my filter wont turn on - how long will my tank bacteria last?

[Pablorce]

i just noticed it a few moments ago, it's definitely not turning on. it's too late to go out and get a new one (almost 11pm).

how long can it go without a filter? i did a 30% water change earlier in the day and it's a 10 gallon tank. it's well planted and right now it's a bit over stocked with minnows and small goldfish that were going to be fed to my predators in the other tank throughout the week.

 

[iloveoscars702]

gld fish? just do Wc in intervals.

btw what kind of filter is it?

 

[dannyboiiii]

well depends what kind of filter u have but if u have a filter that has a large bio capacity then just let that portion float around in the tank it should be fine...,
if u can make a current with a powerhead or somthing like that it would b even better especially if u could adjust the flow to make alot of bubbles cuz the bacteria will get air from that

 

[Pablorce]

gld fish? just do Wc in intervals.

btw what kind of filter is it?

it's an aqueon 10. i stuffed some extra foam media in the filter. i didn't think the single sheet filter cartridge would be enough.

thanks for your quick replies everyone!

 

[iloveoscars702]

im guessing they are cartidges? you just float them in another tank near a power head to keep most of the bb alive.

 

[pURPLEcHILLIrED123]

Future reference. Walmart Super Center's are open 24 hours. They have HOB filters there for sale.

 

[knifegill]

Did you already try cleaning the impeller?