i have a 50 gallon tank. i used an undergravel filter with 3 plates and tubes (for 50 gallon tank) powered by 2 precision PR 9500 airpumps and also have a precision dual overhead filter which used two submersible powerhead pumps. they seem to be working fine, but is this too much filtration? im afraid i might be getting rid of the nitrates...
2007-03-15 03:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by bjoy 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
There really isn't any such thing as too much filtration. What there is, is taking that filtration for granted. Keep up with your tank maintenance just as you would with one filter. the advantage this does raise your capacity level on your tank. There is less danger of ammonia poisoning, there is better water circulation, and it will be easier to keep the water stable. I like it!
2007-03-15 03:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by midraj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, my tank is half your size, but I also have an undergravel filter (only one tube) and an overhead filter, and my fish have been alive for 10 years. So long as you only clean the tank monthly, and leave half the old water in when you do it, the fish seem to do fine!
2007-03-15 03:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by Luv big dogs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
One can not over-filter.
keep a healthy ecosystem and live plants and filter as much as you can---but try to change 15-20% the water at least once every two weeks. If you live in an area where the water is funky, there are good deals for gallon jugs of bottled water, and it's worth it to just buy it. Most places, hot tap water that is allowed to cool (thus releasing the chlorine) is just fine for a routine 15-20% water change.
2007-03-15 03:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
More filtration is always better unless you are producing too much current for you fish. Filtering does not remove nitrates. It converts ammonia to nitrates. Nitrate just build up in your tank. Nitrates are far less toxic than ammonia, or nitrites, but you should really keep it below 30 ppm. Plant need nitrates, but they really don't need more than 10 ppm. Nitrate are removed by water changes.
2007-03-15 04:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
* Mechanical filtration removes solid waste (food your goldfish somehow missed and poop that they produce). This includes material like screens, sponges, or floss types of filters.
* Chemical filtration absorbs dissolved pollutants (ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites). Chemical filtration also removes organic carbon which tends to reduce life spans of aquarium fish.
* Biological filtration is breaking down your goldfish' waste into components that isn't harmful to your goldfish. You'll need to maintain a good balance of beneficial bacteria to do this.
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2007-03-15 03:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by dhaarvi2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want nitrates in your aquarium water. They are a byproduct of fish waste.
I don't really think that over-filtration is a concern, so long as your fish are getting plenty of oxygen.
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Hope this helps!
2007-03-15 03:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by p37ry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I guess it's not a bad thing... If it's small I would stick with one
2007-03-15 03:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋