2 filters.

[Nickiminaj lover]

I bought another filter because I thought my other was broken. But they both work. Can I put 2 filters in a 29 gallon fresh water tank and it be fine? Aqueon 20 and ones a 30 they both are made for 29 gallon.

 

[Fishanatic]

Yeah it's fine. What fish do you have? Some are sensitive to current, but if they were ok with the 20, they will be fine with the 30

 

[Nickiminaj lover]

I have Molly's and platies. The would be on opposite sides of the tank.

 

[Fishanatic]

I have Molly's and platies. The would be on opposite sides of the tank.

It should be fine for them.

Good Luck.

 

[okapizebra]

Not only will it be fine, but it will benefit your tank as well.

 

[Nickiminaj lover]

Ok that's great news! Thanks

 

[Fishanatic]

One thing you have to do is seed the new filter with old filter media to make sure they both run biologically and efficiently.

 

[okapizebra]

If both filters are running then there's no need to seed the new one- bacteria will colonize it over time. As long as the old filter still has the old media in it.

 

[Fishanatic]

If both filters are running then there's no need to seed the new one- bacteria will colonize it over time. As long as the old filter still has the old media in it.

Seeding is a way to accelerate the process. If he wants a quicker and larger biological filtration, seeding will make it faster and easier.

 

[okapizebra]

If the original filter already has established media, there really isn't a need to speed up the process. It'll happen on it's own regardless. Either way the filtration has increased.

 

[Nickiminaj lover]

No I took apart the old one because I thought it was broken. But it was just the water level:/

 

[Fishanatic]

No I took apart the old one because I thought it was broken. But it was just the water level:/

If the filter media dried out or is gone, you're gonna have to re-cycle the tank.

 

[Nickiminaj lover]

Ok. Thanks for the info. Yes it's gone I just took out the trash ?

 

[Fishanatic]

Ok. Thanks for the info. Yes it's gone I just took out the trash ?

Well then I suggest you start right away to re-cycle the tank.
Here's a very good thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/fish-in-cycling-step-over-into-the-dark-side-176446.html