Hey all, question... I'm changing things around and have two setups like so...
Tank 1 - 40g breeder
-3 young rope fish
-1 7" senegalus bichir
-4" Siamese algae eater
-3" bushy-nose pleco
I'm converting all my tanks to underwater filtration, can I get away with a single Fluval u2 for this? (rated for 30g tanks) I'm thinking I can, but should still get a U1 (+15g) to be safe.
Second, and more pressing tank:
Tank 2 - 40g breeder
-1 16" lesser siren
This one I'm hoping to get away with a single U2 (30g), if it was 30g of water it would be fine, but add another 10g and even thought he filtration is spread thinner, more water, yes? Second part, the heater from the older tank I'm transferring him out of is an Elite heater 100w, rated for 30g. Can I get away with that in a 40g too?
I don't want to risk any of my critters or give them sub-par care, but I do want to know if buying extra/new equipment is REALLY necessary in these cases.
Tank 1 - 40g breeder
-3 young rope fish
-1 7" senegalus bichir
-4" Siamese algae eater
-3" bushy-nose pleco
I'm converting all my tanks to underwater filtration, can I get away with a single Fluval u2 for this? (rated for 30g tanks) I'm thinking I can, but should still get a U1 (+15g) to be safe.
Second, and more pressing tank:
Tank 2 - 40g breeder
-1 16" lesser siren
This one I'm hoping to get away with a single U2 (30g), if it was 30g of water it would be fine, but add another 10g and even thought he filtration is spread thinner, more water, yes? Second part, the heater from the older tank I'm transferring him out of is an Elite heater 100w, rated for 30g. Can I get away with that in a 40g too?
I don't want to risk any of my critters or give them sub-par care, but I do want to know if buying extra/new equipment is REALLY necessary in these cases.