then your just killing off the bacteria thats on them. leave it or switch it. plants will help keep the water clean when your gone.I'm thinking maybe I should fill it with conditioned water and transferred plants, rocks ect and leave the old gravel and fish in the 10 til I get back. (running the new tank with the new filter and heater and leaving the filter with the fish for now in the 10?)
yesOh and anyone know if snails lay eggs?