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    How to clean filter and not harm the biological filter

    Hey all -- I want to understand the proper way to clean my AquaClear 100 HOB filter. For those that don't know this filter, it's got three layers to it. The big sponge-like section which is to catch the physical debris from the tank, then the chemical layer which can be charcoal or other...
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    Understanding the ammonia->nitrite->nitrate cycle

    Hey all -- Since I've recently replaced 100% of my tank water and washed the gravel, I want to make sure that I understand how the whole process of ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates work. The first day before I put the fish back in after there was a 100% fresh water and cleaned gravel back in...
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    Fluval E200 Heaters Any Good?

    Hello all -- The heater that I have on my 55 gallon cichlid tank is complete junk and about roasted the fish. I've thrown it out and need to get a new one. I've done some research and it looks like Visi-Therm is a good brand. One heater that really caught my eye was the Fluval E200 heaters. It...
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    Fluval E200 Heaters Any Good?

    I couldn't delete this post after I realized it was posted in the wrong forum. I moved the post here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f60/fluval-e200-heaters-any-good-118849.html
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    Can't get nitrates under control - need drastic action

    Hello all -- I have a 55 gallon tank thats 4' long and about 20" high. I've got various cichlids (about 11) in there that are about 2.5" - 5" long in there along with a Pleco, a catfish thats about 6" long, and a crawfish. It was my ex wifes tank and when the divorce started she stopped...
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