Filter used in an FBT setup? - Yes or no? and what make/model to use?

[Mr Bee]

Small bump!

C'mon, I'm sure there's a few who use a filter in an FBT setup!

[John]

That slime coat filter blocking business is rubbish. people use filters for both mechanical and biological filtration for these toads, just don't let the water flow too strongly (no rivers please).

[s6t6nic6l]

That slime coat filter blocking business is rubbish. people use filters for both mechanical and biological filtration for these toads, just don't let the water flow too strongly (no rivers please).

interesting. i use a filter using sponges and wool whilst in use for my water feature and aids in the debris removal only. i wouldn't consider using it to actually "cleanse" the water because after one weeks use the media would become obsolete with my four toads. CARBON: any decent aquarist (filter user) would not utilise this has frequent water changes should be in place anyhow. CERAMIC: if after one weeks use and its pores gets covered by the residue from the toads, how can it do any nitrifying. anyone who has 2 or more toads will (and should) know how this slime builds up in the abode and needs to be addressed by a rigorous cleaning regime of the pool/water area. my point is, with such a small volume of water generally used by the "toadees" a filter does not replace the water changes that need performing regularly. on a larger scale, yes, then a filter would come into play as such a small load of residue could be tackled but the media would still need to be rinsed that often that...........well you know. and yes i know about media as i was a reef keeper for many a year. carbon, meh.