Does an all-in-one product for a small tank(29 gallon) exist?

[tk biz]

I'm pretty new to this stuff and was wondering why a basic all-in-one unit for filtration and heating doesn't exist at the small tank level. It would seem more convenient for first timers and relatively easy to implement.


I realize people use sumps or canister filters which can do everything at the larger scale, so what's limiting a smalled HOB unit from having temperature control built into it? What am i missing, or do these things exist and i haven't found them yet?

thanks in advance

 

[smpage]

it would be a pretty expensive filter if it was integrated. especially at such a small level. Even on larger tanks, the heaters you find in the sump are purchased separately from the sump so we all have the same problem you're experiencing.

 

[Docsoldlady]

I think I have seen filter units that have an option to put in a heater but have never used one myself. I think the first fish tank I had came with a filter like that but I just used the regular heaters that stick on the glass. *shrug* good luck!

 

[12 Volt Man]

I ran several 29 gallon tanks for years using a single AquaClear 70 filter on each one..

 

[tk biz]

thanks for all the advice, i'll keep looking

i guess piecing things together is the best option

 

[justflow1983]

It wouldn't make sense because heaters and filters fail at different rates. If your heater failed in the combo, then you have to replace both (and pay for both) rather than just replacing the heater. Ditto for the filter. I find heaters fail every 6 months or so, whereas filters last a few years.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I find heaters fail every 6 months or so, whereas filters last a few years.

what brand of heater are you buying? I get years out of my Ebo Jagers..if your heaters are failing that often, something is not right. perhaps consider a different brand?

 

[srikamaraja]

Rena and Tetra both have some more-expensive HOB filters that feature either an internal heater (Tetra) or a heater that doubles as an intake (Rena).

 

[jcardona1]

yeah something like this. this heater works together with this filter

 

[jcardona1]

or do you mean something like this? this is filtration/lighting built into a hood