Search results

Thanks DevUK - Would you think the 120-400 lph model would have enough go it in to suck out the water, go downwards about 3/4 metre to the pump, then back up through the reactor into the tank ? or there is the 200-550 lph model ? They are cheaper than that cheap filter too which is a bonus...

ok, sorry im spamming my own post lol - Maxijet make a powerhead range and a "new jet" pump range, although it looks like some sites just list them all as powerheads, better explained http://www.firststopaquatics.co.uk/acatalo...powerheads.html They seperate the products into the pump range...

Ok, think I have found the answer, looks like some sites list the wrong picture, there is a MaxiJet Pump range, and a Maxijet powerhead range http://www.leicesteraquatics.com/catalog/i...85pul04ccfe0gl7 Although most websites I look at contradict each other for both products, some say they...

I think I have found some powerheads which can be used externally - The Underworld Maxi-Jet series.. on this website <a href="http://www.rocketaquatics.co.uk/baquarium-...9gph-p-839.html" target="_blank">http://www.rocketaquatics.co.uk/baquarium-...9gph-p-839.html</a> it says it can be used...

I have heard the same about the diffusers, the kit of ebay I want to purchase comes with a reactor, although I dont know how good it is .. Nosnibor has a picture of the reactor here - http://www.fishforums.net/content-page/203...nation/page/20/ I know it may not be as good as the expensive...

Thanks Devuk, im a bit concerned about spliting the tubing because of the way it connects into the tank - do you think one of those little filters could run the diffuser even low powered, or do they really need to be high powered? Is there any cheap external inline powerheads/pumps you can...

Thanks DevUK - I have had a look at pond pumps, I was worried they maybe noisy - I have seen these cheap filters on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...rksid=p3907.m29 Although probably totally useless as a main filter I only need it to pump water, extra little filtration maybe...

Hi All, I think I am going to buy the Co2 Kit from ebay (the german one) - It comes with a Co2 reactor that requires an external pump in order to work, I have the Fluval Vicenza series of tank so the external pump I have goes directly through the base of the aquarium and I am not able to modify...

Hi Garuf, Just wondering, the solenoid on the German Kit (from ebay) - is it ok to just change the plug or is there a problem with the voltage etc ? Craig

Excellent Thanks Garuf - Looks like ill be trying to purchase shortly :)

ahh ok, I have found a local lfs that will refill the bottle, but they have said they need it overnight as they have to virtually freeze the bottle first ? They also have said as long as its a standard international fitting Do you know if that bottle / fitting would be standard? Would it also...

Im a little worried about using the fire extinguisher method :S Garuf, where do you get yours refilled ? I already have a ceramic diffuser and drop checker etc for when i tried my DIY solution (using a yeast based mix) so thats that bit covered if i get it :)

ah ok, at some point ill go co2 then - I dont suppose you have heard anything about the kits on ebay ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Complete-System-...1QQcmdZViewItem They are fairly cheap and come with pretty much everything ! downside is the bottle needs refilling and is not disposable, and im...

Thanks Garuf, I quoted approx 2wpg, but i actually have just over 1wpg but with T5 tubes, am i correct in thinking that 1w of T5 is more than 1w in the wpg calculation (I hope that makes sense) does it start to become detramental having too much light without co2 ? Thanks, Craig

Hi All, I was thinking about EI Dosing to help my plants a little, I have a 180litre planted tank, just over 2wpg. My plants are going well at the minute, I did try a DIY Co2 solution however i couldnt get the supply regular so was having frequent algae outbreaks. I have since stopped adding...

Hi Wilder, Sorry for not geting back to you sooner ! All the fish are looking well now, the mountain minnow that lost his tail due to the fungus has grown it back and they all seem to be alot more active! Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it :) Craig

Thanks :) I was assuming ornamental fish were fish such as Discus etc and not your usual everyday ones! :) I will let you know how I get on, thanks again Craig

Excellent thanks Wilder =) I noticed on the Aquarium Classified ad you linked it says thats its good to use it monthly as just a standard adition to your tank maintenance, do you think it is worthwhile to do this ? or does this only apply to Discus? It also says for ornamental fish use only...

ah excellent ok, so I shouldnt run carbon / do a water change? just use the Womer Plus Silly question, but the packaging for the womer plus doesnt look like a liquid?

its my own fault, was a couple of days aho so hopefully here very soon - if its good its worth the wait for the extra 24 or so hours? Ill keep running carbon and do a water change in the meantime to try and clear the old meds

Hi Wilder, its not arrived yet :( - is it worth me getting somthing from Maidenhead in the mean time?

They have been flicking, unsure if it was the gills or body though (so quick and to be honest not taken notice where they have been flicking, just that they are occasionally) Any suggested medication?

Hi Wilder, Fish are looking better, (day 4 and end of treatment nearly) The fungas looks like its gone, the main minnow that was affected has lost some of its tail but now there is no fungus im hoping it will start the grow back. There are still a couple of fish with slightly red gills still...

Hi All, Want to make myself a DIY Phython / Perminent water change solution! but was wondering if it is safe to use the Hozelock Brass fittings?, I know they are a better quality and will last longer and less prone to leaks, but wondering if it would contaminate the water? Craig

Hi Wilder, The Protozin has just gone it, as advised on the bottle I have turned off my UV and im not running Zeolite or Carbon in my filter. The Med has stained my water blue (which is fine!) but its now clearing, is this because of the fine filter wool I have in my filter, should I take...

I did some water tests a few moments ago (left it an hour of so after the water change so it would be well mixed) and everything is fine, I dont add any aditional salt but dont have any sort of tests to tell how salted the water is.. if it is a protozoan infection then hopefully this waterlife...

oh so the slime coat is actually the natural coat that the fish puts on its body to protect itself, I always thought it was a form of disease like a fungus that grew on the fish! Ill get those meds as soon as I can tomorrow and start treating asap, ill let you know how it goes though!, ill also...

Thanks Wilder, could this be why mabe the parasites have not spread to all of my fish, the UV is keeping it from spreading

Thank You! I run a UV Filter, should i turn this off while running with meds? Craig

Thanks Wilder, ill get the waterlife protzin first thing tomorrow, sorry im confused, should i still get the parasite med (wormer plus) from the link you gave me above ?

Lovely! Thanks Wilder, Ill pick up the waterlife med, if for anyreason the lfs (ill be going to maidenhead aquatics as its the only one near) doesnt have it, is there an alternative you would recomend, or is it just any parasite med?. Will have i have to order wormer plus online? - I have the...

Sorry for my stupid question im about to ask, is Waterlife and wormer plus two different meds, so should i dose those two meds and pimafix all at the same time? Thanks, Craig

unfortunatly not, im low on meds stock to be honest, my first real outbreak of something since i have had the tank setup, what parasite med would you recomend - should I also use pimafix at the same time to sort the fungas/white stuff the fish have?

Trying to get a pic but they all blury, my camera isnt great and I dont think its focusing properly. I am confusing myslef so have had another really good look and summerised below - There are multiple fish (2/3) with almost like a white film to the rear of the fish (behind the rear fin on...

I would say they are close to, maybe slighty smaller in size - they are not covering the whole body (and there are not tens and tens of them), there are a few on the tail and mostly near the rear of its body where this while film / covering is. they are on top of this film, there is also a...

Thanks Wilder, ill do a 50% water change now and put in some new carbon pads - Ill go out and get the meds tomorrow, is there any whitespod med you would recomend? Thanks for your help, really appreciate it :)

Really sorry Im not great at explaining.. some fish look quite pale, some had a sort of white layer on them, sometimes it seems to look fluffy other times not, but it does look like there are a few "spots" of it on top of the layer itself. The main fish thats affected also has a few spots on...

Thanks Wilder, What would you recomend as the best treatment for this? They are starting to flick against objects, at first it seemed ich was developing but its really in between ich and an all over type fungas/slime, there are some "grains" as such but not as many or as obvious as i thought...

That doesnt sound too good :( Does the treatment you reccomended earlier in the thread sort out gill flukes etc?

Hi Wilder, I have noticed that on some of my fish, they are getting slightly red gills, also some of the fish have quite red mouths and do breath heavily - Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Craig