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Thanks. What exactly should I be looking for? It "looks" fine to me.

Hey guys, the filter is just over 2 years old and the other day it started to repeatedly make a very strange sound during which time the water output slows/stops. Note that this issue is constant and occurs over and over again. I cleaned it and had a look-see but didn't notice anything that...

The fins of my shark have gradually disappeared over the last several weeks. I thought maybe another fish was nipping on them but that is not the case. He actually swims very well and eats like a horse. What gives?

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. Would live Brine Shrimp be a good choice?

I just yesterday put one scoop of the adjuster. The Guppies I mentioned in my post, died prior to this.

I have a 36 gallon FW tank with a couple of guppies, a Pleco and some tetras. I wanted to by two Mollies and two Platys as I would like to get some fry born as I think my son would be amazed by it. In any event, the gentleman at my LFS told me that with the Mollies and Platys, I would have to...

I've been doing a lot of reading here and it seems that alot of you do not use carbon in your filters. This surprised me a bit because I've always used carbon. I have a 36g FW tank with community fish. Here's what is in my Rena XP2, from the bottom up: (2) 20 PPI Foam (2) 30 PPI Foam...

Thank you all for your helpful advice. Does the filter have any affect on Nitrate? I have the Rena XP2 however, it seems that a lot of the water that goes through the canister probably does not even pass directly through the filter material because there is a lot of extra space in the...

What does UGF and GFO mean? So you are actually changing your filter pads and foam and carbon or just rinsing?

160ppm+

I am using the Freshwater Master Test Kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. I have not had my LFS confirm my readings but I've run several re-tests, all with the same result and I have no reason to doubt my readings. My nitrAte reading from the tap is 5.0ppm

I have a 36g FW tank with a Rena XP2 filter. I have 10 small fish, (neons and the like) and 2 High-Fin Tetras. The tank is about 1 year old and cycled. My Nitrate levels have been off the charts. I thought it was originally due to my lacksidasical water changes but I started changed 25% of...

The PH in my 36G FW runs at about 6.4. I have all community fish, i.e., Neons, Guppies, Swords, etc. Is this level ok? TIA

I've read alot of people talk about Mystery Snails on these forums and my interest is peaked. What are they? What makes them special? How many should one buy? What are the pros and cons? I have a 36g FW tank. Thank you

What is the correct temperature for a FW tank housing community fish, i.e., guppies, swordtails and the like. Thanks

Since all of you that helped me were such a large part or my decision making, I thought I'd share with you a couple of photos of what you and I created. Thanks again for all of your help in the past and your continued support in the future!

Thanks! Is it something I need in my tank? Does it run by itself or in conjunction with my other filter? Are there any drawbacks to a Diatom filter?

I have a new 36g FW tank with a Rena XP2 filter. I see alot of posts about Diatom Filters and I am curious... Can someone please explain to me or point me to a link that explains what exactly a Diatom filter is? Used for? Is it used by itself or in conjunction with another filter?

I have the XP2 on my 36g Bow-Front tank and the waterflow from the spray bar seems to be too powerful as it is blowing the fish around whenever the cross the center of the tank. Would pointing the spray bar down work? What about removing the end cap of the spray bar? Any suggestions would be...

I am looking for an idea/ornament/etc for my 36 gallon community tank for possible future fry to hide in, like a cave or something. I can't find anything online or at the LFS' I am going for the natural look however, no live plants. Any suggestions? Thanks

How often does each piece of media need to be changed/rinsed?

I am in the process of setting up my XP2 and the instructions recommend either Bio-Chem Stars or Ceramic Rings to be added to one of the trays. I will be housing community fish in my tank. Do you guys recommend using one of the above items? If so, which- the stars or the rings? Also, how...