Can this be used in a cichild tank? (Fresh water)
201242
It would mess with pH too much. If you are looking for sand go with African Cichlid White from caribsea.
201243
Can it be? Yes. Should it be. No. The "alive" part is that is has a bacteria population. They are salt water bacteria. While some may be able to thrive I fresh water many will die off and cause you to have a much longer break in. I would buy sterile sand for fresh water or one of the "alive" products designed for fresh water. For a fresh water tanked I have had very good success with CaribSea Eco-Complete. There is even a Cichild specific version they make.
621905
I believe the tank is too small for this purpose. I have one located in my garage just for washing hands etc. and the hot water doesn't seem to last that long.
2114938
This filter needs to be fully submerged and has to sit vertically. It would probably need a minimum of around 5-6 inches of water to work properly. I use them in some of my breeding tanks instead of sponge filters. I can put carbon in there along with the gravel and ceramic biological material.
1801428
I am using it in a 75 gallon tank with cichlids. I'm very happy with it. I don't know about your situation. Good luck
1771339
Yes. The filter is washable and removable. The water will not stay as fresh if the filter is not used.
492080
You would need a pump. Do not know if water would be sterile though. You should write the manufacturer.
974481
yes you can, but be aware it will cloud the tank for a few days until it settles so it might be better to do it when you need to do a water change. AND remember to never rinse this substrate before putting ti into the tank it has live cultured bacteria already in it.
225787
My tank is 2 gal plastic Which it is safe in.I dont remember for sure but am fairly certain that it calls for use in a minimum of a 2 gal tank.
1972004
Sure, but you'll be operating it at capacity and that might lower the life expectancy of the heater. I used two to reduce the load on just one big one and if one does go out, the other can carry the load until I get a new one. My tank is a marine tank, it might not be as big a deal for fresh water. Hope that helped.
1561934
It would be fine for potable water. Keep it clean and don't use it for anything else.
1533070
Not in that you would put it into water. It goes on the back of the aquarium. If you are considering this one, the one I got was so faded and pale it looked nothing like the photo. I have now taken it off. It was just a very pale washed out blue and if you looked real close you might see the "ocean floor" like the picture on amazon shows.
2261218
Agree w the bleach solution. You can also add a cup of bleach periodically when you are using it in a storage mode. This unit is opaque,, so it should not support much algae growth, as would a transparent one made e.g., from a 55 gal. Coke barrel. Agree that algae should not be a concern when using water outdoors. Regardless, take care that children do not drink the collected water.
1115169
Yes you can, just make sure your air.pump is the right size should be for a 10-20 gallon tank. If you have other tanks that are already cycled put the sponges in that water for a day or too to let the bacteria start growing.
827220
Yes it can be used inside the tank as long as the outflow opening is slightly above the water line
1618203
it would be ok for a couple months while its a baby... but that species will outgrow this aquarium quick. I am not as familiar with turtles but I think maybe 15 or 20 gallon that's rectangular would be a good fit for it.
839784
It probably could be used for that. I have mine in a 20 gallon freshwater tank. Its very powerful and the waterflow is a little strong. Good filter though would definitely recommend.
2079894
I have used it in a 120 gallon fish tank with large fish its perfectly safe for them. I put it in my filter to remove the ammonia that builds up. I would contact the company.