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I would like to make some of these but I'm concerned about the metal springs in the clips. Can I use them as long as if they start to rust I throw them out and get new ones. What is the issue with metal in aquariums?? Will it harm the fish, snails, etc?

Would a pair of Rams get along with the following types of fish in a 20 gallon tank cories one angel bristlenose pleco Also, how do I tell the difference between male and female rams?

What a gorgeous pond!

I set up a new 100 gallon stock tank to use as a pond this year. I have plants in and a couple of trapdoor snails but I'm wondering when I can add a couple of (Sarassa) fish. The temp of the pond in the afternoon is at about 60 but I just checked this morning and it's down to 50 F. degrees...

Okay I can do that! Now what about products that I can use to clean the liner. It's filthy!

I am trying to help my parents clean their outdoor pond. There are no fish in the pond, the water has been removed, all leaves and debris have been removed but the bottom of the pond is filthy with muddy dirt and still a bit of water remains. There is no drain (preformed pond). I need to wash...

I purchased a brand new self cleaning stove a few months ago. I have never used the self cleaning feature as yet. I went to do it yesterday but in the instruction booklet it mentions that some birds are very sensitive to the fumes given off when using the self cleaning feature. I really need...

The weather here hasn't really been that cold as yet. As a matter of fact, we just started the woodstove for the first time this past weekend. We just built this addition so the windows are all brand new double paned windows. And to answer the next persons question, yes all tanks have lids.

Hi, we built a 1000 square foot addition onto my parents home this past year. The main level of the addition is about 1000 square feet and the basement is about 900 square feet. We have electric heat and a woodstove which we just started up yesterday. We have been having a lot of problems with...

Whew! I'm so glad you explained that to me. I had no idea that there were little to no moving parts. I will give the impeller a bit of a nudge and see if that does the trick. Luckily I had an extra AC300 sitting in my closet just waiting for a problem like this to occur so the tank is well...

Hey there! The filter was very much cooled down before I attempted to start it. I think the water change took me almost an hour. As for uneven wear on the impeller shaft I have no idea. It looks just fine to me. I don't think the impeller is going to start by giving it a flick with my...

I hate having to unplug my Aqua-clear filters when I do a water change cuz often they won't start up again when I plug them in. Usually when that happens (pretty much every second time I do a water change) I clean the entire filter housing and I remove the motor so I can clean the impeller and I...

Yes this would be my first SW tank but I honestly would prefer to use a 15 gallon tank so hopefully someone can give me some good advice on using a 15 gallon tank.

I am interested in starting up a very small SW tank. At the Mom & Pop fish store I go to they have a small set up using an Eclipse 6 gallon tank. They have one clown fish (Nemo type) one shrimp, one crab and one snail. I would love to have something like this. They said it is actually very easy...

The wheel spins fine when I do it manually. There is no gunk as the filter hasn't been used in ages. Will it still filter properly even though the wheel isn't moving?

I just set up a quarantine tank for some small cichlids. I set up a penquin 110 filter but the darn bio wheel isn't turning. Will it still filter the water properly even though the wheel isn't turning?

Do you cook the brocolli before putting it in the tank? How do you hold it down?

Hi Toirtis! I just got some cory's. Do I just slice up some banana and throw it in the tank?

I'd suggest you do up a seperate thread for your questions so everyone gets an opportunity to see your questions. I didn't actually do my own fix. I had a guy that has been in the hobby for several years come and do the fix. He cleaned it well then used a piece of glass and aquarium silicone...

My 65 gallon tank is stock with mostly Malawi cichlids that for the most part get along splendidly. I also have a Red tailed black shark and a couple of pictus cats that have been in the tank right from the start along with the cichlids. Everyone has been getting along very well until in the...

Menagerie, what type of loaches do you have?

I have been curious about puffers, can you tell me more about them? Do they need to have their teeth filed down or something, or is that some other type I'm thinking of?

I haven't seen the Rams or Kribs at any of my LFS's but I'll keep my eyes open for them. I have heard they are quite lovely. I do have my 65 gallon tank filled with cichlids and I love them! Is it easy to sex the Rams or Kribs so that I get a pair? What else could I put in the tank with them?

I have a 20 gallon tank I am setting up and would like some ideas as to what I could put in it. I prefer not to have livebearers and I would like to have fish that are quite colorful and will stand out since the 20 gallon tank will be below a 65 gallon cichlid tank and it will be close to the...

Hi Menagerie, thanks for asking. My little guy passed away this afternoon. :(