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    Canister Filters

    foam pre filter Hi Joe, Have never used a foam pre filter. I have an Aqueon quietflow 400 canister filter. What brand foam pre filter did you buy for your filter? Thanks, Brad
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    Canister Filters

    Cleaned today after waiting 10 weeks...It was getting clogged as flow was slowing. Followed your instructions and worked perfectly! I think I will clean every 2 month. Thanks, Brad
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    Canister Filters

    Thank you... something told me best to leave alone until really necessary. I am using the 2 HOB "Water Polishers" that was include with the Aqueon Quietflow canister filter instead of the typical return flow. The polishers use filter cartridges which in theory should cut down on the filter...
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    Canister Filters

    Hello, Finally got my aquarium up and running with fish added on June 16. I have an Aqueon Quietflow 400 canister filter for my 75 gallon tank. So far so good... quiet and flow seems okay. I use the 2 "polisher hob" included for the return flow which use filter cartridges. Have changed a few...
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    Aqueon Quietflow Canister Filter 400

    Not sure where to post this question. I purchased an Aqueon Quietflow Canister filter (400) and am not sure how to access and clean the impeller. Also, how frequent. I don't want to end up breaking "something" in order to clean it. Anyone have this filter and have cleaned the impeller...
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Not to sound dumb but I assume only part of the roots get glued? Also, once glued how does the plant "spread"? Thanks
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Thank you so much for your detailed information. I am sure this will be helpful to others also!
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    I finally just decided to purchase 100 pounds of Imagitarium Nutmeg Aquarium Gravel for my 75 gallon aquarium. Will just house fish... tetras, platys, swords... the simple stuff! I do like tiger barbs and had many years ago. Purchased 12 so they messed with each other and not my other fish. Also...
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Thanks for the information! Worth more than 2 cents :)
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Sounds like a plan!! Hopefully I will need additional trash bags when I get overrun :) Will be getting my aquarium early May... will let you know how Java Ferns do. Thanks! Brad
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Thank you for the information. I think I am going to buy the gravel I mentioned... is 3m to 6m and is noted that it is good for plants. Also, I think I will start off with mostly plastic and gradually add live plants and replace the plastic going forward. I will watch the Thomas video from Big...
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    P.S. If you can, please tell me what plants you have that are easy growing.
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Low demand easy plants for sure. Would regular gravel like Imagitarium Nutmeg Aquarium Gravel be ok? Is "supposed" to be good for plants because of its size? I really want something not expensive since if I do not have good luck will go back to plastic. I could always fertilize the plants. Thanks
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    Substrate for planted tanks

    Maybe this has been answered in posts but I can not find. Will be setting up a planted tank for the first time and have been researching the proper substrate to use. Seachem Flouride Black seems to be 1 of the contenders but have seen good and bad reviews of it. Some say makes water cloudy, not...
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    Plants for beginners

    I am going to attempt aquarium plants... will get plastic and gradually replace with live if all goes well! I am going to purchase LED lighting geared toward plants. Any recommendations on a simple beginners guide to aquarium plants book? I did purchase a book on aquascaping which is geared...
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    Aquarium Gravel

    Tank size is 48" x 18" Thanks
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    Aquarium Gravel

    Decided to purchase a 75 gallon, Planet Aquarium stand. glass top and color LED light strip with remote. Stand will take about a month to receive. Going to start purchasing equipment/supplies. I am going to order 2 Seachem Tidal 55 and Eheim Jager TruTemp Submersible Heater - 250 W Going to...
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    Quick Survey - Cannister Filters

    Please recommend one of the following cannister filters for a 75 gallon tank: 1) Aqueon QuietFlow Canister Filter 400 OR 2) Marineland Magniflow® Canister Filter 360 :thanks:
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    Undergravel Filter

    Thanks. Am still on the fence on whether to include an UG filter to augment a HOB filter.
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    Planet Aquariums

    Thanks. I will probably end up purchasing a 75 Aqueon. I like the looks of Planet Aquarium and stand but it is real pricey. Maybe I was having a pipe dream about buying it. Glad you have not experienced any issues with Aqueon.
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    Undergravel Filter

    I did have an Eheim (think it was 2217) cannister filter on the 75 I had in the past. Was a great filter but was time consuming cleaning and changing the media. Water was crystal clear and filter soooo quiet... occasionally it did leak some though so had to keep in a dish pan. However, not sure...
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    Planet Aquariums

    I agree BUT has to pass "approval" if you know what I mean! Might end up with the Aqueon 75 but that is okay too. I am sure 75, stand and top would be less than $999. I just like the look of the Planet Aquarium and stand. Will see...
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    Planet Aquariums

    Hello, Considering purchasing Crystaline Freshwater - 36x20 Gray made by Planet Aquarium. Would include 65 gallon tank and stand for $999.99. Any feedback on Planet Aquariums is appreciated. I never heard of them but I believe many saltwater aquarists have them. Mine would be for freshwater...
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    Undergravel Filter

    Thanks. I am definitely going to purchase along with a Seachem Tidal 75. I just need the aquarium now!
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    Air pumps

    Thanks. I had aquariums since I was 12, among other critters, but stopped about 5 years ago.. my 75 bow aquarium cracked. Have read bow aquariums are more subject to cracks because of the stress of their contour. I too was thinking small but decided to go bigger since large aquariums are more...
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