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I would like your opinions. If you had to choose between a Fluval 306 or SunSun HW-402B for a 46 gallon bowfront, which would you prefer? The Fluval is rated at 303gph and has three media baskets, in addition to the large foam frame. The SunSun is rated at 264gph, also has three media baskets...

I'm setting up a new 46 gallon glass bowfront, and want to use sand as the substrate. In the past, I've used swimming pool filter sand. But I have that in my 16 gallon, and the top layer is turning dark brown. Are there better sands out there? PetSmart sells National Geographic brand sand, but...

I just received the SunSun HW-402B canister filter I ordered, and I was surprised to find it only came with four white filter pads. I'm assuming they're fine. I figure I need some bio media, and maybe a coarse pad or two. There are four trays. What should I use, and what should I put in which...

I've decided to order an acrylic bowfront, either a 36 or 46 gallon. I read on a forum somewhere, but can't remember where now, that someone said he put foam under the aquarium when he set it up. What kind of foam, and what is the purpose?

I have a 16 gallon freshwater aquarium that I set up on June 6. I'm currently running an AC50 HOB filter, and a Fluval 206 canister filter on it. I have Nitra-Zorb in both filters. I put the coarse foam from an Eheim Liberty 200 HOB filter in the Fluval to help seed it. The Fluval has been...