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Hey everyone so over the weekend I got a great deal on a fluval 306 canister. I just set it up last night. Now I have never used a canister filter before so I don't really know much about them. The filter is running and I can hear a pretty decent humming coming from the canister. Is this normal...

Thanks everyone for the input, will try a few of the suggestions I received and post back. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I have my 32g tank set up in my bedroom. I'm running a aquaclear 70 on it but I find the humming of my filter is far to loud for me to sleep. Does anyone see any problems arising from me shutting down my filter nightly from around 10:30pm to 4:30am? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Noob question. I have always used gravel in my tanks but I'm starting up a new 30 g and want to give sand a try. What is a quick step by step procedure to rinse the sand before using it in my tank? What am I looking for to know my sand is rinsed and such? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Can anyone explain to me techniques to vacuuming sand, I want to use sand in my current project but I'm unsure how to clean it and how it will effect my filter and such Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I ended up going with 3 inch construction screws. I glued and screwed all joints and I made pilot holes before drilling in my screws. No splitting and everything seams to hold nicely Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Would 2 inch deck screws be suitable for making my tank stand frame? Or sound I bump up to 3 or 4 inch? I'm making the stand for a 32 g out of 2x4's Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

So I'm looking In to upgrading my filter on my tank. I'm currently just using the filter that came in the starter kit ( can't recall the name right now). I got the tank kit used and the filter looks pretty worn out and digesting. What would my best option be for a HOB? Tanks size is a 32g...

I just picked up a used 30g tank and I have to say it's pretty filthy. What's the best way to clean a tank out completely? Also I want to use sand for this tank but have never used sand before. Any tips on types of sand to use and how to vacuum it when doing cleanings Sent from my iPhone...

Of it seams if I place my tank up against a load bearing wall running perpendicular to the floor joist I should be okay?

So I just bought a 70 gallon off kijiji for 80 bucks with stand. My first question is will it be to heavy to put on the second floor if my house or will it be okay? Second question is what's my best option for a filter, I don't want to get a canister because I don't have that much extra cash...

Is a 50 gallon bow front suitable for clown loaches?

It appears that I have a few snails in my 10g that I'm assuming came in with one of my plants. What's me best way to get ride if them?

I haven't really though up a stocking list yet but I have really taken Interest in Clown loach's and I have been looking at the cichlid section at my lfs a lot lately.

So I know that there is no "best" tank size because it's all personal preference. However I'm just wondering what people think is the best tank size is that you can get a good amount of fish in. I have a 10 gallon tank that is extremely limiting and I want to start thinking about an upgrade. I...

I have heard of pj's pets, never actually been. Is there fish section worth the drive out that way? And I have a 10 gallon tank. I wish I had bigger but I can't complain since the tank and most if the stuff I got with it was free from my friend who moved. Currently I have 6 neon tetra and one...

Oh no way! I'm in whitby to!! I don't need the seeding material anymore, tank finished it's cycle about a week and a half ago! Thanks anyway! Where do you go for all your fish supplies? Bigs Als on Dundas?

I see a new tank in my future already!

Dang, all the fish I seam to be interested in aren't suitable for my tank :(

I would be willing the switch the harlequins to some kind of tetra if that would make a difference

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My tank has basically completed it's cycle so im now thinking about my stocking options. I have been to my lfs a few times and have seen a few fish that I would really like to have. The thing is I'm not sure about how many of each I can have or if these fish are ever suitable for my tank or to...

Awesome, thank you!!

So I just tested my water and got this. If I understand correctly, I should re dose my ammonia and then check back at this time tomorrow. If I have the same results then my tank is cycled and I'm ready for fish? Also to bring down my nitrates I just do a simple water change?

I'm do impatient for my tank to cycle. All I want to do is get some fish in there!!! I can't wait anymore:( sorry, just a little vent, my girlfriend and friends are so sick of hearing me talk about my tank lol