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Jarred. thank you. I agree that they take up valuable space. I'm going with my Tidal HOB 55 filter along with two medium sponge filters. p.s. My other internal cannister filter can be filled with whatever media you could want. Steve

I dumped my tidal 55 for two internal filters. The tidal made a somewhat noisy hum which I didn’t like. My two internal filters are silent with reduced my chances of leaking to zero. Aside from a air bubbler, there is no sound. Totally quiet

Does anyone here use internal cannister filters such as Fluval U series or MarineLand filters? What are the pro and cons of these filters? Do they filter on par with HOB filters? Thank you Steve

Cannot find an exact glass hood for my 29 gal tank. Is making a plexiglass hood an option? Has anyone here ever done this? Is this a thing? Thank you Steve

Are there any hobbyists that use just lighting without using any type of hood be it glass, plexiglass, or other? Pros and cons Thank you Steve

How effective are these filters? Pros and cons for a 29 gallon planted tank. Thank you Steve

Doing a hardness test Friday

Yes, it is my well water. Tank will be set up this weekend. I understand that the nitrates will change once a fish or two are added. I’m going to take it slow and monitor the water for awhile. Thank you. Steve

Thank you very much. My mind is made up. I’m going with a sponge filter and a hang on back filter. Again thank you and also for the link. Very informative Steve

PH = 7.6 High PH = 7.8 Ammonia = 0.0 ppm Nitrite = 0.0 ppm Nitrate = 0.0 ppm Are these acceptable numbers? Thank you. All tested with API Master Test Kit. Well water Steve

When introducing new fish, should one add meds( ich, tet, or eryth) to the water as an aid to ward off potential illnesses? Or is this just hooie? Thanks Steve

Anyone have experience with a Seachem Tidal 55? Pros and cons? How quiet? Thank you in advance. Steve

Plus, I’ll be having a hang on back filter as well Thank you Steve

Yes, it’s a freshwater tank. Thank you

I have both filtration systems ready to go (two medium sponge filters and an undergravel filter ) Which would work better for a 29 gallon tank and why? Thank you Steve

I'm running two medium sponge filters in my newly established planted 29 gallon tank sans fish. Is this redundancy or acceptable? Thank you Steve

I have been trying to find a glass canopy for my 29 gallon tank which measures at just a touch under 29 inches long. Every glass hood I locate, is 29 1/16th long. Nothing, not even the makers own glass canopy, is measured to this length. Is there a company that I could hopefully find that...

I am looking for a HOB aquarium filter that is whisper quiet and is reliable. Cost is not an issue. I really need something that will operate well while being super quiet. I am setting up a 29 gallon tank and need help asap. Thank you all in advance Steve:thanks:

Years ago, when I was immersed in fish keeping, I had my heater placed in my 29 gallon tank vertical with the control above the water line. I am guessing this is incorrect. I currently see most if not all, placed on an angle totally submerged. Is this the correct acceptable method? Thank you...

Thank you Aiken, very much Steve

Years ago, when I first ventured into this wonderful hobby, I had a 29 gallon tank with a hang on back filter and an under gravel filter as well. I am re-entering the hobby and am setting up a new 29 gal tank with both a hang on back filter and an under gravel filter. Is this overkill or am I...

Returning hobbyist after 30 years of absence . Recently purchased a 29 gallon tank set up and plan on adding several tropical freshwater fish after I properly cycle my tank. Anyway, thanks for allowing me to be part of this community. regards Steve