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	Planted tank with ugf?
r0b3y Enthusiast Posts: 261 Kudos: 262 Votes: 41 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	hey there just wanting to know if i should use an under gravel filter in my planted tank?? i have been told that it shouldnt be done becuase of the clogging & damage it can cause to plant roots etc.. i was just wondering if anyone else has had expirience with it and if it is best to go with it or without? r0b3y
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	It doesn't damage plant roots as much as restrict their growth. If you have a choice between an UGF and any other filter for a planted tank, choose any other filter. The UGF will be too restrictive for your landscaping. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
r0b3y Enthusiast Posts: 261 Kudos: 262 Votes: 41 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	i have an ugf and a aqua clear 200 hob.. does that make a difference?? r0b3y
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	r0b3y I think this is the old one many love them and praise them while others will not use them at all. I have always used UGF and never a problem certainly not with aquascaping. It is a matter of personal choice. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, The choice of UGF or not is up to you. If you already have one in the tank, I would not tear it apart to remove it. Conversly, I would not tear a tank apart to install one either. This is a picture of my tank that has had a UGF for over 12 years. I perform regular maintenance on the tank, including "deep" cleaning of the open areas with a Python brand syphon. The picture shows a healthy planted tank with a well maintained UGF system... I love it, I would not have a tank with out one. Frank FRANK attached this image: -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
r0b3y Enthusiast Posts: 261 Kudos: 262 Votes: 41 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	thanks for the replies.. the ugf is already installed and i think i'll keep it there.. frank wat is the plant on the right of your picture?.. do you use powerhead or airstone?? nice pic btw!! r0b3y Last edited by r0b3y at 28-Jan-2005 21:41
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43


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