Gravel Filter?

[DoodlezFroggs]

I'v been wondering about filters lately,and i'v asked some others on this site and asked some friends,and I was wondering,would and undergravel filter work?

[craig121]

I'v been wondering about filters lately,and i'v asked some others on this site and asked some friends,and I was wondering,would and undergravel filter work?

Gravel filters are inferior to external filters but are suitable for your needs,just be cautious the size of gravel that can be swallowed

[Herpin Man]

Undergravel filters do work, but the problem with them is that they require gravel. Most Xenopus keepers avoid gravel, because the frogs can ingest it. Of course, others (myself included) report having kept the frogs on gravel for years with no issues.
One reason that undergravel filters have faded in popularity is that they trap debris in the gravel and under the filter plate, and are tedious to clean.
My suggestion would be to forego the gravel, and use a sponge filter or small submersible filter instead.

[DoodlezFroggs]

I do not intend on using gravel,i'd never do that to my lil' frogs!
if not a gravel filter,what Submersible filter would be best?

[Paradox]

Can I ask why you want to use a submersible filter? A canister would probably be the best but I don't know if it really fits being a " submersible filter"

[DoodlezFroggs]

Yeah,I suppose your right about the canister filter,I will try to go out and by one soon.

[craig121]

Yeah,I suppose your right about the canister filter,I will try to go out and by one soon.

If your going cannistor route try ensure its rated to atleast the size of your tank or it will struggle to keep biological balance"this is where the external cannistors are in a league of there own��not only are they large and powerful but they can contain an array of subtrate that will keep the tank very balanced" am currenttly running a flueval (250) but my tanks 200ltr and its purs like a kitten tests have all been pfect