Empty Tank - Do I Need Heater On

[EllieW]

Hi i have a bristlenose breeding tank which is currently empty as ive sold them all. I expect it will be about a month before the next batch, do i need to keep the heater on as well as the filter?

 

[Coool]

no

 

[EllieW]

Thanks

 

[jacko32]

not much point in keeping the filter on either unless your feeding the bacteria with ammonia in which case it would be best to leave the heater on aswell

 

[EllieW]

Well i don't want the bacteria to die. Ive been told I can add flakes in now and then to keep the bacteria up. Will it die in cold water then?

 

[star4]

When I am waiting for my next batch of eggs or babies I just take the filter out and pop it in another tank to keep the bacteria going till the filter is needed.

 

[EllieW]

When I am waiting for my next batch of eggs or babies I just take the filter out and pop it in another tank to keep the bacteria going till the filter is needed.

Good idea never thought of that