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researching wave makers for my 125g freshwater tank. I currently have two Hydor 850's but one that was brand new just stopped working and I am sending in for a replacement. Opinions on the Hydor SmartWave pump ? Says you can attach two units to it. I have seen the Jebao wavemaker as well and...

Sounds like it is trying to work but not working. I replaced the impeller cover because it was broken and not allowing the shaft to stay in place. Sounds like the motor is working but not spitting out water. Another issue with this filter, I have 3 (2 305's and one 405) on my 125 tank is every...

Brand new....like a month old. Unplugged it to do a water change and once done plugged it back in and it won't work. Took it apart and no obvious problems. Any thoughts what may have happened ?

Over the last month I have had numerous fish, "disappear". 3 gourami's, 2 angel fish and a sail fin pleco (he was eaten up....so didn't disappear). Obviously someone is eating them but I don't know who. I have a BGK that is 7-8 inches long but doesn't seen big enough to swallow these fish...

My BGK has been hiding in a log, which he does at times, but 3 times today I thought he was dead cause he was just lying there not moving. Id walk up and then he would start moving again. Is that normal for BGK's to just lay there not moving to take a rest ?

One of my 306's has started making a grinding noise. It comes and goes. Will be really loud then just stop. It's coming from the upper area where all the mechanical parts are. I've never replaced any parts and just wondering if others have had a similar issue and what it was. Is it something...

Upgraded 2 weeks ago to a 125 from a 75. I had a Fluval 406 and 305 that were cycled that I put on the new tank. Then added another Fluval 305 that had not been cycled. I added 6 new fish. All smaller. Came home today and my role fish who I have has a long time (2 years) was dead. Ammonia...

I currently have my new 125 set up. I upgraded from a 75 gallon. Water is in...have 3 canister filters up and running. 2 of the 3 have been previously cycled on the other tank. The third has not. They Fluval 305's (2 - 1 not cycled) and a Fluval 406. How long should I let them run before...

Trying to plan my move from my 75 to 125. Only big question I have is how long do you think it would be okay to leave each fish in a 5 gallon bucket w/air stone and heater ? I want to move the current tank out and get my carpets cleaned then put the other tank it. It's going in the same...

I have 2 rope fish that have gotten along fine in my 75 gallon for almost a year now. One of them hides in this bridge ornament and really only comes to eat and goes back in. The other one has started biting his tail and body.... The one that like to hide may have gotten to fat to go in and out...

I have a Fluval 305 I got in a purchase of a tank. Problem is on the inlet tube at the bottom where there is supposed to be a valve to not let in sand, large stuff and fish....well it didn't come with that piece and I need to rig it somehow cause my rope fish almost got sucked inside. I turned...

I currently have a 75 gallon tank and will be upgrading to a 125 that is sitting in my garage. I have some questions regarding adding new filters to the bigger tank. Have a Fluval 406 on the 75. Have two Fluval 306's that came with the tank. I plan on setting them all up on the 125 for lots of...

Can they both be in the same tank ? They would be in a 125 gallon. Already have the ghost knife but I was reading that the elephant nose also uses a sonar type system....would that affect them being in the same tank together ? Also can you tell me your experiences with an elephant nose if you...

Have a Fluval 406. When I clean it and put it back together I prime the filter and all sorts of nasty stuff comes out of the return pump into the tank. I'm assuming its all stuff that is in the tubes and gets forced out when priming the pump. Now my tank is cloudy. Do you clean the tubes that go...

Anyone have any idea what this is ? My Severum has had his for a couple weeks in the same spot. It went away after a week and turned a grayish color, so I thought it was healing...but this morning it is back. No other fish in my tank has it. Sometimes at night I find him sleeping near the...

Anyone have these and if so can you tell me of your experience with them ? How much water flow do they need to be happy/healthy and of a lot is to much flow for other tank makes ? I'm setting up a 125 tank that will have a black ghost knife, red tail shark, 2 rope fish, gold Severum and gold...

I currently have a 75 gallon tank and am upgrading. I have a couple questions. Do I need to use some of the water from my current tank in the new tank or can I just fill it up with new water since i will b using the same canister filter ? I will b moving all my livestock from the 75 to the...

Can someone tell me what this is ? Was at a house I was in or work.

Just wanted some input on stocking my new 125 gallon tank. Currently have a 75 that I am upgrading. This is what I have in there so far: Black Ghost Knife (7 inches) Gold Severum (5 inches) Red Tailed Shark (3 inches) 2 Rope Fish (5 inches long each) Gold Nugget Pleco (3-4 inches)...

My red tail shark has one eye that is about 2-3 times bigger than the other. It has a white ring around the outside of the eye. Been like this for a few days....no clue what the deal is. Anyone have any thoughts ? None of my other fish have this and the shark isn't acting any different than...

So I finally was able to get a gold nugget pleco after months of searching. He was classified as an L-81. His gold spots are really small. He is about 2 - 2 1/2 inches right now. As he grows will his spots grow ? Just wondering. I am happy either way since I was finally able to get one..... He...

I currently have a 75 gallon tank that is occupied by a BGK, Red Tailed shark, Gold Severum, 2 rope fish (1 that seems like he has been ready to kick the bucket ever since I got him at the LFS 3 weeks ago but hasn't) and a Blue Crayfish. I have a aquatop 400 that I have been running for the...

So my 75 gallon tank has been up and running for about 3 months now and I am getting some serious yellow algae. I do not have a pleco, I have been waiting to get a Gold Nugget Pleco but after doing research I have learned that they don't really eat the algae off the side of the tank or glass. Is...

Purchased a rope fish yesterday from the LFS. Since I brought him home he just sits in one spot, doesn't eat even after putting blood worms right in his face. His gills are moving so I know he is alive but he doesn't seem to be doing well. If I put my hand in the tank he starts freaking out...

I have not done a SW tank yet but I have been learning as much as I can and maybe in the next few months will get one up and running. My question is what is the minimum tanks size you would recommend for a Clown Trigger and Dog Faced Puffer (want those for sure undecided on anything else). Will...