Vyara Heimer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Im a new fish owner.. Did alot of study and all but overall should i get a sponge filter or hang on filter? Also how much substrate do i need for a 5.5 gallon fish tank? I was going to get 4.4 pounds of of fluval stratum substrate? Thats about all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Vyara Heimer said: Im a new fish owner.. Did alot of study and all but overall should i get a sponge filter or hang on filter? Also how much substrate do i need for a 5.5 gallon fish tank? I was going to get 4.4 pounds of of fluval stratum substrate? Thats about all Welcome to the forum! For the filter, it really depends on what type of fish you plan on keeping. For the substrate, I'd say that the bag you are going to buy is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samanthabea Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) It's usually 1 pound per gallon but I've skimped on every tank I've had but also never planted them and everything was fine also have you used that type before Edited April 7, 2021 by Samanthabea Auto correct messed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 the good thing is pretty much any of it will work, pick what appeals to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitieG Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I really like the nano sponge filter for my 5.5 gallon personally...with one exception. My son chose a dark piece of driftwood for the tank and despite boiling it leaches tanins and I wish I could run purigen in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 If you want to do plants I would do at least 3 inches of sand. The sponge filter is always a great idea, and may be my favorite filter. Both works fine though. A Hang on back may be quiter, because the air pumps used for sponge filter can often be loud. But the nano usb air pump, is SOOO quiet. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/usb-nano-air-pump 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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