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    Hagen offer no warranty?

    Hi, I receive my Fluval Evo 13.5 tank and the front glass is scratched, but deep, but visible when light on. Retailer can replace it of course, but I need to pay something like a half price of tank or more to ship them back... I contacted Hagen, there are in my city. But they told me that...
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    Fluval Evo 13.5g reef?

    Hi, I ordered 13.5g fluval evo. I just need some advices on stocking. I want to put there: Two clown One firefish Any advices on crabs, shrimps, snails or something else? I don't want high bioload. Also, can I grow some macro algae directly in the tank? If yes, what kind? Something easy...
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    Something on platy's head

    Hello, He has something on his head since long time ago (at least 1y), now it's worse. Eat, swim - good. On photos things look worst, but anyway, it must be something... Any help? Thanks
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    Can I run Fluval 29G (30x12x18) rimless?

    Hi, Can I remove the hood from this tank and run it rimless? Or rimless tanks must be specially designed? It won't fall a part or leaked? Thanks
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    70G Reef stock idea

    Hi, Can somebody take a look to my stock idea for 70G tank (35,5x23,5x18) + 30G sump from Cadlights that I plan to buy... x1 Kole Tang x4 Green Chromis x2 Ocellaris Clownfish x2 Firefish Goby x1 Kauderns Cardinal x1 Longfin Fairy Wrasse x2 Green Mandarin (once established) +shrimps, crabs. I...
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    Eheim Classic 2215 filter leak

    Hi, At first I wanted to buy a Fluval canister filter, but they told me, that Eheim is a "Cadillac" class filter, best on the market and if o-ring is OK it won't leak... Then: http://youtu.be/wsQ_8p5ntMk The truth is, that Eheim 2215 Made in China is not at all like the old Eheim Made in...
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    Something white on my corydora sterbai

    Hi, My corydora sterbai has something white on it for several mounts. His barbs are damaged too. Now I see some fins are damaged. Others corydoras are fine... I have a 2g hospital tank and Furan-2, T.C Tetracyclinem, General Cure and KanaPlex. Can I treat it with that? If yes - how? Do I...
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    What kind of algae it is?

    Hi, Please help me identify this rare algae. Thanks
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    Dwarf Gourami - hole in the head?

    Hi, I just find some tiny holes on my Dwarf Gourami. Is normal or some kind of sickness? Also I guess he has some skin problem? He eats normally, active. He's sick or it's just my imagination? I put other photos here: Share.Pho.to | This photo set was shared via Share.Pho.to Thanks!
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    DSB with Chaeto? Any real benefits?

    Hi, I have some questions about DSB and macro algae. 1. Is there any reason to use DSB with Chaeto? Or chaeto alone can significaly reduse the nitrates? 2. Can chaeto live with DSB? DSB won't take all the nutriments? 3. Can I plant Mangroves in DSB? Thanks
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    Fish vitamins and carbon/purigen?

    Hi, Do you know if activated carbon or purigen will absorb fish or shrimp vitamin/amino acids? Thanks
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    Purigen regeneration - smell of Prime?

    Hi, I try to regenerate the Purigen. After soak it with Prime it smell really ban, like a prime. It's normal or I need to do something special? Thanks
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    Nuvo 16g, Par38, Skimmer and some questions

    Hi, I want to buy Nuvo 16g and I have some questions. This will be my first salwater :hide: 1. 1x Par38 bulb (Rapid LED 12 LED PAR38 19W) is enough or I need 2? Can I start with only 1 (putting SPS or LPS on the center) and add another one later? Highlight won't cause algae outbreak like in...
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    Malaysian Trumpet Snail to clean Eco-Complete?

    Hi, My Eco-Complete is too dirty. I cannot really clean it it planted tank, I need to remove everything that I don't want to do. Can I use Malaysian Trumpet Snail to clean the substrate? They won't affect the bioload much by multiplication of itself? Thanks
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    Something white on my betta

    Hi, I guess my betta isn't healthy. What it's can be? Thanks
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    Solenoid and stable level of CO2?

    Hi, When my solenoid block the CO2 at night, after some hours the drop checker become blue. So it's mean that my co2 level is not stable? Or this is normal situation and won't promote algae? My lighting schedule 2pm to 9pm. My co2 schedule from 7am to 9pm. When the light on, the drop...
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    Satellite Freshwater LED with Satellite Freshwater LED +

    Hi, I have 24' Satellite Freshwater LED + over my 29g (18H). But some areas of my tank are a little dark (24' fixture over 30' tank). So, what kind of light level I'll have if I add Satellite Freshwater LED (not +)? With one LED+ I have something between low and medium light. With 1x LED+...
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    CO2 DIY from ebay?

    Hi, Somebody tried those diy co2 from ebay? I choosing between item 171183500365 with bubble counter and 151168533645 without bubble counter (I'll add it by miself). DIY Aquarium Planted Tank CO2 System Pro Kit with Bubble Counter Check Valve | eBay DIY CO2 Generator D501 Kit Planted...
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    It's Dwarf Sagittaria or Giant Sagittaria?

    Hi friends, What kind of Sagittaria it is? Thanks
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    Condensation on the glass prevent the light?

    Hi, Does condensation on the glass canopy reduce the light level for LED? If yes - how mutch? Thanks
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    Help me with the Eheim 2215 (too noisy)

    Hi, My new Eheim 2215 is too noisy. There is probably 1 reason: 1. The impeller has some holes (or crack) inside. I attached a photo, can you please confirm me if it't real defect? Or it's normal? I need to know that to claim this to the store (Eheim itself don't even answer on messages...
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    Light is blinking due to surface agitation

    Hi, I installed the LED over single T8 bulb, now I see that the light is blinking due to surface agitation. Even my moonlight is blinking... It's OK? It won't stress the fish? Thanks
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    Need advice, add another HOB or Canister

    I already have 2 Fluval C3 on my 29G planted tank. It's OK, but not perfect. I need a little more mechanical filtration. So, I want to add another filter. Maybe another C3, maybe C4, or maybe Eheim 2215 or Fluval 206. Do canister have much better mechanical filtration? Sechem Matrix works...
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    Eheim Classic 2215 quality? (2013-2014)

    Hi, I want to add canister for my 29g with 2x Fluval C3 hobs. I have 2 choices: Eheim 2215 or Fluval 206. I read that in those days Eheim product quality isn't as good as before and the plastic become very cheap, also many claims about horrible warranty and support. Is that true? How...
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    AquaticLife EDGE LED for low tech tank?

    Hi, I need a solid low light or weak medium light for my 29g tank (30x12x18). Right now I considered to buy Current USA LED+ and TrueLumen 12k moonlight. But I found another option with many features (sunrise/sunset, moonlight and timer) - AquaticLife EDGE LED 24". Somebody use it? I...
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