[AquaticLife] Veggie Filter
That sounds like a pretty neat idea. Is this an enclosed area or does it just have a roof over it? Where are you located–temperature can make a difference if your are is open to the outside. You’ll also need to decide whether you want immersed or emersed plants, or both.
I think Hessam is worried about the old adage of not placing a tank in a window or where sunlight can light it. If a tank is not properly managed, this is most certainly true, but I have seen more tanks in situations like that in good condition than those that are overrun with algae. The removal of water from the bottom is probably a reference to vacuuming the gravel, a good practice, except in heavily planted tanks, where one must be more gentle so as not to disturb the roots of the plants.
But back to the tub. Are you planning on using it as a biological filter, or just as a scrubber + sump? That will also have some bearing on how you set it up as well.
\Steve//
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