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| Hmm, A few things: First, you do realize that even a rearing tank should be fully cycled, right? This could take weeks or even months. As such, a breeding net is probably a better way to raise your fry for right now (until the 10-gallon cycles). Also, whether or not you need an air pump depends on the sponge filter. If the sponge filter doesn't have a water pump built into it, then you definitely need something else to power it. No less, the sponge filter should come with an instruction manual. If your sponge filter does need an air pump, then you'll also need airline tubing, a check valve, a bleeder valve or two, some air stone connectors, and air stones. The air stones will need to be replaced at least once a month and most of the other equipment should be exchanged/replaced at least every six months to ensure a proper seal. As to size, it depends on how deep your aquarium is and its capacity. If your tank is a standard 10-gallon, then the pump you linked first will be ok, but bear in mind that air pumps aren't very efficient--at all. To save yourself some money in the long run (although it would be more expensive now), I'd suggest that you but a mechanical fast filter instead. Shark, penguin, Odaseya, Aquaclear, and a few other companies make suitable mechanical fast filters for your aquarium. Also, their maintenance only consists of rinsing out the media every now and then (every week or so with cool water as hot or warm water can kill the beneficial bacteria). No less, if you only have a few breeding females, a breeding net/trap will be a whole lot cheaper and more cost-effective. IMO.
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I was thinking of doing a hang on back filter, then putting a sponge over the powerhead so no fry can get sucked in, but water will still go in (plus it will catch some debris). And that would still be cheaper than a sponge filter and an air pump and all the stuff it needs. What do you think? :D
10 Gallon Planted Freshwater:
3 Balloon Mollies (Hugh + Clementine + Bri)
6 Harlequin Rasboras (The Bike Gang)
4 Kuhli Loaches (Jamal + Lashawna + Devontae + Dex)
3 Otocinclus (The Maids)
4 Gallon Planted Betta Tank:
1 Male Veiltail Betta (Kobe)
2.5 Gallon Betta Tank:
1 Male Crowntail Betta (Colin)
1/2 Gallon Live Plant Aquarium:
Water Sprite
Amazon Sword
40 Gallon Rubbermaid Balloon Molly Grow-Out:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly juvenilles to adults)
10 Gallon Birthplace and Nursery:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly fry to very young)Other Pets:
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
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Hey, FastFoward, I already replied to the other topic that we talked a lot on. It has the answer to this question.
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