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spencer
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 04:46 AM
Hi all
Do you ( everyone out there) recommend using undergravel filters in a discus tank,assuming of course, you use gravel

goldenpigeon
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 05:02 AM
NO!!! dont use undergravel filters!!!!! they cannot sustain discus tanks! with so much waste and the kind of food you feed discus you will get problems with an undergravel quite quick. your better off going with a sponge, canister, power filter with spray bar ect.

spencer
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 05:08 AM
Hi there
I have a cannister filter 1200lph as well
cheers

goldenpigeon
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 05:09 AM
is it on the tank you want to have a undergravel filter on??? if it is there is no need for the undergravel.

spencer
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 05:23 AM
yes, its on that tank
Cheers Max

DR.V
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 08:48 AM
no , undergravel filter sux , dont use them
if u already got canister filter , remove the undergravel filter

Merrilyn
Fri Apr 08, 2005, 12:02 PM
The problem with under gravel filters is the amount of waste that gets trapped in the gravel. You would have to be really thorough in vacuuming your gravel several times a week for it to be successful.

I really think the cannister filter with an additional sponge filter is the way to go.