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I was looking at the Dr.Fosters website and found some powercompact lights on sale(sunpaq brand). 65w bulb for $21.00, I'm assuming that's a pretty good deal. The fixture I have(Customsealife Smartlite), had two 65W but both had burned out and the unit has been in my garage for about a year...

I say buy it!!! You will be glad you did. It is def. worth the money, no questions!! It made my life alot easier.

Sorry for your loss Brian, and thank you for all the advice you have given me.

I think you saw a Magnum 350. I currently have a Magnum 350 but don't run the bio-wheel as of yet. I have always heard good things about them though. My guess is that it surely wouldn't hurt matters to have it.

Actaully I have talked with Brian several times here on the board. He is VERY informative with the Discus. I do realize of the dedication it takes to keep these fish thriving and am constantly researching and asking questions. Trust me I am not just jumping into Discus, I def. know what I am...

My fish stocking plans are as follows: 15 cardinal or rummynose tetras 6 cories 6-8 Discus What do you think?

Just a note to let yall know that my fishless cycle is finally finished :D I cycled with 3 large shrimp bought from the grocery store. It took 5 weeks and I basically just thru the shrimp in and let nature due the rest. No frantic water changes to help keep fish alive during the cycling...

I am actually into about 4 weeks of my cycle. However I did not "seed" my aquarium from an established system. I used the raw shrimp method and it seems to be going good for me. This is a good alternative if your not into causing fish any unnecessary agony! There is also another method that I...

Actually when I was setting up the aquarium I boiled the wood. But do you know what it is? As long as it is harmless it won't bother me. Did it show up because the tank is going thru the nitrogen cycle? Thanks for your help.

I've got what looks to be like a white fuzz growing on my driftwood :roll: Almost looks like cotton but it is slightly transparent, does anyone have a clue what this might be? I have a 75 gal. tank that has been cycling for about 4 weeks now with raw shrimp. Currently there are no fish in the...

Thanks for your advice guys, still pondering my options though. Just want to do this right. :) greenfish: thanks for the link, this might be a thought!! :wink:

You make a very good point with your concern. But, I do not have a spot anywhere in my house for another tank, even a small 29 gal. not to mention that my wife would have a fit if I mentioned that idea to her. I already have alot invested in the 75 gal. money wise. Is there any other...

My tank has about completed its cycle and my original intent is to get about 6 Discus (prob. from DiscusMadness.com), but first I wanted to stock with some cories and maybe a school of Tetras. My question is about the bio-load: How many cories and tetras could I have if I wanted 6 Discus? I...

Just a quick question...... Are you planning to go with a bigger tank in the near future? From what I have heard / read that tank is way too small for 3 Jack dempseys , and prob. too small for just one jack dempsey when he starts to really grow. Just seems like too many fish that have a...

Does anyone know where I can find repair parts for my magnum 350 canister? I'm looking for the o-ring that fits on the top of the canister. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for your help :mrgreen:

Menagerie: Is it typical for the ammonia to spike so quickly and then dissapear? I have been checking water parameters about every three days give or take. What can I expect next?

I tested my water again last night. My results were: PH stabel @ 7.6 as usual, Ammonia still @ 0, and my Nitrite was reading 1.0. Is all of this normal for my situation? Just thought I would see an Ammonia spike by now. I am almost 3 weeks into cycling a 75 gal tank with raw, unprocessed...

I am currently in about 2 weeks of a fishless cycle and have not seen my PH fluctuate yet. It stays steady at 7.6. What is your KH? As it is my understanding that this is a signifigant factor in PH fluctuation. By the way, my fishless cycle consists of dead shrimp purchased at the grocery...

Thanks guys, I bumped up the temp. to about 83 deg. give or take. And as far as the water aggitation goes I have both of my outflow tubes on my canister filters pointing to the surface creating surface aggitation at both sides of the tank. Will this be enough or do I need to add an airstone?

Thanks guys, I bumped up the temp. to about 83 deg. give or take. And as far as the water aggitation goes I have both of my outflow tubes on my canister filters pointing to the surface creating surface aggitation at both sides of the tank. Will this be enough or do I need to add an airstone?

I have a big piece of wood at the house I wanted to put in my tank but, I think it is a piece of cedar!!! 8O My first thought is to NOT put cedar wood in the tank, is that right? Or can I use it?

Well, it's been about two weeks into my fishless cycle with three raw shrimp. Still no signs of Ammonia yet but I'm guessing it is a bit to soon to see an Ammonia spike. I can now see the shrimp physically starting to breakdown so I'm hoping for recordable Ammonia levels soon. I have only...

Thanks for all the input Brian. I'll pick the book up soon. By the way, your Discus look amazing, hope mine turn out as well.

I tested my KH from the tap and it was at 5, but should I leave the tapwater sit out over night to get an accurate reading? I apprecieate all of your insight. I want to do this right so I ask alot of questions and read alot as well. Any other helpful info. you have will be greatly...