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Rudy - you just made up that name...lol.....didn't ya". j/k. more letters than I can pronounce!! Can you post any pics/links to this wonder[??]. Smokey

Not to confuse you any more than all the digital camers available; check out this link. http://www.dpreview.com Left hand side there is a section to chose from. Reviews, cameras, forums, etc. and you thought keeping fish was complicated.... :rofl: :smokey: Chose the best / for the best price. Canon, Nikon, Agfa, HP, Hasselblad...ouch...$$$$.$$ :w00t: Also, because of all the recent upgrades/new models available ... do not be afraid to purchase a used model. P.S. stay away from plastic optics.. :cuss: In the AlbertaAquatica photo section, there are remarkable pics. check it out. PM the shooters . HTH & Good luck :bow: and when you find the one that stands out; please let me know ... I still can not deciede Smokey

Hmmmmm ... choosing between a XP-3 or a Eheim. [ a big Eheim ]. Over the years I have formed a philosopy about Eheim products [ I have owned many of their great products ] _ Eheim's are green - same color as money :bow: Personally speaking, I am a devote and user of sumps. So I am a bit biased. I also hold a record for putting the most amount of water into a 33 gallon tank_ 50 gallons... :cry: :grrrrr: top that one, ehhh... :tongue: Jodaye_ you say you will have time on your side, to make a decesion ... great I like to suggest, to hobbiests, two things: 1 - join a great fish forum, post questions. 2 - Join a local Aquarium club. You have already had the foresight to do the first; CONGRADULATIONS :thumbs: :thumbs: and BTW _ welcome to AlbertaAquactia Second - If you are in the Edmonton area; think about taking in a A.C.E. meeting. [Aquarium Club of Edmonton]. // Calgary area - C.A.S. { Calgary Aquarium Society]. Either club is internationally know. Great people, and you just may find someone who has some equipement laying around. Thirdly - Stay tuned. I'm sure the other members of A.A can be of help. { some/many do order form the U.S. suppliers] great oppertunity to get in on a order and reduce shipping costs]}. HTH

The A.C. 110 is the new name for the A/C 500. diffence is they now also come with bio.media. [suggested retail in Canada is $109.99.[ ouch!!].. Everything else is the same [ foams are now 110] lol. Just new boxes. all the A.C. products are coming out in new packaging/ etc.... and a slight price rise.. To DRILL the tank_ or not to DRILL THE TANK. Good Question :w00t: A sump is a great unit on any tank. Small or large. Out of sight; extremely efficient; all mechanical in the sump; constant water level in the tank; easy to do the W/C's; very easy to clean and maintain..mpe The intial cost: Drilling the tank; [ $10.00 to $25.00] or [less if you have it done by the manf.]. The sump container; anything from a glass tank to a good rubbermaid continer. larger the better.eg:_ $8.00 [20 gal. rubbermaid ]; 33 gallon glass tank free/used or new )) A submeragable pump. Capable of pumbing 500 to 1000 gph at the height of the tank top. [ say 6 feet]. $50.00 to $130.00; depending on the quality of the pump/efficienty. Sump Media - for mechanical and bio-logical filtration. One time purchase! Lots of choices. check around. The more media the better..mpe. BONUS - once you have the submergable pump you no longer need to "BUCKET" water. The pump can do it for you. [ Caution - this could cause a slight weight gain, of the hobbiest, due to lack of back breaking lifting 5 gallon buckets of water][ and more time to sit and watch the fish]. again mpe..... Jodaye, there you go, three choices to choose from: Hang on back filter; eg_A/C 500/110 [ double up on the foams is reccomended] Canister filter - the larger the better or A Sump. the next frontier... :drool: and you thought it would be simple to choose.... :well: Best reguards. What are your thoughts[??]. Smokey

Thank you for sharing your expierence with us. VERY Much appreciated :thumbs: Be sure too keep us updated on the fry's journey_ great pics; btw :bow: Smokey

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quote>>Ive put it into my AC500 between my sponges like you say...<<.... Good method. The "floss" will fine clean the water before it gets to the top [ second] foam. this will allow the top foam to be a better bio-logical filter / and stay cleaner.. Keep an "eye" on the floss. this stuff is very efficient in trapping / becoming saturated with debre. If you see your top 500 foam rising [ :w00t: ] time to change the floss!! Got to love the large media area in the 500's. The plastic Sheets are called "Knitting mesh/sheets". Great stuff!! 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 inch sizes are available, differnt colors. Cheap!! cut to fit, does not contaminent the water [ non-toxic]. Putting floss in a canister filter... hmmmmm. Rick & Rudy & CptC. have said it best ; be careful. Let us know how you like the stuff. Smokey

Jods2518 - the Filstar xp3 [ for $95.00 u.s.] is a good price. Check around for local prices. The filters are very easy to clean and maintain, 3 - large baskets for the media. Positive water flow shut off. No problem to start. Air locks are never a problem! Generally a very nice filter. At only 350 gph, you may find it a slightly undersized for a 120-150g. tank. [depending on the tank foot print_ 4 foot or 6 foot]. and the livestock load. This can be solved by moving the output flow [return water] so it pushes the debre towards the intake stem; [opposite ends of the tank]. OR you could instal a small PowerHead to help move the debre towards the intake pickup. An Air pump w/airstones also help . Keep the water in motion. The hoses supplied are very flexiable/ and of ample lenght. Being transparent, they do show "crud" build-up.[ Doesn't matter if we can see it or not.. it does develop. ] Just helps us know when to clean them. Those little brush cleaners, on a flex-line are great; 36 or 48 inch long, for keeping the hoses clean. Also great for cleaning the impellar well and internal surfaces on the filter . I installed { November/2004} a 2xp on a 50 gallon tank.... replacement for the 5 year old 303 Fluval - [which died after air got into the impellar, ran dry, and over heated the motor unit } Cleaned the filter 2x. Very easy and much easier than the old 303.!! NICE UNIT !! :thumbs: :thumbs: MPE. HTH Smokey

AB> you are refeering to the common pleco [??], correct. What lenght is it ?

David;> great accomplishment. What will you use to feed the fry[?].

Just what kind'a plants are you GROWING[??]. :w00t: :smokey:

Val, what were the readings on the test kit? 5 - 10 - 20 - 50ppm - ?? that you can not distingish/read.

Shelly - send one to Garhan; full of adrenalin. .. Sounds like he may need it, just to keep up with posting/questions on all his projects..... :smokey: :P ..j/K! Thanks for keep'in A.A members up-to-date. Smokey

Generally the cheapest Ammonia is the one your looking for. No added fragrances, etc. Wal-mart, C.T. etc crary the stuff. Same with bleach , the cheapest is purest. No fancy stuff added. :tongue: The NO-NAME BRANDS; Safeway. etc. Read the back _ ingredients... ammonia water. Smokey

Well, that explanes that... :bow: :grrrrr: Smokey

Either way __ great idea! lol.... I was looking at the pic and the grey cells kicked in: I like the idea of the sponge filter to cycle water into the uit. _____But::::: rotate the container 90 degrees, cut a large opening in one side, which would now becomes the top. The removeable Lid would become the end cap and It already has an opening for the water to exit. A couple of suctin cups [ ones used on some heater holders] could be attached to the container, through holes in the container side and hold the whole unit in place. EH EH :smokey: :w00t: Smokey

You're a very busy person. lol.... I like your marsh theme, sounds interestiong.

Great invention. Garhan. :thumbs:

Great article, Garhan. Keep fiddling with it. :thumbs: I remember picking up brand new I.V. bags w/tubes and flow regulator at a second hand shop in Edmonton. I have to laugh.. :smokey: ; when I was working with Lexan - I needed small syringes to administer the liquid "glue". I went to a local Pharmacy to pick some up; simply..eh! Nope...third degree looks, etc. :tongue: I ended up at G. & E. Pharmacy and picked them up, with disposialbe fine needles, for 50 cents. I mentioned what I was doing and they said NO Problem. Smokey

Yes it is . Gli Amamo .

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Welcome to Alberta Aquatica, I found Nemo. we do have a very exciting salt water site. check it out. Tell us a bit more about your tank.

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