Basic pump or Filter

[mother nature]

I am setting up my 175 gal viv (72"L X 22"H X 18"D) I would like it las low maintenence as possible. I have researched a lot, but I never find out if anyone uses a water filter in addition to their water pump for their waterfall. I don't know how easy it would be to change filters or hide it, but if the plants, natural bacteria and bi monthly water changes will keep my red eyes happy, then i will continue without the filtration system. Thanks

[Epicure]

put a sump in line and use some floss filters if your to concerned, but just keep an eye on her, and smell, taste if ya want , but should be alright, anyone ever use carbon?

[mother nature]

I did for my small tank. I had to replace it after a while and that was a mess. It really didn't make that much of an improvement so I stayed away from it this time..

[Jason]

When water and animals are concerned i always use a filter. Bio,Mech and Chemical, and a powerhead to direct flow twords the intake... Depending on your tank size and the number of friends kept you may have a huge Bioload or you may have enough natural filtration to not worry. you may want to keep in mind that you wouldnt want to drink your own unfilterd waste or bath water..

[Waterkeeper]

I'm liking these tetra in-tank filters. they sit in the tank and take the regular old tetra filter pads. you can use it easily to make a waterfall, can cram the pad full of carbon, and can fit a small heater in there too if need be.
the tank I'm working on now (44hex) is getting 2 water features. 1 with just a pump, and one with the whisper 10i. check it out.. they make a pretty big one too... I think the 40i flows about 170gph.

[froggsong]

Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

I'm liking these tetra in-tank filters. they sit in the tank and take the regular old tetra filter pads. you can use it easily to make a waterfall, can cram the pad full of carbon, and can fit a small heater in there too if need be.
the tank I'm working on now (44hex) is getting 2 water features. 1 with just a pump, and one with the whisper 10i. check it out.. they make a pretty big one too... I think the 40i flows about 170gph.

Do you mean fit a small heater in a whisper? I never thought of that...

[Waterkeeper]

tetra also makes these small non adjustable heaters that will sit behind the pad in the 40i. they are like 4" tall and are pre set at 78deg.