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You certainly can. I've done with before with dual outlet pumps so i could use both outlets on the same sponge filter.

Yes, it's possible. Depends on what type of filter you have. If there's room for an extra filter pad I would fill the extra space with biomedia instead. Then you can change the cartridge without saving the old one.

Unless your source water has a high concentration of dissolved organic compounds, then carbon is unnecessary. You should be doing water changes anyway, and water changes also remove the stuff carbon removes.

Here's a breakdown of the media from bottom to top of the filter. I would buy online. Big Al's has great prices. Just search 2217 media on their site. Efhimech- ceramic mechanical media used to filter large particulate matter and channel water evenly. Rinse with tap water during cleanings...

Hi everyone, For the past few days I noticed that my blue acara cichlid was a little larger than usual in the belly area. Today I came home to a fish with blood streaks, red lips, and distended abdominal scales. I think he's dropsying My parameters are in check and all my other fish are...

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I have my spray bars and intakes placed at opposite ends of the tank. This helps create optimal circulation. For your situation, I would place the intakes in the corners with the FX5 return in one corner and the cascade spray bar in the middle of the tank.

Eheims can last a while before they need cleaning. I have a classic 2215 running on my 55g cichlid tank and clean it out every 3 months or when the water begins to slow. Look for a set up video on youtube. That should help since eheims can be tricky to set up if you've never used a canister...

Hi everyone, I'm new to Aquarium Advice but certainly not new to aquarium keeping. I've kept fish since I was six and have always had at least one tank going ever since then. Right now I only have two tanks running, a 55g and a 29g. I have experience keeping livebearers, tetras...