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Can anybody explain to me why the 40 gallon breeder tanks are so popular? It seems like you hear about them over and over again for some reason? I have seen some really nice setups, but it just seems like they are the favorite choice.

Hey guys. I typically keep bait (common shiners) in my garage over the Winter months as bait for ice fishing. I don't have any problems other than it freezing during really cold days. The fish are fine, but it has broken a HOB filter by freezing solid and expanding. Also, I have an old unused...

Has anybody ever modified an All Glass Aquarium (Aqueon) stand in pine to get a sump in and out. I had to rip out a lateral brace, put my sump in, and replace the brace to get the sump in. Now my tank is setup already (210 gallon) and I need to replace the sump. I want to avoid ripping this...

I have a Marineland Model 4 sump and I have been using it for about 5 months now. I have noticed recently that a crack developed in the middle right at where the side meets the bottom piece and it has spidered a bit. I noticed a couple other places had cracks as well. Obviously I don't want to...

I plucked the adults from my smallmouth two weeks ago and went through three treatments of Parasite Clear. I thought everything was good. About a week later I started to see lots of small white worms attached to the fins of all my other fish! They are definitely anchor worms. One day I took all...

I read that you can use a Hydrometer or a Refractometer to test salinity levels. I have been treating my 210 freshwater tank with API Aquarium Salt as my smallmouth bass has a little fin rot. I have been doing the one tablespoon per 5 gallons and when I do water changes I figure on about how...

I have a Marineland Model 4 sump and those spinning Bio Wheels keep coming off the little hinge and floating, so I have to turn off my pumps, take out all the filter trays and put it back. Sometimes I will put it all back together and turn the pumps on and it will spin and then float again...

Hello. I need treat some fin rot on my smallmouth bass. Do I just add this to the sump or the tank? I have a 210 with a 50 gallon sump. I have 25 tablespoons poured out to put in, instead of the ~50 that I am supposed to use. I bought API aquarium salt. Also, I am nearing the end of my tank...

So I have been cycling my 210 for a 8 days now. I have not seen my ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate go past 0 yet. I have had minnows and crayfish for the last 6 days now. All my fish are doing well and none have died, but I am worried my tank isn't going anywhere. I have a Marineland Model 4...

Does anybody have any of these Marineland sumps? The drain hose connects to the sump with a 90 degree elbow and rests against a rubber gasket. Mine has a slow leak on both sides and water beads up on the rubber gasket. Eventually it streams down the side of the sump. I have a string around...

Hello. I have a 210 gallon AGA tank with dual megaflow overflows. I also have a Marineland Model 4 sump. So I have the tank cycling right now and I have my max fill line set on my sump while my pumps are running. When I vacuum the tank with my Aqueon water changer, do I turn the pumps off...

I just filled my tank today with water from my tap (city water). Why is it so cloudy?

I am new to this hobby. I collected a bunch of rocks for my AGA 210 last night, but I was wondering if it is possible to overstock them. I just picked up a bunch of what I would call medium sized creek rocks for the bottom on my sand. I don't want to get to many in there that the tank glass...

Does anybody know what the max GPH a single Megaflow overflow can handle in an AGA/Aqueon tank? I have a Megaflow 210 with dual overflows. I have one maxi-jet 4500 for each drain that flows at 1300 GPH, but I have a T with a ball valve set up to regulate it. I am hoping I can get away with...

Hello. I bought an AGA megaflow 210 with two overflows and I don't have a product manual for it. I just want to make sure I have all the specifications correct. Does anybody have this that they can scan and send me or if I can download it somewhere? They don't have it on their website.

Will this sump be good enough for my 210 Megaflow? The dimensions are: 38-13/16 x 15-7/16" x 15-21/32" high 125 to 265 gallons 1,400 gph

I am brand new to this hobby and I am trying to plumb my 210 Aqueon Megaflow with twin overflows. I really need all of your advice on my plumbing. I don't know what to do. I want to glue this and start running water this weekend, so I really need your help guys!! Here is what I have: This...

I have a AGA 210 megaflow with dual overflows and a Marineland model 4 sump. I put a T with a ball valve on my return line and I figured I would add an inline ball valve on my drain line. Is this a common practice? Should I do this? Two drawbacks I see are if I forget I have it closed and...

Has anybody ever plumbed a Marineland Model 4 Sump to an AGA overflow accessory kit for a Megaflow twin overflow tank? The hose for the overflow connection fits right on to the bulkhead fitting, but the directions want you to use the elbow provided with pvc. I think I can get away with direct...