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filters Pages: 1, 2 tell us which filters you think are best IN GENERAL for a fresh water aquarium...	Darth Vader	20	24-Jun-2005 02:59
UG filters i've read that ugf can "anoy" the plant roots of a comunity aquarium but i've also read that plants acn benifit from a ugf buy "puling" the nutrients...	Darth Vader	7	21-Jun-2005 17:16
Which Filter? I used to have a bio-wheel but it was so loud and never quite worked. Now i use aquaclears but i need a new filter for one of my tanks. Should i go...	Hooktor	10	19-Jun-2005 22:07
Algal scrapers and bow fronted tanks. Hello folks! First post so be kind! I've a Vision 180 and thinking about getting a magnetic scraper but I'm not sure if having a bow front will cause...	Davser	13	17-Jun-2005 15:18
Bulkhead alternative Hi I am in the process of pre-designing a new large tank - 550 litres. I wanted to have it pre-drilled (50m) to flow to a 100L sump, purely to remove...	batman	1	17-Jun-2005 14:01
Hang On Back Filter Life... I was wondering what people's experiences with the life of a HOB filter. I've had one running in one of my tanks for about a year and half and it seem...	hzrds	5	16-Jun-2005 05:43
3/4 of an inch thick... do you guys think an aquarium made of plexiglass with the glass being 3/4 of an inch thick is thick enough?...	JokerFish	10	16-Jun-2005 01:38
Need help with new Fluval 404 I cannot seem to get the air bubbles out of my new Fluval 404. It has been up and running for 3 weeks now. I have tipped it back and forth and side...	NeptunesLady	10	15-Jun-2005 22:20
my custom betta tank Ok its done and completed and has occupants. So far 2 of my 3 bettas have taken home in this. I have split the back off from the front with many holes...	monkeyboy	10	15-Jun-2005 21:02
Testing for leaks? I am going to get my 55g tank really soon, and I want to know if I have to test it for leaks. It would take a lot of water to do that, and the tank is...	Kelly	7	15-Jun-2005 16:36
Level Tank I just looked at my 125g when I did a water change and the tank isn't level. Its 1/8" difference between the two ends. Is this going to be alright th...	greenmonkey51	5	15-Jun-2005 15:41
Which cannister is best. Their is Eheim, Fluval, Aqua One, Tunze etc... Which in your opinion and exprence is the better? Is it true that you get what you pay for? (eg Eheim a...	freakof87	11	15-Jun-2005 14:32
Metaframe tank hood Hello I've just received the original me tafr ame hood to my 29gallon aquarium and it only has space for a single 15watt? flourescent bulb. There is als...	castlequest	7	14-Jun-2005 22:02
How to Work UGF I acquired a new tank and i am not sure how to work the UGF that came with the freebie. I know it needs a major cleaning, but other than that, how do...	Hooktor	6	14-Jun-2005 03:51
Silent Air Pump??? Pages: 1, 2 Is there such a thing as a SILENT air pump??? I need one for a tank in the bedroom.... the one we have is driving us nuts with humming sounds. I l...	NeptunesLady	25	13-Jun-2005 00:18
filter has been acting wierd ok, it is always noisy! i used to have it on a sand tank, but i got rid of the sand, and now there is gravel, and the outflow slacks off all the time...	fishyhelper288	3	13-Jun-2005 00:17
Stealth heaters I've never really strayed far from ebo jags, but I have to say, marineland's stealth line of heater is pretty impressive. Anyone else have any experie...	Cup_of_Lifenoodles	4	12-Jun-2005 01:54
Electrical Issues I came home last night and tried to turn my tv on...nothing. I then realized that the heater for my betta tank is connected to the same outlet. The...	Hooktor	19	11-Jun-2005 15:05
Filter not working right - Emperor 400 The emperor 400 on my dads 55g tank doesnt seem to be working well. The water flow has greatly decreased, and the tank is kinda cloudy. We just clea...	victimizati0n	3	09-Jun-2005 13:06
filter stuff... [link=http://www.petsolutions.com/Medium+Triple+Flow+Corner+Filter-I-10813410-I-C-24-C-.aspx]http://www.petsolutions.com/Medium+Triple+Flow+Corner+Fil...	Wingsdlc	4	07-Jun-2005 21:55
Electrician Needed or someone, anyone? Pages: 1, 2 OK yes, I have an electrical question and jeez if I don't know what to do about the problem other than what I am already doing:%) Well, you see a goo...	houston	21	05-Jun-2005 05:36
think i have the wrong filter/pump!!!!! help!!!!!!! i got my filter/pump from a freind when i bought my tank i have a fluval 3 internal filter/pump on order to run along side it for my messy oscar coul...	ILoVeOsCaRs	11	04-Jun-2005 20:41
Multiple tubes? How do I add more than 1 fluorescent tube to my hood? Do I have to buya new hood or what? I have a cheap aluminium hood with clips for one light, 48"x...	Communist Hamster	4	04-Jun-2005 18:14
All Glass tops Help! I received my dual tube strip light today from Big Al's only to find out it doesn't fit on my 40 gallon long All Glass tank. (not to mention one of th...	Caviar	9	04-Jun-2005 16:24
LIghting??? I am so confused! I have a 125g, trying to get enough light to have at least 3wpg. How the hell do you do that and still be able to sleep, pay your po...	covered-in-bees	2	04-Jun-2005 13:55
Filter Trouble I have a tank tht has a bio-wheel. The water is drawn in by the box filter and push up a duct, along out and along the filters and goes back into the...	LEE_WILMOT_706	6	02-Jun-2005 19:54
10,000K lamps can anyone direct me to spectra for a 10000K? i've been given one of these and i wanna make sure what im subjecting my plants to. looks much more blue...	lifeofcrimeguy	5	02-Jun-2005 05:09
UV and flowrate As a general qz, does a flowrate of 200l/h or less is too little for a 5W UV-C?...	Week End	1	01-Jun-2005 15:01
Lights like moonlight? opinions please! hello, I would love to have my tanks lit like this, [link=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46314&item=4381007151&a...	goldfishgeek	9	01-Jun-2005 00:10
Costing a Betta Tank Supprise & updates Setting up a new 10gal – 40lt Betta Tank can be rather time consuming and expensive. There has been many hours of planing, research www, e/m...	keithgh	5	31-May-2005 05:44
AGA MegaFlow Information Hi, I am currently planning a 125G tank setup and, besides many other things, I am wondering about the way I will hook up my filtration system. I...	LITTLE_FISH	8	28-May-2005 04:17
Buying new filter(s) for new tank I've recently purchased a 65 gal. tank that I plan to fill with lots of bogwood and anubias. It will only have a thin la yer of gravel at the bottom an...	illustrae	7	27-May-2005 19:54
Heater off by 5 degrees I have a question regarding my tank’s temperature. I have a 29G AGA tank, a 150W Jaeger heater, and an AquaClear300 Hang-On Filter. The heater...	LITTLE_FISH	11	27-May-2005 16:56
i need help setting up my dia-tom filter! i really want to get this thing going but the instructions manuel makes NO SENSE! the pictures are REALLY unclear and i don't understand a single wor...	betahex	5	26-May-2005 19:50
I think I'm gonna kill the filter....happy dance, happy dance!!! OK Mods, I know this should be in technical tinkering, but so far I really haven't had a lot of help, though I do thank Sneaky-Pete for their advice,...	houston	12	25-May-2005 17:07
Eheim Canister Filter OK I bought an Eheim Canister Filter and have been trying now for about 2 months to get the stupid thing to work...I thought I had finally got it to w...	houston	14	25-May-2005 11:29
2 heaters??? I am in the process of setting up a divided 10 gallon tank for 2 Bettas. I currently have just one 50 watt heater in the tank. And it is constantly tu...	T/A	7	23-May-2005 20:27
Can anybody shed some light on this? [font color="#000080"]Well, first off all - Hello to all of you[/font] This is my first post and I guess like most of the newbies I will start with a...	LITTLE_FISH	10	23-May-2005 19:22
Aquaclear 802 Quickfilter Hi I found out yesterday from an Aquarium store that Hagen has discontinued the Quickfilters that fit the Aquaclear 802 powerhead! I have two 802...	batman	2	22-May-2005 01:15
shelf strength for a fishtank I was thinking of putting a pair of 10 gallon tanks on a shelf in my room (no room on the floor so, take to the skys!) I'd prefer for them to be on th...	djtj	9	22-May-2005 01:11
Tank buying tips? There are 2 lfs in my area, and they both jack up their prices for equipment ridiculously high. I am a mail-order fiend most of the time anyway, but I...	illustrae	7	21-May-2005 00:03
Cooling a tank? I remember reading a while back about people talking about how to keep their tank cool during the hot summer months. I was wondering if anyone could...	neurotica1983	11	20-May-2005 01:54
DIY Under tank filter. Long time no post...lol Anyways it's been a long time since I made anything new for my tanks. I want to build a Filter for my 55 gallon. I am thinkin...	R0B	7	20-May-2005 01:38
UV Sterilizer My new saltwater tank is full of green floating algae. I rented a diatom filter (Diatomagic) from my lfs and used it correctly. It did nothing for t...	ledzepcjs	15	19-May-2005 16:43
Shoring up the floor Hi there, Does anyone have a large fish tank and a floor that ordinarily wouldnt support it? My friend does and she puts in large tanks by crawling...	Troy_Mclure	3	19-May-2005 06:28
Eheim Fine Filter Pad Mainteance I have an Eheim Ecco for my freshwater planted and never really got on a regular schedule of changing the fine filter pads (white). How often do most...	tetratech	4	18-May-2005 20:33
Biowheel replacements? How often should I change a biowheel? I feel silly asking this, but am afraid if I ask the lfs they will say to buy one because then they can make a...	manborg	4	18-May-2005 16:40
question regarding replacement parts for AquaClear filters anyone know of anyway i can purchase replacement parts for my Aqua Clear filters? particularly, the actual impellers and even entire motors without h...	betahex	2	17-May-2005 03:29
filter carbon and other media i just saw this today from dr foster and smiths catalog, they said some carbon releases phosphate? ive been using carbon for years and didnt have a...	greenfootball	5	17-May-2005 01:41
any tips for reducing filter flow? I have a 10g Aqua One tank - AR380. It has a built in filter. http://www.gnsaquarium.com.au/html/aqua_one_fish_tanks.html We've just bought a Betta...	fishymama	2	16-May-2005 19:15

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