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I just replaced an IB ITC 306-A 1000W after just over two years of faultless service. I already miss its more interesting features, but I'm happy with its replacement, for now at least. ;)

I'm thinking sump as well for a 125g, but only as a platform for a algae scrubber. Anyway, I swapped in a hygger PTC heater 800w. It's been plumbed since 1/1, and is functioning well so far. It isn't an inline heater, but to a hardware man it's gorgeous AND functional. I'm currently running an...

I swapped out an OASE 600 for an FX6 2-days ago. Without going into too much detail, I'll just say that the 600 didn't stand up well to a year inline. Without some hard proof that OASE had updated their designs and mats I won't buy another. This means I'm currently running an FX6 and FX4 on my...

I've never used this method but I understand that it's possible to maintain BB by adding carefully metered amounts of our friend Ammonia to the tank.

Either way, if my albino has been stricken, it's a good thing. He scavenges for a large portion of his day and is smart enough to show up to his "indicator" corner when he wants a dedicated feed. Even with his "claspers", he seems to be in good health.

That's a great avatar you have. It reminds me of an old friend. ?

Greetings! Unless you have a specific reason to go with a pre-kitted tank, I'd source parts that I select myself. As I've learned both with building tanks and gaming computers this approach can be very rewarding intellectually. Good fortune WelshBoa, in whatever you decide! ?

Indeed it is, that's why it's best to have an external thermostat and a heating tube that you trust and can easily monitor. The last thing I want is a tank full of par-boiled pets! :no:

Be patient. A solid BB at the beginning of your tanks life cycle makes a lot of difference in the short and long terms.

That tracks. My albino hangs out in his designated corner of the tank sometimes. Once, with his weird "equipment" extended, they nearly reached for a passing tankmate. I really hope these things are a variant of a sharks claspers', Essjay.

I've watched nature programs for a long time. We've only seen one "fungus" THIS animated, and that was in a cave a long, long way from here.

I'm right there with you brother. The idea of something like a gill flukes in my water-box is driving me bananas. If there were such a thing as a pleco physician I would have been there days ago, and I hate doctors.

Agreed. I took the information for what it is, but I'll continue to do things as I have for now.

I've owned cannister filters for a very long time, but I'm sure I don't know everything there is to know about them or the biology they're designed to maintain. With a primary filter being fully cycled in, and a secondary filter just starting to cycle up, I wanted to investigate possible damage...

Yup, a beautiful hunk of kit for sure.

Since my secondary has only been inline for 2-weeks I figure fully servicing my relatively new primary could be a a big mistake, PKZ. What I'm trying to do is ascertain how much detritus has accumulated in the main body of my primary out of pure curiosity. The "dual cavity" OASE 600 is supposed...

Just over a month ago, I lost my secondary filter. I bought a replacement and put it inline. The interesting thing ($) is that I had replaced my main filter as well about 8-weeks earlier. I told myself at the time I'd take a look at the media in the filter when I thought it had cycled-in, to see...

A decent assessment as well, Avel. Edit: BTW, I was scratching my face off trying trying not to turn your response into a debate. I'm a nice brother, right? ;)

Sure, if you want to split hairs. I however see "fish keeping" as just that, not someone in proximity to fish that they think are cute and decide not to eat. When it's 35 below outside, and mere feet from my tank, and critical support services are pumping away to keep my fish people alive, I...

To answer your question, they did so clumsily with little understanding of what was happening! :)

Geez, I hadn't considered heat. Thanks Ellabee for the info! Question, my fish will grow sick in a cooling tank? I'll look up battery powered heaters.

Having no experience with tanks as small as yours, I'd suggest a principle to go by, not a filter. Select a company that's well-known, with American-based customer support. Heavily review the unit you select, both good and bad opinions. That way you'll have a clear picture of what you're buying.

"Uh oh, no power!!!" I learned recently that there's enough BB on the interior of my tank and ornaments to sustain my fish for an extended period, as long as I have constant water movement and surface agitation. I think I've managed to achieve this, for about 35hrs at least. I plan on having a...

My first tank was a cast-off from Woolworth's in downtown Chicago, sold to me by a LFS (I'd very much like to see the place again, but it's too dangerous of a locale right now). The tank was an early design (1960ish I think) composed of glass plates held together by pitch, a steel support frame...

That's an interesting question. Let's see if google is our friend on the history of home fish keeping. Edit: Look it up guys the history is there.

Though I tend to be mostly hardware-centric when it comes to fish keeping, this degree of biological sophistication IS amazing. I look forward to seeing it in action.

I wasn't aware that treatments like this existed. Good info.

Performes as advertised with a couple of added positives.

I don't have a clear picture of them yet, but my white pleco has similar structures on either side of its head. They have finger-like appendages on the end and can be extended far from the body. I don't know its true, but I suspect they're gills.

VERY interesting read, AA. I wish I had seen the Super Jets before my last purchase. I feel "distracted" out of my cash! ?

The incident certainly could have played out this way. Except Wade has earned my respect in many ways. There's no easy way for me to know for sure beyond being there.

I'm glad CITES was able to affect this change, though I'd image it really excites the black market. In the video I noticed them having problems resuscitating a tiger fish. Jeremy Wade caught one that was 10x that size. Of course Wade was going to toss it back. It died in his arms instead. It's...

The sheer variety of fish in those tanks was diabolical. I look forward to seeing what the new facilities are like, especially the filtration. Beyond their looks, does any know why arowana and rays are so expensive?

I hope these boys were paid well! ?

It says something about you that you feel this way, UF. I'm starting to wonder whether I should even consider taking a chance, even after quarantining new stock. I want more fish, but not at the potential expense of animals I've had for years. Part of me says I'm being too soft. ?

Looks good for an iso tank sponge filter. I'm going to source some iso tank parts from Corey, just to spread it around some.

Wow, I didn't know there was such a thing. Interesting construction.

This sounds like a version of FPS heaven! BTW, I tend to lean forward on ram too.

Sure, you seem to meet my personal requirements to schlep things for. Convey my best wishes to the hubby. I have eye issues and I hate the idea of eye surgeons. BTW, since I'm here, I have an open question: I'm experiencing a nice algae die-off lately. I've dealt with the slime algae\brown...