Monday, July 11, 2005
Goldfish
Recommending undergravel filter for gold fish. Once the tank has been 'cycled' the environment - subject to temperature -- this is a cool tank with about 70 watts equivalent [from a 20 watts circline cool energy saving lamp] lighting ...handles the wastes well. Algae; and other build-up of organics are handled well by the filter and snails. Fish maintained are well growing Comets.
Should you have a larger tank or prefer an assist during cycling; or regular maintenance .. supplement with an outside mechanical/biological filter ... such as the Tetra Marineland Aqua-Clear etc.
The undergravel filter [UG] is abetted by cartridges in the air pipes which are mixes of activated charcoal & ammonia absorbing resin granules. Also as far as gravel - - have followed the general prescription of an extra pound of gravel. Plants do well rooting or floating; and the water is crystal clear. For Goldfish -- a simple and happy economy.
Current tank is 10 L
Should you have a larger tank or prefer an assist during cycling; or regular maintenance .. supplement with an outside mechanical/biological filter ... such as the Tetra Marineland Aqua-Clear etc.
The undergravel filter [UG] is abetted by cartridges in the air pipes which are mixes of activated charcoal & ammonia absorbing resin granules. Also as far as gravel - - have followed the general prescription of an extra pound of gravel. Plants do well rooting or floating; and the water is crystal clear. For Goldfish -- a simple and happy economy.
Current tank is 10 L
