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Has anyone thought of what the future of this hobby holds. What will it be like. I was just speaking with Sk3lly and I told him what I thought the future may hold for our hobby. Here's what I think, add your thoughts too please.... I think the way the planet is going, the stock in it will become...

I was thinking of adding a Koralia Nano to my 29g but I am unsure which one to get, the 250gph or the 400gph. I want a nice flow inside to help prevent dead spots. I obviously don't want a washing machine inside but enough to cover the whole tank. My tank measures 36" long x 15" high and 15" wide

I have a Hailea HX8830 pump which the ceramic shaft/rod broke on. Can I replace it with a metal or carbon fibre one. I read on another forum that carbon fibre rods can be used. Does anyone know where I could get either a metal or carbon fibre rod. The poster said he got the carbon fibre rod in a...

I plan on removing this from my 15g very soon. What is the best way to store it for future projects????

Has anyone heard or indeed own one of these. Are they any good. They claim to be better than a UV sterilizer???..... Aquaworld Aquariums :: TWINSTAR NANO algae inhibitor

Hi Guys/Gals. I have read a couple of threads about this and just thought I'd post this. I was watching the TV show "Monsters Inside Me" tonight and it had a story about a young girl in the US who contracted an infection. It concerns ALL of us. It's an infection that can be contracted from our...

Hi. I am currently setting up a 29g planted tank(which I have a thread build for). I built a wall from sand stone. I want to add some kind of moss to it. I want some moss to cover parts of the wall, between the gaps. I need moss that is like the moss you'd see on a garden wall, short, like hair...

Hi. I just wanted to wish everyone on Aquarium Advice a Happy St. Patricks Day. Please post some pictures and videos(or links) of your and/or towns celebrations. Have a safe day and enjoy the craic agus ceol. Here is a link for anyone wishing to see the Dublin Parade, highlights should be on...

Hey guys. I got a 6g Fluval Edge off my LFS for free!!!. Only problem, it had two big cracks across the top. It sat up in my attic for 2 months. I knew I could find some use for it. I found a video of how to de-rim it. Now have a nice fry or shrimp tank. A bit tricky and some patience required...

Hi guys. I just wanted to share some pictures of a rock wall I made for my 29g planted tank. It is SandStone/Paving Stone... What you need; SandStone Hammer and chisel Aquarium Silicone or Fish Safe Silicone Safety Goggles/Glass(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT) Plastic Chopping Board Patience...

Hey. I'll be heading to Vegas next April(2015). I just want to get some info off you.... Now I know it's a while away but we have nothing arranged yet. 1. Where to stay??.... Now I'm an average guy, with an income to match. I don't need the presidential suite in the MGM!!. Just somewhere...

Check this beast out..... Ferrari FXX - The Stig's Power Lap - Top Gear - Series 13 - BBC - YouTube

Hi. Recently I can't view the pictures I post. Everyone else can see them fine but I on my end I just see "Image Rotate". Anyone know a fix for this. I know Old Scales is having the same issue.....Ian

I got this video suggested to me by google. Maybe some of you have seen it already but after watching it, just think a minute and then ask yourself.....if I could do that, would i ???? Homeless Lottery Winner - YouTube

Hey everyone. I just thought I'd start a thread for my new 29g planted tank, that I'm getting started on in the next few days. I have some of the equipment purchased, others in the post and everything else I have a fair idea of what I want/need..... Please feel free to join in and offer ANY...

Can you guess what this picture is, not what's wrote on the picture. A clue is filter floss!!!

Hi. I'm setting up a 29g tank in a few weeks and I am currently researching plants for it. I really want to get a bushy type plant for one of the corners. A tight green(the greener the better!!) plant for one of the corners. I plan on raising one of the corners and would like to fill the corner...

Anyone have any experience with these, preferably good experience. I'm looking for a set to fit a Fluval 206. Will I need to change the ribbed hose or will they fit. They don't have to be ADA quality but decent enough. I know there tons of them on Ebay but it's hard to tell the quality from a...

I just wanted to know if it is possible to change the ribbed hose on the 206 to regular straight hose. Is it a pain to do and what size hose, accessories would I need. I don't own one yet but saw one for sale locally.....Thanks, Ian

Hi. I want to get a circulation pump, the wave maker style, for my 55g. It is currently a community set-up but I will be converting it into an African Cichlid tank in a few months. I want to it to work for both set-ups. I obviously don't want a tornado in the tank, just a decent flow. I don't...

Hi. I was just browsing our equivalent of craigslist for tanks, as you do and came across this unusual tank. Just thought I share it as it's quite unusual. I can only copy one picture of it but if you click the link you'll see more..... Unique Amazing 3 In 1 Fish Tank For Sale in Ranelagh...

Hi. I was just scrolling through some pictures on my PC and came across these photos. If you are thinking of changing/adding or painting on a black background, I think these pictures are a perfect example of why you should. I read many threads of people asking whether they should paint or stick...

HI. Has anyone tried LEDs from alibaba.com for growing plants. Any experience with these, good or bad. It does seems tempting but obviously I don't want to end up with a piece of rubbish or burning my house down:hide:. Here is a link to some of these lights, thoughts??? Led Aquarium Plant...

Hi. This is my 50ltr cube. I decided to remove the rim around the top. I'm not sure if it was there for support or purely cosmetic reasons. It did once has plastic hinges at the back to hold the lid, which I removed a few months ago. The tank is glass. I'm wondering if it is ok to fill now. Here...

Hi guys/gals. I'm in the market for a LED fixture for my 55g. I plan on moderately planting it and would love to go with an LED fixture. The selection we have on this side of the pond is basically CRAP. I'm struggling to get any fixtures, any for less than $500 that is. I could go the T5 route...