your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Red devil by aqua top 19$ ebay cant really beat it for a small hob canister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 That is exactly what I was looking at few minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooksLater Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 We got one of those a couple months ago, and I like it a lot...no problems yet. Great little canister, and you can't beat that price. Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Is it suitable for small tanks? I read its rated for up to 30 gallon. jerrich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Red devil by aqua top 19$ ebay cant really beat it for a small hob canister. The one on ebay I saw for that price was a prefilter and did not have a motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 19.99 on amazon for filter. http://www.amazon.com/Red-Devil-Hang-Canister-Filter/dp/B008L43CXY lowest price according to the camel. Good reviews. Adjustable up yo 135 gph. Sold by truaqua. Prefilter $14.99. To add capacity. http://www.amazon.com/Aquatop-Hang-On-Canister-Pre-Filter-RD-PRE/dp/B008L44DKK/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=18SW1DKET6RM3B98SVGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have seen them for 19.99$ on ebay not the prefilter. Shrimpo by the time you add your own media and maybe a purigen pack it will slow the flow down and its adjustable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Great not I'm thinking about grabbing one of these instead of the fluval c3 I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 19.99 on amazon for filter. http://www.amazon.com/Red-Devil-Hang-Canister-Filter/dp/B008L43CXY lowest price according to the camel. Good reviews. Adjustable up yo 135 gph. Sold by truaqua. Prefilter $14.99. To add capacity. http://www.amazon.com/Aquatop-Hang-On-Canister-Pre-Filter-RD-PRE/dp/B008L44DKK/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=18SW1DKET6RM3B98SVGR Thanks for the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have 2 Toms Minis, which I like, they have worked pretty well on some 10's. I just picked up a red devil for $19.99 on ebay. It's cycling a tank right now. I already like it much better than the Toms. It holds a lot more media and once I packed it full the flow is pretty good. Two tips, 1: the media baskets are impossible to get apart. I used an exacto knife to snip the tabs on them. 2, when you start it/prime it, the canister has to be FULL. Not almost full, not almost almost full, but FULL or else it will not prime. Also, if it is going on a 8 gal tank, don't spend your money on the prefilter RD30 expansion or whatever it's called. Just stick with the base model. High5's, Shrimpo, Elo500 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 All good tips, Puddles. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorfan Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 does everyone use the spraybar on theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooksLater Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 We do. I love a spraybar. Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2 High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 When I first stumbled upon the Red Devil I was like no way it can be good for 19.99$. Seems like it would out preform most hob's for less money and it has a spray bar umm... bonus. I wonder if it could handle a 15 gallon tank? Hearing these good thing's makes me want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorfan Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Any extra upkeep with these as opposed to a regular HOB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just placed an order for the canister filter, will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Does anyone know if the Red Devil RD 30G holds more media than the AquaClear 30? I'll probably order one as well. Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yes, it holds more than my aquaclear 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yes, it holds more than my aquaclear 50.Not sure how much aquaclear 50 holds. How does Red Devil's volume compare to that of Eheim 2211? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfosgate Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I never even looked at the Red Devil so after looking at the reviews this morning I ordered two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Just thought I'd share this since we have been talking about it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161335948562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I use an AC 50 on my 8.5 Sulawesi tank. Put it there originally just to have a place to put it. It did well so been chilling there awhile! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I just hooked up and started the Penn Plax Cascade 500 Canister Filter today on my new Mr. Aqua Low Iron 12 Gallon Tank. Plus it has three sponges, the HMF, three of the Tom's mini canisters and some air stones. I put a Tom's mini canister behind the HMF too with the sponge filter. The Penn Plax Cascade 500 was not as easy as it looks to start, but once you do get it going. You can't hear it at all, the water flow on the output is nice, not too much. No leaks. But, wow, what a pain to get it started. Then it was so quiet, I couldn't tell if it was going or not when it was already going just fine. lol I like though, I'll have to do a review on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks Soothing for the link, great deal even though its a pre-filter only, now I am thinking to get one and fill it with moving bed Kaldnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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