sponge filter

[fishnewbe420]

Shouldn't I see all the little particles in my tank being sucked into the sponge. Because they're all just floating around and not getting sucked on to it

 

[Mouth-Brooder-Fanatic]

dont worry. this takes time, and sometimes theres simply too many particles so u have to do a pwc.
1) what fish?
2) how big is the tank?
3) have u got sand or gravel?
xx

 

[fishnewbe420]

Its a 29 gal tank I have 8 golden barbs and some malaysian trumpet snails 3 snails and 2 red cherry shrimp with sand

 

[NoMoreGoldFish]

For a 29 gallon, I'd probably get a HOB or canister filter. If you want to breed your RCS and are worried about the filters sucking up the eggs and baby shrimp, you can add a mesh to the filter inlet when your shrimp are berried.

 

[fishnewbe420]

In time. my hob just died from sucking up sand so Im trying this for now until I get some cash

 

[Mouth-Brooder-Fanatic]

it shouldnt be sucking up sand, you should raise it or lower sand level if poss. i assume u rinsed the sand well? x

 

[NoMoreGoldFish]

Your filter died from sucking up sand?

Next time you can cut the plastic tube of your inlet, shorten it a little bit and have it about an inch or inch and half above the sand.

 

[fishnewbe420]

Yes I rinsed the sand vary well. it took over an hour! And yes I know I had a BN that liked to kick up the sand :-/

 

[fishnewbe420]

So can I assume that if I pump more air through my filter the more effective it would be