Goldfish and Powerhead filter ?

Boq · Apr 25, 2013

I'm going to buy a 55g fish tank and going to buy 2 Powerhead filter each of it will be at back corner.. and i'm going to put 2 veiltail goldfish..
so this how i want it look like..

i'm using paint so it might look ugly.. btw i just want that simple fish tank so i can clean it easily.. btw , is it okay to use that powerhead filter ?

jasonfishaddict · Apr 25, 2013

Boq said:
I'm going to buy a 55g fish tank and going to buy 2 Powerhead filter each of it will be at back corner.. and i'm going to put 2 veiltail goldfish..
so this how i want it look like..
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i'm using paint so it might look ugly.. btw i just want that simple fish tank so i can clean it easily.. btw , is it okay to use that powerhead filter ?

I wouldn't recommend a powerhead. A bubble wand or 2 would be a better option for aeration. With a little imagination, bubblers can be very decorative.

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TL1000RSquid · Apr 25, 2013

Goldfish can be dirty, I'd run a aquaclear110 or a decent cannister.

Boq · Apr 26, 2013

jasonfishaddict said:
I wouldn't recommend a powerhead. A bubble wand or 2 would be a better option for aeration. With a little imagination, bubblers can be very decorative.

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Actually , i'm using the powerhead filter not just for the bubble but for good filtration as many people recommend to must had good filtration..

jasonfishaddict · Apr 26, 2013

Boq said:
Actually , i'm using the powerhead filter not just for the bubble but for good filtration as many people recommend to must had good filtration..

A powerhead alone doesn't filter the water, it keeps particles in the water column longer so that they can be removed by a filter. An air stone, bubble wand, etc., would do the same but won't move your goldfish all around the tank. If good filtration is the issue, get a good filter. If you have a good filter, you can run 2 as many people do.

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Glabe · Apr 26, 2013

jasonfishaddict said:
A powerhead alone doesn't filter the water, it keeps particles in the water column longer so that they can be removed by a filter. An air stone, bubble wand, etc., would do the same but won't move your goldfish all around the tank. If good filtration is the issue, get a good filter. If you have a good filter, you can run 2 as many people do.

if you slap a big ole round sponge on the intake of the powerhead, it becomes a great filter. But along the same lines as ^ jason, with sponge sponge filters, air would do the same but won't move your goldfish all around the tank.

Wren · Apr 26, 2013

You can hook the power head to an under gravel filter too. That's how I have my 25 gal goldfish tank set up. Make sure you do big water changes with a gravel cleaner to get the gunk out.

wren

jasonfishaddict · Apr 27, 2013

Boq said:
I'm going to buy a 55g fish tank and going to buy 2 Powerhead filter each of it will be at back corner.. and i'm going to put 2 veiltail goldfish..
so this how i want it look like..
View attachment 206472
i'm using paint so it might look ugly.. btw i just want that simple fish tank so i can clean it easily.. btw , is it okay to use that powerhead filter ?

Veil tail goldfish wouldn't appreciate too strong of a current. 1 power head with a filter attachment of some kind would suffice but only as supplemental filtration. Goldfish, in general are messy and efficient filtration is a must. What other filtration do you plan to run?

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Boq · Apr 27, 2013

jasonfishaddict said:
Veil tail goldfish wouldn't appreciate too strong of a current. 1 power head with a filter attachment of some kind would suffice but only as supplemental filtration. Goldfish, in general are messy and efficient filtration is a must. What other filtration do you plan to run?

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HOF Filter and canister filter

FreshyFresh · Apr 27, 2013

Glabe said:
if you slap a big ole round sponge on the intake of the powerhead, it becomes a great filter. But along the same lines as ^ jason, with sponge sponge filters, air would do the same but won't move your goldfish all around the tank.

Exactly. Check eBay or the likes for internal filters. It's basically a powerhead with a sponge block on the suction. I've got one in my 55g along with a canister. It's similar to this one. You can remove the discharge plumbing and just have the flow shoot out the discharge port if you want:


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