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Jebo Cannister?? Hi, I am looking into getting a cannister filter for my 170L tank and am planning on keeping angels, tetras, rams. I really can't afford an eheim as...	misty666660	7	03-Nov-2004 15:28
question regarding Marineland H.O.T. Magnum Filter Pro System anyone have any experiences with these type of filters? i was thinking about buy one for my 40 gallon but want to know the advantages and disadvantag...	betahex	3	03-Nov-2004 00:49
Can't get fluval to start up... I've just set up a new tank to replace my old 120 gallon. I moved my Fluval 404 over to the new tank, and messed it up at first - the spray bar ended...	just beginning	8	02-Nov-2004 03:18
How to set up a Ultraviolet Steriliser Hi I did order the Ultraviolet Sterilisers in the end. I have now received it and a bit baffled as to how I set it up? Now I have a spare fluvel 4+ fi...	tessa38uk	1	27-Oct-2004 16:31
Ultraviolet Sterilisers? Does any one have one of these (see pic below)? Are they as good as claimed to be? Do they stop the fish from getting a lot of the deceases like inter...	tessa38uk	8	27-Oct-2004 02:30
Two heaters in a 55 - only one does anything I have two 100-watt heaters in a 55-gallon tank. Annoyingly, no matter how I set the heaters, one heater is consistently carrying all of the load and...	Silverlight	5	26-Oct-2004 14:34
JBJ malfunction- need help! I need help from any JBJ owners/ tinkerers out there. I have a 48" JBJ Formosa that I bought about 6 months ago, and I noticed just a couple of days a...	wonder woman	4	25-Oct-2004 22:04
lighting ballast how do you hook one of these things up....	greenmonkey51	8	24-Oct-2004 02:23
DIY..aquarium I was maybe thinking of building my own tank..lets say a 400L.Is it really so difficult to build it?..i have heard that its not so difficult,but the m...	Rob1619	4	23-Oct-2004 02:42
HELP with new python! thought I would make a thread with an outrageous topic anyway, my grandparents gave me their python with their tank and I don't know how to use i...	trystianity	2	23-Oct-2004 00:20
Is this a good idea at all? Could i use spot lights which are wired up from the ceiling to light my tank for brighter light? Or is this silly because the liights are too high up...	nitro	6	22-Oct-2004 10:17
intake / output placement I'm setting up a 48"x12"x16" tank for ~9 malawi cichlids. I have one large rock pile 1/3 in from the left and a smaller pile on the right. I have an a...	johnsmith	7	21-Oct-2004 18:50
5 gallon hex aquarium hood I recently received a 5 gallon hex aquarium. I have a heater and stuff but I am missing a hood. Where can I get a hood for my aquarium?? Thanks for ev...	aquaman18	1	21-Oct-2004 11:28
re-sealing tanks, is it safe? hi i hhave a 4ft tank that is leaking at one of the seals. i have 2 questions:<br><br>1)is it safe (both for fish and for my carpet!) to r...	fish dude	9	21-Oct-2004 09:02
Cascade 700 Canister I just got one of these from Big Al's. It kicks. Really easy to use and setup. Amazing surface agitation and self-priming. Was really surprised at...	Iriscience	2	20-Oct-2004 10:30
I broke my fluval I have broken the handle/clamp that holds things together & have a replacement but can't get the new clamp in. I've already taken out the four...	johnsmith	7	20-Oct-2004 02:21
Need a filter suggestion I looking for suggestions for a good filter for a ten gallon with a male betta, 5 small cories, and 4 baby (well, juvenile anyway) Oto's. Right now I'...	CeltGirl	7	17-Oct-2004 02:14
What kind of Cannister? Pages: 1, 2 hey i was woundering what kind of cannisters do you guys n gals use cause im gettin an ehiem pro for my 60g for a larger turn over rate....	never say die	21	17-Oct-2004 02:11
WARNING! Dangerous fish bowls My wife and I recently purchased a couple of "Betta sphere" at our LPS. These were to house our 3 female bettas. This "Betta sphere" retails for about...	Nick	11	17-Oct-2004 01:33
Juwel aquarium Panorama 200 I have a Panorama 200 aquarium, Juwel model. I think I need new starters in the lighting. Has anyone any idea how I could get the old starters out,...	rapunzel	1	16-Oct-2004 17:24
covering filter intake Is there anything else I can use besides nylon (pantyhose) to cover filter intakes in tanks where I have fry?...	Theresa_M	8	15-Oct-2004 16:29
Help me choose a heater Hello! I’ve had my 29 gal aquarium running for the past 3 months. I live in the Southwest; therefore, I’ve not had the necessity for a...	agaius	6	15-Oct-2004 16:23
How much light do compact fluorescents actually put out? How much light does a compact fluorescent bulb actually put out? I'm fairly sure it's brighter, per watt, than a standard tube, but does anybody know...	Silverlight	1	14-Oct-2004 05:57
Heater on the Bottom I want to add a heater to my indoor "pond" just to keep the temp from falling too much in a day, not necessiarly to heat it. So it wouldnt' be...	Babelfish	12	13-Oct-2004 19:56
Setting up a DIY sump filter for a 10 gal I'm thinking of setting up a mini sump on my 10 gal. has anyone set up a sump on such a small tank and how did you do it? I'm thinking about plumbin...	Curare	0	13-Oct-2004 03:28
any links to LED moonlights? Does anybody have and links to good LED moonlights? I have found surprisingly little info searching myself. Mostly links to bulbs fore marine aquarium...	Beefshank	6	13-Oct-2004 00:36
filtration for really large tanks? I've finally figured out a spot where I can fit my dream tank -- one that's somewhere between 180 and 200 gallons. But I have no idea what sort of f...	LMuha	11	12-Oct-2004 17:19
Question about my filter Hello I have a 35L tank with Angel Fish Silver Shark Black Ghost Pictus catfish The tank sits in my bedroom and the filter is very noisey. at nig...	GuppyGal	5	12-Oct-2004 11:05
pump? I know some of you are aware of a product called Python No Spill. I have it and use it regularly for water changes and it's great - apart from one th...	cichlidmad	3	11-Oct-2004 19:02
humming noise i have an emperor 400, it seems that it makes quite some humming noise. i have my tank in my bedroom, the filter is about 6ft away. does anyone here h...	gudel	7	10-Oct-2004 10:32
LEAKY TANK!!!!:: MY TANK IS LEAKING HELP!!!...	pacudude	3	09-Oct-2004 01:46
filter modification - is this possible? Instead of using the proper cartridges for a penguin 125 could I just use a large sponge? The reason I ask is b/c I don't like how the cartridges con...	johnsmith	3	08-Oct-2004 23:09
Pressurized CO2 accessories Hi all, I'm going to set up a pressurized CO2 injection system. Actually I went to buy the set up on Satureday, but wouldn't you know it they had ev...	bensaf	8	06-Oct-2004 16:26
styrofoam under tank quick question about styrofoam (or cardboard etc.) i have a 20G tank sitting on a homemade stand - it seems to be sitting perfectly flat - although i...	methalorange	9	06-Oct-2004 04:36
Eco-Aqualizer I won one of these at my Monthly club meeting in a quiz (woohoo! ). After some innovative DIY its hooked up to a tank and all seems well. Wha I want...	Tom	2	05-Oct-2004 04:57
Fishtank stand bowing HELP ASAP PLEASE Hey everyone. We recently got flooded by hurricane Ivan, and it flooded out house. Our fishtanks were fine thank god, but the stand on the 55 gallon t...	victimizati0n	4	04-Oct-2004 16:56
Top fin I was wondering if anyone knew who manufactures Top Fin aquariums. I've been searching online but haven't been able to find anything....	puffer_archer	7	04-Oct-2004 06:44
Suitable Stand? WOuld it be safe to put a 10g on a stand that has slightly curved sides? The only part thats curved (downward) are the 2 sides (left & right) of...	sly	8	03-Oct-2004 05:42
filter rattling my filter is rattling/shaking every once in a while, and the normal humming gets louder along with the shaking... i have no clue what it is! its not a...	devon7	5	01-Oct-2004 03:49
diy hood/lighting questions. the tank in question is 72"l x 24"h x 19"w (so as not to obstruct the front of the class cover, i only have 11" on the width). the current light setup...	mariosim	1	29-Sep-2004 23:12
Silent air pumps Hi, I have a 15-gallon tall aquarium in my bedroom and my girlfriend figures that it needs bubbles in it. I told her it would be pointless and noisy...	Plan-B	5	29-Sep-2004 12:13
how long for a heater? I was wondering how long tank heaters generally should last. I have a 45 gal. with a 200 watt rena cal top light excel heater that is almost three y...	fish479	10	29-Sep-2004 00:30
gravel vac with a sump filter? is this just done like a "normal" gravel vac? if so, then does the water level in the tank go down or does it go down in the sump? i'm thinking of p...	moondog	2	28-Sep-2004 21:12
RO Filter question Can anyone give any tips or preocedures of setting up an RO filter? And advice? Thanks!...	cichlidmad	0	28-Sep-2004 12:18
Battery powered tank I've run out of outlets in my room, but am thinking of getting a 2ish gallon betta bowl. I'm considering wiring together some LEDs, probably some ultr...	maffoo	2	28-Sep-2004 05:07
canister filter What la yers do you have and in which order in your cannister filters...	washington	7	28-Sep-2004 04:06
filter problems last night i broke the ceramic impeller shaft on my fluval 404. its running fine now but will it be ok till i can get the part. will the housing burn...	greenmonkey51	3	27-Sep-2004 22:43
Carbon in filter bag? I am running a Whisper 40, and between the aerobic grid and the bio-bag with carbon in it seem to restrict the water flow a little bit. Is the activat...	Nick	11	26-Sep-2004 18:47
will this work? I am going away for a week soon so I have set up timers (for lights) and automatic feeders on 2 of my tanks. I have divided to fish from the 3rd tank...	dashman	2	26-Sep-2004 07:23
Halogen lighting? Could i use halogen bulbs as lighting for my tank? If so, does anyone know a place i can find mains units to hold halogen bulbs?...	nitro	2	25-Sep-2004 15:46

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