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so...well.. thank-you for the mini biological filtration lesson :kiss: . I fully understand all of my choices. Considering this, I would like to . If anyone can add any insight to my original question I would be wicked pleased. :thumb:

OK... I have loads of design ideas, one of which would incorporate a material similar to that found in a biowheel. That is why I am asking. I suppose, any material would suit as long as it doesn't rot, but at the same time stay moist. Biowheels do a great job, but I think I can make a better...

OK... I have loads of design ideas, one of which would incorporate a material similar to that found in a biowheel. That is why I am asking. I suppose, any material would suit as long as it doesn't rot, but at the same time stay moist. Biowheels do a great job, but I think I can make a better...

Thanks for the link Lori, but marineland doesn't seem to eager to reveal what the actual wheel is made of. If I can identify the material, I can incorporate it for my own uses. If anyone can help... please let me know. thank-you.

I'm in the process of planning a wet/dry and was wondering what material 'biowheels' are made of? Is it fiberglass? If anyone has any imput, it would be greatly appreciated. If anyone knows what it is, do you know where it can be purchased? Thank-you, Rob

Thank you all... I will pass on the advise and information you supplied. I knew you would come through for me!

I have a friend who has had a 65 gal tank for about 10 years which has housed a few different groupings of oscars and a now venerable pleco. His oldest oscar (I think he said 8 years) recently died. He replaced it (with another oscar) and is now looking for a suitable tankmate(s). He enjoys...

Thank-you for the links and info. I think to be on the safe side I will save this idea for a future project where I may try to somewhat replicate the conditions (summer) of one of my favorite local rivers and populate and plant it to suit. Clams, crayfish and maybe rock bass and sunfish.

I have been wondering lately if it would be possible to introduce a clam or two from a local river into my 38 gal. I saw a reference to these somewhere before, but I have had no luck finding any pertinent info. So my main concerns are: Should I quarantine these critters before introducing...

Hey aimeovaldi, I think I have a solution for you. Go to your local second hand store (I operate two) and ask them if they could give you a shout the next time they get a non-functional console TV in. If they get as many as my stores do, you should have a fine specimen in no time. If it is...

Water-based stain is the way to go. Gel stains were originally developed to make staining softwoods (pine, spruce etc.) easier. Traditional stains will leave these woods looking splochy with obvious light and dark areas. The gel is designed to 'not' penetrate the grain as readily. For the...