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Thanks to you both for the replies. I like the idea of the airstone. Never thought of that but I'm sure that would help with the additional air movement passing the media. Maybe a bubble wand would work. Interesting.

I know that when running a w/d system that the bio media is supposed to be above the water level so that the water trickles over it. I have always wondered what would happen if it was under water instead. Would it still work and maybe just not be as effective? After all there is bio in the...

I just read all of these posts and the only thing that came to mind was that all aquariums should be on a ground fault interrupter for safety sake. That way noone gets electricuted in the process of cleaning or working on the tank. They are not expensive and sure give you peace of mind when...

Dont know if its safe or not but I do know it wont last long underwater.

Not really necessary if regular water changes are performed but skimming is always a plus.

Thanks Fluff for the quick reply.

Just like to say hello to everyone. This is my first post. Hope you can help me out here. I have a filter on a fresh water aquarium that I would like to transfer to a saltwater setup. Do I have to cycle the filter or can I consider it already cycled? Is the bio different for salt than for fresh...