Re: filter for breeding

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Eric,

I use sponge filters in all of my breeding set ups. Sponge filters are available
for systems up to 400 gallon ponds. They can be powered by air or powerhead. They
won't suck in even the smallest fry and the fry do find micro-organisms on the
surface of the sponge. Sponges are easy to clean, too. When gravel cleaning the
tanks I also mash the gravel cleaner against the foam block to suck out the excess
"stuff". Monthly I take them out of the tank and squeeze rinse them in a bucket of
old fish water. They are much, much, cheaper than canister filters to buy and
operate, too.

Mike Wise

Eric Martina wrote:

> Hello,
>         I am going to set up a 29 gallon tank for breeding. What type of filter
> should I use? I was looking around the Krib archives but I think I just got
> more confused. From what I got out of it it seems like either a canister
> filter, or a sponge filter is best to use because then the fry won't get
> sucked in. Someone said that they liked the sponge filter better because
> then the fry can pick at it. But I think they had a 10 gallon, and I am
> concerned that a sponge filter won't be enough for a 29. Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
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> Eric Martina
> University of Illinois
> Electrical Engineering
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