Filter suggestion.

[wonkey182]

So i currantly use a second hand fluval 305 external filter however i feel its just not doing a great job, the tank seems to have a dirty layer across my gravel, a water change helps however after about an hour the dirt settles back on top of the gravel.

My experiance before with a much smaller filter ( and smaller tank) had better results if i recall.

The tank looks clean to look at but on closer inspection i can make out all kinds of debris, another option would be to get one of those battery power vacuum cleaners that collect debris and then have an option to push the water back into the tank ?

Ive been looking at the fluval G3 and wondred if anyone else had one ? or what other filter types do you suggest ?

My only other thoughts on this was to have an additional powerhead to assist the water flow ? Tank is 200 ltr.

and i have 5 danios 1 plec and 3 mollies

 

[KcMopar]

You need to (siphon) vacuum weekly with water changes. I vacuum siphon at minimum once a week. I also have a couple power heads facing the gravel, this cause the waste to be pushed off the bottom and into the current so the filter can catch it. (Well in my case a filter sock).

 

[wonkey182]

yer i think the solution is to get a better water flow along the stones to kick up any debris.

 

[KcMopar]

You still need to vacuum though. Better flow across the bottom will help out some.

 

[wonkey182]

yer i will stay keep up on the vacuuming, i think ill settle for one of the micro pumps and position it at the bottom of the tank to get the flow moving. Or i have seen those aqua-clear power heads with an angled outlet that look good, however i can see that anything directly below that pump would remain un circulated.

 

[KcMopar]

I use Koralia water circulation pumps, they work great!

 

[djm761]

A good air stone will move lots of water and your fish will love you for it.