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DIY Lighting Question Hi, I was interested in purchasing a: Nova Extreme T5HO : 36" - 156 Watts - (2x39 Watt 10K Daylight + 2x39 Watt Freshwater Bulbs) By Current USA...	amackattack	2	24-Oct-2009 06:51
Murky Situation Hey all, I am currently operating a Fluval FX5 and after changing over one of the filter medias and switching the unit back on, an awful lot of muck w...	Stvmeister	7	19-Oct-2009 03:18
Tank too warm. Over-zealous heater?? Hello, I have an approximately 70G tank that houses a large angel, a red-tailed shark and a variety of barbs, tetras, danios. The tank has been set...	niggit	4	30-Sep-2009 01:32
Jebo to T5 HI All, I've got a Jebo curved front tank about 200ltr (100cm(L)x46cm(H)x46cm(W)(approx. due to curved front end) and I wanted to get rid of the three...	Gone Fishing	2	10-Sep-2009 02:55
Hows my new filter? I've tightened it as much as I possibly can but there seems to be a thin stream of water that comes out from some place. I've attached the[picture for...	CrimsonaX	5	10-Sep-2009 02:49
My tank may be leaking - minor crisis There\'s been water coming from a lower corner of my fishtank and I suspect there is a leak. In that event I have no idea what to do or how to repair...	CrimsonaX	5	05-Sep-2009 01:16
DIY Tank hood Hi everyone, I have a new tank 36"X33"X16". Anyone have any good websites or plans for building a very user friendly hood for a tank? I wasn'...	amackattack	2	22-Aug-2009 04:28
one way valve help!!! Hi guys Im having a rather big problem with a tank that im doing as part of a project. This is how the setup look (sorry but i did it in a rush)...	juwel-180	9	06-Aug-2009 16:00
100 Gallon Filter So I found a 100 gal tank for $200 on craigslist that I'm thinking of buying. The guy emailed me and told me what it comes with. Tank, stand, filter,...	gotpaper1981	3	27-Jul-2009 23:52
Replacing Glass? Anybody ever replaced a pane of glass? I was moving my 150g tank last week and the end piece got cracked really bad and was looking at replacing that...	monkeyboy	2	11-Jul-2009 03:23
Fluval Or Eheim Filter? ok so im am looking around to find a 6foot tank and was tossing up between the two any body have any suggestions or product reviews? also is a caniste...	willy	10	09-Jun-2009 09:12
Tank cleaning Am I supposed to pick up the boulders and caves and gravel vac under them? 'Cause I haven't....	Kellyjhw	2	07-Jun-2009 11:35
Black Silicon!!! http://www.selleys.com.au/Selleys-Roof-Gutter-Silicone/default.aspx this is the only black silicon i could find in my local hardwear store. would it...	coop	7	04-Jun-2009 05:50
6'x2'x2' Cabinet Hi All, I am planning to build my own aquarium cabinet. Haven't done one before. Hoping to make a nice one from pine, stain & varnish it. Anyone go...	Gone Fishing	3	02-Jun-2009 08:30
3D background intalation hey ive just taken an old background out of my aquarioum and planning to put a new one in. i was just wondering what is the best way to clean the glas...	coop	9	31-May-2009 05:45
Fluval FX5 Canister Filter Hi All, As I am planning to set up my new 6'x2'x2' planted discus community tank, I was wondering if two FX5's would be too much flow for a (hopefully...	Gone Fishing	1	31-May-2009 03:51
Resealing A Tank... ok so I empty and dried my bayfront tank because it sprung a leak, probably from it being very old and drying out so many times (through its various o...	brandeeno	2	16-May-2009 03:57
Fans Well it's getting to be that time with temps getting consistently above 80* here. I was looking to do some cheap computer fans on my frag system for a...	mattyboombatty	8	12-May-2009 15:06
Air taps any help or ideas. Hi guys Set up a air line system with a tetra pump. The pump goes into a 4mm Chrome Air Valve 4 Way tap. The only prob is that is leaks air from arou...	juwel-180	2	04-May-2009 05:07
Aquaclear will a aqua clear 50 be alright for a 109 liter tank and possible moved to a larger one(maybe 6foot) when i find one for additional filtration?...	willy	10	02-May-2009 08:36
Aquarium Cleaning. this is my first big aquarium, it's about 5,6 gallons, have 2 comet goldfish in it, just wondering what's the best way to clean it....	Jpmc10	1	30-Apr-2009 05:15
What Brand? Any Reconmendations hey i was wondering if any body had some info/prefferences on which brand of filter, light airpump etc to use? preferably ones in australia? and also...	willy	12	12-Apr-2009 08:27
No light globes? The globe on my 60l tank went out the other day and try as I might Ive had no luck finding a place that has them in stock, or even knows when they wil...	CrimsonaX	8	21-Mar-2009 02:20
Gravel Vacs? Keithgh suggested I post my question about them here. Can anyone direct me to the best, inexpensive gravel vac? Keith hopefully will post pics...	Kellyjhw	10	13-Mar-2009 08:02
Not enough room I have a 75gal fish tank with oscars that i recently setup. I am currently running a fluval 405 but the current wasn't strong enough so I bought a mar...	quick_silver_2694	7	13-Feb-2009 14:58
Air Stone sheet hi, this may sound strange but the blue material you get on air stones, can you buy it in thin sheets or disc's? Sorry if this sounds strange it is...	juwel-180	10	09-Feb-2009 04:38
Cleaning ornaments? Hello All, I have a small problem with hair algae. How do you clean it off of your ornaments, rocks, and air stones without break...	Kellyjhw	8	29-Jan-2009 05:32
Diatom Filters hey peoples! ive been thinking about buying a good quality diatom filter,ive red great reviews and articles on them! i just wanted to know what you...	HOKESE	4	23-Jan-2009 13:29
Fluval 405 very loud I just set up a 75gal fishtank that i got for christmas and the new filter which has been running for almost a week now has started making very loud n...	quick_silver_2694	12	21-Jan-2009 04:57
Cracked Tank: Hi, I found a guy selling old 60 gallon tanks for 30$ I want to buy one but the only one he has left he says cracked but he sea;led it and mended it...	brandeeno	15	21-Jan-2009 03:47
Oceanic Biocube Has anyone ever had issues with these. My pump is discharing water in a very strange way. Instead of constant water coming out of it, it seems to come...	aquaticia	4	19-Jan-2009 23:19
Water change with python COuld some one explane to me the steps in doing a water whange with a python siphon/filler. I've only used a bucket and let me dechlorinater sit in th...	spankym13	5	18-Jan-2009 08:10
"Flaking" Heater? Hey everyone just a quick question. The heater on my 20g filter (100w Tetra Whisper) is "flaking" where the, uh, i guess paint like stuff on the heat...	MoFish	8	13-Jan-2009 05:01
A Horror Show with Silicone i just had a horror show sealing a crack in the glass light plate on my hood. i was squeezing the tube and it was coming out good, i then spread it on...	Cichlid Kid	4	12-Jan-2009 17:41
Light Hey ya'll I was just curious when and for how long you have your aquarium lights on for? I'm gettin mine set up on timers is why I ask....	spankym13	6	10-Jan-2009 19:47
Simple Problem with Eheim 2217 Filter A few weeks ago, I bought an Eheim 2217 Classic as I'm converting from an HOB set-up in order to reduce bubbles on the water's surface (going from low...	todash19	6	06-Jan-2009 07:31
Keeping Seals Fresh Wasn't sure where to put this. But I'm looking for some help for a guy I work with. Hes about to move soon, sadly because of the distance and such, he...	monkeyboy	8	31-Dec-2008 08:52
55gal Cichlid tank Hey well I'm getting my 55gal tank set up for cichlids. I've got the sand and rocks in there. and now am adding my heater,canister filter,airpump. Yet...	spankym13	8	31-Dec-2008 08:45
How to Fix a Cracked Hood. After i received a 55G tank for my Christmas gift i opened it and in all the enthusiasm and excitment i made a careless mistake and cracked the glass...	Cichlid Kid	9	31-Dec-2008 03:42
DIY Tank Build: In my other Thread (regarding my newly acquired Discus Fish), I was considering a way to build a tank of my own to save a few bucks as it seems there...	brandeeno	7	31-Dec-2008 03:42
Pre filter problems Help required please. Because of the Shrimps I have had to use a pre filter as per link FILTER BAG As...	keithgh	9	28-Dec-2008 03:37
Plumbing! I am looking to plumb my filter ( a Rena XP3) into my tank with pvc or something like that to clean up the look of my tank. My question is this. Doe...	tyler9999	6	21-Dec-2008 08:30
LOUD Air Pump I have a 29gal tank in my room and have been using a tetra whisper 40 for an airpump for about a year now and it is starting to get noisey! I have a h...	spankym13	10	06-Dec-2008 22:15
Filters Pages: 1, 2 Can someone reccomend a good filter for a 55gal cichlid tank i am setting up. I was thinking to run two Hagen aqua -clear HOB filters. Im open for som...	spankym13	36	30-Nov-2008 20:37
Lighting question I have a 55 gallon aquarium with stock lighting. I would like some more light for my aquarium. In case you need to know, the aquarium houses Electric...	RainbowBoy	1	24-Nov-2008 11:32
Sump with in/out pumps? I'm looking for some expert advice. Long story short... I'm in the process of up sizing my turtle tank to a 90+ gallon aquarium. Ive been researching...	YourOtherLeft	1	13-Nov-2008 10:12
Siphon Question? hey so i've got a small siphon and i've been using it for years and have been keeping aquariums for years. but i just went to pick up a 55 gallon from...	RLHam3	5	08-Nov-2008 03:29
Diagonal Plant Lights I have a 16gal cube tank that i want to make into a high tech planted tank. Unfortunately, they don't make lights that are 40cm long, and the wattage...	desiredusername	3	06-Nov-2008 01:11
Leaking i just recently set up my tank again, turned everything on and came back an hour later to discover the outlet of my cannister was leaking servere, its...	rabbit	2	13-Oct-2008 06:44
Is Epoxy Aquarium Safe? im going to be making a backround in my 29 gallon, and i have been reading online that regular epoxy, as long as its allowed to cure (over a week) out...	reun	15	07-Oct-2008 02:27

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