Question on a filter

[scoobydoo11693]

Hey guys, I just got a 20 gallon tank and the filter I have on it is a fluval aquaclear 30. I have been on AQadvisor working out the stocking. So far I have 4 albino cories, 10 glofish danios, 6 glo fish tetras, and a few shrimp. The stocking level is at 90 but the filtration is at 77%. I really don't have much money to blow on a filter, would I be able to get away with what I have along if I get all the fish? I do have the air bubbles on for a few hours daily but not sure if they help much. Also, I have 6 glo fish danios so far. 2 green ones are constantly chasing a yellow one. Do they need to school with the same specific color? or will a mix of colors school together? Thank you!

 

[Mebbid]

It will be just fine to go with your original stocking idea while keeping your filtration the way it is. The aq advisor filtration estimator is a novelty at best.

 

[mrvincent]

I think you don't have to change the filter, just keep regular weekly water change and all should be fine.

 

[Slade]

You should be fine with that stocking. Air bubbles won't do much for filtration, but you could replace the bubbler with a sponge filter. The added benefit is you'll have a seeded filter when MTS kicks in and you get your next tank.