Hi everyone! Recently set up a new 10 gallon tank and wanted to try something new. Since the tank is for my endler fry and some shrimps, not a ton of bioload, I setup a "controversial" undergravel filter. So far I have to say I really like it! The water clarity is GREAT, I tend to overfeed my fry but water is always crystal clear, parameters are solid with all my tests. So I have to ask, why all the hate? Is there any hurdle I would have to cross when the tank ages? I really like the simplicity of it, only regret is that I should've put some small bio rings under the filter.
Undergravel filter - surprise surpise
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Hi everyone! Recently set up a new 10 gallon tank and wanted to try something new. Since the tank is for my endler fry and some shrimps, not a ton of bioload, I setup a "controversial" undergravel filter. So far I have to say I really like it! The water clarity is GREAT, I tend to overfeed my fry but water is always crystal clear, parameters are solid with all my tests. So I have to ask, why all the hate? Is there any hurdle I would have to cross when the tank ages? I really like the simplicity of it, only regret is that I should've put some small bio rings under the filter.
Thanks!!