Mechanical filtration?

[magdelan]

I have a 7g nano. On it, I have a filter that holds two filter cartriges with carbon. I would like to get this tank. Considdering that I am doing weekly 3g water changes on it, is a filter necessary? The only things that I would need to keep in the tank are the heater, powerhead and a bag of carbon/Purigen.

I have considdered this tank because of the built in rear chamber, however I have really taken a liking to tanks that are clear on all four sides.

What to do?

 

[EllieSuz]

I vote for Tank #2. I use a JBJ 12 gal. for QT and I keep a sponge and those little ceramic donuts in there. It provides flow and filtration and would keep your tank more stable.

 

[Jacwil]

Mike I just setup a 4.4g nano/pico. I picked up a rimless cube from ABC in Fairport, for what I consider CHEAP. For $50 I also got an Ecoxotic clamp on LED fixture. I used a Koralia Nano for flow and thats all thats in there. Because I'm using this as a temperate water setup, I have no heater in it. Current livestock are 2 Waratah nems, a Fire Shrimp and a Bluefin Damsel, (temporary).

B/c I do 50% wc's weekly and the desire for a "clean" look without extra accessories, I decided to forego mechanical filtration.

 

[Jacwil]

Here's my setup Mikey

 

[magdelan]

Eileen, what you said is exactly why this would be a great tank. On the other hand, Justin, I love the "see through" effect of your tank. I like the eco tanks... they are very simple, but easy on the eyes... like me

Also, I'm still having the lighting dilema. Are there any opinions regarding the LED strips like this one? A blue and a white would sit over my tank nicely.

Next issue... I have always been pro open top tanks. However, with this little nano guy, I like having the cover on it. I know that there won't be any jumpers this way. But, on the flip side, I know how important gas exchange is. It's not completely sealed off but it is definately covered. A new rimless tank would eliminate the cover completely though.

So, in summary, which tank? Which lights? Top or sans top? (although, topless is nice :bigeyes