Hey folks,
Two of my little tanks (1g and 2g) are using UGF's my other tanks use HOB filters (except the 10g fry tank, its got a corner filter).
I was noticing the two tanks with the UGF, never seem to look dirty, in fact they always have SUPER clean water, and I have yet to see a problem with ammonia or nitrites, the nitrate levels also seem to climb slower. Whereas my 10 and 20 w/ HOB do occasionally have water clarity issues.
Is there any particular reason for this? Is there a way to use a UGF filter in a planted tank (I was thinking in an un-planted open area, or under some java moss)
Andy
Two of my little tanks (1g and 2g) are using UGF's my other tanks use HOB filters (except the 10g fry tank, its got a corner filter).
I was noticing the two tanks with the UGF, never seem to look dirty, in fact they always have SUPER clean water, and I have yet to see a problem with ammonia or nitrites, the nitrate levels also seem to climb slower. Whereas my 10 and 20 w/ HOB do occasionally have water clarity issues.
Is there any particular reason for this? Is there a way to use a UGF filter in a planted tank (I was thinking in an un-planted open area, or under some java moss)
Andy