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Re: Going filter less
>>There is very little circulation in the tank now
compared to the two bio-wheel filters that were hooked
up to it. Is this ok? I mean the circulation is very
little. I have never done without a filter so I guess
I am a little concerned.<<
Dave, I think we need to know the specs on your tank
first. Size of tank, fish load, lights, etc.
I would think that you would need circulation to help
distribute co2. Try measuring co2 levels close to
your reactor, and then far. See if there is a
difference.
A filter in an established tank does primarily two
things IMO:
1. provides circulation
2. mechanical filtration
You might have decreased water clarity during the
times that stuff gets kicked up from the substrate.
>>Another question is....since there is minimal
circulation will this also
help cut down on the amount of algae?<<
I have heard people say that stagnant water is good
breeding grounds for BGA. Have I had BGA in stagnant
areas? Yes. But whether the connection is very
strong, I don't know.
Arthur
http://www.geocities.com/anwestover
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