Nick Zarlinga
Aquarium Biologist
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
216.661.6500 ext 4485
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><)> From: owner-nanfa_at_aquaria.net
><)> On Behalf
><)> Of Hoover, Jan J ERDC-EL-MS
><)> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 9:27 PM
><)> To: 'nanfa_at_aquaria.net'
><)> Subject: NANFA--Filters, 1/2 full large round tanks
><)>
><)>
><)> I have some large (approx 3 ft high, 5 ft
><)> diameter) plastic circular tanks
><)> that I would like to maintain half- to
><)> three-quarters full of water. Each
><)> will contain a single large fish (gar) for 1-3
><)> months. I do not plan to use
><)> any type of substrate. I need a filter in each
><)> that is simple and durable.
><)> If located outside the tank, it must draw water up
><)> approx 16 inches. Tanks
><)> will be at ground-level. It is not practical to
><)> elevate tanks very high
><)> (although they could be set up some on cinder blocks).
><)>
><)> Do any of you have experience filtering tanks like
><)> these for short periods
><)> of time ? If so, can you recommend a particular
><)> type of filter ?
><)>
><)> Thanks.
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