I thought my one 10-15 Gallon filter was broken so I bought another one. I am not able to return it, so would it benefit the tank to keep both of the filters running in there? Like keep it cleaner and require less water changes?
Thanks a lot, I appreciate any help.
2007-06-10 11:50:19 · 7 answers · asked by aaaaaaaaaaaaaa555 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, you can..and yes it will help :) Make sure that the current isn't too strong if you have a betta or African dwarf frogs or other aquatics that don't like a huge rush! Usually, they'll avoid the current, but if two are running, it's not so easy to do.
But on the average? You're getting twice the filtration and should be able to even overstock a bit :)
2007-06-10 12:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Barb R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-08 22:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The good bit about it is when you do a water change you can clean out one filter, then on the next water change the other without worrying about killing it.
AJ
2007-06-10 12:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by andyjh_uk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't hurt anything, no. Yes it would benefit the tank, but it won't cut down how often you should do water changes. More filtration is definately better than inadequate filtration.
2007-06-10 11:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is beneficial, as it will support more bacteria and will filter out sediment from both sides of the tank (assuming you have them on opposite sides).
~ZTM
2007-06-10 12:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your tank can handle a greater bio-load with the added filtration. So you can have more fish, as long as you create enough "personal space" for each fish with plants, driftwood & stuff.
2007-06-10 12:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by kelly d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's not creating too much current for your fish to swim comfortably it will be just fine to have both filters.
MM
2007-06-10 11:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋