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Mopani coloring the water

I put a piece of mopani in my 10g tank last weekend and it looks like tea. I soaked it for a week ahead of time and boiled it too. Just didn’t expect it to darken the water this much. I checked the filter basket tonight and the sponges and bio bag are totally brown. I left the bio bag in but…

Switching from HOB to Eheim 2217

So I started up the canister yesterday and was wondering how long it takes for the canister to cycle so I can take the old HOB off. a month? 2 weeks? Ive never switched filters with a tank going.

Need help planning a PVC overflow for my 125

Okay, so I officially have a 125…bought a 55 with it and the guy threw in a couple 29s and a 10 for free. So I’ve got a 29g sump and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000256E76/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 that pump for it (900 GPH), I’ve got the eco complete black sand, 2 jager 300w heaters and…

powerheads…

I have a 93 gallon cube…freshwater tank…i have a fluval 406 running and a 9watt uv sterizer..with an aerator…was wondering if i should go with a powerhead to increase water movement..vortech mp40 are outrageous…was wondering if a hydor koralia or hydor magnum 6 would be a good…

How many filters for a 75 gallon tank?

I like to over filter my tanks. I’m thinking 2 XP2′s one at each end, rather than an xp3 . I think this will aid in water circulation and eleminate dead zones in the tank. What are your opinions?

Eheim 2215 or 2213 to add with other Eheim for a 40g

I’m looking at equipment for my upgrade to a 40g and was thinking if I should get another Eheim 2215 or 2213 so that I will have one 2215 and either another 2215 or 2213. Which one should I buy to add to the tank? I was thinking the 2217 but it’s a little above my price range as I still have to get…

Eheim 2215 or 2213 to add with other Eheim for a 40g

I’m looking at equipment for my upgrade to a 40g and was thinking if I should get another Eheim 2215 or 2213 so that I will have one 2215 and either another 2215 or 2213. Which one should I buy to add to the tank? I was thinking the 2217 but it’s a little above my price range as I still have to get…

Have you built your own tanks?

Is it tough to do? I’m thinking of building my own tank. My very first one. What is the hardest parts? What should I be on the look out for? Anything.

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DIY 3D Background – Too Much Detail?

So I’ve been playing around with background ideas, but I’m a bit worried that they’re too intricate and won’t show up once I start adding cement over the styrofoam. Can anyone who’s done a styrofoam background chime in? Here’s an example of what I plan on doing:

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How long does a kiddie pool last outside?

Have anyone ever left a kiddie pool outside with water for over a year. I just wondering how long these kiddie pool last outside all year with water. Will they cracked apart? I am not planing to raise fish in them. Just wanted to raise daphnia to feed frys.

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