theoutdoorsykid
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hey all,
I've got a 29 gallon planted freshwater tank that's pretty heavily stocked. I had a 60 gallon HOB filter until today when it crapped out and I quickly snagged a 55 Gallon Marineland Canister filter to replace it. I have a fish store I trust, but it's like an hour away, and I need to get to work - so I just grabbed this thing from the PetSmart down the road and headed off to work. First, is this a decent canister filter or should I get a different one? Secondly, since water isn't pouring on top, the surface is much less disturbed, which I always thought was necessary for oxygen. So, should I add a powerhead or something to move the water around more? What do others do? Also, thinking of adding an inline heater/UV filter. Any thoughts on that also appreciated. But mostly, I'm posting bc I'm concerned about having enough water movement for oxygenation and happy fish.
Thanks!!!
I've got a 29 gallon planted freshwater tank that's pretty heavily stocked. I had a 60 gallon HOB filter until today when it crapped out and I quickly snagged a 55 Gallon Marineland Canister filter to replace it. I have a fish store I trust, but it's like an hour away, and I need to get to work - so I just grabbed this thing from the PetSmart down the road and headed off to work. First, is this a decent canister filter or should I get a different one? Secondly, since water isn't pouring on top, the surface is much less disturbed, which I always thought was necessary for oxygen. So, should I add a powerhead or something to move the water around more? What do others do? Also, thinking of adding an inline heater/UV filter. Any thoughts on that also appreciated. But mostly, I'm posting bc I'm concerned about having enough water movement for oxygenation and happy fish.
Thanks!!!