the filters in petland
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macs2015
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not quite sure which filters you're talking about. but if you're growing larvae or fish fry then you dont really need a filter due to the fact that virtually every filter will suck any tiny animal you have. when i was growing fish fry i just put them all into a 12 gallon tank with a heater, a live rock, light and airstone to keep things moving. and just perform a small water change once a month. larvae usually wont produce much waste.
alix2.0
Active Member
Originally Posted by Espkh9
http:///forum/post/2619072
i have a sponge filter i bought for the fry or larvce tank they can not get sucke into it.. also how do you keep an airstone from floating ? mine floats to the top..
you can use a mag float to magnet it near the bottom, or set a piece of LR on it to hold it down.
http:///forum/post/2619072
i have a sponge filter i bought for the fry or larvce tank they can not get sucke into it.. also how do you keep an airstone from floating ? mine floats to the top..
you can use a mag float to magnet it near the bottom, or set a piece of LR on it to hold it down.
espkh9
Member
got em....does anyone know if the filters they use the plastic ones square with the bubbles coming out of it is called a sponge filter ?
look at the pic its in every petland store...
its in the back right... they use these filters in ever tank fresh and sw...it comes with thier start up kit.
look at the pic its in every petland store...
its in the back right... they use these filters in ever tank fresh and sw...it comes with thier start up kit.
sepulatian
Moderator
The filters in that tank are similar to sponge filters. They are a square plastic box that they use a bit of carbon and some filter floss in. That is the OLD style filter. Sponge filters would be great for a larva tank. I have three of them in my QT. I use them to seed bacteria. There is no hose attached. Here is a pic of my QT with them in it. It will give you an idea of what to look for.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by Espkh9
http:///forum/post/2619274
thanks..can i just use 1 sponge filter in a 10 gallon ? for the larva tank
Sure, seed it in your display or sump first. Not that larva give off much of a bio load, but it will form some natural life on it for the larva. They sell smaller ones too. If it is a hurry, then go ahead and get one to add.
http:///forum/post/2619274
thanks..can i just use 1 sponge filter in a 10 gallon ? for the larva tank
Sure, seed it in your display or sump first. Not that larva give off much of a bio load, but it will form some natural life on it for the larva. They sell smaller ones too. If it is a hurry, then go ahead and get one to add.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by Espkh9
http:///forum/post/2619372
i got it today is for specialized hatchery larva, anyways ill set it up tomorrow as soon as i decide which tank what goes in..readmy other post i can use your help in the new hobbyist forum under ammonia spike.
Sure thing
http:///forum/post/2619372
i got it today is for specialized hatchery larva, anyways ill set it up tomorrow as soon as i decide which tank what goes in..readmy other post i can use your help in the new hobbyist forum under ammonia spike.
Sure thing