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Hi, I ran a search but did not find much information regarding aquarium tongs. I want some to make managing my planted, FW aquarium a little easier. The tank is 32" tall overall, but the water column is 24" tall. I would prefer to spend more and get a nice set of tongs, than less for a set...

Just wondering if Purigen works just like activated carbon, or if it is safe to use with seachem flourish liquid fertilizers and flourish excel. Thanks in advance!

I was checking my CO2 and air-stone timers early this morning. Rather than turn on the lights, I decided to try using a flashlight with a red lens (the type you might uses in the field for covertly reading maps or hunting deer, who don't see red... The fish seemed completely oblivious and...

Bought Fluval's surface skimmer but am concerned that is might only be compatible with the smaller series of 405 etc canister filters, and not the larger Fluval FX5 canister filter. Does anybody know if it will fit or if there is a connector one can buy? The return hose is a semi-flexible...

I have been reading and searching the forums on CO2 for my tank and I am sure I missed some good posts, but I would appreciate any feedback you can provide on my question below: Facts: 155g FW planted aquarium with Fluval FX5 canister filter running mechanical pad, carbon pad, and porous...

I have a Fluval FX5 in a 155g bowfront tank with a sand substrate. I chose #20 grain (larger) over #30 grain (smaller) to help minimize "sandstorms." I positioned the intake about 5" above the substrate (3" is the recommended minimum). Question: is anyone using a screen over the intake to...

Just got some blue LEDs and they are nice. My question to you all is in regards to their usage. Which statement, if any, most closely reassembles your philosophy and/or usage of blue LED moon-lighting for tanks? 1) I leave them on all the time, day and night. The fish don't seem to mind. 2) I...

Know this is a generalized question with many potential variables. This might help reduce the number of answers relevant to my scenario: From Bottom feeder tablets bottle: "Nutrafin MAX bottom feeder sinking food tablets" Tablets with earthworm meal Long-lasting, feeds fish, not gravel A...

Bought a 155 gallon glass aquarium. That is about 1300 lbs of water weight, I think. The glass tank is really heavy, so much so that my friend and I were worried about dropping it just during the unloading process. I would guess the tank weighs 200 lbs. The stand that came with it from the LFS...

Just bought a tank. I live in Northern California in the Sacramento Valley where the temperatures range from cold nights to warm days. I want two heaters for the tank setup so I have an even heat distribution and some redundancy in case of a heater failure. It is a 155g bow front glass tank. I...

I got quotes on a custom built tank 60x24x24 (150g) for about $400-$450. Hand-built pine stand was $450 (seems pricey) I also saw an Oceanic 155g bow front tank, with stand, hood, and T5 lights on a dusty LFS showroom floor for $900. I see all sorts of steals on this forum, mostly used tanks...

I could not seem to find PFS at home depot but I found play sand (which I don't prefer for my usage). Furthermore, I could not find the "Quikrete" brand but I did find another brand called "SAKRETE" of "medium coarse sand for general use" Will that work as a substrate? Thanks for any advice...

I live in Northern California. I don't use air conditioning very often and my current house (high) temp ranges from 79-83F. I am thinking I might need an aquarium "chiller" or maybe some fan setup blowing lightly across the aquarium surface? I have not started the freshwater tank yet. I am...

Hey there. I am thinking about getting back into aquariums after a 10+ year hiatus. I ran a few small aquariums, the largest was a 55 gallon. They were full of community fish at first, then I moved over to Oscars and Jack Dempsey's and Fire Mouths, etc. I am planning on buying a larger tank...