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[Great Lakes]

Pam, the same pretty much holds true in aquariums. As long as the current is not too violent.

 

[Great Lakes]

Slt, here is a review for the Magnum I am always recommending. Magnum

 

[Macquatic]

B) IMHO you can never overfilter unless you want a luscious planted tank (filtration introduces oxygen and drives off CO2) Mac.

 

[pondfreak4365]

Thanks for the replies. Hmm, maybe that's why the plants always look so shabby in that tank! I thought that the lighting was bad!

Pam

 

[Great Lakes]

Doesn't seem fair does it? Wonder if a couple small externals with the returns far below the surface to reduce agitation would work, and still give plants a good go?

 

[Andi]

hum, I wonder if there are any univesities doing degrees in tropical fish?

sheesh, I got a decent flow with my jewel internal and an external (700l/h) in my 180lts tank. Is this where Rose and CO2 comes in to compensate?

 

[Great Lakes]

I am sure the Co2 would make a difference

 

[Andi]

thanks gl, have read the CO2 DIY article. Is this just done for cost reasons? cos I think if I went that road I'd buy it - mainly cos i'm lazy

 

[slt]

thanks gl that looks like a good filter to use

 

[Great Lakes]

The best thing about the Magnum is the water polishing cartridge, it works well.

Andi, I agree with the lazy thing..lol I only advocate the DIY as a real easy inexpensive way to determine if the Co2 will work well for your tank.

 

[Andi]

txs gl, do you get the same effects from DIY then?