hi there...
i finally got a 12 gallon jbj nanocube. i was planning to just set it up until i realized that i wasnt sure how it worked. when i used an eclipse hood i knew how it worked...but this three stage filtration confuses me.
i wonder if theres a better way to set up the filtration compartments...i looked online for advice or possible posts about other people's planted set-ups...but had a hard time finding specific information on a planted tank set up. i would rather set it up right the first time around...so i dont have to disturb the cycling process by changing stuff around.
here is a description of the three stage filtration...
three chambers all in a horizontal line (from left to right, top to bottom)
left chamber: three black sponges
center chamber: bioballs (a small handful) and a bag of carbon
right chamber: pump (lots of room)
what type of media should i use?
i was thinking of using the eheim ceramic rings and gravel (in the center chamber)...but i was wondering if there were other media combinations that worked better.
how do bioballs work?
should i use them? ive only heard of their application for sumps...
how do you get sticker stuff off of the INSIDE of an aquarium? i didnt realize there was tape on the instructions until i pulled one side off...leaving residue. i was considering rubbing as much as i could and then just pouring the gravel over it. would it hurt the fish if some residue was left? i dont want to use chemicals if its possible.
will it be ok to store my plants in the tank without the filter on...and a battery powered airpump? unfortunately i didnt realize i would replace the filter media on the tank until after i moved the plants and new tank over (old tank is at the old house, with the fish)...so now the plants are sitting in a bucket of old tank water with an air pump. would it stress the plants out more to be in a new tank with new (and some old) water...but no filter, only air pump and lights...or would it stress the plants out more to stay in the bucket?
thanks for your advice =D reading the forum so far has helped me avoid many mistakes! i hope i can avoid making a few more by knowing when to ask for help!
-jeans-
i finally got a 12 gallon jbj nanocube. i was planning to just set it up until i realized that i wasnt sure how it worked. when i used an eclipse hood i knew how it worked...but this three stage filtration confuses me.
i wonder if theres a better way to set up the filtration compartments...i looked online for advice or possible posts about other people's planted set-ups...but had a hard time finding specific information on a planted tank set up. i would rather set it up right the first time around...so i dont have to disturb the cycling process by changing stuff around.
here is a description of the three stage filtration...
three chambers all in a horizontal line (from left to right, top to bottom)
left chamber: three black sponges
center chamber: bioballs (a small handful) and a bag of carbon
right chamber: pump (lots of room)
what type of media should i use?
i was thinking of using the eheim ceramic rings and gravel (in the center chamber)...but i was wondering if there were other media combinations that worked better.
how do bioballs work?
should i use them? ive only heard of their application for sumps...
how do you get sticker stuff off of the INSIDE of an aquarium? i didnt realize there was tape on the instructions until i pulled one side off...leaving residue. i was considering rubbing as much as i could and then just pouring the gravel over it. would it hurt the fish if some residue was left? i dont want to use chemicals if its possible.
will it be ok to store my plants in the tank without the filter on...and a battery powered airpump? unfortunately i didnt realize i would replace the filter media on the tank until after i moved the plants and new tank over (old tank is at the old house, with the fish)...so now the plants are sitting in a bucket of old tank water with an air pump. would it stress the plants out more to be in a new tank with new (and some old) water...but no filter, only air pump and lights...or would it stress the plants out more to stay in the bucket?
thanks for your advice =D reading the forum so far has helped me avoid many mistakes! i hope i can avoid making a few more by knowing when to ask for help!
-jeans-