My Filter Died...

berylcoronet · 03-31-2008, 07:46 PM

I might have to get a replacement part; I'm going to call the company tomorrow and ask. My question is, how long can my four fish safely go without a filter? What do I need to worry about and how can I substitute in the meantime? Thank you!

trashion · 03-31-2008, 07:59 PM

How big is the tank? Do a partial WC every day, and put an airstone powered by an air pump in the tank for extra oxygenation.

JustOneMore20 · 03-31-2008, 09:03 PM

I agree with Julie's suggestions.

An airstone will help move the water around and oxygenate and water changes will be your like your filter....well except with fresher water.

berylcoronet · 03-31-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks very much! I was already planning on a water change...the airstone's a great idea. Cool.

emc7 · 03-31-2008, 10:22 PM

If you have an air pump, you can get a sponge filter. It won't be all that effective at first (about as good as an air stone), but after it gets established, it will make a good back-up filter.

03-31-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
berylcoronet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 9	My Filter Died... I might have to get a replacement part; I'm going to call the company tomorrow and ask. My question is, how long can my four fish safely go without a filter? What do I need to worry about and how can I substitute in the meantime? Thank you! __________________ Two albino cory, a guppy, a loach and a dwarf gourami. My babies. =)

03-31-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,409	How big is the tank? Do a partial WC every day, and put an airstone powered by an air pump in the tank for extra oxygenation. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

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berylcoronet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 9	Thanks very much! I was already planning on a water change...the airstone's a great idea. Cool. __________________ Two albino cory, a guppy, a loach and a dwarf gourami. My babies. =)

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03-31-2008, 09:03 PM	#3
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	I agree with Julie's suggestions. An airstone will help move the water around and oxygenate and water changes will be your like your filter....well except with fresher water.

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emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,622	If you have an air pump, you can get a sponge filter. It won't be all that effective at first (about as good as an air stone), but after it gets established, it will make a good back-up filter.

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