I dont believe that extra filter is neccessary
- Thread starter ROLLIN
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There are also people out there (of which I am most certainly NOT among the ranks..) that think it is okay to have no filtration. It is possible, but very, VERY difficult to go without a filter. It can be done, but not without a LOT of information and huge amounts of dedication to your tank...
I keep the extra filtration on my big tank to "split the load up" on each filter. The filters will last longer if they aren't working as hard... Plus, the failsafe factor.... I didn't have to worry about my tank crashing on me when my fluval finally kicked over because I had the emperor and the ugf to fall back on.
Also, I had some REALLY messy fish, and probably far too many for the tank size, but never had much in the way of water quality problems....
I keep the extra filtration on my big tank to "split the load up" on each filter. The filters will last longer if they aren't working as hard... Plus, the failsafe factor.... I didn't have to worry about my tank crashing on me when my fluval finally kicked over because I had the emperor and the ugf to fall back on.
Also, I had some REALLY messy fish, and probably far too many for the tank size, but never had much in the way of water quality problems....
Hey Rollin, I hear ya and agree! But I would like to plug another bonus for having >1 filter. At least when I added a 2nd filter to my 55g, I noticed a dramatic decrease in the amount of junk that accumulated in the gravel over a week. I didn't feel that I HAD to clean all the gravel in one water change and now I do 1/2 a week and still not have too much in it. I do a better job and don't feel rushed to do it. The stuff is obviously in the filter and maybe all it really gets me is a little piece of mind...but I'll take every piece I can get!!!
P.S. I think Harry Tolen would have used this...
or this...
???????
I give up!
P.S. I think Harry Tolen would have used this...
or this...
??????? I give up!
