Feeding BH

[Tiger]

Hi,
Currently I am feeding my tank of Juv (abt 1.5 to 2.5") tetrabit and BW, the tank is serviced by cannister filter. So far so good. I am thinking of introducing BH to their diet, can it be done since I am also running canister. Your advice is very much appreciated, tks

[africandiscus]

Yes, the type of filtration is not dependent on the food type

[Tiger]

But I am worried about the BH been sucked into the cannister and give problem later.

[chrissyoscar]

What you could do is turn of your cannister filter when feeding beefheart and after it's all finished switch it back on. If there are still bits in the tank then wait about an hour and if they're still some left syphon it out then switch the cannister back on.

That should keep the cannister clean from food bits.

Oscar

[flukes]

Can always put a prefilter on your intake too your cannister, also help if you have small fish or intend on having fry some day...

You can get sponge from clark rubber that is aquarium safe, I normally buy a fair bit when i go as they are also good for sponge filters..

[Merrilyn]

Flukes has the right idea with a sponge pre filter pushed over the intake of the cannister filter.

I have tried turning the filter off during feeding time, but being a busy person, there is always the danger of forgetting to turn it back on again.

A simple sponge pre filter can easily be removed and cleaned every couple of days.

[Tiger]

tks guys, think I will get a sponge as suggested, the only drawback is that the flow might be impacted.

[axl]

Hi,
what are these filters called and how do they work and are they a good idea
cheers axl

[Merrilyn]

Hi axl - what we are talking about is just using a piece of sponge over the intake of a cannister filter, to prevent the floating particles of beef heart going into the main filter.

This piece of sponge can be as simple as you like, or you can buy a sponge filter refill from the local fish shop.

Either way, you just take it off about once a week, rinse it well, and replace. Keeps the inside of your cannister filter clean, and cuts down on major maintenance.

[ctvu]

You can get sponge from clark rubber that is aquarium safe, I normally buy a fair bit when i go as they are also good for sponge filters..

Hi Scott

That is exactly what I did :) what a coincidence!! And that prefilters help me a lot, since I got them on the intake I only clean my cannisters once a month if I am lazy enough I leave it for 2 months - I know I should not :(

ctvu

[chris]

Hey guys got any pics of those sponge filters.
I take it there just hollow sponge that sleeves over the intake :!:

[Merrilyn]

Not hollow. I just use a round piece of sponge that I cut out with the sharp top of an empty tin can. That gets the overall round shape, and then I cut an 'X' in the top with a sharp knife and slip it over the intake.

Easy as.