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painting the trim on a tank i got a used 55usg today and the tank stand is black and the trim of the aquarium is oak. i was wondering, would be safe to paint the trim? if its ok...	BeastKeeper	10	02-Dec-2004 18:07
Help with setup for replacement water Hi All Since using a python for my 36 gal goldie tank, I've decided I would like to take advantage of my 14 gal rubbermaid bin. I would like to s...	Cory_Di	13	02-Dec-2004 13:22
Which filter? I have a Juwel Rio 125 and probably shortly after xmas we will be getting a new carpet fitted which means...you've guessed it emptying and moving the...	nitro	3	01-Dec-2004 09:45
what's in your cannister? Hi folks, I'm fairly new to the world of cannister filters. I have a cannister with 3 baskets in it. In what order from top to bottom do you put the f...	james747	11	01-Dec-2004 08:11
What filter next?? I have upgraded my tank from a 24x12x12 to a 48x15x18, At the moment I have got my old fluval on it, its a 204 so its really not up to the task and th...	Joe2003	3	01-Dec-2004 08:05
Building a 90 gal tank Im going to replace my 55 gal aquarium, 48x12x24" to a 90gal 48x20x24". The only difference are 8 inches more width. The stand is a beautiful cabine...	Sharpix	0	01-Dec-2004 01:56
lighting cost Hey guys. Im not sure what the cost per KW hour is (I cant find it on their website) But on average, how much would it cost to run a 35W flourescen...	victimizati0n	9	01-Dec-2004 01:55
lighting on 24/7 My H. rasboras go all crazy when the fish tank light is off so for the past couple of months i have kepted the lights off. is that bad. the tank is a...	haRg0wbOi	4	01-Dec-2004 01:12
buckets for QT can i use buckets or tubawares as quarintine tanks ifso one will be SW another BW and another FW? Last edited by resle at 25-Nov-200...	resle	4	30-Nov-2004 10:10
biowheel pic Can someone please post a pic of a bio wheel. I don't know what this is. I hear people say their bio wheel stopped turning... aren't the things yo...	wish-ga	4	29-Nov-2004 23:57
Zoo Med 48" T8 bulbs... wattage? Does anyone happen to have one of these bulbs lying around and can tell me if there's an advertised wattage on the bulb or on the packaging? The Zoo...	AndyCLS	1	29-Nov-2004 19:55
55g filter decision im going to get the filter for my 55g soon and trying to decide what would be better the two im looking at is a aquaclear 500 for 31$ or a fluval 304...	greenmonkey51	3	29-Nov-2004 10:10
Aging New Filter How long do you feel that it will take to seed a new AC500 filter if I add it to an existing tank? The tank currently has two ilters providing bio and...	Bob Wesolowski	4	29-Nov-2004 00:50
Anyone know how to fix a leak? Hello, I have a small drip comming down the side of my tank. It starts under the top black rim. I see no cracks in the glass. SO my glue on the inside...	joshovis	4	29-Nov-2004 00:22
Seri-Clean im trying to clean my 55g that i got but its not going well would this get of some hard water stains on it [link=http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...	greenmonkey51	2	28-Nov-2004 22:40
20g filter would 150gph be good enough for a 20g long...	greenmonkey51	5	27-Nov-2004 10:57
Ideas for a Stick-Type Veggie Feeder - Goldie Tank Every now and then, when I go into a large chain pet store, I see long sticks, sitting vertically from the gravel on some type of ba se, with zucchini...	Cory_Di	9	25-Nov-2004 16:25
differences between aquaclear media hello all, was just wondering what the difference was between the carbon, zeo-carb, and the amino-rid. why cant they just make one type of chemical me...	haRg0wbOi	10	25-Nov-2004 05:29
UV light bulb If some touched the quartz part of the UV bulb...can it still be used? how about just a wipe clean with facial tissue? And...how can you tell that yo...	Week End	4	25-Nov-2004 03:58
canister filters? Ok all you wonderfully smart people, inexperienced here with canister filters and I think I need to change to having one. I have a 60 gal, with 2 bla...	entkitty	9	24-Nov-2004 23:15
Help me fix the LEAK in the hood of my tank Hello, I have a small drip comming down the side of my tank. It starts under the black rim. I see no cracks in the glass. SO my glue on the inside i...	joshovis	0	24-Nov-2004 22:30
HOB Angle I have an AC 200 on the indoor "pond" However, due to how the sides an...	Babelfish	1	22-Nov-2004 19:34
making your own tank i was wondering how difficult it would be to build my own tank...Would it be worth the effort, or should I just by a pre-assembled one? Thanks!...	BeastKeeper	4	22-Nov-2004 17:04
Juwel Light Removal Hi, Can anybody tell me how to remove bulbs from Juwel light fittings? - I'm assuming that they are the same on all their tanks....	SuperMummy!	3	22-Nov-2004 11:25
stupid biowheel! One of my biowheels on my penguin 330 has stopped turning, the other one attempts to turns but it's very slow at best. Is there any way I can fix thi...	jenbabe256	11	22-Nov-2004 06:06
Looking for another filter for my 33 which one should i get Hey, I have decided to get another filter for my 33. I already have a pengiun 125, what would be my best choice for i think i have like 40-50 bucks...	fish1	4	21-Nov-2004 16:33
remove on/off light button ok weird question but can I make the button that turns on the light no longer there/work. Then just run it on a timer or plug/unplug it for light. M...	sham	13	21-Nov-2004 07:06
electric thermometer Hi all Does anyone know of a electric thermometer that you can stick in liquid and will instantly display the temp. I would like to get one for water...	openwater	3	20-Nov-2004 02:59
ATMAN FILTER ? for 3ft tank Hi all - Does anyone know of a ATMAN filter? its for a 3ft tank running at about 130AUD, wondering if this is a good deal and reliable filter. THank...	skuzzy	0	19-Nov-2004 01:02
Which Filter? I have a 29 Gallon tank and was wondering what the best filter choice would be. Tank will be planted and heavily loaded. I think im basically down t...	Mooglestar	14	17-Nov-2004 22:40
resealing a tank? I didn't know where to post this topic--so feel free to move it wherever it needs to be. Anyways, I was going to get a 55 gallon tank for Christmas,...	jenbabe256	12	17-Nov-2004 04:39
DIY Lights Part 2 Found [link=these]http://www.energyfederation.org/loa/default.php/cPath/25_173_725" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] in home depot yesterday....only probl...	Babelfish	2	15-Nov-2004 21:41
Removing scratches from glass Hey i got some really annoying scratches on my 8yo tank and was just wondering if anyone has any experiences with removing scratches on the glass. bt...	friedrice	7	15-Nov-2004 14:18
Fluval 3+ and airstone Hi guys! I fancied a bubble wall at the back of my tank but even after the explanations given by the guy at my LFS, I cant seem to get it right. I ve...	bubbasevnil	8	14-Nov-2004 23:35
chips? what causes these glass chops and how do i prevent them? This is in a 2nd hand 2' that i nabbed off someone who (understandably) didnt feel that they...	Callatya	12	14-Nov-2004 23:33
under gravel jets http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php An article on another site about und...	openwater	2	14-Nov-2004 03:58
Tanks Stand Designs Does anyone have some designs/plans for tank stands? I was just after your regular stand- nothing special. Thanks in advance. --Ben--...	marine_race	2	13-Nov-2004 00:50
lousy heaters I just needed to let off some steam and make everyone else aware of the problem. In August this year I purchased 3 heaters from a local Canadian chai...	bayara	11	12-Nov-2004 21:49
Product Endorsement OK, I already love this company's sponge filters to death, but yesterday I was looking for something to protect some fry from the intake of an AquaCle...	Toirtis	1	12-Nov-2004 21:20
I need a replacement for my Penguin 170 Bio-Wheel filter I have a 29 US Gal tank. I also have a Penguin 170 Bio-Wheel filter. I am not very pleased with my filter. Which kind of filter would be good for a no...	agaius	19	12-Nov-2004 08:20
valve to stem airflow I like to have bubbles in my tank but don't like the hiss of the really strong airflow through an airstone. Is there a valve that I can affix to th...	wish-ga	7	12-Nov-2004 00:50
Broken impeller So, I noticed recently that one of my HOB filters was making more noise than usual. When it didn't quiet down after a day or so, I tore the filter ap...	puffer_archer	5	09-Nov-2004 18:19
DIY 30 gallon tank stand does anyone have good sites or ideas on how to make one. Last edited by Yankees22 at 07-Nov-2004 08:15 [...	Yankees22	3	08-Nov-2004 17:29
Visi-Therm heater Im thinking about buying a 100W for my 20 gallon tank. Is there anything i need to know about them? WIll they turn off automatically when the water...	victimizati0n	7	08-Nov-2004 06:44
Canister Filter limitations ok i have a question. can a canister be equal hight with the tank or mybe even slightly higher then the tank. reason i ask is i have a shelf behind my...	Sin in Style	11	07-Nov-2004 07:51
filter question I just got a second emperor 400 for my tank, but for some reason this one seems to be running alot louder. Anyone have any ideas of why this might be?...	Azrael_Darkness	7	07-Nov-2004 06:50
Battery operated heaters? Hello, I am hoping someone out there can help me. I will be moving in 30 days and need to transport my fish. I have Battery operated air pump but not...	entkitty	11	07-Nov-2004 00:09
Should I see my canister sucking up visible particles? As the topic. I've heard a lot about the good mechanical filtration of canisters, but when I actually do have a lot of particulate matter in the tank...	Silverlight	2	05-Nov-2004 09:43
wats a better canister filter? fluval or aqua1 (via aqua) hi, looking at buying a filter for a 4ft and was wondering if anyone has ever used fluval and/or aqua one (via aqua) canister filters. which one do y...	sumthin_fishy	16	04-Nov-2004 04:45
installing eheim 2213 Hi, I am just installing an eheim 2213. One of the parts is light and dark grey hard plastic, attaches to the tubing that runs to and from the tank,...	misty666660	4	04-Nov-2004 04:23

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