Gravel - is this too big in size?

[ScottVinVA]

hey, are there bowfront underground filters or do you just get one to fit a 12" x 24" tank?

Also, if I am going to have a Fluval 304 - should I also use an UGF with something like a powerhead and filter for media filtration?

Thanks

 

[Bearfan]

UGFs are basically a nitrate factory. Most people have abandoned them, and I suggest you do the same. They were all the rage in the 80s and early 90s, but they have shown to be problematic.

 

[QTOFFER]

A quality HOB or a small cannister filter will do a better job than any UGF. Plus, some fish like to dig up the substrate, rendering an UGF useless.

 

[ScottVinVA]

ok...I thought i read that they were good. Sounds better not to have one to me. I rather not have had one, seem like more of a mess. I was going to do it because i thought it would filter what hit the rocks.

Then Ill skip, but I will still have a small powerhead to move water...if this filter does not do the trick.

Thanks for your opinions.

 

[Guest]

I was going to do it because i thought it would filter what hit the rocks.

Thats what gravel vacs are for, or even better, get a python.

 

[ScottVinVA]

I have a python, i just hate vacuming

 

[ScottVinVA]

I have a python, i just hate vacuming

My hands are freezing right now from the ice cold water I used to clean the pea gravel I just got free.

I went to Luck Stone to buy some 3/8 pea gravel and when I said how much I wanted they said, here is a bag, go fill it up, its gonna cost $1 - LOL.

When I went back in, the guy said, just take it. Wasn't worth this time to ring up $1.

Here is what I got - They call it Pee Dee http://www.luckstone.com/arch/products/swatches.php?CategoryId=1&pagenum=2

My own photo:

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[ScottVinVA]

Holy christ, I just dumped a small bucket of it in my tank - which was about 1/4 the bag, and it was plenty! LOL

Will post a picture in a moment. - here they are.

Is the stone too big? I can always put a layer of smaller substrate down. I have plenty.

 

[ScottVinVA]

Hmm, I am starting to wonder. It makes my tank look alot smaller having large rocks in the bottom.

 

[Toirtis]

I am no fan of UGFs, but I just had to answer the original question for the sake of answering it....yes, there are...in fact, I have one for a tank about the size of yours...someone gave it to me, and I have no idea why I haven't auctioned it off yet...just forgetful, I guess.

 

[ScottVinVA]

Overall, I think this stone makes my tank look much smaller than 29 gallon.

 

[tetrin]

you can create an illusion of depth by gradually increasing the depth of the substrate bed from front to back...and by using different sized decorations...
btw...i think it looks great...i'll take it if you don't want it...

 

[ScottVinVA]

I have about 50 lbs of it if you want to come get it. Its all washed too.

I live in northern virginia.

 

[tetrin]

no no...i was just joking...
but thanks for the offer...

on second thoughts, if you can get hold of some java moss...try it (if its not going to be a planted tank)...it would cover up your gravel nicely...

 

[ScottVinVA]

I want to put about 4 plants in it, and something to cover a portion of the rocks, but thats all.