Undergravel Vs. Hanging Filters

[OohFeeshy]

but don't have the funds at the moment so may have to use the UGF for now. Thanks everyone for your input!

Mmmnm.... I wouldn't. Assuming you're upgrading your tanks, IMO fine sand is a nessecity. Cories? Sand. Weather Loaches? Definately sand. Bichir? Sand again. Plecs, sand makes it easier to clean up waste so it's not festering in the gravel. Frog, sand. Obviously I don't know exactly what you're putting in there, but given the gist of wht you've got at the moment, it's worth an extra few weeks to save up for a HOB. Or, if you're emptying one tank of fish, just move that filter over for the time being.

 

[pastabake]

One more point to mention:
Are UGF fading away because of shops making MUCH more money on the higher priced, higher maintenance options? Are we, the aquarists being conditioned to expect to pay a lot of money to support our hobby? Why? I have 8 tanks, 130 fish, air filtration and clean, healthy tanks. I would bet that my whole setup cost less than some of your fancy tanks with all your hi-tech and expensive equipment. £30.00 per filter, hehe, try £2.50 for an equivelent air box filter! Who's the mug?

Couldn't agreee more. Boys and their toys