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Hey guys, the filter is just over 2 years old and the other day it started to repeatedly make a very strange sound during which time the water output slows/stops. Note that this issue is constant and occurs over and over again.
I cleaned it and had a look-see but didn't notice anything that...
The fins of my shark have gradually disappeared over the last several weeks. I thought maybe another fish was nipping on them but that is not the case. He actually swims very well and eats like a horse.
What gives?
I have a 36 gallon FW tank with a couple of guppies, a Pleco and some tetras. I wanted to by two Mollies and two Platys as I would like to get some fry born as I think my son would be amazed by it.
In any event, the gentleman at my LFS told me that with the Mollies and Platys, I would have to...
I've been doing a lot of reading here and it seems that alot of you do not use carbon in your filters. This surprised me a bit because I've always used carbon.
I have a 36g FW tank with community fish.
Here's what is in my Rena XP2, from the bottom up:
(2) 20 PPI Foam
(2) 30 PPI Foam...
Thank you all for your helpful advice.
Does the filter have any affect on Nitrate? I have the Rena XP2 however, it seems that a lot of the water that goes through the canister probably does not even pass directly through the filter material because there is a lot of extra space in the...
I am using the Freshwater Master Test Kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. I have not had my LFS confirm my readings but I've run several re-tests, all with the same result and I have no reason to doubt my readings.
My nitrAte reading from the tap is 5.0ppm
I have a 36g FW tank with a Rena XP2 filter. I have 10 small fish, (neons and the like) and 2 High-Fin Tetras. The tank is about 1 year old and cycled.
My Nitrate levels have been off the charts. I thought it was originally due to my lacksidasical water changes but I started changed 25% of...
I've read alot of people talk about Mystery Snails on these forums and my interest is peaked.
What are they?
What makes them special?
How many should one buy?
What are the pros and cons?
I have a 36g FW tank.
Thank you