Re: NANFA-- plastic storage tubs as aquariums?

Mike Thennet (thennet_michael_at_tmac.com)
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:41:13 -0500

Chuck,

Generally speaking, if you you don't overload the the fish population in a
container and stick to the 1" of fish/5 gallons rule, you should not have to use a
filter if an adequate amount of oxygenating plants and floating plants, they
should take care of the filtration.

Mike

chuckmiro wrote:

>
>
> Do you find it necessary to do water changes and use mechanical filtration
> in this kind of setup?
>
> Chuck Miro
> Northern Virginia
>
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