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New filter, RENA Filstar XP 3 I got an Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 3 Canister Filter w/ my new 90G fresh water tank. I was wondering if any one has use this filter, an...	*Manny*	5	25-Sep-2004 02:21
filter accessories???? I have a Whisper 40 power filter, been having trouble with some cloudiness and looking to purchase and extension for the strainer so that it will pick...	Nick	4	10-Sep-2004 19:51
C02 and rubber? Hi guys, I'm planning a planted 55g tank at the moment and eventually I will be putting a C02 system on. My hubby is madly researching how to build...	Lindy	9	10-Sep-2004 17:15
getting sucked up! my filter in my 60g is pulling the filter media up and slowing down the current.I want a current to add oxygen for my fish and every time i pull the m...	never say die	3	10-Sep-2004 14:14
submersible filter Anyone use a submersible filter? Pros? Cons? [span class="edited"][Edited by June 2004-09-09 16:28][/span]...	June	7	10-Sep-2004 13:19
Heater Manufacturers Preference Pages: 1, 2 Vote for your favorite: Also, please elaborate, especially if you chose other, what are your preferences, favorites, and dislikes when you think of a...	JediDragon	29	10-Sep-2004 03:29
thinking of building a multi-tank stand is there a site that gives templates for this kind of thing? i was thinking of making a stand that lets me get my 4ft tank and my 50g on one stand wi...	moondog	2	10-Sep-2004 02:20
Is my stand going to BREAK?!!!@!@# I have a 30 gallon tank that I have had for about 3 years. It came with a stand that was made for the tank. The stand looks like a cheap "formica" w...	scubaninja	5	10-Sep-2004 02:12
How to build a tank I was wondering if anyone can give me instructions on how to build a tank or can point me towards a good site that show how. I am looking to build one...	littleslicknick	1	09-Sep-2004 20:06
Compact Fluorescent Opinions Please! I'm ready to upgrade my lighting on my 55 gallon freshwater tank and can't decide what to get. I know I want a compact fluorescent strip light with t...	MO	7	09-Sep-2004 16:55
DIY lighting anybody have any links to sites showin how to upgrade lighting on your tank? i have a 30 gallon with only 20 watts of light and i want to have some go...	gnr4ever8794	1	09-Sep-2004 16:49
Taking the plunge - Filter upgrades on 4 tanks I am looking to upgrade filtration on four of my living room tanks. The problem is the multiple wires running everywhere! I want to upgrade to filter...	koi keeper	3	09-Sep-2004 14:17
HEATER FOR SMALL TANK With the fall/winter months ahead, I am looking to buy a smal heater for a one gallon betta tank. None of the LFS here in Kingston carry anything unde...	JTF	6	09-Sep-2004 06:22
Any ideas on how to reduce filter flow One of the downsides of buying a filter too large for your tank---flow---I'm at the lowest setting for my 20 gall penguin mini (lowest setting, that i...	Klee	7	09-Sep-2004 06:13
Aquaclear 200 filter problems So about two months ago my filter didn't work, so i decided to buy a new one. I bought a new aquaclear 200 and it's worked great. Today i unplugged...	smackitsakic	12	09-Sep-2004 06:02
terraces for 55g i was thinking about my 55g setup and figured out something that would be cool. i want to terrace the back of the tank. so make it kind of like step....	greenmonkey51	1	08-Sep-2004 05:59
custom made tanks This is for furture refrence...... Do any of you know any company or person or website that makes custom tanks. When i move into my house i would like...	brtaylor2000	2	08-Sep-2004 02:59
noisy fluval 404 I was just given a fluval 404 from a family member - I guess it was only used for a few months before she set up a sump system for her saltwater aquar...	bayara	4	07-Sep-2004 16:52
pump I was just wondering if anyone can suggest a replacement for Python for water changes. No, don't want to go back to hauling buckets back and forth! :...	cichlidmad	1	07-Sep-2004 12:32
Stopping fish getting sucked up into filter I have a school of small white clouds (they're about 3/4" long) and a few of them have been getting sucked up into my Aquaclear 500. I imagine this wi...	DoctorJ	7	06-Sep-2004 21:59
DIY cooler? just wondering, does anyone uses some kind of DIY cooling device? i really don't have the money for a real aquarium AC, so i thought i might have som...	fry	4	06-Sep-2004 18:21
new filter problems i've just got a fluval 304 external filter for my large tank. just a few problems 1) the filter makes alot of noise, is there something wrong? is soun...	SheKoi	1	06-Sep-2004 15:50
Gravel Vacuums w/o Draining Water? There's a ton of debris/poop in my 30 gallon tank and I've only recenlty gravel vac the tank twice. The tank have been stocked and running for about...	sly	16	06-Sep-2004 04:32
Filter maintainance I currently want to rinse out my filter media and don't need to make a water change. Will dechlorinated tap water be fine?...	ericm	10	06-Sep-2004 03:19
need info on askoll heaters Hello I was wondering if anyone has a Askoll Thermal compact heater, The one I have is 200 watt and I was wondering if it is a submersible heater or...	openwater	1	06-Sep-2004 00:43
My filter is noisy I have an eclipse 3 hood, and on alot of the other eclipse stuff, it says silent operation, so i would assume mine was also. Mine is kinda loud, and...	victimizati0n	5	05-Sep-2004 14:45
EMERGENCY HELP! Ahhhhh i'm in the middle of changing over tanks and the primer rod on my fluval 304 just broke! It's snapped right where it meets the suction cup thi...	bonny	4	04-Sep-2004 12:26
Building a 10g Stand? I'm looking to build a 10gallon stand with the dimensions of 20Lx10Wx30h. This site ([link=http://www.garf.org/tank/buildstand.asp]http://www.garf....	sly	0	04-Sep-2004 05:22
emperor 400 can someone with an emperor 400 measure the width? my tank has 15.5" opening. Local store doesn't have this power filter, so i dont want to order it o...	gudel	5	03-Sep-2004 16:56
DIY tank? hi guys, i was wondering if ne1 here has actually built their own tank! if so, how? (no need to go into great detail, just curious!) and is it more co...	sumthin_fishy	2	03-Sep-2004 15:23
BATTERY OPERATED VACCUM Are the battery operated vaccums any good to clean substrate in a one gallon tank....	JTF	2	03-Sep-2004 08:58
Reverse osmosis help I have a 75GPD unit that i got a few months ago from Aquasafecanada on e-bay. It says 75GPD but i get like 4GPD!!! Does anyone else use a system from...	ontariobetta	4	01-Sep-2004 19:58
Powerhead for a Waterfall ? Just wondering if anyone's ever used a powerhead to rig up a waterfall? I have a tall but small tank and was thinkin I wanted to try and set it up as...	Babelfish	14	01-Sep-2004 05:17
Filter Question I'm not sure if this is a really noob question or what, but to replace the carbon in a filter cartridge, you just replace the old carbon and bag with...	me is already in use	6	01-Sep-2004 00:35
Retrofitted Light Hey i just got my new lighs up and running I added an extra 2 36w bulbs to my original 1 36 w bulb giving me 108 watts if light thus giving me 1.9...	bonny	0	31-Aug-2004 23:14
switching heaters around im going to setup my 55g and wondered if i could take 1 of my 200wt heaters from the 75g and use it singly on the 55g and then take the 100wt heater o...	greenmonkey51	2	31-Aug-2004 21:17
How big of a tank would fit on this stand???? I got three tank stands for free early this summer, one fit a 10 and the other fit a 20 long, but this last one I cant find a tank for. It is 19 inche...	SnogardOne	4	31-Aug-2004 21:14
Silicon How long does it take for silicon to cure and be safe? Is it any different from if i used to to reseal a 2 ft tank or stick some rocks together?...	Ferox	4	31-Aug-2004 16:53
DIY hood? Hi, Ive got a 24" x 12" x 15" tank, which i bought of someone i know. As it was my first tank and was a bargain i just bought it, not thinking about...	chrism	3	31-Aug-2004 16:05
Floorboards? Ok my living room floor is floorboards now I am thinking of getting a tank that holds at the most 125uk gallons and at the very least 80uk gallons how...	tessa38uk	19	30-Aug-2004 23:20
best fluval media General question on what you think the best media for the 2nd and 3rd baskets on a fluval cannister. I currently have bio-max in both 2nd and 3rd med...	pmdaggett	1	30-Aug-2004 04:55
Small leak My new 20g has a small leak near the top of the tank. Would aquarium sealant patch it up? Would it be a permanent fix? And would I just put the new se...	irishgamer	6	29-Aug-2004 22:35
Should I use Coralife 50/50 Fluorescent Lamps? I want a light that doesn't produce much heat, but good enough so that it shows the beautiful color of the fishes under the light. I was wondering is...	Manix	9	29-Aug-2004 20:40
whisper filter broke? I think my HOB filter is broke. When I plug it in, I can hear the motor humming but will not kick on. I think it may be burned out because it get real...	jimg87	6	29-Aug-2004 00:55
Are these lights worth it? I have a 20g tank and still have the standard light that came with it (16w I think) I only have a few low-light plants - java fern, crypts, hornwort...	johnsmith	7	29-Aug-2004 00:46
LightStrip Length? Should the length of the lightstrip be equal to the length of the tank? I have a 36" inch tank with 30" lightstrip. I was wondering, since its plant...	sly	3	28-Aug-2004 11:05
Peat for filters How much peat should you use to start off with in your filter?...	ericm	3	28-Aug-2004 08:06
Aquarium sealant and filter question I have read that any silicone sealant can be used for tank repair as long as it is 100% silicone and does not have any additives, especially arsenic....	puffer_archer	8	27-Aug-2004 05:46
AQUCLEAR HOB - CARBON INSERT The AquaClear Carbon Insert (B) is packaged in a nylon porous pouch over wrapped with a protective plastic dust sleeve. Remove dust...	JTF	15	27-Aug-2004 04:53
confused about filter media I always thought an established healthy aquarium should be running a foam, carbon and biomax (so 3 la yers) ... at least in an Aquaclear since there ar...	anf_redrider	2	27-Aug-2004 00:38

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