TygGer
Aquarium Advice Freak
Are 2 100gph PH and a Mini Biowheel too much for a 10gallon FOWLR?
The HOB is fine, I would just suggest removing the media and use it as a "polishing" addition when/if needed. With a decent amount of LR, it will be fine without external filtration. I have a HOB on my 5 gal with a single 106 and it works great. With the larger tank I think you will be fine with the 2x106's at opposite ends directed towrds the same area (X style).TygGer said:Oh yea, I also read in an older thread that someone recommended using carbon in a tank this small. So yay or nay to the HOB?
TygGer said:Also, where is the correct placement for the PH in terms of depth? In other words, should the PH be placed close to the water surface or well below the surface?
steve-s said:The HOB is fine, I would just suggest removing the media and use it as a "polishing" addition when/if needed.TygGer said:Oh yea, I also read in an older thread that someone recommended using carbon in a tank this small. So yay or nay to the HOB?
[/quote]loganj said:I usually put PH's 2-3" under the surface so that they cause a little surface disturbance.
Yes, If available in your area I also use polyfilters.TygGer said:So in other words, use the HOB filter as a PH by removing BOTH the biowheel and the filter media and only use filter media (w/carbon) for polishing the water?
If you think it has enough flow without the HOB, yes. Myself I would leave it running. Much less hassle to simpley insert a filter sleeve when needed. If you let it sit onside the tank without running, be sure you empty all the water.And since I ordered the PH's, I could use those instead of a filter-less and biowheel-less HOB filter?