Under Gravel Filter

[J@son]

hi

I have a internal filter and a under gravel filer
I'm planning on using the under gravel filter as a second filter, is this a good idea or not?

are under gravel filters any good??

thx

 

[fluttermoth]

Undergravel filters do have their uses. They're very gentle, so good for fry tanks, and they have a very large surface for colonisation by the bacteria.

But, tanks with undergravels need stripping down on occasions (probably yearly) to clean out the gunk that accumulates under the plates, and plants don't do very well with them, as they don't like the flow past their roots.

If you do decide to use one, it would be better to run a reverse flow system with a powerhead, rather than the standard air driven version, but I'd probably stick with internals if I were you.

 

[J@son]

okay thanks will do!

if u had to choose any species of tetra, which would you choose?

to fill my tank?

 

[fluttermoth]

That would depend on the size of your tank and the hardness of your water