College shrimp tank?

[krap101]

I was wondering if I could do a planted 5g (10w screw in compact fluorescent) without a filter for my RCS or if there were a nearly silent air pump.

 

[Mystery]

Either a whisper HOB or submersible filter (e.g. Elite) will really be effectively silent if you set them up right. I am sensitive to sound and can use either.

 

[mgamer20o0]

internal filter will do. though the aquaclear hobs dont make any sound. the only sound that bothers me is if the water drops.

 

[HN1]

Normally I'd say get a quiet HOB or internal filter, but the actual answer to your question is yes. You can get a quiet air pump to run a sponge filter or go without filter entirely if you're willing to do once-twice weekly 50% water changes. RCS are so low bioload.... just don't get froggy with it and add a school of Pacu. lol

 

[krap101]

I was thinking about trying to put it by the window and let the riccia/hygro do its job, but the problem is I don't know if that'll be enough. I'm not totally sure how many I have, but I'd guess around 15 adults and 20+ babies?

 

[dreamsINdigital]

I second the AquaClear HOB filters; they're near inaudible on the lowest setting.

 

[Nippy Fish]

I wouldn't go without a filter. I raise RCS for my lfs. RCS are extremely sensitive to any ammonia and will die even at what is considered "non-toxic" levels.