Recent content by gwrace

Conditioner Smells I've getting ready to buy some water conditioner and was considering Amquel Plus or Seachem Prime. I noticed the ingredients include sulfur. I've seen comments about these introducing a bad odor into an aquarium. Since I'm getting ready to start up a new 75 gallon I don't...

Bettas have very different personalities I've kept many bettas over the years. Each seems to be unique. I have one male right now that I cannot put into any community tank as he takes great joy in terrorizing anything else with fins. Another one that I got from the same store could care less...

Great Customer Service from the doctors I've ordered several things from the good doctors. Can't say enough good things about their customer service. It has to be second to none. Most recently had a problem with a back ordered item. They upgraded to the next larger size item and did not...

I checked with Marine Depot I purchased the 2028 model rated up to a 160 gallon tank. When I checked MarineDepot only had the 2026 for $169.99. Pump output is 277 GPH. I looked at the other canister filter brands and just decided to spend the money on the Ehiem. Has some very nice features.

Got my new filter in this week. All I can say is this thing is impressive. Picked it up at Petstore.com for $199 with the install and media kit included. A friend of mine encouraged me to pick one up as he has been running an Eheim Canister filter on his 110 gallon tank for the last 11 years...

Finally decided on the filter Went with a new Eheim Pro 2 2028 and an existing Aquaclear 110. I know that's probably over kill but I'm shooting for a low maintenance tank. Hope I made some good choices. Reviews appeared very positive for the 2028. Picked up the new 2028 for 199 with free...

I know this has probably been covered before but can you safely use Bio-Spira in a Fresh Water tank? I will be building out a new 75 gallon shortly and want to reduce the cycle time. Product info states salt water only use. Thanks for any input. David

Thanks all for the replies I stopped by both the local Petco and Petsmart this morning. Petco only had one 75 gallon tank and it was matched up to a stand and canopy that they would not separate. Even though I had called and talked to three different sales people at Petco who told me I could...

Hello all. New to the board. I've had various sized tanks over the years but have decided to upgrade to a new FW 75 gallon tank for our living room. (wife's request). Spent the last several weeks researching acrylic vs glass as well has various tank shapes. I've made the decision to stay with a...