http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=filter-for-my-new-aquarium#1 Greetings , I know there are lots of resources on this topic, however I’d like to get some suggestions. My new tank is 60x30x30 cm and I’m not sure which filter I should use. Since my wallet is doesn’t allow me to buy any expensive equpiment, I tend to use classic foam filter. The thing I’m asking: Is there any rule to say what size of foam to use? I don’t want to over-populate, or over-plant my tank, so something ordinary should work . Thanks, Jane original post: January 6, 2007, 6:57 am anonymous 2008-05-01 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=filter-for-my-new-aquarium#2 I think that 10 percent volume of aquarium will be enough. In your case it is about 0,5 liter. Wampa 2008-05-01 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=filter-for-my-new-aquarium#3 I want to correct my mistake. I think 1 percent. Wampa 2008-05-01 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=filter-for-my-new-aquarium#4 Hi Wampa, thanks for your help! I’m going to buy a foam right now. Will let you know how my tank runs later. anonymous 2008-05-01