I would like to move some fish out of my planted tank into a different 10 gallon without plants. Can i move the sponge filter from the planted established tank into my other 10 gallon so it will be cycled and leave the plants without a filter until I have time to go get another? Or do I even need to get another filter? Should I add an air stone for water flow?
Long story:
I bought a 10 gallon over stalked tank full of snails and a TON of fish. It was an as is purchase and the guy was not specific on how over run the tank was. I would like to move the fish I have a cycled 20 long to move some too, but don't want to over stalk it (yes there are that many fish). Could I set up another 10 gallon with the sponge filter from the original tank and leave just the plants without a filter so i can wash them out and get rid of the snails?
Thanks for any help and or advice
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Long story:
I bought a 10 gallon over stalked tank full of snails and a TON of fish. It was an as is purchase and the guy was not specific on how over run the tank was. I would like to move the fish I have a cycled 20 long to move some too, but don't want to over stalk it (yes there are that many fish). Could I set up another 10 gallon with the sponge filter from the original tank and leave just the plants without a filter so i can wash them out and get rid of the snails?
Thanks for any help and or advice
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