BigBossPants Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have a 180l tank currently housing my driftwood, crypts, anubias and ferns. It is cold and staying on average 15'C. I have inanga in the creek behind our house, and acorus rushes in my pond. I'm keen on the idea of plant only filtration, thus possibly not having to power the tank. Is this possible and realistic? Anyone else done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 It would have to be lightly stocked to work and inanga might not be the best choice as they like a bit of flow and like to school. Common bullies from a lake population might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I was thinking i will probably need something for water movement and airation, maybe an air pump or low wattage pump. That wont really dent the power bill. Inanga like a decent current tho? Have had bullies before and i love them but partner would like mid water swimmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 there is a guy at katikati, lifestyle block, no power his tank has been running 3 years he has it outside with a rain barrel attached just does water change once a week well planted, light stocking but a couple of big kokopu in there inanga use a bit of oxygen but flow will help that out you could try one of those solar fountain pumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Cool thanks for that LA Gives me hope! lol. Is the tank of a similar volume or is it massive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonka Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 i have a giant bully in 300 liter tank. it has a small eheim sponge power filter and a small air pump. power usage must be minimal. no plants. just a piece of wood for shelter. it is very low tech. the fish is 6 years in captivity now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonka Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 are you thinking indoors or outside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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