Misc questions - Page 3 - Aquarium Advice

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 02-19-2006, 03:59 PM

It's OK, I just started ordering from the US. Our dollar now makes it so close to a 1$:1$ ratio, so even with duties it's cheaper to order from the US.

Hyrules · 02-19-2006, 09:54 PM

Generally duties can be quite expensive depending on what you buy. I was looking at ordering a weather station from the united states and it was like 80$ of duties on 219.00$. Anyway i`m getting off topic. For lighting i was including it in my tank price at 300$ i should have both of them.

Hyrules · 02-23-2006, 05:48 PM

I was looking at some places about Ceramic rings. Do you use them instead of carbon filter or a combination of both ? Some say you replace the carbon filter for those other say to use both simultaniously... what is the best ?

**Fishyfanatic** · 02-23-2006, 05:54 PM

I use the rings instead of the carbon. Unless removing meds, carbon is not needed.

rich311k · 02-23-2006, 05:54 PM

It is up to you. I see no reason to use carbon. I use sponges and ceramic noodles. I think my water looks crystal clear. I have a carbon pad available just incase I need it to remove medicine or some other contaminate.

Hyrules · 02-23-2006, 06:28 PM

Ceramic ring it is ! thanks for the prompt answer.

Lonewolfblue · 02-23-2006, 10:53 PM

I use carbon only to remove meds, or if I get new driftwood, to remove tannins. Other than that, I only use ceramic rings and lava granules.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 02-23-2006, 11:12 PM

I only use carbon to remove meds. for Bio media, I replace the Biomax rings with Seachem Matrix.. I figure they're all the same, but matrix boasts it will reduce nitrate.

Lonewolfblue · 02-23-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizzard~Of~Ozz

I only use carbon to remove meds. for Bio media, I replace the Biomax rings with Seachem Matrix.. I figure they're all the same, but matrix boasts it will reduce nitrate.

I always wondered about that. With using it, have you notices any significant changes in nitrate levels using it? Been thinking of trying it myself.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 02-23-2006, 11:48 PM

Ha, it would take a tree to drop my nitrates, If I'm lucky I can get them down to 10 by vacumming all the gravel, using purigen and changing 50% of the water..

Due for a bit of a gravel vac this weekend.. try to get some of that monsters poo up before it all dissolves.. (Pleco's are such a messy fish, esp. when they get over 1/4 the length of the tank...)

02-19-2006, 03:59 PM	#21
Wizzard~Of~Ozz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,015 Images: 2	It's OK, I just started ordering from the US. Our dollar now makes it so close to a 1$:1$ ratio, so even with duties it's cheaper to order from the US. __________________ 120 Gal SW, 150lbs Prem. Fiji, 23Gal Sump, 2x250w 15K MH, 4x65w Actinic 3 x Halichoeres Chrysus (1 surfed), 3 x Nemateleotris magnifica, 1 x Centropyge bicolor, 11 x Scarlet Hermits, 6 x Zebra Hermits, 40 x Astrea Snails, 6 x Nassarius Snails, 3 x Cerith Snails

02-19-2006, 09:54 PM	#22
Hyrules Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Posts: 155 Images: 1	Generally duties can be quite expensive depending on what you buy. I was looking at ordering a weather station from the united states and it was like 80$ of duties on 219.00$. Anyway i`m getting off topic. For lighting i was including it in my tank price at 300$ i should have both of them. __________________ - Amateur Aquarium keeper - Amateur Astronomer RAAOQ - Violent Weather Amateur - Computer Technologist / Technician 75 Gallon tank 2x Kissing Gouramis, 1x Red Dwarf Gouramis, 1x Pleco

02-23-2006, 05:48 PM	#23
Hyrules Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Posts: 155 Images: 1	I was looking at some places about Ceramic rings. Do you use them instead of carbon filter or a combination of both ? Some say you replace the carbon filter for those other say to use both simultaniously... what is the best ? __________________ - Amateur Aquarium keeper - Amateur Astronomer RAAOQ - Violent Weather Amateur - Computer Technologist / Technician 75 Gallon tank 2x Kissing Gouramis, 1x Red Dwarf Gouramis, 1x Pleco

02-23-2006, 05:54 PM	#24
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	I use the rings instead of the carbon. Unless removing meds, carbon is not needed. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

02-23-2006, 06:28 PM	#26
Hyrules Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Posts: 155 Images: 1	Ceramic ring it is ! thanks for the prompt answer. __________________ - Amateur Aquarium keeper - Amateur Astronomer RAAOQ - Violent Weather Amateur - Computer Technologist / Technician 75 Gallon tank 2x Kissing Gouramis, 1x Red Dwarf Gouramis, 1x Pleco

02-23-2006, 05:54 PM	#25
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	It is up to you. I see no reason to use carbon. I use sponges and ceramic noodles. I think my water looks crystal clear. I have a carbon pad available just incase I need it to remove medicine or some other contaminate.

02-23-2006, 10:53 PM	#27
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I use carbon only to remove meds, or if I get new driftwood, to remove tannins. Other than that, I only use ceramic rings and lava granules. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

02-23-2006, 11:12 PM	#28
Wizzard~Of~Ozz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,015 Images: 2	I only use carbon to remove meds. for Bio media, I replace the Biomax rings with Seachem Matrix.. I figure they're all the same, but matrix boasts it will reduce nitrate. __________________ 120 Gal SW, 150lbs Prem. Fiji, 23Gal Sump, 2x250w 15K MH, 4x65w Actinic 3 x Halichoeres Chrysus (1 surfed), 3 x Nemateleotris magnifica, 1 x Centropyge bicolor, 11 x Scarlet Hermits, 6 x Zebra Hermits, 40 x Astrea Snails, 6 x Nassarius Snails, 3 x Cerith Snails

02-23-2006, 11:48 PM	#30
Wizzard~Of~Ozz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,015 Images: 2	Ha, it would take a tree to drop my nitrates, If I'm lucky I can get them down to 10 by vacumming all the gravel, using purigen and changing 50% of the water.. Due for a bit of a gravel vac this weekend.. try to get some of that monsters poo up before it all dissolves.. (Pleco's are such a messy fish, esp. when they get over 1/4 the length of the tank...) __________________ 120 Gal SW, 150lbs Prem. Fiji, 23Gal Sump, 2x250w 15K MH, 4x65w Actinic 3 x Halichoeres Chrysus (1 surfed), 3 x Nemateleotris magnifica, 1 x Centropyge bicolor, 11 x Scarlet Hermits, 6 x Zebra Hermits, 40 x Astrea Snails, 6 x Nassarius Snails, 3 x Cerith Snails

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