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I just re-setup a 120 gallon freshwater tank. Formerly my 120 sprung a leak. Manufacturer replaced tank with no issues and now I have a new tank. Filtration before was two Aquatop cf500uv canister filters (using spray bars) and two Aqua clear 110 HOB filters. Lots of filtration was on this...

Hello all, I recently lost my 120 gallon tank due to a leak. Ugh, what a mess, but caught in time before any damage to the house occurred. Had to tear it all down, but things are working out good. Marineland replaced it and I am getting the new one drilled by my local LFS and putting in an...

I am cycling a 20 gallon hex tank with a build for a nano reef. For mechanical filtration I am running an Aquamaxx HOB 1 Protein Skimmer (https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/hob-1-hang-on-back-protein-skimmer-aquamaxx/?gclid=CP65qKy7l84CFYKFaQodg1QC6A) It's running well, but my concern is in the...

I currently have a 120 Gallon Freshwater Aquarium that runs on two canister filters. I have never used a sump but would like to look into it. Problem is the tank isn't drilled so I would have to use a HOB overflow box. My concern is that I've heard that if the siphon in the box ever gets...

I have lots of good experience keeping freshwater planted tanks (I have 7 ranging from 20-120 gallons). I am gathering up to start my first small nano reef tank (a 20 gallon hex with custom glass lid and Aquaillumination Prime clip on light fixture). I got a barely used Aquamaxx HOB 1 Protein...

I am wondering if anyone knows of a pre-filter sponge that will fit over the intake of an Aquaclear 70 or 110. Any ideas? I bought a Fluval edge sponge that I can kinda force over the intake, but wanted to know if there was something better out there. I couldn't readily find one made for it. :(

I am new to C02 injection. I have a 36 gallon planted with limited space near the tank, so I purchased a small portable Fluval 88 system and a Fluval drop checker (no space for bigger system). All is going fine, both plants and fish look good after about 10 days. Here is my question: My drop...

I have several planted tanks, all doing well, but I am curious about using Seachem Excel with certain plants, namely Amazon Swords and Hornwort. a) Is it effective for Amazon Swords since they feed from roots? b) Is it good for Hornwort? I am using it in my tanks, but have noticed that while...

In my 120 gallon, I have one spot that seems to collect fish waste near the back on the bottom. I can only assume it's because there isn't much current in this area, thus waste collects there. So, I purchased a Marineland Maxi-jet 400. Would like a little advice on using it and perhaps...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good power head brand? I need one for my 120gallon. I got a small Hydor Koralia (nano) a while back for my 36 gallon and it just seems to create unsightly bubbles so I quit using it. I did like the magnet option however. Not sure if I get one that is...

I have several tanks and am working into planted tanks. Started a planted nano shrimp tank which is doing great! Thought to expand by adding some plants to my 27 gallon cube that houses 10 neons, 6 glolight tetras, 2 peppered corys, 1 Betta and 3 cherry barbs. Added an Amazon Sword and an...

I just set up a new planted nano tank. This is my first planted tank although I have four other tanks. They are not planted as they all house species that eat plants like they are going out of style. In this tank, my hope is to be successful with the plants, but I would like to put just a...

I am currently looking for a centerpiece fish for my 36 gallon tank. Looking for ideas. Here is what is currently in it although I eventually plan to move a few tetras to one of my other tanks in case you think I am overstocked. However, water params are good and I can move a few fish as...

I am looking at adding some Seachem Matrix to the two Canister filters (both Aquatop CF500UV) on my 120G tank. I have heard mixed reviews on it's effect on reducing nitrates. Does anyone have an opinion on it's ability to reduce nitrates in a canister filter? Also any thoughts about Matrix in...

I have a Hammer's Cobalt Blue Lobster in a 20Gal with 12 little danios for about a month. Everything in fine, no attempt by the lobster/cray to eat any fish. Water parameters fine, but it seems the little gal keeps trying to climb the plants to get to the top. I have had her for about a month...

I am looking at adding some Seachem Matrix to the two Canister filters (both Aquatop CF500UV) on my 120G tank. I have heard mixed reviews on it's effect on reducing nitrates. Does anyone have an opinion on it's ability to reduce nitrates in a canister filter? Also any thoughts about Matrix in...

I have six silver dollars in my tank and real plants are out of the question. They eat everything, including Java fern. Anyone have pics of an amazing tank with fake plants? I added a video of what I have so far, but I still think it could use something else maybe. Pretty sure I need to lost...

Hi all, I would like to get some input on climbing nitrArate reading. In my 36 gallon, I have two HOB filters that use carbon filter cartridges. Upon my last two weekly water tests on this tank I have noticed the nitrates have been hovering at least at 40 or higher (I can't really tell the...

I am finishing a fishless cycle on a 120 gallon and would like some feedback on what I would like to stock with. I am already growing six silver dollars in my 36 gallon and plan to move them over. Along with them I have in mind to add the following: 1 kissing Gourami 1 (or maybe 2) blood...

Hi all, I am just starting my first fishless cycle on a 120 gallon tank. Decorated with driftwood and sand substrate. Since I plan to move my school of silver dollars in there (they aren't full grown), I have used mostly artificial plants, except I threw in a couple small java ferns which...

I am getting ready to set up my first larger tank of 120 gallons. This will also be my first try on a canister filter as well. My local LFS suggested the Aquetop CF500 UV, which I bought from them. It says its rated for tanks up to 175 gallons and has a flow rate of 525gph. My question is...

I have a question about cycling. I am cycling a 36 gallon Aqueon bowfront (with two Aqueon 30 hang on filters) with 12 fish (yes, I am one of those people who didn't know about cycling when I set up). Happy to say that after about 7 weeks of almost daily partial water changes of 25-50% my...

I am cycling a 36 gallon aquarium with 10 fish (I know too many, but I didn't know till too late). I am 12 days into it and ammonia levels have been minor, but two days ago ammonia spiked to a whopping 4.0! I am doing daily water changes ranging from 25-40% and using Prime when changing water...

So I have been cycling a 36 gal. tank for about 12 days with fish. Since then, I have learned I am overstocked and have wrong fish for cycling (4 dwarf gouramis, 5 glofish tetras and 1 peppered cory). Anyhow, I am doing almost daily water changes to accommodate the population. Most of my...

I have only had my fish for a week. I have a 36 gallon and am still cycling. Everything is going well (except I overstocked a little for cycling - 4 gouramis, 5 glo-light tetras and a peppered cory). All the fish seem happy enough. The only thing I have noticed is this group of normally...