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SAE Appropriate Home??
Hey all
Was reading about "true" SAE's on the Aquariumfish websight and they mention " An aquarium with an exterior power filter and a bio-wheel, and at most 1/4 inch of gravel. Siamese Algae Eaters usually don't need an aquarium heater, and they seem to well from about 68 to 80 degrees F." What is this thing about "at most 1/4 inch of gravel"?? I have never heard of such a thing or am I all wet here? Maybe a misprint?? Link is below. http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_...amese.htm#top2 WF |
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What is this thing about "at most 1/4 inch of gravel"??
That's an AquariumFish.net thing. They make that recommendation for all tanks, not just those holding SAEs. The idea being that deeper gravel is harder to keep clean, and more likely to go sour. It's probably a good recommendation for a beginner, with the typical beginner's non-planted tank. Obviously, it doesn't apply for planted tanks. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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I've had good experience with aquariumfish, I ordered like 40 fish from them
and EVERY one made it fine in transit (although san diego to LA isn't that far). But I really say that their blanket statement for the type of tank kinda sounds to me like the warnings you read on Q-tip boxes "do not insert in ear". Everyone does it, no one ever has problems, but they put it up for liability sake to cover themselves. As for a biowheel I don't know that many people who use them, I've got 2 canister filters and they work just fine...but if I were to take the advice of aquariumfish.net as gospel it would appear as if all my fish should be dead instead of thriving...ohhh well... "LeighMo" wrote in message ... What is this thing about "at most 1/4 inch of gravel"?? That's an AquariumFish.net thing. They make that recommendation for all tanks, not just those holding SAEs. The idea being that deeper gravel is harder to keep clean, and more likely to go sour. It's probably a good recommendation for a beginner, with the typical beginner's non-planted tank. Obviously, it doesn't apply for planted tanks. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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I've had good experience with aquariumfish, I ordered like 40 fish from them
and EVERY one made it fine in transit (although san diego to LA isn't that far). I had a great experience with them, too, and I live in NY -- across the country from them. I'd buy from them again in a heartbeat. But I really say that their blanket statement for the type of tank kinda sounds to me like the warnings you read on Q-tip boxes "do not insert in ear". Everyone does it, no one ever has problems, but they put it up for liability sake to cover themselves. Yeah, I think that's it. They are aiming their advice at the newest of newbies, and it's probably good advice...for newbies. I mean, bio-wheels are terrific. But they simply aren't necessary for a planted tank. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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