FishProfiles.com Message Forums

General

Technical Tinkering

Topic	Author	Replies	Last Post
ply tanks get the stand for my 822 today and the front glass delivered on tuesday. just one question how many braces do you think i need on the top. my 422...	dan.76	4	30-Dec-2004 13:31
JEBO upgrade - cannister and UGF? Hey all, i love jebos (all in one units), i have had one now for past year and a half, however is only a 50-60 litre unit and wishing to upgrade. The...	rainbowman	1	30-Dec-2004 07:48
Rena-Cal heaters. Has anyone ever used a Rena-Cal heater? All of my heaters are Tronics and I love them but I recently set up a small 12 gallon Eclipse tank for show an...	Dempsey fan	4	30-Dec-2004 02:30
best incandescent bulb for plants i was thinking of hanging two large light fixtures over my plant tank so my swords will grow out. but i know tons of fluorescent bulbs for plants but...	BeastKeeper	5	29-Dec-2004 21:56
10g sump for 55g SA/CA cichlid tank well, the title pretty much explains what i want to know, but does anyone know about how much this little project would cost me? where would i get ins...	Dakafall	0	29-Dec-2004 09:10
diy python? i know that this question has been posted a couple of times, but i can't get the search engine to work in fishprofiles. does anyone have a link or in...	bayara	5	29-Dec-2004 08:35
gunk in gravel-vac hose I've noticed mildew and other gunk building up inside my gravel-vac hoses. They're all fairly long one, and even after holding them upside down and sh...	LMuha	5	29-Dec-2004 07:32
can you change out the light that comes in the 5 gal minibow tank to a florescent? can you change out the light that comes in the 5 gal minibow tank to a florescent? just wondering if that can be done and if you know of where to get...	redzoom2001	7	28-Dec-2004 20:46
Anyone have Carbo-Plus co2 Unit? Does anyone have this? [link=http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/carbo/Class//T1/F12+0051+0125/EDP/18217/Itemdy00.aspx]http://www.thatpetplace.co...	Cory_Di	2	28-Dec-2004 20:18
Proper Operation? (Coralife Pureflo II 24GPD R/O Unit) Ok... So I've got it hooked up... Yay me The question I have is about the output. It seems to be putting out a small stream of "Waste" water along...	john.stone	3	28-Dec-2004 03:26
sponge filter maintanence I see a lot of posts recommending sponge filters. What maintanence to they require? Do you ever have to rinse them out? Can they be used with grave...	pugperson	4	28-Dec-2004 03:25
filteration, filteration, filteration just wondering what are the benifits of the Bio wheel filter system instead of a regular filter system... Also what are some brands of high quality ec...	Mustang00	4	28-Dec-2004 00:01
New 15W Bulb Pink Tint? Well I just purchased a Philips 15W Aquarium and Indoor Plant Bulb from HomeDepot for my 10g Endler's Tank. My question is right now when its on it ha...	PondCometer	5	27-Dec-2004 22:31
Azoo Palm Filter... Anyone use them? AZoo Palm Filter Perfect for small desktop aquariums * Makes water crystal clear This compact and powerful filter lets you stretch the capacity of...	redzoom2001	16	27-Dec-2004 04:57
REALLY LOUD AERATION!!!! I just installed a whisper elite799 air pump. I have it sitting on the floor two feet from my aquarium, but still the whole aquarium seems to resonate...	mike77ca	3	26-Dec-2004 15:08
How To Make Small filters for 1-3 gallon I saw an article before on how to make really tiny filters for a tank that small, people used em for killi breeding, and I was wondering if anybody ha...	gnr4ever8794	5	26-Dec-2004 09:03
How many tanks can those iron Stands @Wal-mart hold, for 10g's? Pages: 1, 2 Been wondering that, i would think iron stand is a iron stand, made usually to hold 2 aquariums. But anyone own one that can tell me? or know if the...	malawianpro	25	25-Dec-2004 20:00
filter kaput I had a filter for a 55 gallon, I don't remember what filter it was but it came in the kit from wal-mart. Anyways, today it was working fine one mome...	jenbabe256	9	25-Dec-2004 03:06
RO units and TDS... I just got a TDS meter thing and i have no idea what the readings mean! It didn't come with any instructions or anything]:\| Anyway, i tested the water...	ontariobetta	3	22-Dec-2004 20:02
controling water temp Are there any gadets out there that can control water temps? I really want cooler water but my water stays around 80 -83 degrees. My room is always ho...	brtaylor2000	10	22-Dec-2004 04:11
Vinyl outlet tubing going white?!?! I've noticed that the outlet tube on my powerhead, is slowly going white, it does have CO2 going through it but I'm unsure as to what's causing this....	Curare	7	22-Dec-2004 02:53
Stand competition Pages: 1, 2 Here's an idea. How about a competition involving aquarium stands? Instead of showing off existing stands(or using your existing stands to draw insp...	GandB	34	21-Dec-2004 18:08
Wet/Dry Filters noisy? I'm just curious, I'd like to start making a nice wet/dry sump filter for my new 55, but I don't want it to be noisy as it is in my bedroom, are they...	Curare	0	21-Dec-2004 09:56
Filtration - Penn Plax Cascade Does anyone use a Penn Plax Cascade? I have one that uses the standard carbon cartridge but also has a quasi-foam insert for bio filtration. Everyw...	azmentl	2	21-Dec-2004 05:24
Let's talk about UGF again... Pages: 1, 2 A lot of experienced aquarists claim that UGF is an excellent piece of art work for the first 6 months then it becomes a pain after that. Due to clogg...	Week End	22	20-Dec-2004 08:53
Major problem with the pump Ive had my 30 litre Mirabello tank for about 3 months now and ive noticed a problem with the pump. Everytime I do a water change (about 20%) the pump...	leighton22	2	20-Dec-2004 07:26
Hagen Fluval 304 canister review experiences? quality? satisfaction?...	Clapton is God	11	19-Dec-2004 21:56
U NEVER have 2 suck on the tube to vacuum Pages: 1, 2 [font color="#800080"] A big part of good water quality is vacuuming right? Well in case you didn't know, you NEVER have to suck on the tube to vacuum...	sand	29	17-Dec-2004 16:26
Heating and filtration for 75-gallon tank im about to set up a 75, im not sure how many watts i will need. i also need help on filtration, at the momment im thinking about having an ac 500, do...	haRg0wbOi	3	16-Dec-2004 02:36
T8 and T12 ballasts I know that T8s provide more lumens with less wattage and all that, but can the two (T8 and T12) be used in the same type of ballast? I looked over t...	mattyboombatty	2	15-Dec-2004 22:43
coralife actinic 03 blue Has anyone tried this bulb and in your opinion does have any desirable effect. I was told this light wasn't bright, but would really bring out color i...	openwater	2	15-Dec-2004 22:17
How to reduce bubling in a corner filter Ok now I have a empty 10g, but only have a corner filter for that tank, I use to fill it with ceramic, bio-balls and sponge to provide surface for bo...	hcelizondo	3	15-Dec-2004 22:14
DIY overflow i will be using a AC mini to do this, I will be drilling a hole in the side or in the bottom(i will be using the side where the sponge goes just below...	rabbit	1	15-Dec-2004 17:23
how to dechlorinate water with python? I was thinking about getting a python for Christmas to help with water changes to the 55 gallon tank I recently got. This may be a stupid question, b...	jenbabe256	7	15-Dec-2004 06:18
lighting hey. im new to this site and pretty new to cichlids.i have a 55 gallon tank with 2 brichardi,1 leleupi,1 peacock,2 plecos,and one fish i cant identify...	Dmoney2780	4	15-Dec-2004 02:08
Filter Just wondering, I bought a 'cascade 100' filter for a 20gallon. Got it @ PETCO, says its good for 20-75G's. Also how often should I be changing the ca...	WiseIves	1	13-Dec-2004 23:05
aqua clear filter i was surfing the net and i came upon a sit, the site tells u AC filter trick, you put a sponge around the intake tube. was wondering if this would...	haRg0wbOi	4	12-Dec-2004 09:50
DIY Tank Lids (bowls) Here is an idea someone gave me (from the forums ) for a tank bowl cover I made from a cd, 2 washers, and some super glue. http://img.photobucket.c...	Chino	6	11-Dec-2004 07:42
carbon in ac filter? i was just curious - when i bought my first ac filter it came with carbon, so i kinda assumed that it was necessary, and i replace it when needed. th...	bayara	9	10-Dec-2004 20:02
what is the color of your foam blocks/sponges this is might be a stupid question. this is for Aqua clear filter users. i have redish-orange and green. why cant they just be white. i know its due t...	haRg0wbOi	6	10-Dec-2004 09:34
Help my canister not working anymore Hi all, Am new here so please help! Just got an order of 4 Discus (2" and had some two more in a quarantine tank that have been there for 2 w...	AquaDomain	5	10-Dec-2004 06:42
bio max question alrite guys im deciding on either buying AC bio max prepared media or bio max in bulk (boxes) for my AC 200, what is the beter buy? also what are some...	haRg0wbOi	7	10-Dec-2004 02:20
Tank stands Looking for a lot of pics/plans for a range of wooden tank stands. Links or personal pics would be great. Thanks. -Keith...	GandB	8	09-Dec-2004 17:27
eheim pro 2 problem just cleaned my eheim pro 2, i figured it had slowed down due to the collection of gunk... anyway after cleaning the filter still aint as powerfull as...	Goh	10	09-Dec-2004 05:37
Filter Cleaning All right, the time has come for me to clean out my biological filter (the sponge thing). My question is, how do I do it? I've never cleaned it out be...	sirbooks	12	07-Dec-2004 07:52
JEBO lights Hi there, I just bought a JEBO light and am wondering if anyone else has? I have known JEBO hardware to be pretty dodgy but the light I bought is p...	Troy_Mclure	6	07-Dec-2004 07:21
AC filter humming after i cleaned it... OK, so my aquaclear mini on my 10 gallon tank was SO in need of cleaning (my sched is just so darn packed!) and was running so slowly that last night...	devon7	3	05-Dec-2004 00:27
i accuired an old but cool filter, is it worth it? well on the information square thing, it said.. model A 120V 19W 60HZ Hartz mountian corp 6105 and it has 2 parts where the water flows out on opposi...	fishyhelper288	8	04-Dec-2004 23:08
over driven lights take a look at this [link=http://sammyxp.tripod.com/html/id16.html]http://sammyxp.tripod.com/html/id16.html" style="COLOR: #FF00FF[/link] this for rea...	Sin in Style	7	03-Dec-2004 23:00
New Filter Ideas Pages: 1, 2 I'm heading off to college in a few years and that will leave my mom to take care of my 20 gallon planted community tank, eeek!! I am trying to tea...	Hooktor	22	02-Dec-2004 19:32

Topic

Topic with new replies since your last visit

Announcement

Important topic