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I am wondering if anybody in Edmonton is breeding and/or selling Crystal shrimp?

What color is the top? Pewter, Black, or Burnt Orange?

I have a couple GLO 48" T5 HO dual light fixtures if interested. Brand new still in the box. I had full intentions of using them but never got around to it. PM if interested.

I was in PJ's W.E.M. on Saturday and noticed they had a really cool freshwater shrimp 'desktop' aquarium set up. It looked like there were about 20-30 shrimp spanning over 5 varieties. My readings on shrimp indicate that they require a lot of hiding spots, a filter with a small grid on the intake, and a pH ranging from 6.5 to 7.6. They are omnivores so it would be good to include some hardy live plants such as java moss or moss balls. I believe Fluval just launched a bunch of new "Ebi" products designed for freshwater crustaceans, so you may want to check that out at your LFS. Hope this helps.

Check this link out: http://www.fluvalblog.com/fluval-flora-up-close/

I would check that there is no visible damage to the impeller, impeller shaft, and impeller cover. Do you see any black rubber 'bushings' on each end of the impeller shaft because they should be there and help prevent vibration within the impeller chamber. If all looks o.k., I would try to prime the filter again and wait until the filter is completely full before you plug it in. If noise still persists, then air is getting into the unit somehow. Check all fittings to make sure they are tight to the hose. Hope this helps.

A few facts on ammonia / ammonium and how AquaPlus & Prime relate: The amount of ammonia freed when the bond of chloramine is broken is not going to be a toxic level given the usual conentration of chloramine that is used for water for human consumption. Biological capacity exisiting within the aquarium is all that is required to metabolize it. If the pH is below 7, then ammonium is not toxic. Ammonium is related to pH only, it is unrelated to the use of Prime. Aqua Plus does not contain aloe vera. It contains colloids that will not interfere with fish gills in any way. Aqua Plus is the only water conditioner that features a US patent in regards to stress prevention; important when perfoming tank maintenance as well as when new specimens are being introduced etc. The exact composition of Prime is proprietary, so it leaves me to speculate onto the make of the product. A few tests done on Prime lends some certinity that it contains a compound named sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (Also found in Amquel, Kordon under the name of sodium hydroxymethylsulfinate). This causes the peculiar aroma of the product. Why onto a half bottle it is more evident than first opened? Basically it is a question of airspace (O2) above the product. Does oxygen deplete the integrity of Prime. Perhaps??

These are nice kits. They are more of a concept than just a rectangular glass box. What would you rather have in your office, on a bookshelf, or perhaps your child's room? I agree they are a bit more expensive but "price is what you pay - value is what you get". It's no different than getting an iPhone vs a regular cell phone. You can make a call on both but the iPhone is more modern and high-tech looking.

I was looking at some YouTube videos of Fluval Chi's and came across this video which shows a few other Fluval nano kits that are coming soon. From what I understand after talking with a few people, these kits will be in the stores in November. The mini CO2 kit looks kinda cool.

Prime is good, but may I add that Nutrafin AquaPlus is the only water conditioner that is patented to reduce stress on fish. It is also a Canadian made product which is used exclusively by the University of Guelf in their aquaculture labs.

Just a question..... Why would someone order from the states and absorb a lot of extra costs on fish or dry goods that appear to be 'cheap' It appears that there is some money to be lost: extra fees and added potential of fish loss - buy at your own risk? I would rather walk into my LFS and hand pick healthy stock and pay a little bit more. In reality...it is probably more cost effective. Just my opinion on this topic and am curious to hear others. Thanks

I have used nothing but Fluvals on my aquariums since 1995 and have had no problems. With ANY canister filter it is important to lubricate the o-rings with a silicone based lubricant a few times per year. This will keep the o-rings in good condition and prevent them from twisting or kinking which usually causes leaking issues. Fluval (Hagen) stands behind their products. I needed a replacement Aquastop because I broke it and their customer service representative sent one to me N/C under warranty.

The bigger PJ's locations should have this item. Try the W.E.M. or south-side stores. Looking at the Hagen website, the item number is A130.