Well, right now I have a AquaClear 20 powerfilter on my 10 gallon nano and its doing its job but I am also noticing that the water is dirtier than when I first got it. I am up to speed on changing the carbon and sponge but it just still isnt cleaning the water like it was when it was out of the box.

So I was thinking of getting a cannister filter or another but bigger powerfilter, maybe like the Aquaclear 30 or 50 and then with either option, the cannister or bigger aquaclear, using the aquaclear 20 as a fuge, costome DIY style.

But before I did, I just wanted to know some of your opinions.

Thanks

Neither, Buy a skimmer.

I'm getting one of those as well but I also want something more physical as well, if that sounds correct.

Then I would get one of these.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?category=Tom_Aquatics_Rapids_Mini _Canister_Filter_C_80_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_ Filters_Canister_For_Tanks_Under_100_Gal.&vendor=Oscar&SearchStr=&action=view&idProduct=OE1300&idCategory=FIFRCFUH

O cool, I like that it hangs on the back as I got plenty of back space.

thanks dawgdude i'll look in to that

I think Dr Fosters and Smith has them on sales this month for $27

yea, i saw them, they are 20.99 but are back ordered