How do I convert a box filter to a sponge filter?

[PattyCakes81]

Hi,

Its me again!:help:
I have bought almost all that I need for my main 20 gal high and 10 gal QT tank.

My questions are:

1A. Is this Filter and pumps Good enough for QT tank?

The Bubbler Filter. Whisper 10 Air Pump. Elite 799(Up to 5 Gal).

1B. Is there a way to add to this filter (media wise) to make it better and more efficient?

2. Is this Light Fixture too much for a low light planted tank?

If it is give suggestions.

Any advice and tips are greatly appreciated!!

Patty

 

[Mgamer20o0]

1 yes there nothing in it now so you going to have to add something. i typically just run mostly floss in mine. you can add what ever you need to carbon bio media sponges what ever that fits inside.
2 what are you trying to grow? most likely be better with a t5no.

 

[PattyCakes81]

1 yes there nothing in it now so you going to have to add something. i typically just run mostly floss in mine. you can add what ever you need to carbon bio media sponges what ever that fits inside.
2 what are you trying to grow? most likely be better with a t5no.

Thanks Mgamer!!:thm:

On a lot of DIY that use air pumps, I see that that most of them put a small air stone. Would it make a difference?

I am mostly interested in growing the following Plants:

[FONT=&quot]B/FL-Watersprite - Ceratopteris thalictroides
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]M-Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]A-Java Moss - Taxiphyllum barbieri
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]B/FL-Anacharis - Egeria densa[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]M-Crypt Wendtii - Cryptocoryne wendtii[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]A-Anubias nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana'
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]A-Petite nana - Anubias barteri v. nana 'petite'
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]F- Dwarf Hairgrass - Elocharis acicularis[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]F-Micro Sword - Lilaeopsis braziliensis

[/FONT]What is the difference between "T5 HO" and "T5 NO"?

Patty
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[Rev_Jim_Jones]

+1 to Mgamer20o0's comment

T5NO is normal output the bulbs are listed as Half the wattage of T5HO lower lumens and less Par penetration or something like that I can't find the link

[FONT="]F- Dwarf Hairgrass - Elocharis acicularis[/FONT][FONT="]
[/FONT][FONT="]F-Micro Sword - Lilaeopsis braziliensis[/FONT]

Pretty demanding beasties for little plants

 

[PattyCakes81]

+1 to Mgamer20o0's comment

T5NO is normal output the bulbs are listed as Half the wattage of T5HO lower lumens and less Par penetration or something like that I can't find the link




Pretty demanding beasties for little plants

Thanks for your input, Rev_Jim_Jones!!

 

[1oooop]

HO = High Output
NO = Normal Output

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i never bothered adding air stones with mine.

Pretty demanding beasties for little plants

microswords maybe but the dwarf hair grass i have grown under old shop lights. not really too demanding.

 

[PattyCakes81]

HO = High Output
NO = Normal Output

Thank you 1oooop!

i never bothered adding air stones with mine.


microswords maybe but the dwarf hair grass i have grown under old shop lights. not really too demanding.

Thanks Mgamer!!

 

[sCeRaXn]

On a lot of DIY that use air pumps, I see that that most of them put a small air stone. Would it make a difference?

Using an air stone and the tallest uplift tube as possible will greatly increase the suction and flow from the filter. You can try it without an air stone like it is now, and if you feel you want more flow out of it then add a stone and maybe eextend the uplift tube. Good luck :thm:

 

[Rev_Jim_Jones]

My Hairgrass must hate me then