Want to start a 2.5g - Filter and Lighting Q

somewhatshocked · 07-06-2012, 04:21 PM

At this point, you can get an AquaClear 20 for $16.49 at Foster & Smith - just a dollar or two more than a Red Sea. My advice would be to go that route. You can slow flow down with a sponge pre-filter and you'll end up with a better piece of equipment.

goodeye--sniper · 07-06-2012, 04:58 PM

Would I sponge just the intake? Are you sure thats not too much for such a small shrimp tank?

**radioman** · 07-06-2012, 06:37 PM

You can use a prefilter and if that is still too much flow you can cut a sponge and put it over the outlet to slow it down oven more.

goodeye--sniper · 07-06-2012, 07:34 PM

Very true thanks, I'll look into it!!

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07-06-2012, 07:34 PM	#34
goodeye--sniper Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 184	Very true thanks, I'll look into it!!