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Filtration. I have a 380Litre tank & the filter is 1600L/h. Is it enough, or i need more filtration?. Thanks in advance. [link=http://www.geocit...	jasonpisani	3	12-Feb-2005 16:47
Increasing filter power in whisper 10 Hey guys, the filtration through my whisper 10 has dropped tremendously, i have cleaned it thoroughly and followed all the intstructions..any ideas...	SamanthaStorm	3	12-Feb-2005 13:32
possible tank stand? Hi all, I was at Wal-Mart the other night and saw what I thought would be an awsome tank stand... It is approximately 30 inches long X 18 inches dee...	houston	2	12-Feb-2005 07:15
Aerobic grid? I feel kind of silly asking this question, but what is this aerobic grid that came with my TopFin filter? I don't see anywhere where the instructions...	neurotica1983	2	11-Feb-2005 01:04
Optima Air Pump Yesterday I purchased a 130 gallon tank, filters and an Optima air pump. I also bought a check valve and a 3 way plastic airline valve. Could someone...	angie6999	1	10-Feb-2005 07:22
New heater Does anyone have the 250w jager heater? and if so, what is the length? Thanks!...	NeptunesLady	6	10-Feb-2005 07:12
Replacement filter for a 10 gal. In my 10 gal. setup it came with a Aqua-Tech power filter )model 5/15). But it's making a clunking noise every so often from the impeller. And it's...	Fish On The Brains	2	10-Feb-2005 05:31
Do all glass PC strip lights fit in their deluxe full hoods? well im planning on getting the all-glass PC strip light and i was wondering if they fit in the deluxe hood and if i would need the glass hood. i was...	Azn_Devil	0	10-Feb-2005 05:00
How do Pythons work? I'm interested in purchasing a python as my syphon with the 3 ft hose that runs to a 5 gallon bucket and then hauling buckets of water is getting old....	Dempsey fan	2	10-Feb-2005 04:48
Powerhead Questions I was thinking about getting a powerhead for some added current for my plecos in my 55 gallon tank. I had heard that it is also a good way to keep "j...	jenbabe256	2	10-Feb-2005 01:08
Eheim Ecco Maintenance I have an Ecco 2235 on my 46g S.A. setup. For filter media from top to bottom I have: Fine filter pad (white) ehfiSubsbtrate (a few trays full) Coar...	tetratech	4	09-Feb-2005 16:09
Do I need a new heater? Hi all... I'm thinking of buying a 180 L / 45 US Gallon tank to replace my existing 60 L / 15 US Gallon... The 15 Gal currently has a 100 Watt heat...	geesloper	6	09-Feb-2005 14:13
Hagen co2 Device - Water in Tube I just bought a Hagne co2 device. It mentions blowing out excess water in the tube, but as soon as you place it in the tank, the water level equalize...	Cory_Di	9	09-Feb-2005 00:03
making my own tank hello i'm new to to fish profiles cool site if this subject has allready been talked about please could you send a link if possible- thanks basically...	oli566	4	08-Feb-2005 22:27
404 problems i have the fural 404 and i hate it. n.e way my ddad during a water change broke it but now we have some parts for it. n.e way now that it is fixed u...	bettachris	2	07-Feb-2005 14:35
AquaOne tank noisy? I just setup my new AR-620 tank and well it seems very noisy. The water running back into the tank. Has anyone else have these tanks and have stopp...	RAST	3	07-Feb-2005 07:38
Canopy Project i wasnt sure if this belonged here or photobooth so i put it here thinking others could learn from it. here is some of the electronics needed for a c...	Sin in Style	9	06-Feb-2005 23:46
What is a Sponge Filter? What is a sponge filter? I never have seen one, but someone told me they are good for fry tanks......	redzoom2001	7	06-Feb-2005 05:27
Random Cannister Filter Question ...Do they get jammed with sand as easily as HOB filters ? ^_^ "And I said What about Breakfast at Tiffany's"...	Babelfish	11	04-Feb-2005 19:31
REGENT AQUARIUM KITS FROM WALMART I know that buying fish at walmart is not the best idea but has anyone ever purchased or still own the 29 gallon Regent aquarium kit they sell with a...	JTF	7	04-Feb-2005 05:42
METAL TYPE AQUARIUM STANDS Has anyone tried drilling small holes in the fr ame and attaching wood to the exterior including doors with small me tal screws. Also how can this type...	JTF	6	04-Feb-2005 05:39
too good to be true I saw an ad in a magazine for this and looked it up on the internet it seems awesome [link=http://www.aquatraders.com/aquatraders/product_info.php?cPa...	greenmonkey51	3	03-Feb-2005 18:08
Which Sponge Filter to buy? For my angelfish fry tank I am setting up, I need to run a sponge filter. I am wondering which one would be better out of my options: Heres what I can...	So_Very_Sneaky	9	03-Feb-2005 07:27
Holy Moly - a $600 filter??? Wow! Is there any filter worth this much? Choose Filtration System and Super Jet Series. [link=http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com/index.php?opti...	Cory_Di	14	03-Feb-2005 03:51
Lighting Question - Yes another one. I have a 46 gallon S.A. tank. The only plants right now are Wisteria, java fern and java moss. All lower light. I've been having a problem with alg...	tetratech	7	02-Feb-2005 20:03
Homemade Sump Filter Has anybody have a sump filter that they made? I work at a pet store and we have several 80 gallon sump filters that do an excellent job filtering the...	bill117	3	02-Feb-2005 04:49
Switching filters I'm currently switching my brackish tank from a penguin HOB to a fluval canister. I was wondering how best to change the filters to minimize damage...	puffer_archer	2	01-Feb-2005 04:41
What kind of light comes with the Eclipse 3 Gallon Tank? What kind of light comes with the Eclipse 3 Gallon Tank?...	redzoom2001	8	31-Jan-2005 22:05
Tank Lighting? I don't know if this is the right place to put this topic, so feel free to move it as needed. I wanted to get some new lights for my 55 gallon and was...	jenbabe256	2	31-Jan-2005 19:05
DIY CO2 help I recently started diy co2 and need some help. I have the normal 2ltr bottle etc... I use an old gravel vac as the diffuser. A pic can been seen her...	nitro	4	30-Jan-2005 22:21
Magnum 350 problem I've got a Magnum 350 on my 90 gallon turtle tank. The water is about 3 inches from the top of the tank. My problem is whenever I fill my Magnum 350 u...	bill117	7	30-Jan-2005 19:38
What type of heater do you use? I had a Titanium tube from vi-aqua and it quit working within 8 months, temp was within three deg. I now use the new all glass heater, temp off 5 deg....	mindbent	13	30-Jan-2005 11:03
Hang on filter problems Hi all... I've just bought a Hagen AquaClear 200 for my 15 gal tank (Overkill, yes I know, but I like clear water :-) ) Problem is the derned thing w...	geesloper	12	30-Jan-2005 01:38
Python Drving me Nuts!!!!!!!!!! I bought a python and its driving me crazy. I can't get it to screw into my faucet. and if i do get it to stay it falls out as soon as turn the water...	IhAvEsOmEfIsH	13	29-Jan-2005 23:51
Powerhead Askoll 402 [font color="#000080"] I currently have a 90 gallon tank that came with an undergravel filter. One of the powerheads quit working. They are "Askol...	PattyPedd	2	29-Jan-2005 20:27
ECCO 2233 or Classic 2213? I'm looking at one of these eheim filters for my 45, any opinions on either one? Both are withing 10 dollars of each other, so cost really isn't a fac...	fish479	6	29-Jan-2005 14:36
building a tank I want to combine my freshwater community tanks into 1 large one 90-100g with 48" length but I can't find anything over 55g here that isn't insanely o...	aqh88	1	29-Jan-2005 05:39
Which Eheim to buy? QUICK! Here's the situation. I currently have a 90 gallon tank with 2 6 inch pictus cats and a 14 inch Midas cichlid. The tank is being filtered with a Emper...	Dempsey fan	10	29-Jan-2005 04:14
large aquarium stands i am building a stand for a 120 gallon tank. i am thinking of using two 4x4 posts in the back corners and two 4x4 posts that are cut down to 2.25 x 3....	Sonic2041	10	28-Jan-2005 02:28
eheim filters hi, i currently have a 55 gallon with 2 filters in my tank. one is an aquaclear and the other one is a topfin (came with the tank). both of these are...	terka27	4	26-Jan-2005 20:04
air pump noise Hi all. I was just wondering, for those of you who use air pumps, How do you keep them quiet? Are there any tricks to it? I have a few pumps, from the...	divertran	4	26-Jan-2005 18:02
crack in bottom of the tank! i was wondering if a crack in the bottom of a tank can be repaired? its a crack that is 10" in length but starts 2" from the side of the tank and end...	BeastKeeper	5	26-Jan-2005 17:14
Undergravel Filters? I have an undergravel filter in my 55 gallon. I was wondering of they did anything. They make my tank look ugly. Are they really that good at doing wh...	CoryAddict	5	26-Jan-2005 15:56
DIY 29 GALLON TANK STAND I had all the wood cut at my local wood shop, what is the trick to making sure the finished product is straight/level & square. My first attempt a...	JTF	6	26-Jan-2005 15:54
bio wheels? OK, I'm kinda new to this aquarium thing, only having had my tanks set up for a few months now, even tho we kept a nice bunch of fish when I was a kid...	divertran	8	24-Jan-2005 20:10
AquaClear Upkeep After cleaning my room i realized i threw away my AquaClear manual so i am not sure when i should replace each insert. I know there are specified int...	Hooktor	8	24-Jan-2005 17:01
Co2 Dossage....?? Hi. I have had my co2 setup now for 7 days, running at 1 to 2 bubbles p/sec. The PH is 6.8 The KH is 3 Which I think make the c02 level approx 14mg ?...	The_man_from_zanussi	1	24-Jan-2005 13:47
PYTHON AND TAP TYPES FOR ATTACHING From what I have read the python kit seems like a good product. Before I buy one I have one question, can it attach to any household tap either the ba...	JTF	2	24-Jan-2005 04:23
tank weight and floor problems? We are on the top (3rd) floor of an apartment building with wood floors...in deciding between a 90 and 125g the spouse is concerned about weight of th...	Theresa_M	14	23-Jan-2005 22:18
how to build a tank stand i was wondering how i could build a tank stand for a 100 gallon tank, thanks...	fishyhelper288	5	22-Jan-2005 19:34

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