leafyseadragon
Aquarium Advice Freak
I just bought a 10 gallon tank to use for quarantine, and I am setting it up as suggested in the AA article. But I still have some questions:
1. I have an ancient sponge filter made by Tetra back when I didn't know anything about the nitrogen cycle. I don't think it's even sold anymore. But, it's in perfect condition. Can I still use it for this tank?
2. I will be buying a longnose hawkfish to quarantine. Do I still need to pile rocks so that he will have a place to hide? I know they prefer to perch on the top of the rock pile.
3. Why is no substrate used, is that because it's easier to suck up the uneaten food?
4. Can I use substrate if I add a few hermits to eat the food which settles on the bottom? I figure that's better than stressing out the fish with a siphon in the tank.
1. I have an ancient sponge filter made by Tetra back when I didn't know anything about the nitrogen cycle. I don't think it's even sold anymore. But, it's in perfect condition. Can I still use it for this tank?
2. I will be buying a longnose hawkfish to quarantine. Do I still need to pile rocks so that he will have a place to hide? I know they prefer to perch on the top of the rock pile.
3. Why is no substrate used, is that because it's easier to suck up the uneaten food?
4. Can I use substrate if I add a few hermits to eat the food which settles on the bottom? I figure that's better than stressing out the fish with a siphon in the tank.