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Anyone have this Azoo Battery Backup Air Pump Doe anyone have this specific model? I want to know if it would be too powerful for 2.5-3 gallon betta containers that have UGF's that run off of air...	Cory_Di	8	13-Mar-2005 17:32
Fluval Filter Question for tank........... Hi, <br> Im wondering are the old style Fluval 1 fully sumerisable ?<br><br>I cant find any formation on these and it doesnt say on...	mcfat88	3	10-Mar-2005 09:45
DIY tank dividers Well, the tank dividers you buy for 55g's just aren't wide enough for mine, even though it's a standard 55g. There's a 1 inch gap, so I'm thinking of...	smantzer	6	09-Mar-2005 22:17
What abot this lite? I find a fluorescent tube that i can buy in my country.I want to start a new 75G the dimensions are 1205050cm(482020inches)Here a the caracteristi...	dukydaf	4	08-Mar-2005 19:33
High evaporation rate in Nanocube Has anyone noticed that the Nanocubes have a high evaporation rate? I have started a fishless cycle in a 12g model (not the deluxe one) and I have not...	renoharps	3	07-Mar-2005 09:19
Fish tank prices For all those people out there that own 55 gallon tanks: How much money did you pay for them? I was looking at a 55 gallon tank in the store, and I ki...	djtj	19	07-Mar-2005 04:22
Questions about getting new filter... I'm thinking about getting a new filter for my tank soon. I had the opportunity to get a 20 gallon tank kit for half the price a while back and jumpe...	neurotica1983	6	07-Mar-2005 01:34
10 or 15 watt heaters? Do they exist? I like the idea of two small heaters instead of one bigger one, but what if you have a Betta in a 5 gallon? (Actually I already have...	melflisha	11	06-Mar-2005 14:28
Are DIY tanks worth it? Are DIY tanks cheaper than buying a tank? I'd like to make a large tank, 100 gallons plus, but I was wondering if it would be more economical to just...	smantzer	2	06-Mar-2005 08:09
Broken Powerhead Canister and HYDOR BioFlo HI, I have a HYDOR powerhead filter for my 79 gallon tank. I happened to drop it while changing water and the plastic canister cracked. I want to kn...	ClownyGirl	1	05-Mar-2005 15:03
Help with UGF Flow I decided to give an Aquatic Gardens Three Gallon Mini Aquarium a try for one of my bettas. It has a UGF, which is a feature i was looking for. Every...	Cory_Di	6	05-Mar-2005 01:22
Post your cheap cave ideas here! The premade caves at pet stores are so expensive, around $12 for the tiniest ones! So... post your cheap cave ideas here! Here are two that look prett...	hamstamasta	11	04-Mar-2005 08:55
how full an acrylic tank? I have an acrylic tank and the directions said to fill it to about 1/2 an inch of the top. The current with my filter (280 MarineLand Bio-Wheel Emp...	melflisha	2	03-Mar-2005 00:13
cypress driftwood I was window shopping on ebay and saw several pieces of driftwood that I liked. But they were cypress. One seller claimed that cypress wood was bene...	pugperson	3	02-Mar-2005 10:37
DIY CO2 bottles Why does every site or person that suggests DIY CO2, say to use a 2 liter bottle when a 1 liter holds everything perfectly, it would seem to me like i...	nattereri	10	01-Mar-2005 22:32
Help! Heatinbg advice Heidi needs to know how to work the heaters in her new 125q tank. Does it take two or more heaters? What size? The largest heater she has found so...	pugperson	5	01-Mar-2005 08:07
filtration? Is it enough? OK I broke down and decided to go with a "better filtration" system for my 125...but with me not going with what I know, I'm wondering if I really hav...	houston	3	01-Mar-2005 08:00
Lost my 2.5 Minibow Light Bulb - Replacement? Doh! I lost the brand new light bulb that came with my 2.5 gal Betta Mini-bow. It has a UGF and a simple 15w tubular incandescent bulb. Is this some...	Cory_Di	2	01-Mar-2005 05:18
Silly question about filtration Can I increase the filtration of my tank some by adding more filter media to the existing filter pump, or is the only way to buy a separate filtration...	valisneria	5	28-Feb-2005 06:59
dresser stand could i use a dresser I have as a stand for my 55g. Im going to take the back of and reinforce some parts. where should I reinforce the most...	greenmonkey51	5	28-Feb-2005 06:16
Condensation in Heater Quick question, though I think I know the answer... is there anyway to repair a heater that seems to have gotten water INSIDE it? Can I reseal it with...	kitten	6	28-Feb-2005 00:28
aquarium heater i got a 110 watt "Gaurdian" submersible heater for my 20 gallon tank the other day. i followed directions and put it in the tank and let the temperatu...	fishowner	2	25-Feb-2005 11:36
'Moonlight' Lighting Does anyone know anything about this lighting system? I have never heard of it and have just found it on ebay and it intrigued me!it is supposed to re...	tomsouthall	5	25-Feb-2005 02:52
anyone use egg lights in their tanks? car leds? Target has egg lights on clearance for under $20. i never heard of them, but a little research leads me to believe they would look cool in an aquarium...	mariosim	1	22-Feb-2005 22:56
order glass online? Is there anywhere I can order glass for building my aquarium online? I just need a 48x24" piece but I can't find any reasonably priced glass locally....	aqh88	5	22-Feb-2005 14:49
AH!! heat from PC lighting is messing with plastic on glass hood... well i just recently bought a 110W PC lightstrip, and a versa top. it has been a few hours... and i have notice that the plastic hinge is sorta twiste...	Azn_Devil	3	22-Feb-2005 07:31
Fluval 4 plus Spray bar kit. Well I just bought one of these for my 37g, because my Bolivian ram stays near the bottom, and I think he's scared of the current. So anyway, how do...	Communist Hamster	2	21-Feb-2005 15:05
rust my 2g tank that i keep a male betta in, has a light cover that is screwed in on the inside of the tank, there is an air tube in the middle that makes...	Angel	4	20-Feb-2005 14:37
calling all fluval canister users sup, just bought a 404 and it's great. Its extremely quite and makes very powerful water circulation. I was wondering what you people put in your medi...	Eric Wong	2	20-Feb-2005 01:45
Top of tank bowing...HELP! Hello I have recently noticed a problam that is occuring with my 56 gallon tank it has a plastic/glass top its a rectangle with a peice of plastic goi...	angeleel	6	19-Feb-2005 07:08
Safety question Is it safe to have live plants touching a 50 watt heater in my 10 gallon? I doub't it would catch on fire But i am curious if it matters or not sin...	Azrael_Darkness	2	19-Feb-2005 02:32
Copper in canadian pennies When did Canada stop using copper penies? Or do we still use fully copper pennies? The States switch from copper to ?copper plated nickel? in 1982 rig...	nattereri	18	18-Feb-2005 20:02
running a tank with out carbon? what happens if i run my tank without carbon? i found out that i need to remove carbon from my filters if i want to use liquid plant ferts and now im...	Azn_Devil	17	18-Feb-2005 08:23
DI vs Membrane Iam trying to find out a bit more about ROs. So I hear the membrane is like the MAIN part of the system, but what does it do really? Is it the part th...	ontariobetta	1	18-Feb-2005 03:22
Tank needs light!! Hello I have a 10 gallon tank that needs a light ....now heres the thing I have a 17" light(with case) 13" inch bulb that i would like to put on my ta...	angeleel	3	17-Feb-2005 22:26
Water - Condensation inside of HEATER: What To Do ? I currently have an EBO JAGER 200W TS heater which I bought NEW and has been running flawlessly in my 60 gallon for about 7 months now. While doing r...	livebait	11	17-Feb-2005 22:11
Anyone ever made your own tank? I am not sure if this is the right forum for this. Sorry if it isn't. Husband has been throwing this idea around for awhile and I am wondering if anyo...	SiameseCat	1	17-Feb-2005 22:06
What filter media to use I recevied Eheim 2215 and in it surprise I have 3 filter pads that look more like Eheim Ecco Carbon,Blue and White. The media is the same diameter lik...	dukydaf	3	17-Feb-2005 20:17
over filter is it bad to have over filtering. i always want a emperor 400. now is it to much for a ten or 15 gallon tank. if so what is the big deal....	bettachris	8	17-Feb-2005 06:30
explanation of power compact lighting please? well i know the watt rating of a light isnt always the brightness, like how a 10W flourescent is brighter than a 10W icandecent.. so i was wondering w...	Azn_Devil	5	17-Feb-2005 00:59
Leaking tank.. 50 gallon hexangonal tank Came home with a big pool of water on the floor......... Found small pin hole on side .. drained relocated fish a large container , thru the filter gr...	hotboost	5	16-Feb-2005 23:10
heater question I have a 100W heater that came with my 29 gal. tank as part of the package. The brand name is Thermo-Wave. The problem i'm having is that i've been tr...	Nick	2	16-Feb-2005 23:07
Unknown filters I don't understand how trickle filters work, nor wet drys. Could someone explain how these function? I have neevr seen one before either. Curiosity go...	nattereri	2	16-Feb-2005 07:50
anybody?? anybody know what watt heater you need for a 40 gallon tank ?? i forget? and i lost my guide i had...?...	napower05	6	16-Feb-2005 04:04
UV sterilizers Hi all, just wondering about UV sterilizers. How well do they work? would it be worthwhile to put one on a new tank? to prevent the possibility of out...	divertran	6	15-Feb-2005 19:40
Aquarium Silicone Hi all, got a question for you DIYers out there. What makes aquarium silicone different from regular silicon, like the kind you get from the home buil...	divertran	12	15-Feb-2005 16:39
Has anyone ever made there own metal halide light? hi just wondering if anyone has made there own me tal halide light before, if so is it hard to do and is it alot cheaper, beacuse i can buy the bulbes...	eureka red	0	15-Feb-2005 07:00
Filter Craze AHHHHHHHH... With all the filters out there, is one better than another? Does one server a better purpose than another? HOB filters canister filters...	highjinx	3	14-Feb-2005 18:44
36in light for a 48in tank I'm thinking about going from a 46bowfront to a 72. I currently have a Current USA dual cf light that is 36in. Anyone know a way to use this light o...	tetratech	4	13-Feb-2005 18:15
Can this tank be saved? I saw what looked like a 20g tall and a me tal stand at a thrift shop. I stopped and looked at it, but didn't inquire as to the price when I saw that...	pugperson	4	12-Feb-2005 16:52

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