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29g tank which Aquaclear filter would be best? The 50 or 70? I know I read the more the better but which would be best? Tank is planted and short on fish atm
29g tank which Aquaclear filter would be best? The 50 or 70? I know I read the more the better but which would be best? Tank is planted and short on fish atm
ouch. I think you may be better off ordering- Amazon.com: AquaClear 70 Aquarium Power Filter - 40 to 70 Gallon: Kitchen & Dining
Nothing wrong with having 2 filters running, say an AC50 & a 30. When you need to setup a QT in a hurry, you can instant cycle with the AC30. Those 2 together are the same price as one 70 at my Petco.
thats a good idea too seeing how I want to set up a QT tank and would like to use a better filter than the junk I have now.
Yep, I don't keep an actual QT setup, other wise it ends up being used and that defeats its purpose . I just have the elements available (tank, heater,etc), can have it operational in 10 minutes or so and it's fully cycled.
I'm sold on your procedures. 50 & 30 on my wishlist.. one question though, when you set up your QT is there anything in it or just the heater and filter? I wasn't sure if I should aquascape it to make it look like home lol.
Mr. Limpet said:Nothing wrong with having 2 filters running, say an AC50 & a 30. When you need to setup a QT in a hurry, you can instant cycle with the AC30. Those 2 together are the same price as one 70 at my Petco.
I was thinking the same thing, which is why I have two filters in each of my tanks. It also helps to have a backup.
One question I have is, let's say I have to set up my hospital tank and pull the smaller filter out of a tank. What's the risk of a mini-cycle in that tank without that filter?
Mr. Limpet said:Hasn't happened to me and I've done it 3-4 times. Even if you do, it'll clear in a couple days of PWC and the existing filters bacteria will adjust to the extra load.