HELP!

Robb1414 · Apr 8, 2019

I have a 20 gallon QT running. Has a 2" Valentini puffer and a pair of clowns. I have a powerhead running with the HOB filter. The filter died and I can't get a replacement until tomorrow. Will they survive 24 hours with just the power head providing oxygen? To top it off I dosed Prazipro yesterday!

AGHHHHHHH!

JoshKReef · Apr 8, 2019

What do you run in the HOB filter? Sponge soaked in bacteria?

Robb1414 · Apr 8, 2019

JoshKReef · Apr 8, 2019

Can you not go to a local pet store and get a HOB filter? Do you have a air pump / air stone? You could do a homemade sponge filter

Philipgonzales3 · Apr 8, 2019

Robb1414 said:
yes!

Maybe you could take the sponge out and rubber band it around the powerhead? Not sure if this a good idea at all, just throwing out the first thing that popped into my head.

Robb1414 · Apr 8, 2019

I can't get to the LFS...I am on a plane in an hour....hoping they will survive the night...I am home tomorrow afternoon. Fingers and toes crossed everybody!

BeejReef · Apr 8, 2019

aim the powerhead towards the surface to get max aeration. Don't think oxygenation would be your issue as much as ammonia buildup, right? Maybe a precautionary WC just to feel safe. crossing toes

Robb1414 · Apr 8, 2019

Just did a 25% WC and have the powerhead creating a big ol' ripple on top. All I can do know is hope for the best. Who said this hobby was easy?! LOL!

touchstone88 · Apr 8, 2019

Robb1414 said:
I have a 20 gallon QT running. Has a 2" Valentini puffer and a pair of clowns. I have a powerhead running with the HOB filter. The filter died and I can't get a replacement until tomorrow. Will they survive 24 hours with just the power head providing oxygen? To top it off I dosed Prazipro yesterday!

AGHHHHHHH!

I wouldn't worry! Prazipro is only effective in the water column for... I think 24-36hrs? I like the idea of pointing the powerhead at the surface to facilitate gas exchange- and if possible attach the sponge to the back side/intake of the powerhead- rubber bands or zipties- so water is pulled through it like Philipgonzales3 suggests.