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Hi guys, wondering if people could just give me a little advice about my proposed stocking list for my 20g tall (is it overstocked? compatability? etc). It's well cycled and established, and heavily planted. Schooling small fish- I was thinking about getting 2 groups of 5 fish. Tossing up and...

Hi, Just wondering if there were any main differences between the 2? Thinking of using either one as a foreground plant, and tossing up between them. TIA.

does appear to be particle board. Looks like everything is decently screwed into place. Haha, I'm around that weight. I suppose I could have a go standing on the stand and seeing if it will hold. lol Though based on the fact that it is that weight across the top, I think it should be sturdy...

I think it was made by someone ages ago but I would have no chance of recalling who. I'll try and describe how the parts seem to have been joined together. All wood pieces are 1.6cm thick. Sorry, can't identify the type. They are connect via screws, and it appears there are 2 horizontal...

Hi, I was wondering if there was anyway to see if a stand was safe to support the weight of my aquarium? It's only my 20g one, measuring about 50cm (L) x 34cm (W) x 42cm (H), to be placed on a 70cm (L) x 40cm (W) top. The stand is about 75cm tall. Is there anyway to check, short of getting in...

Hi all, Recently picked up a Eheim 2213 Classic Cannister and loving it so far. Considering my old filter was a stock overhead filter from those "all in one" tank kits, it's no surprise I'm happy about the improvement :) Just wanted to throw a few questions about maintenance: 1. How do I...

Thanks for the replies. The bulb generally just turns on without blinking. Oh u meant the ones that don't start up initially. Not sure, I'll check 2mr. I can't smell any burnt smells Haven't tried switching bulbs. Well all the bulb strips are currently functioning without a problem. I...

Hmm... this appears to be the only thread on this item... I was thinking about getting one (too lazy for DIY, and it looks really compact) It appears that the device is working fine in your tank which is good to hear :) Nice tank too !! Just a quick question: What does hte device run off? A/C...

Hi, Just have a qn about my CF fixture from Coralife. According to the stickies, I think that CF are designed to handle around 2+ years of life? FYI, before I go any further, my bulb is for the quad strip 96W Coralife fixture. When I have been turning it on recently, I notice at times that...

Hi, I've been gone for a few weeks on a trip and when I returned, I encountered an unfortunate algae bloom... well explosion... I would rather call it. I have signs of green water, spot algae, fuzz algae/brush algae/a form of brown beard algae. Green water is in the form of a green film. I'm...

yea its a project tank. I'm thinking of getting a 4-5 footer with around 100g's. So I would kinda need the boost in filtration. 25x filtration is a bit overkill... I'm probably leading towards the fluval. Oh well, I have one last day to decide before I fly back.

the website I'm looking at is in metric and after conversion, it is around 450gph for the Eheim 3. I thought it had been out a bit longer and people had already a fair idea about the stats. Well the price difference between the 2 is quite a bit so I think I might opt for the FX5. I might as...

Hi, I'm having a bit of problems finding reviews about these 2 cannister filters (Fluval FX5 and Eheim Pro 3). I don't know whether it is because the models are newer or something else. I'm thinking of buying one of these filters. Although price is not really an issue, I would want to buy the...

Thanks for the replies. I've bought all the stuff and set up the tank already. I bought it from "Goldfish Street" (direct translation). That is prolly the street you're thinking of (between Prince Edward and Mong Kok?). Well I suggested they just use Prime and tap water to change the water. I...

The people I'm thinking of buying it from say they custom make their own tanks/furniture. But they offer a decent 3 year warranty and their prices are pretty cheap. So I don't particularly need standard aquarium sizes but rather sizes so that the effectiveness of the light isn't diminished. I...

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a tank with a length around 4-5ft. My planned width is 2ft. I was just wondering what type of height range I should be looking at (as I don't want the effectiveness of the light to be dimished). I was thinking around 2ft. Just out of curiousity, what would you think...

Hmm... apparently they only seem to stock "China" brands here in HK. I haven't really noticed JBL or Milwaukee being stocked. In your opinion, would you think it would be worth buying it? The prices range from about HKD$500-1000, which equates to around AUD$86-172. In Australia, they around...

Thanks. Well, say if I bought one now, and it didn't fit, couldn't I just look around to find an adaptor to fit the valve fitting used in Australia? (worst scenario) Just that CO2 regulators etc in Australia go for around $300+ retail, so it is worth a gamble if I can get it for around $100.

Hi, I've been scanning through a few co2 pages and just wanted to ask some quick questions. I'm thinking of buying a regulator while I'm overseas cause they appear to a lot cheaper than in Australia, and I'm in a "shopping mood", lol. Cyclinder I can't because apparently co2 suppliers require...

I agree with that bioload estimate. I personally like to stock fancies at around 10g/gf. I prefer to avoid koi, so I'm going to have a problem when my shubunkin grows up. I think I may have to offload him :(

I would definately do that but I'm in Hong Kong atm (on holiday). My tanks are back in Sydney. Test kit would be a good idea. I'll raise the idea with them. Though, honestly, I think they may be a bit lazy to implement them so I'll probably just give them a water change routine to keep up with...

Thanks. That'll give me a rough idea on how much gravel I'll need. Oh yea the thermometer. The little things... Ok thanks for the wpg tip. I'll make it a 100w fixture then. For plants I was thinking about that low light range too. Stuff like anubias, crypts, java fern, etc... ops... just my...

Hi, I'm just helping my fd setup a goldfish tank for his dad's office. It's approximately 50g. The dimensions in metric in cm are: 100 (length) x 38 (width) x 55 (height). It's pretty much just the tank he's keeping. The rest of the equipment he's throwing away. I don't think they won't be...

thanks for the replies guys. yea it's just a thought I had. As wright4lfe says, i personally wouldn't do it as I would like to see a wide variety of fish in my tanks but the concept is interesting to me.

What other stuff may build up if I don't do water changes out of curiousity?