Recent content by mickrabb

Hi, I am upgrading to a larger tank. I have cycled the larger tank and all is left is to transfer my fish. What is the best way to do this??? I'm worried about fish like my Bala sharks as I don't want to injure them! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi guys, I have a beautiful new 6 foot (182 cm) 185 gallon (685 litres) tank and struggling about the placement of my powerheads. My setup, is plastic plants, rectangular shaped tank. I have a Aqua one 2700L/hr filter with its outlet in the back right of the tank (intake strainer at the back...

Would 2 750L/hr circulators be ok. At either ends of the tank Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hey guys, I have upgraded from a 4 foot tank to a new 6 foot 185 gallon tank (or 685 litres). I am cycling at the moment but just trying to get all my equipment together. I never really used a powerhead before I think with this volume of water it looks more important? I have a canister...

Hi guys, I am upgrading my tank to an Aqua nova R-1760 and I need to purchase a new filter. I was just wondering what flow rate is needed? And is an aqua nova filter ok? Thanks Mick Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi guys, I have three silver sharks and the last couple of days I have noticed what looks like blood on one of their fins and gills. My water chemistry is within it's limits and i do regular water changes. Is this some kind of bacterial infection? If so is it contagious and how do I help my...

Hi guys, I'm stressing out!!! I have a 63g tank and looks like 3 of my fish have ich or white spots on there fins What can I do to get rid if it?????? I head cranking up the temp slowly to 86 can help??? Also once they have the white spot how long do they have to live and can they be...

Hey guys I have a 14cm frontosa in my 75 gallon tank. I only just got him yesterday. Will I need to get him some other frontosa's? If so how many ? Also at my LFS, the only other ones are about 4cm, is that a problem? Would I need others? He is currently in tank with other fish. (But smaller...

Hey guys Just wanted to get some feedback on tropical conditioning salts. Necessary? When to use? How much to use? Thanks

Hi guys, I have an aqua one 980T tank (98cm long, 76 cm height, and 47cm width) 240L or 63 gallons. I have a aqua one Stellar 380D air pulp. 2 190L/hr values. I have two 6 air stones that are about 5 inches long each. Is this ok? I ask because i saw on a site that it's only for tanks up to...

He guys Anybody have any experience with this tank? Aqua Nova NT 1200T. (Tall model) It's 120cm x 46cm x 70 cm. Friend of mine is looking at one. Good brand? Is to top filter food enough? Anybody have this tank? Thanks Mick

Thanks :) Ok great last few questions How often should I clean the black sponge? Every few months when I clean the noodles? When cleaning the pipes for my filter and the strainer etc how often should I clean that? Also every few months? And lastly when cleaning the pipes, strainer eye with...

By normal water I mean tap water

Ok,so through away black sponges between noodles and wool? Sweekly water changes of 50 percent. Fortnightly, just check wool and only change if dirty. Clean glass,gravel and do water change. Is monthly washing of ceramic noodles too much? What's a better time frame? Can I clean the filter...

Sorry 10 fish in there