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Old 04-15-2008, 03:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by fishboy87 View Post
eyebeatbadgers-the pump I have running is a 65gph with an external sponge filter connected. I don't know if adding 10 more cardinals to my list would be a bit much on the bioload list as for the fact I chose 29 fish already. Though I do agree about a bigger group and I'm hoping that they'd befriend my rummies --------- I want your opinions about filtration for a natural planted tank of this size.

P.S. Would all of the fish and plants I prefer be ok for a 6.3-6.5 pH?
I agree with Eye- more Cardinals would be better- these fish actually love to be packed together like sardines, and actually aren't that much bioload. 5 is too few, IMO. And no, they won't school with the Rummies- the Rummies will be much, much more active.

All those fish should love your low pH!!

Adding a sponge prefilter will help add some to your filtration, but since you're already really low on filtration (tank turnover only 2x/hour) I also agree that you should probably look for an at least 100gph filter.
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