I have a 29 setup that is filtered at present time by an AC 110, it has 11 pygmy cory and aprox. 8 cherry shrimp, I have had the tank cycled for over a year but have only had these fish in it for 2 months. I am wanting to replace the filter with another one, I was thinking of a sponge filter (perferrably just one) but I was wondering if I went down to an AC 50 filter if this would be large enough to keep the tank cycled and good. I am trying to breed the cory's, the shrimp are doing fine on there own---I'm going to use the present filter on my other 55 gallon tank here shortly but I just wanted to know if there are any recommendations on the best or a better filter for this tank. The present AC 110 has a sponge over the intake (taken from an old AC 70) to decrease the intake but the outflow is still pretty heavy. THANKS
? on filter for pygmy cory's
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mgamer20o0
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you would want to run both filters at once. after 2-3 weeks you can move the 110 off with out too much trouble. you might have a mini cycle but it shouldnt be too bad. just keep a eye on it.
ya thanks, I was going to put both on the back so as to get a good cycle in the other filter, thanks for reminding me! do you think that the AC 50 would be better than a sponge filter?
gheitman
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I personally would go with a sponge filter. The sponge provides a feeding surface for the pygmy cories and I frequently will see a bunch of them sitting on top of the filter.
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