Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Filtration?

[Platygirl11]

Hi.
I'm planning on turning my 10 gal community into a fry tank. I currently have the fry in a breeder net, but They'll outgrow it shortly. My community will be moving into a 38 gal I recently started cycling.
My question is this:
Is there every too much filtration?
If there is not, could someone check these filtration plans:
Currently, my 10 gal and my 38 gal both have HOB filters. The one in my 10 gal is covered by a sponge to avoid fry being sucked in. I could turn that sponge into a sponge filter, and run it. Once I turn my 10 gal into a fry tank, the HOB would be removed.
Could I build (or buy, but that's my second choice) a sponge filter capable of filtering my 38 gal, then put it in with the HOB and have the tank be almost instantly cycled? Then I could move my adult fish right away, and have the fry Live in the 10 gal with the sponge filter?
In the fry tank, could I also have 1 other sponge filter running for added filtration?
If I run 4 sponge filters in my 10 gal, here's what would happen (filters are numbered 1-4):
#1- Stay to filter 10 gal
#2-Stay to filter 10 gal
#3 (more power)- After running in 10 gal for 2 weeks, move to run 30 gal alongside the HOB (instant cycle?)
#4- MOve with #3 for indefinite amount of time ntil I save enough to get a betta, the plop the filter in the betta tank (instant cycle?)

Hope this was clear.

 

[Platygirl11]

OK. I got airline tubing (8 ft) at LFS as well as a pump. They gave me a check valve free.
Apparently if the batteries fail, the air pump will still be Not wrecked!
All I need now is 2 more air pumps (less expensive than I previously thought!) and sponges.
Any ideas on cheap sponges? There's a big flat one at the LFS for $10, but I wanted more of a.... big cube. Help?

 

[stiffler69]

Just get the bio sponge filters from ebay they are really good for fry and i use them for my discus they filter large tanks 240 litres plus, all you do is connect a air pump to them and they filter great about £7 each ill find a link for you

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/For-Fish-Aquarium-Bi...%3A1%7C294%3A50

 

[Tolak]

Check out a fabric or upholstery shop. You are looking for open cell cushion foam. This online shop should give you some idea what you are looking for; http/www.thefoamfactory.com/opencellfoam/opencellfoam.html

Don't overlook pond filtration supplies, some shops carry large foam inserts which are great for building sponge filters.

 

[Platygirl11]

The LFS also carries pond fish, so I'll see. Yay DIY!

 

[loraxchick]

ive made MANY sponge filters out of old fish food containers and the like. if you need suggestions/assistance feel free to pm me.
good luck.

 

[Platygirl11]

The tubing won't fit onto the output of the airpump..... Help?

 

[Tolak]

What make/model of pump, and is the tubing just a little too small?

If it is just a little small heat the tubing a bit, really hot water will soften it & allow it to stretch. A bic lighter works as well, just don't start anything on fire.

 

[Platygirl11]

Every science teacher I've had will tell you that I should not handle fire. At all.
I just don't want an air leak, though....

 

[loraxchick]

hot water and vasaline to grease up the knob so you can slide it on easier.

 

[stiffler69]

hot water and vasaline to grease up the knob so you can slide it on easier.

hmm that sounds a tad on the rude side maybe reword it a little

 

[Platygirl11]

Rude? I don't see why....
I'm going out to get the rest of the parts today, hopefully.