Filter help

[axiegurl]

I have a 20 gallon long tank for my two little axie's. I need some assistance with the filter. I am running an aquaclear 50 on my tank. Do I use the carbon bag in the filter, or do I just need the sponge and the bio bag? I swear that I read somewhere that the carbon was bad for axolotl tanks. Hopefully someone can clarify it for me. Thanks!!!

 

[Cacique]

Carbon is useless unless you need to remove something from the water, like medications. It degrades after a while. For regular every day filtration, filter sponge or filter floss is good enough, and you can add ceramic media (bio bag) for the extra media. In my Aquaclear I just have the sponge, bio bag and a few rectangles of filter floss.

 

[Bette]

I agree with Cacique - you certainly don't need the carbon (and I do not believe that it is harmful to axolotls). I also use ceramic media and sponges, and I cannot say enough good things about them.

 

[axiegurl]

Great! Thanks for the info!