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Ive reaserched this to death..... the guys with chlorine get away with just a simple carbon filter..... no prime no high cost chlorimine filters ect. The guys in the us with chlorimine get away with the more expensive block filters but still no prime adders.... on MFK its all straight forward. The guys up here however seem to be using the dosers but there are still quite a few that arent. So im at a draw as to my next step..... If i have to do the doser so be it.... But at the same time I have hear horror stories about prime burn on scaleless fish not to mention my water is a 30 degrees and has salt content so they recommend a half dose.... but epcore really double doses our water due to the bacteria from the rockies..... Jeeze.... stressful lol

2.5 gph is a real slow drip as far as those blocks are made up.... The told me you could use them for water changes much like a tap and not have to use prime..... Im at a loss with this system..... I pray someone here in edmonton has the hands on info i need as i am doing 8-10 5 gallon pails every few days now ant the tank is 6 feet high,,,, my back hurts lol

Ok i have a 3 stage carbon/micron block filter from the filter guys: 1 POLY SEDIMENT 1 MICRON FILTER 1 CHLORAMINE MASTER FILTER ACTIVATED CATALYTIC CARBON 1 CHLORAMINE MASTER NH2CL STAGE 3 CARBON BLOCK with a 2.5 GPH drip that runs into my tank and a bulkhead in my sump for overflow that runs into my sewer drain. The system itself works flawless BUT i dont trust the chlorimines in our water..... I get the daily epcore water read out and i test the incoming drip weekly for signs the filters are failing and all seems well..... The thing is I just dont trust it, after a few days running it I have traces of ammonia that arent there when its shut off. On another forum They have enlightened me on the drip with a PRIME doser and I may look into that as my next option but I would love to talk to someone right here in edmonton using a similar system with positive results before I go buying more parts and making this Basic system more complicated and less trustworthy..... Daily water Stats http://www.epcor.ca/en-ca/Customers/water-customers/water-quality-reports/Pages/daily-report.aspx

I have cleaned similar situations with red hot water..... scolded hands and alot of flushing and rinsing...... The black gunk you speak of comes off with just a good shake of the hoses and HOT HOT water..... let it dry a few days and you should be fine..... Diluted bleach or vinager if you HAVE to.... but I havent had to use either yet.... and Ive had my share of really gross messes to clean up.

Traded him at PJ's west ed Turns out its alot nicer cat then he seemed to be crammed up there

Added a panda gold, super red a florida gar and a clown knife....... And a Tig Gotta love these forums Stingrays are up for grabbs in the classifieds.... too full again

Well you two...... Thanks for the heads up 12" and already eating prawns...... Aro's took notice of him for a second then took him into the school so I think im good for beatings You guys should post pics of the progress....... Im interested to see how they come along...... And if you want to sell...... you got my pm my 300 needs a trio and I have a friend looking for a trio as well....... so Ill be on the lookout till the WC's come back on the list in the spring

Bow valley aquariums has em dirt cheap in calgary

WOW....... Just.....Wow.... Thats a crazy site.... Now i want a bowl of goliath tigerfish soup (take out a loan) lol Expensive aquarium fish

Believe it or not as hardy as they are i have tons of clippings..... Every time I go to rearrange them they snap at the base....... I have a 10 gallon under the stand for them as i just cant throw anything out

Be very careful with a steel brace at the bottom..... Even a pebble or uneven area between the glass and steel could possibly pop it, theres alot of weight there just looking for the weakest spot. To be honest I dont think the bottom trim has anything to do with support its more to hide the silicone.

That would be amazing betta This is what the plasticus looks like now

The redtail cat came from a kijijji add out of a 20 gallon....... He is about 18" and 4" wide....... No Joke....... I have him hand feeding now

Here is an update to one of my 180's I turned into a predator tank 2 DIY pvc overflows into a 90 gallon sump..... Dont know if I can drill it just yet so they will have to do.... 1 snakehead 1 TSN, 2 RTC, 1 redtail giant gourami, 2 silvers and 3 handfuls of beefheart/tigerprawns a day. Cant wait to start the ply tank for the babies

No chance you had a big PH swing? Ive seen it happen with older water conditioners ect.

Give it till tommorow..... Then Get your money back..... Alot of guys i deal with are slow to produce...... But honestly.... Its mostly me.... I am more than on the ball and really its an aquarium hobby.... people dont move too fast lol and ripped off Any time i shop retail....... Makes me want to open a store...... Just so people dont get hosed so bad.....

Awesome The more i read about planted tanks the more i wanted plastics lol I have too many other variables to sort out and adding any more ehh.... And thanks for the Info about the silver dollars tim seeing as 5 of em were yours yesterday lol Java and anubias it is I dont run substrate though..... I was planning on attaching them to driftwood and hiding baskets with slate Will that work?

Ok so...... Being honest...... Is it possible to have a planted tank and not do the Co2, Ferts ect? I am very interested in doing Live as well as plastic just to get the feel for them but I dont want to be spending a bunch of time with the Kh, Or balances ect ect I spend too much time already on my fish water But i have such an appretiation for the live plant set ups...... If any listed plants can thrive at all without all the Jazz of these setups..... Please let me know

I may know wherer to get blackworms. Ill PM you.

Hey mate, Nice to see hagen on the boards Hope you are as friendly as andrew was before he crossed over Im sure you will have plenty to do on here seeing as you hold the number 1 brand to what everyone is using on to keep the hobby going. Hats off to Hagen

The trick would be to use jap mats with foam sponge, ceramic rings and or Ultra bio media (anything with high surface area) and the biggest pump you can afford and you will be set. The more compartments/baffels you have the better you will be using the space in the sump as well as better oxygenation for all the bio media I am still switching my media over but the tried and true scrubbies still work too My 180 gallon sump My 300g sump

All depends how many baffles, What you plan to put into it (bio/mech filtration), and the flow you will have with the pump you choose..... Ive seen 230's running 35 gallon tanks no problem with heavy bio loads.....

I was praying they held on to them till my big moma motoro had pups so I could scoop them in a swap but she is taking her sweet time

Makes me want to pull out a fly rod for some reason Awesome pics

LOL..... Ok this is what im working with I have a 180 with Alot of wood..... 2 4foot T5's and if need be 2 4foot T8's And here is whatever plant may still be trying to live in the wood???? Iy has frsh leaves sprouting but other than that...... lol I didnt want to get into Co2 maybe some fertilizers but fish safe as thats what Im going for..... a fish tank not a garden