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I've made an interesting observation regarding eye-colour changes in the jade eyed cichlid, Cryptoheros spilurus. Both my male and female (Frank and Nancy: you work it out) have the classic shiny-blue eyes until breeding time. The moment the female lays her eggs, her eyes turn an obvious golden...

Thanks Mr Bandit, I will: can you tell me if the AC to DC inverter is inside the pump housing (submerged) itself, or is it in the external controller (inverters generate heat). Also, I understand the DC pump curve drops off a little quicker than AC, is that right? For, say, 4m/12' head...

G'day! We kept a couple of small tanks 40 years ago, but recently my wife suggested we buy a second-hand 10 foot aquarium she saw in the classifieds. Who knew we were both harboring a secret desire to get back into it!? Anyways, we didn't end up buying that particular aquarium, but did buy a...

Thanks Thanks Autumnsky: I think quality could well be the issue. I think I'll track down a replacement and keep this one as an emergency spare. Cheers!

200G planted community tank, 2 months old This photo captures the plants better than the fish! There are actually about 200 fish and some snails in here too. Low tech planted community tank.

Hi, I am running a 200 gallon freshwater tank with an open sump, below-tank filter. The submersible pump is an Oblong FS-7000 (rated at 1200 gph at zero head). It was made in China, came with the aquarium package, and there is little to no online information available. It's doing a fine job...