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    Aquaclear 20 and 50

    My 2 filters both have the same problems. Both have air pockets in the intake tube and the foams keep floating to the top and pushing the lid off. Can you please help? Thanks.
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    Green water?

    A few weeks ago my water was always green. After 50% WC it was ok for a day then green again. I decided to do a full clean (bleach gravel, clean glass etc). It was great for a week but now the water is green again. Also I am getting some slime in the filters :( Any ideas what my problem could be?
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    Best way to clean tank

    What is the best way to give a full clean of my tank? Sent from my GT-I9500 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Green water

    Why is my water turning green? Any ideas? Thanks
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    Something weird in my tank

    I was just doing a WC when I noticed something in the tank. I thought it was a baby ghost shrimp but my wife doesn't think so. It has 6 legs and I also noticed that they were some worm type things in the old tank water. I will see if I can get a pic of it as it came out then went back into the...
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    Cleaning algae

    What is the best way to clean algae from gravel and tank?
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    Where is my snail?

    I woke up this morning and my apple snail has gone. The shell is still there though. I assume it has been eaten
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    What is this growing?

    Does anyone know what this is on the gravel and tank? On the tank it is spots and on the gravel it is around the edges.
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    DoPhin F1200 filter

    Can anyone tell me for what size tank (gallons) is a DoPhin F1200 internal filter for? Thanks
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    Plastic plants

    How do I prepare plastic plants for my tank? Do I need to disinfect them? If so with what?
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    Apple snail shell

    My apple snail has lost its colour and looks like something is wrong with its shell? What should I do?
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    Pregnant platy?

    My platy is just sitting at the bottom of the tank. Could it be about to give birth? Also its scales on its belly looks like they have been rubbed the wrong way
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    Water levels question

    My ammonia and nitrite are 0 but nitrate is between 50 and 100. Do I need more WCs or will it fix itself?
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    Is this normal?

    On my ac50 filter I have had this kinda smile on my biomax for a while and I was wondering if it is ok or if I need to clean it?
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    Platy tail

    Before the tails of my platies used to fan out but now they are more like a rectangle shape. Is there a reason for this?
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    More guppy fry!

    I have more guppy fry but this time only 6 .
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    Veggies for fish!

    I can't believe I'm home early on a Friday and here I am boiling veg for the fish even before I have opened a beer!
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    Slime on filer sponge/foam

    I have slime on my filter foam and wondering what the best way of cleaning is?
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    Danio colours

    Have anyone ever seen danios that are bright pink/green or yellow? I have some but I think the colour has been injected into them
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    Cycle WC

    I went to my LFS earlier and he said I should never WC more than 25% because if I do more the tank won't cycle. Is he correct? I thought I had to do what is necessary to bring the nitrites down.
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    Feeding plecos veg

    Is it ok veg in the tank for plecos with other types of fish in the tank aswell?
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    Elite water heater

    Does anyone know if Elite tronic water heaters are any good? If not what would you recommend?
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    WC question

    I have just finish a super DIY job even if I do say so myself! I have just managed to connect a tap under the toilet sink so I add add a hose and fill the tank without the need of buckets and breaking my wrist! My question is when filling up the tank, how should I apply the chlorine neutralizer...
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    Filter question

    Can you have too much filtration?
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    Heater rating question

    Does it matter if a heater is over rated for a tank if it turns off at a set temp? For example, a 200w heater in a 16 gallon tank.
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