10G filtration

Sripad · 11/28/2012, 06:16 AM

Hi,
I have a 10g with ~15KG LS (DSB) and 5.5KG LR. Can i run it without any filtration if i keep two true percs, a small anemone and maybe some algae.
Thanks!!

ArrowCrab · 11/28/2012, 06:34 AM

You'll have to do consistent weekly water changes.

Sripad · 11/28/2012, 06:35 AM

Done! How much %?

Denbf58 · 11/28/2012, 06:46 AM

i would have to say a 10g is to small to keep 2 clowns long term. there are some gobies better suited for that size tank

Sripad · 11/28/2012, 06:55 AM

are you sure i cant??

gbru316 · 11/28/2012, 07:09 AM

absolutely no anemone, none that are capable of hosting clowns anyway. Your tank is just too small.

I agree, 10g is too small for a pair of full grown clowns. With a 10g, you're rather limited to fish options, and you probably shouldn't stock more than 1 fish. A pygmy wrasse would be a good choice, as would clown gobies, neon gobies, or pretty much anything that stays under 2-2.5" that doesn't rely on live food to survive (which means NO mandarins). You could also do a symbiotic pistol shrimp/shrimp goby combo.

The margin of error in small tanks is razor-thin. They require almost daily attention and a keen eye for developing problems.

Once you get no3 and po4 under control, a 10-20% weekly water change should be sufficient. Obviously, if no3 is rising faster than the weekly water change can remove it, you'll either need to cut back on nutrient addition (most likely from feeding) or increase the volume of the weekly water change.

fishgate · 11/28/2012, 07:21 AM

A 10g with a DSB and 15 kg rock? I'd love to see a picture I can't imagine more than about 5g of usable tank for fish!

Ryand63 · 11/28/2012, 07:26 AM

You can def. go without filtration and just say 20% weekly water changes BUT in my opinion that is too small for 2 clowns especially with a DSB. I'd just do maybe an inch and a half. Look into maybe clown gobies, shrimp or MAYBE one clown.

11/28/2012, 06:16 AM	#1
Sripad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 27	10G filtration Hi, I have a 10g with ~15KG LS (DSB) and 5.5KG LR. Can i run it without any filtration if i keep two true percs, a small anemone and maybe some algae. Thanks!!

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11/28/2012, 06:46 AM	#4
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11/28/2012, 07:21 AM	#7
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	A 10g with a DSB and 15 kg rock? I'd love to see a picture I can't imagine more than about 5g of usable tank for fish! __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

11/28/2012, 07:26 AM	#8
Ryand63 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,045	You can def. go without filtration and just say 20% weekly water changes BUT in my opinion that is too small for 2 clowns especially with a DSB. I'd just do maybe an inch and a half. Look into maybe clown gobies, shrimp or MAYBE one clown. __________________ 55 Gallon FOWLR - BeamsWork 48" LED's w/ Reef Octopus Bh-90 10 Gallon QT

11/28/2012, 06:35 AM	#3
Sripad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 27	Done! How much %?

11/28/2012, 06:55 AM	#5
Sripad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 27	are you sure i cant??

11/28/2012, 07:09 AM	#6
gbru316 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,720	absolutely no anemone, none that are capable of hosting clowns anyway. Your tank is just too small. I agree, 10g is too small for a pair of full grown clowns. With a 10g, you're rather limited to fish options, and you probably shouldn't stock more than 1 fish. A pygmy wrasse would be a good choice, as would clown gobies, neon gobies, or pretty much anything that stays under 2-2.5" that doesn't rely on live food to survive (which means NO mandarins). You could also do a symbiotic pistol shrimp/shrimp goby combo. The margin of error in small tanks is razor-thin. They require almost daily attention and a keen eye for developing problems. Once you get no3 and po4 under control, a 10-20% weekly water change should be sufficient. Obviously, if no3 is rising faster than the weekly water change can remove it, you'll either need to cut back on nutrient addition (most likely from feeding) or increase the volume of the weekly water change.