Foam Filter/Invert Tank Question

[Hollygirl]

I'd like to start a 10 gallon tank for my Assasin snails, and plan on using a couple of those foam filters which connect to an air pump. Can the foam be covered with gravel? I'd like the tank to look as natural as possible.

[Fordtrannyman]

I'd like to start a 10 gallon tank for my Assasin snails, and plan on using a couple of those foam filters which connect to an air pump. Can the foam be covered with gravel? I'd like the tank to look as natural as possible.


Here you go Ms.Holly::)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176374

[Blueiz]

I would think that covering the foam with gravel would in essence make the gravel part of the filtration and cause debris to be caught in it. This may give a headache when trying to clean the tank.

[Hollygirl]

Here you go Ms.Holly::)
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176374
LOL! After I started this thread I realized that there is a forum dedicated to asking mechanical questions - that's why the double thread. :)