batcteia build up!

j55 · 06-29-2005, 12:39 PM

hi, I have recently got a second hand filter, it is a box filter, witha chamber for filter floss, where does the bacteria build up?
Also would this be enough for a 47 gallon with 3 leopard bush fish, and 1 marbled bichir,

Mr Aquarium · 06-29-2005, 01:05 PM

Well, IMO, No it would not be big anough to filter the tank like it should be, It would have to be a pretty big box filter for a tank that big.
I would think it would prolly work ok to a minumal aspect of it, but,
I would imagen it would max out on the bateria needed to keep the tank going
"the cycle"
I would run that if you had noting else to use as a temp untell you could get a filter that s more siutable for the size tank.

I'm sure some others can explain this better......

j55 · 06-29-2005, 01:12 PM

it is a decent size, it is about 10" chamber, cylindrical, I can get a better filter a few weeks after the tank is up and running, (cycling)
it was just that I can't get the tank running for another month or so, and I still have to buy the tank, I was going to put it in my community to get it running,
but how much would it cost to get a decent filter for that tank?

fishfreaks · 06-29-2005, 02:14 PM

it depends on what filter you want, on how much it would cost you. im sure other people here will help you out alot more than i can, personally i like the hot magnums, i havent tried half of the filters here that others have.

euRasian32 · 06-29-2005, 02:45 PM

filter has to support the tank size and the bioload of the fish you're going to have in the long run.

fishfreak has made a great suggestions with the H.O.T. magnum, if you've got budget restraints. it's a canister filter that hangs on the back of the tank, and there's an optional bio wheel 30 to help with biological filtration. I've seen this pro system set up recently online for about 50 bucks. 40ish for the filter alone. I paid around 90 bucks back in the day. I recently got a couple of Fluval 404's for 95bucks a pop.

C

I had one on a 55 gallon with 2 cichlids, and it worked fine.

shev · 06-29-2005, 02:54 PM

"where does the bacteria build up?"

any and all surfaces. the nitrifying bacteria grows best at levels of 80% dissolved oxygen, and your filter is the most aerated.

j55 · 06-29-2005, 02:57 PM

what about a fluval, for about £20 - £30?
max...£40 for now,

j55 · 06-29-2005, 03:20 PM

The woman who I got it has just told me that it shift just under the same amount as the fluval three, and holds more media,

**fish_doc** · 06-29-2005, 09:25 PM

The filter depends on two things water flow rate and surface area in the filter.

j55 · 07-01-2005, 09:50 AM

I might have changed the stock but I am not sure yet, I will let you know,

06-29-2005, 12:39 PM	#1
j55 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 233	batcteia build up! hi, I have recently got a second hand filter, it is a box filter, witha chamber for filter floss, where does the bacteria build up? Also would this be enough for a 47 gallon with 3 leopard bush fish, and 1 marbled bichir,

06-29-2005, 02:14 PM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,272	it depends on what filter you want, on how much it would cost you. im sure other people here will help you out alot more than i can, personally i like the hot magnums, i havent tried half of the filters here that others have. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

06-29-2005, 02:45 PM	#5
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 772	filter has to support the tank size and the bioload of the fish you're going to have in the long run. fishfreak has made a great suggestions with the H.O.T. magnum, if you've got budget restraints. it's a canister filter that hangs on the back of the tank, and there's an optional bio wheel 30 to help with biological filtration. I've seen this pro system set up recently online for about 50 bucks. 40ish for the filter alone. I paid around 90 bucks back in the day. I recently got a couple of Fluval 404's for 95bucks a pop. C I had one on a 55 gallon with 2 cichlids, and it worked fine. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

06-29-2005, 09:25 PM	#9
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,953 Blog Entries: 19	The filter depends on two things water flow rate and surface area in the filter. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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06-29-2005, 01:05 PM	#2
Mr Aquarium Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 499	Well, IMO, No it would not be big anough to filter the tank like it should be, It would have to be a pretty big box filter for a tank that big. I would think it would prolly work ok to a minumal aspect of it, but, I would imagen it would max out on the bateria needed to keep the tank going "the cycle" I would run that if you had noting else to use as a temp untell you could get a filter that s more siutable for the size tank. I'm sure some others can explain this better......

06-29-2005, 01:12 PM	#3
j55 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 233	it is a decent size, it is about 10" chamber, cylindrical, I can get a better filter a few weeks after the tank is up and running, (cycling) it was just that I can't get the tank running for another month or so, and I still have to buy the tank, I was going to put it in my community to get it running, but how much would it cost to get a decent filter for that tank?

06-29-2005, 02:54 PM	#6
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 20 Posts: 1,620	"where does the bacteria build up?" any and all surfaces. the nitrifying bacteria grows best at levels of 80% dissolved oxygen, and your filter is the most aerated.

06-29-2005, 02:57 PM	#7
j55 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 233	what about a fluval, for about £20 - £30? max...£40 for now,

06-29-2005, 03:20 PM	#8
j55 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 233	The woman who I got it has just told me that it shift just under the same amount as the fluval three, and holds more media,

07-01-2005, 09:50 AM	#10
j55 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 233	I might have changed the stock but I am not sure yet, I will let you know,

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