Lonewolfblue
Aquarium Advice Addict
I was thinking of making a small move. Since my 10G is on the dresser currently, and am looking at getting a stand for it, if I set it up next to my 75G, I was thinking of completely removing the filter for the 10G and using 2 powerheads or water pumps, and run them daily. Here's what the plan is:
Set the 10G next to the 75G.
Run a powerhead in each direction, 2 hours a day, once or twice a day, when I'm home, on a timer.
I think this would not only eliminate any filtration system, as I will always be keeping the 10G in equilibrium with my 75G. That will also eliminate acclimation of new eggs or fry as well. And as for the fungus removal, could add the HP after the flush, as the HP will turn to water over time anyways, so no problems there, can still dose as required.
Now my problem. Most powerheads I'm finding are much too strong for a 10G. And ones I did find have the intake going through the body. I want something I can run with a sponge so the fry don't get caught in it, and would like possibly no more than 50GPH. Any thoughts out there?
Set the 10G next to the 75G.
Run a powerhead in each direction, 2 hours a day, once or twice a day, when I'm home, on a timer.
I think this would not only eliminate any filtration system, as I will always be keeping the 10G in equilibrium with my 75G. That will also eliminate acclimation of new eggs or fry as well. And as for the fungus removal, could add the HP after the flush, as the HP will turn to water over time anyways, so no problems there, can still dose as required.
Now my problem. Most powerheads I'm finding are much too strong for a 10G. And ones I did find have the intake going through the body. I want something I can run with a sponge so the fry don't get caught in it, and would like possibly no more than 50GPH. Any thoughts out there?