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FWIW......
I have a "hang on back" filter. I also have a pre filter in this filter's input
When changing filters, I never change both on the same day
I also have an air stone for more surface agitation. :)
FWIW....
In my 10 gal tank I have....
* 12 neon Tetras
* 5 Harlequin Rasboras
* 5 Panda Cory cat fish
* Several Cherry shrimp
It is very peaceful community tank
BTW Platys tend to be "dirty" fish compared to what I posted.
Normal under what circumstance ?
Alligators and spiders are a "normal" part of earth's life forms. That does not mean you want them in your house etc. :)
You can try an aquarium water clairifier
The problem is what makes water cloudy are often particles that are too small for your filter to filter out.
A water clairifier will clump these tiny particles to big enough particles for your filter to eliminate them .
So, initially they will...
Fish like many other animals are "opportunist" feeders... meaning that they will gorge themselves on food whenever food is available as food is not always available on a daily basis in the wild.
Most all fish would be fine for only threw days without food..
What fish etc do you have is each tank ?
Any aquarium must be a good mini ecological sys for your fish life and this should include some real plants. :)
BTW, do not confuse Nitrite with Nitrate
A proper tank will always have some Nitrate
Nitrate is not nearly as toxic to fish as Nitrite...
Again, you only wish to deal with semantics. :)
BTW....
Definition of an argument.........
a reason for or against something. b. : a discussion in which arguments are presented : debate. 2. : an angry disagreement : quarrel.