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smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	Okay, so I've heard power filters are a no-no with sand (and I'm doing sand). But I also don't want a filter that might suck up and babies (I'm thinking of multis). What do you guys suggest?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	If done properly, power filters can be used with sand. I have sand and power filters on all of my tanks. And I never noticed any problems. Since you want the babies to survive, don't use a power filter(unless you add a sponge prefilter to the intake tube). I'd go with a double sponge filter. And use an air pump that is rated for the next biggest tank size.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Power filters are fine even with fry, if you arrange everything carefully. Keep the intake well above the substrate; shellie fry are quite benthic. If you're nervous, you can cover the intake with a sponge, but really, they won't go anywhere near close enough to get sucked up. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	you can actually just slip a sponge inside the intake of your power filter and that will also act as a new space for bacteria to form as well
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Jeremy Fingerling Posts: 42 Kudos: 42 Votes: 4 Registered: 26-Aug-2004	Is this a tank that is to just for breeding a single pair or small group? If it is i would just go with a air powered sponge filter.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Dave. Banned Posts: 823 Kudos: 265 Votes: 11 Registered: 03-Jun-2002	I use sponge filters on all of my shellie tanks, and have been doing so for about 3 years without any problems. If you're slack with your water changes, I don't recommend them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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