Anemone

[Achilles Tang]

Undergravel Filter

An undergravel filter is simply a slotted piece of plastic (undergravel plate) that sits on the bottom of the aquarium and lets water flow between the plate and the bottom of the tank. There is a tube that is attached to this bottom piece, known as the lift tube. Gravel is placed on top of the filter, and the filter, lift tube and gravel work together to provide filtration.

Water is pulled down to the bottom of the tank, through the gravel. And then the undergravel plate, then flows back up to the top through the lift tube. The water is again pulled down through the gravel. This allows beneficial bacteria to thrive on the oxygen laden water flowing through the gravel.

Note: UGFs are for FW tanks only.. totally unsuitable for marine tanks.

[DragonGoby]

What about a protein skimmer? I really highly recommend that you get one, even if you're planning to keep fish only or something. A cheap brand like Orca will do the job rather well, just make sure you get a powerful airpump for the stone.

Also, are the rocks meant for decorative purposes only? They don't look like LR from the photo ..

Regards,

Hong Yee

[junlover]

reely thanz alot folks~

me gonna get myself some decent equipment now~!

Wat airpump/stone or filter would u all recommend/price/location, for the size of my 2ft tank?