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Thanks for the info. I set it up today with outer sponges and Pond Matrix. 3 FX5s total.

I currently have two FX 5s on my 350g. The tank is filled with bio rings in the middle all the trays and foam around the outer circle. I'm adding to my bio filtration by purchasing a 3rd fx5 (fx 6) and filling the center of each basket with pond matrix. Would it be ok to remove the outer foam...

Thanks for the thread....very helpful. Anyone know if there will be any specific type of lighting needed? Tank location in not near natural light. Will standard CFL bulb work?

Thanks for all the replies. This site is great. I'll look into all the info and let you all know what I decide. I also may place the filter tank above my main tank (some how) so that I don't have to worry about my main tank draining if the pump goes out. This is the main reason I never went...

Hello all, I plan on using a planted tank (plants only) as a nitrate filter for my main tank. I'm going to use a small pump to get water from my main tank to the panted tank and back to my main tank. My main tank is 340 gallons. How large would the planted tank need to be in order for this to...

Rather than feed my fish flakes on one day, then pellets the next day, then brine shrimp on another day, etc. Is it ok the simply take a large container and mix flakes and pellets, and what ever else you choose, then feed them the cocktail daily? Thanks

I'll give that a shot too. Thanks.

Thanks, I'll try that.

I just purchased several large rocks (20+ lbs each) for my existing 340gal african cichlid tank. My tank is about 32in high. What can I use to safely lower the rocks onto my tank? Note: tank is up and running and fully stocked. Thanks

Here ya go

Thanks for the IDs. Here's one more I need to iD.

Sorry for the bad pics. I have yellow labs and they look different from this fish. He/she doesn't have the usual black line on the edge of the top fin and it's body shape is different more like the fish in the 2nd pic. The fish in the second pic is definitely an albino of some sort as it has...

Id these mbumas

Yes, I'm using pool filter sand as substrate.

Thanks for the reply. Yes I have 2 canister filters (FX5s). Forgot to mention (didn't think it was relevant) that I have a pump within the overflow (for my UV) which circulates the water to the other side of the tank.

Hello, I have a 340 gallon African tank. I'm adding crushed coral to raise the pH. Since the tank is so large I purchased a 12" x 15" filter media bag and place the crushed coral in there). I have a very large unused overflow box on my tank (plugged/filled) so I placed the bag of coral in...

Yes they're cichlids.

There are quite a few fish in the tank and no I did't notice one of them not eating for a few week.

I have a 340 gallon African tank. Yeasterday I looked in my tank and said' Hay, where'd those little fish come from"). Looks like someone had babies, however I don't know which one (didn't notice before). So, I grab my net with extention (36in tall tank) and quickly notice there is know way...

+1 on using multiple FX5s on your tank. I have 2 on my 340 gallon African Tank and they're great. There are a few pics at the end of this thread. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/new-tank-219307-2.html

I'll be placing the tank in my garage (concret slab foundation) where it will replacing my 340 gallon.

tank for all of your replies.

no, not a craigslist deal.

I hear what you''re saying and that's the only reason I'm considering SW (already having equipment), however still think it will cost more to maintain.

l''ll 've sure to post pics. won't be able to get the tank until mid January.