JryanM
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I have seen where people use PVC pipe with holes drilled in it as an undersand filter, does anyone have any experience with this? Would it be worth trying out or not?
Anyone know if under gravel filters can be used with sand? If so what kind of sand?
Link119 said:Sand would clog the filter, but what size is the tank. Diy Canisters are easy to make. Plus they are pretty cheap.
phreeky said:I'm guessing it's because the substrate provides a huge surface area to grow bacteria for filtration.
I'm no expert but it doesn't sound ideal to me because you cannot perform any form of pre-filtering, and so you end up with fish food etc sitting there.
Link119 said:A strong powerhead is needed to properly run a UGF. This is how the fish food/poop doesnt stay on the bottom and it actually gets filtered through.
JryanM said:I don't have a problem with this expansive cleaning once in a while as I already do this with my other tank, yes weekly maintenance is much easier and I do this but I also enjoy extreme cleans on occasion.
My reason for A UGF is more for the bacterial growth and better water flow. As I have read that the constant circulation of water UGF's create helps with oxygen content in taller tanks. Is this true?
Link119 said:I think you wanted sand, so why not go with an hob or canister. Your still going to be vacuuming the sand from the bottom so you can save yourself some maintenance by getting an hob.