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rdub
Thu Feb 24, 2011, 09:21 PM
Is the size of the power filter and amount of circulation important in the fertilization of eggs during spawn?

I am running an Aqua Clear 70 in my 60 gallon tank.
ILLUSN
Thu Feb 24, 2011, 11:28 PM
You really want minimal flow no more then a sponge filter on low
rdub
Thu Feb 24, 2011, 11:30 PM
How many of these will I need in a 60 gallon tank?
ILLUSN
Fri Feb 25, 2011, 01:32 AM
2 will be plenty, 60 gal is a big tank to try and breed in i prefer to use a 16-20gal
scoob
Fri Feb 25, 2011, 02:59 AM
Yes Illusn is correct I am using a 60gal at the moment and the fry go wondering off and get lost easly..

Illsun 20g is that a 18x18x18 ?
ILLUSN
Fri Feb 25, 2011, 03:01 AM
20gl is ~80L so a 2x18x12 or an 18x18x16

best size tank i ever used was a 2x12x12.
rdub
Fri Feb 25, 2011, 04:28 AM
I got the 60 for the 6 adults I picked out. I'd love to have 3 20's but not possible at this time. Hopefully a divided tank will work for now.