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Just had a question on Mag pumps. The term Mag is used as a pump system? MAG DRIVE Or is it a name brand pump. If it is a type of drive system which manufacturer is know for top quality pumps ?

Hey everyone, Just upgrated to a nice wet dry filter. Everything is working fine so far. The only problem is that i still get micro bubbles coming out of the return. Hmmm can someone tell me what the problem can be? Is my pump to powerfull for the tank? I have no clue.

Hey everyone, Long story short I have a 100 gallon acrylic bow front tank with a over flow scupper built in the center of the tank. The tank is about one and a half years old. I had the FX5 hooked up with the kit it came with never using the scupper. About a week ago I decided to go ahead...

Just did a water test before a pwc. Please let me know what you think Ammonia 0ppm PH 6.7 Nitrate 0ppm Nitrite .5ppm is it normal? The tank is established for about a year. Thanks and i appriciate the input.

Ok so my friend came over and i started telling him about my aquarium, Then i told him its 170 gallons, but he though thats its in fact not so i need help with the size of my tank, I purchesed it form craigslist. the person selling it said it was 170 gallons. Its a acrylic bow front 15" x 18"...

I have a reading of .25 ammonia, just wanted to know if this is enough to stress the fish? Temp 81 PH 7.2 Ammonia .25 The fish seem to be stressed out, I have green severums and they are constantly 1 color, almost gold. My friend has a tank with severums as well and they always change...

I lost a total of 10 fish, the problem is that i have no clue why. Ammonia 0 PH 6.6 Temp was at 88 I got a little ammonia reading before doing yesterdays PWC I spoke to a friend he said my temp is way to high so when doing a water change i adjusted my water to be around 80, I don't know if...

Hey, everyone. Something is going on with the fins of my fish. I don't know how to describe it, so i attached 2 pics. Please let me know your input on this matter. What can i do to prevent this, Medication ?? I do a 30 percent PWC every week. feed the fish every other day or so. I feed the...

Hi everyone, look to me like a have a little problem. There are millions on tiny air bubbles coming out of my Fluval X5. at least they look like air bubbles. Ever since this accrued my fish have been acting very strange. Did anyone come across something like this ? Like always thanks for the help.

Hello everyone, Wanted to get some input on the Aqueon Sump. I have a 170 Gallon freshwater tank. Looking into making my set up a little more professional. What are the benefits of using a sump over a FX5 filter. What would i need to complete the system with the sump ?

Hello once again , I have another question regarding air pumps. I would like to install two 24 inch air stones in my tank, I have a tetra whisper air pump but when i hook one 24" stone up to it i get only 3 inches of bubbles. I believe that the pump is to weak to pump air into the stone...

Just wanted to hear some feed back on what chemicals everyone uses when they do a PWC? My apartment is too small and i can't keep a 55 gallon trash can in my home office to let the water set. I hook up my hose to the kitchen faucet and let the water run right into the tank. I add Stress coat...

Something very strange is happening in my tank Ammonia between .50 and 1.0 ppm cant seem to get it lower Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 5 ppm Believe it or not the ammonia was all the way up to 8 ppm I did 3 80 percent water changes over 6 days. I managed to get it down between .50 and 1.0. Am i...

My friend asked me if i can keep some on his african chiclids, the problem is that i have south amarican chichlids, just wanted to know if i will have a problem keeping the africans in my tank?

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hi to everyone and introduce my setup. 170 gallon acrylic tank (freshwater) Upgraded from a 60 gallon couple of months ago. Running an FX5 filter. Currently i have 4 green sevrums ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. 2 red severums 1 Urau, I think that what its called...