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    Moving tanks. How to transfer fish????

    Hi, I am upgrading to a larger tank. I have cycled the larger tank and all is left is to transfer my fish. What is the best way to do this??? I'm worried about fish like my Bala sharks as I don't want to injure them! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Powerhead placement!!! Please help!

    Hi guys, I have a beautiful new 6 foot (182 cm) 185 gallon (685 litres) tank and struggling about the placement of my powerheads. My setup, is plastic plants, rectangular shaped tank. I have a Aqua one 2700L/hr filter with its outlet in the back right of the tank (intake strainer at the back...
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    New tank - powerhead query?????

    Would 2 750L/hr circulators be ok. At either ends of the tank Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    New tank - powerhead query?????

    Hey guys, I have upgraded from a 4 foot tank to a new 6 foot 185 gallon tank (or 685 litres). I am cycling at the moment but just trying to get all my equipment together. I never really used a powerhead before I think with this volume of water it looks more important? I have a canister...
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    New 515 L (approx 136 gallons) tank - need filter

    Hi guys, I am upgrading my tank to an Aqua nova R-1760 and I need to purchase a new filter. I was just wondering what flow rate is needed? And is an aqua nova filter ok? Thanks Mick Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Sick silver shark

    Hi guys, I have three silver sharks and the last couple of days I have noticed what looks like blood on one of their fins and gills. My water chemistry is within it's limits and i do regular water changes. Is this some kind of bacterial infection? If so is it contagious and how do I help my...
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    HELP!!! White spot!!!

    Hi guys, I'm stressing out!!! I have a 63g tank and looks like 3 of my fish have ich or white spots on there fins What can I do to get rid if it?????? I head cranking up the temp slowly to 86 can help??? Also once they have the white spot how long do they have to live and can they be...
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    Frontosa Query

    Hey guys I have a 14cm frontosa in my 75 gallon tank. I only just got him yesterday. Will I need to get him some other frontosa's? If so how many ? Also at my LFS, the only other ones are about 4cm, is that a problem? Would I need others? He is currently in tank with other fish. (But smaller...
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    Tropical conditioning salts

    Hey guys Just wanted to get some feedback on tropical conditioning salts. Necessary? When to use? How much to use? Thanks
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    Please help! Air pump Query???

    Hi guys, I have an aqua one 980T tank (98cm long, 76 cm height, and 47cm width) 240L or 63 gallons. I have a aqua one Stellar 380D air pulp. 2 190L/hr values. I have two 6 air stones that are about 5 inches long each. Is this ok? I ask because i saw on a site that it's only for tanks up to...
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    Aqua Nova NT 1200

    He guys Anybody have any experience with this tank? Aqua Nova NT 1200T. (Tall model) It's 120cm x 46cm x 70 cm. Friend of mine is looking at one. Good brand? Is to top filter food enough? Anybody have this tank? Thanks Mick
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    Thanks :) Ok great last few questions How often should I clean the black sponge? Every few months when I clean the noodles? When cleaning the pipes for my filter and the strainer etc how often should I clean that? Also every few months? And lastly when cleaning the pipes, strainer eye with...
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    By normal water I mean tap water
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    Ok,so through away black sponges between noodles and wool? Sweekly water changes of 50 percent. Fortnightly, just check wool and only change if dirty. Clean glass,gravel and do water change. Is monthly washing of ceramic noodles too much? What's a better time frame? Can I clean the filter...
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    The filter sits on top of the tank. Yeah I have 1 fish in there, so 50 percent water change each week is better then.? How long do the black sponges, that sit between the wool and the vermis noodles last? And when I replace can I replace them all at once ( I have three compartments all with...
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    Sorry when I mention carbon cartridges I mean to say black sponges....sorry The carbon cartridges I use are just wool So how long do the black sponges last for
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    Frontier should be "of the" Apologies for the spelling errors. **** auto correct
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    Filter cleaning and general tank maintenance

    Hey guys, I have been in this forum for only a few few weeks now but I have learnt so much. Thanks to everyone in advance. My question today relates to cleaning schedules: I have a 63 gallon tank and I'm trying to come up with a cleaning schedule. I have been told that everyone two...
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    Help!! Nitrite levels at 5ppm!!'

    Hey guys, Just an update after two water changes over the last few days the tank is now down to about 1ppm. I know this still Should be zero, it's a huge improvement. All of my fish are doing well! Should I grab some aquarium salt as well to help improve further? Do you need to use aquarium...
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    Water changes and prime

    Hi everyone, When doing water changes, is it ok to add the tap water straight to the tank and then after all the water is added, treat the entire volume of the tank with prime???? I only have a 10L bucket so it would be hard to add prime to that each time
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    Help!! Nitrite levels at 5ppm!!'

    Hey guys, thanks for all the advice. I will be doing daily water changes until I can get the nitrites under control. I will let you all know how I go.
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    Help!! Nitrite levels at 5ppm!!'

    Hey guys I have a relatively new tank. I received it off a friend and he only Lives next door. We were able to relocate most of the water. He told me that I should be fine to start adding fish. However after checking the nitrite levels they are super high. The ammonia and nitrate are ok. I did...
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    Filter cleaning

    Haha great idea. Thanks for you all help :)
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    Filter cleaning

    And often would I actually replace the wool?
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