Fluval 1 internal filter too turbulent for 5G quarantine?

"LM" wrote in message
I've been eyeing Fluval 1 internal filter for this... has rating of
50gph flow rate. is this too turbulent for quarantine tank?


I too have used fluval internal filters (also the Via Aqua 302; And the
305, 306, which also diffuse air into the tank), they all work well. I
would like mention to make sure and rinse your sponges in declorinated
water or tank water (then throw the water away), so as to not destroy
the bacterial colony in your sponge. Also try and use the air injection
feature available on many internal power heads (the Fluval does not
have this feature).
Carl
Aquarium maintenance and design, 1977
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/

why is air injection good? is it to increase agitation for better
oxygen in the water? it makes it noisy doesn't it though?

linda

another quick question. I looked for via aqua 302.. and can't find it.
this is internal filter? the only via aqua i found was air pump...

linda

LM wrote:
why is air injection good? is it to increase agitation for better
oxygen in the water? it makes it noisy doesn't it though?
another quick question. I looked for via aqua 302.. and can't find it.
this is internal filter? the only via aqua i found was air pump...
linda

Yes, air injection does make added noise, but I beleive the added
benefits of oxygenation override the noice. The redox potential is also
increased (the oxidation properties of water).
Most stores that sell Via Aqua products carry thier internal filters, I
know they show up on MSN. American Aquarium Products carries them
starting at $8.99 for the 302. PS the 302 DOES NOT have the air
injection feature, but the 305 & 306 do.

Carl
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/