Filter, or no filter?

[Goldfish loach boy]

I am wondering this, if on Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday, or just every Sunday, I take out 5 gallons in my 29 gallon, do I need a filter and I have an airstone that is 18 inches long?

 

[PockX]

For what reason don't you want your filter going?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

It's because, my filter in my desk only fits in the front of the tank, and it takes away a lot of sight for the tank, I can't put it on the side, and it will run into the ceiling of my desk on the back, and where I have it it takes away a lot of sight

 

[PockX]

Ok..well the filter is the heart of your tank..it depends how long it would be off for and how many gallons the tank is. If it's probably less than a 20 gallon (which if it's on a desk I would say it is) then I would not recommend it.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

It's a 29 gallon, and I would like to have it permanently off, bi-weekly water changes of 5 gallons and an airstone wouldn't work?

 

[PockX]

It's a 29 gallon, and I would like to have it permanently off, bi-weekly water changes of 5 gallons and an airstone wouldn't work?

No..airstones don't really do anything..you don't need one if you have an HOB filter. And the beneficial bacteria is in your filter media..all you would have is your substrate. And lastly, you would have a very dirty tank and the toxins wouldn't be remove without it. (Depending on the filter)

 

[PockX]

You should be doing at least 5 gallon changes that often anyway even with a filter. I would recommend 10 gallons once a week.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

The bacteria wouldnt stay on plants or decor, I mean, should I just have to see that big old filter in the front, or would I get away with it?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

You should be doing at least 5 gallon changes that often anyway even with a filter. I would recommend 10 gallons once a week.

Really, I change 5 gallons weekly, so I should just do ten on the week-end?

 

[Coyne]

Have you considered an internal filter? Or a small canister filter?

 

[cgthebeast]

You really need your filter, it removes visible waste as well as micre. You could do it, but your fish wouldn`t be very happy

 

[PockX]

Really, I change 5 gallons weekly, so I should just do ten on the week-end?

I try to around 50% changes once a week on all my tanks..including a 29. And the is no way it can fit? You could get a different filter too (canister, etc).. or could always move where it is too. The most important thing in your tank is your filter..should keep it going for sure.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Yea, ok I'll leave my filter in there while I try to get a different type

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Without filter

With filter

 

[PockX]

Can't you just slide the tank forward a little so it fits?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

No, I can't, it would fall off the edge, plus this is where I do my homework so:/

 

[cgthebeast]

U need an under gravel filter. I don't know how we'll those work but at least it would block you view

 

[PockX]

No, I can't, it would fall off the edge, plus this is where I do my homework so:/

It looks like you have at least 4 inches..which should be enough

 

[Cynic]

If you have limited stocking, an airstone and performed 50-70% water changes per week you'd get away with no filtration.

 

[Mudfrog]

Have you considered an internal filter? Or a small canister filter?

This is what I would recommend.