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Originally Posted by EMc/  Diana, this was an old quote, & I'm wondering if this is still what you advocate & if so, why?
Marty |
Sometimes after I've stirred up a lot of soil, I use a mechanical filter to quickly clear the water. Not essential (because the soil eventually settles out anyway), but handy.
The Aqua-Clear submerged powerhead with its Quick Filter attachment is a nice, inexpensive mechanical filter for larger tanks (30 gal and up). It will help filter out larger soil particles.
I like this filter and my Submariner UV Sterilizing filter (for controlling disease and green-water). Both filters are less expensive than a canister filter.
However, any (or no) filter will work. Plants and soil bacteria remove ammonia, so you don't need biological filtration. I've often run tank without any filters.