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Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
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Crazyann
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I have a hang on back filter currently made for 10 gallon tank. I was going to use it to keep from having to buy new filter. I was going to use media or sponge to break up flow. will this be okay?
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What are you planning to keep?
I think either will work depending on what you're keeping and how you manage flow. I have three alpine newts in a 20 long, and used an Eheim 2217 canister filter. The flow would've been too strong had I not diffused the output across a large piece of driftwood sticking out of the water. I use a sponge filter now for unrelated reasons.
A HOB can be strong for small tanks. I used an Aquaclear for my betta's 10 gallon and it was way too strong. I use a sponge filter now.
Good luck!
I think either will work depending on what you're keeping and how you manage flow. I have three alpine newts in a 20 long, and used an Eheim 2217 canister filter. The flow would've been too strong had I not diffused the output across a large piece of driftwood sticking out of the water. I use a sponge filter now for unrelated reasons.
A HOB can be strong for small tanks. I used an Aquaclear for my betta's 10 gallon and it was way too strong. I use a sponge filter now.
Good luck!
Here's a good clip on how to reduce the output flow for a HOB filter. It's economical and shouldn't cost you anything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W4OTWswHCE
Notice that a sponge, held by elastic band, is also placed around the input valve to reduce suction from that body of water. Again, cost effective and shouldn't cost you a dollar.
You can use air stones for axolotls but just keep in mind that the external gills may reduce in size over time due to an increase in dissolved oxygen.
Notice that a sponge, held by elastic band, is also placed around the input valve to reduce suction from that body of water. Again, cost effective and shouldn't cost you a dollar.
You can use air stones for axolotls but just keep in mind that the external gills may reduce in size over time due to an increase in dissolved oxygen.
