Recent content by dpfitness23

Has anybody tried purigen in there filter for driftwood?

I just put carbon in the Fluval FX5.. Will that help???

I forgot how long it takes to set up a big tank... The driftwood is bleeding. Theres got to be a faster way to clear up the water!

THANKS!!!.... Time to get this boy up and running !!!!:rofl:

Yeah its driftwood from africa... Id have to get the name for you..

The whole tank is covered with bubbles from the driftwood...

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In the first pic you can see the outflow of the filter in the corner... The wood is getting a nice rich dark brown.. Loving it !!:rofl:

Post pics right now!

Woooo!... Setting it up now FINALLY!!!!

Im sorry I posted my comment after a 16 hour shift at work it is actully reversed the sameway. Its the other way around that i keep my canisters. Carbon first then ammonia remover then the bio rings on the top filter basket.

Keep in mind the Fluval FX5 has three filtration units.. The first is filled with biomax bio rings that produce and grow good bacteria,and is the first to filter the water. The second is filled with Ammonia remover and finally before the water is filter thru it goes thru my carbon. This effect...

Thats why i enjoy this site... I do like it when somewone does have a different opinion then me.. Because when that happens I start research immediatley to ensure im doing everything to keep these fishes happy.. Im not one of those stubburn people. I like to know when im wrong and be corrected...

These are all great postings.. Ive stuck with my three just based on my experiance... This tank is a oddball tank and every fish in it requires meat to eat.. Blood worms and live fish. There for there poop is more toxic from so much protein ,and my ammonia spikes if I do not run all three.. Ive...

Oh.... and i do have a few friends that dont use carbon... And let me say i dont care how clean your water is I can smell your tank the moment I walk in the room. Thats another reason why im useing carbon. Dont want my home smelling like a pet store