while I had my last tank set up, I had a QT tank, 29 gallon. The tank had a bio-wheel HOB filter, PVC pipes for hiding, heater, powerhead.
I will be using this same set up for this new tank.
In the past, I removed the carbon cartridge, and replaced it with polyester / pillow floss. I would rinse the floss every few days with standard tap water. I don't remember if I went the floss route because it was cheaper than buying the carbon filters. The carbon makes the water crystal clear, so I tend to think that wouldn't be necessary for what I am trying to do (QT). That could have been my thinking, and why I went the floss route. the bio-wheel has always been in place, and rinsed as well.
Shortly after feeding the fish, I would scoop out any floaties that were not eaten, to avoid the ammonia build up. tried to keep that tank as clean as possible. Again, to avoid the cycle process. doing a 10-20% water change once a week.
My question is, whether it's a carbon filter, or the floss...............does it matter in this case which I go with, as long as I keep it rinsed? would one have better filtration than the other?
I will be using this same set up for this new tank.
In the past, I removed the carbon cartridge, and replaced it with polyester / pillow floss. I would rinse the floss every few days with standard tap water. I don't remember if I went the floss route because it was cheaper than buying the carbon filters. The carbon makes the water crystal clear, so I tend to think that wouldn't be necessary for what I am trying to do (QT). That could have been my thinking, and why I went the floss route. the bio-wheel has always been in place, and rinsed as well.
Shortly after feeding the fish, I would scoop out any floaties that were not eaten, to avoid the ammonia build up. tried to keep that tank as clean as possible. Again, to avoid the cycle process. doing a 10-20% water change once a week.
My question is, whether it's a carbon filter, or the floss...............does it matter in this case which I go with, as long as I keep it rinsed? would one have better filtration than the other?