AquaClear 30 - Too much current?

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I currently have a 10 gallon tank with an AquaClear 30 (HOB Filter). However, it seems to be generating a good amount of current, and I was wondering if that would be too stressful for my CFB newt, as it seems to dislike going into the water. Should I switch over to a sponge filter?

My water parameters are all fine (0 ppm ammonia, 0 ppm nitrite, ~20 ppm nitrate, 68 degrees). My newt usually rests on some a large crystalwort mat I have for him for 10 minutes to half an hour at a time, then frantically swims all around the tank....

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
An aquaclear 30 is way to much current for a 10 gallon newt tank. it is especially to much for a chinese fire belly newt. The hang on filter also gives more opportunity for escape routes.

You would be better off with a sponge filter.


I realize people are anxious to participate in the forum. I'm a little taken aback at some of the advice I have seen offered on the forum lately.
 
I would also recommend an air driven sponge filter in a tank of that size, although if there are enough live plants you could forget about a filter entirely, the plants would clean the waste up from a single firebelly.
Your water parameters are spot on at the moment, if you do replace or remove the filter altogether keep a close eye on ammonia and nitrite levels for a couple of weeks after until everything settles down.
 
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