Blackwater guru
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In a few days I am getting my first fish tank a 144 liter tank that will later contain 10 cardinal tetras along with a few small catfish and possibly some cherry shrimp .
The aquarium I am getting will have undergravel filtration but I am not sure if it's a good idea or not considering the bad rap this type of filter tends to get.
At the store the guy working there told me that very rarely did the filter itself need to be taken out for cleaning which means taking apart the tank.
I have read some info about this and honestly this might actually work out if I can maintain it properly and to set it up correctly.
What I did find out though is that this type of filter can be upgraded in various ways to improve it and that other types of filters such as sponge filters can complement the gravel filter.
Is this a good filter type for what I am trying to do?
In short I am trying to create a blackwater aquarium with oak leaves, low lighting ,floating plants, and oak driftwood which is an ideal enviroment for the tetras as long as the water flow is not too fast as they prefer slow moving water in the wild.
Are there any tips and possible improvements that you might recommend?
The aquarium I am getting will have undergravel filtration but I am not sure if it's a good idea or not considering the bad rap this type of filter tends to get.
At the store the guy working there told me that very rarely did the filter itself need to be taken out for cleaning which means taking apart the tank.
I have read some info about this and honestly this might actually work out if I can maintain it properly and to set it up correctly.
What I did find out though is that this type of filter can be upgraded in various ways to improve it and that other types of filters such as sponge filters can complement the gravel filter.
Is this a good filter type for what I am trying to do?
In short I am trying to create a blackwater aquarium with oak leaves, low lighting ,floating plants, and oak driftwood which is an ideal enviroment for the tetras as long as the water flow is not too fast as they prefer slow moving water in the wild.
Are there any tips and possible improvements that you might recommend?