sde
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Hi all,
So I have been thinking of trying to "entice" my juvenile T. granulosa into a semi aquatic or mostly aquatic setup.
So, I would need a filter. And since I have heard that you don't really need a power filter in the past, and that sponge filters work well, I decide I wanted to give one a try. Plus they are less expensive
But doing some looking around for one got me thinking, and got me confused!
Question #1: Can I just use filter media sponges as a DIY instead of buying a sponge filter?
Question #2: Are sponge filters powered by a water pump, or an air pump? I feel like I have heard it both ways, so I am a bit confused on what is needed.
Question #3: Am I still going to need something that stirs/moves/ the water? Maybe for the plants?
Question #4: For a 10 gallon tank ( 38 liters ) how big of a sponge filter will I need?
Question #5: On a side question, is carbon bad in a internal filter if not changed every month? I read it can leak the toxins it takes in back out if its not changed every month. Is this true?
Thanks! -Seth
So I have been thinking of trying to "entice" my juvenile T. granulosa into a semi aquatic or mostly aquatic setup.
So, I would need a filter. And since I have heard that you don't really need a power filter in the past, and that sponge filters work well, I decide I wanted to give one a try. Plus they are less expensive
But doing some looking around for one got me thinking, and got me confused!
Question #1: Can I just use filter media sponges as a DIY instead of buying a sponge filter?
Question #2: Are sponge filters powered by a water pump, or an air pump? I feel like I have heard it both ways, so I am a bit confused on what is needed.
Question #3: Am I still going to need something that stirs/moves/ the water? Maybe for the plants?
Question #4: For a 10 gallon tank ( 38 liters ) how big of a sponge filter will I need?
Question #5: On a side question, is carbon bad in a internal filter if not changed every month? I read it can leak the toxins it takes in back out if its not changed every month. Is this true?
Thanks! -Seth
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