UGF BOX
The Asian style Undergravel Filter Box is a unique way to filter your shrimp tank. It works by pulling water slowly through the media to the bottom of the box and pushing it out the tube at the top. This allows for a large amount of media to be used, and due to the water slowly passing through it ensure that the media or soil always stays oxygenated and that no dead spots occur.
* Effective at buffering pH: Undergravel box filters can help to create a more stable pH environment for shrimp.
* Inexpensive: Undergravel box filters are relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain.
* Easy to set up: Undergravel box filters are easy to set up and maintain.
* Good for live plants: Undergravel box filters help to circulate the water and provide oxygen to the roots of live plants.
Here are some of the drawbacks of using an undergravel box filter for buffering pH in a shrimp tank:
* Not as effective at removing DOM:** Undergravel box filters are not as effective at removing dissolved organic matter (DOM) from the water as other types of filters, such as canister filters or HOB filters.
* Can disrupt the substrate: Undergravel box filters can disrupt the substrate in the tank, which can be harmful to live plants and shrimp.
* Not as effective at aerating the water: Undergravel box filters are not as effective at aerating the water as other types of filters, such as sponge filters or air stones.
Overall, undergravel box filters can be a good option for buffering pH in a shrimp tank. However, it is important to be aware of their limitations and to use them in conjunction with other methods of water quality control.