Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:45 pm
O.K thank you.
.1. A single internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
-or did you mean-
2. A HOB filter and an internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:25 pm
Back to the first thing, when you say I could put in an internal fluval, can once be sufficient for the 10g with the irrubesco for "over-filtration" or did you mean I need a HOB and a fluval? I was confused...it would be great if you could get back to me on that .
1. A single internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
-or did you mean-
2. A HOB filter and an internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
.1. A single internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
-or did you mean-
2. A HOB filter and an internal Fluval for 10g with irrubesco for over filtration?
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:42 pm
Ok, to make it more simple...
Over filtration is the process of having more filtration then any tank would normally need in a community scenario. Say you have a filter made to filter made for a 10 gal (whisper for example) then you add another one specified for a 10 gallon tank or above, THAT is over filtration. Or you could add a larger filter that does not create too much current in the tank that is rated for a larger tank (EX: fluval 105 or 205 or a magnum)
Over filtration is the process of having more filtration then any tank would normally need in a community scenario. Say you have a filter made to filter made for a 10 gal (whisper for example) then you add another one specified for a 10 gallon tank or above, THAT is over filtration. Or you could add a larger filter that does not create too much current in the tank that is rated for a larger tank (EX: fluval 105 or 205 or a magnum)
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 9:52 am
Oh, OK. So if I get a powerful internal fluval alone in the 10g I don't need two separate filters in the 10g....awesome.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:27 pm
Hey I'm back again for my possibly final question on this topic... Are normal pond snails best to feed puffers? I thought I read before that they breed the fastest and are best for puffer's health, but now I can't find the place where I read it... can anyone reassure me of this?
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:32 pm
Any snail other than MTS is good.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:27 pm
In my irrubesco tank, can a single "20-50g filter" substitute for two "5-20g" for over-filtration? I was at my LFS and all they had for fluval's was for SW tanks that fit in a tank of 75 gallons. I picked up a large "20-50g" filter and now I was wondering if that could work for over filtration...the current is not that bad but if I make my own "speed changer" which I use a small chunk of sponge on the filter's ramp (where the water exits) and attach it there so the water comes out...just slower, would that be OK.
Basically I want to know if that would work alone in my irrubesco tank and keep it clean....
Basically I want to know if that would work alone in my irrubesco tank and keep it clean....
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:38 pm
Basically. What type of filter is it?
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:41 pm
It's a (read directly from box)
"Aquaclear Power Filter
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For 20-50
Gallon
Aquariums
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Quietly Filters 200gph
formerly aquaclear 200"
"Aquaclear Power Filter
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For 20-50
Gallon
Aquariums
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Quietly Filters 200gph
formerly aquaclear 200"
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:23 am
It should suffice.
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:05 am
I love aquaclears.
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:34 am
Yea me too...very quite and sleek. 
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:59 pm
Yeah they are great filters. Sometimes I find them tooo strong in some tanks... But thats just from my hardcore filtering on a 20 long...
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:04 pm
Just one question, the measurements on TPL for the puffers, do they include tails or are they measurements without the tail...JW.
Also, when or even if I get the irrubesco what size would I most likely get him/her at? and how big should the snails be when I feed it?
Also, when or even if I get the irrubesco what size would I most likely get him/her at? and how big should the snails be when I feed it?
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:31 am
Is anybody gonna help?