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White noise? Aren't we supposed to get used to that after a while? :no:

How big a tank your planning dictates the size filter you would get. In terms of maintenance, it also depends on a few things. Like if your tank is planted or is fish-centric and planted, etc. In other words a lot of things depend on your situation. As for media, I have a fish-centric tank with...

My tank being 21 inches tall, doesn't require a decrease in light frequency? I intend to plant for the first time when it starts to get warm outside.

Wow, good lights make all the difference. How can one determine the proper light levels for their tank? By this I mean adjusting RGBW levels.

Jebao SCP WiFi Sine Cross Flow Pump Wave Maker with Controller This is the device I've been hinting at. It's been such a benefit to my fish specifically, and my tank in general that I felt the need to speak about it. The unit comes from different manufacturers, with various features, power...

:) If a suction cup goes south it does so after a while. That means I'd have to spend time trying to BS phone support months after the initial purchase. Being that I'm an honorable man I'd much rather simply buy a supply of cups, or have them gifted to me, like OASE did. Another option would be...

I'm aware of all these uses and mechanics. I asked what I did of the OP to avoid offering solutions to problems that he doesn't see himself as having. BTW, I do indeed know of a far better solution than pumps and stones. Edit: Unless one just likes bubble, which I can understand. ?

While that idea is annoying in retail, I can understannd it.

For external work, like plumbing and wires I've been using Velcro Extreme. It takes patience and imagination to install, but it's secure. Perhaps good silicone cups aren't worth producing for aftermarket, because they'd last a long time?

I'll check to see if they can be useful in my situation and if we can just order some. Of the FRU's I have the finnex heater cups are the best. The first 2 I had lasted 4-years. Their problem is that finnex don't exist as a real company so much as a subsidiary of Amazon. This means there's no...

You understand exactly what I'm looking for, Val. Thank you! I sort of expected to be viewed as behaving obsessively. Maybe the OEM's will figure out that they can make more money by offering real replacements.

Air pumps, stones and check valves are essential for what purpose? I'd like to know before I start gassing on about alternate solutions, Altcar.

Is anyone aware of a source for aquarium suctions cups? Not just any suction cups, but ones that are specific to the hardware I need them for. As far as I know, of the equipment I have, it's only possible to get OEM cups from OASE. As it is, the rest just deteriorate to the point that I have to...

Indeed! It inspires a new appreciation for large bodies of water and the flow of rivers. I wish that I had been aware of this implementation sooner.

"High tech - low budget?" That's a painful contradiction in terms! :) Why not wait until you can afford what you want? In the long run you'll likely be happier if you just wait until you can afford what you want. I say this as a person who's spent WAY to much on myriad hobbies over the years.

I have something that may interest you as a filtration aficionado, eatyourpeas. I added the next to last major upgrade tonight for my tank. It's a sine wave pump. The idea is to decrease noise, improve circulation across the entire tank, keep the surface broken and sweep more bottom detritus...

I owned a wet/dry sump some years ago. Besides it having an ugly case of salt-creep, I found the type of filtration fascinating. Ageed. Filtration is indeed a hobby in a hobby for me as well.

"Take it or leave it?" How you do things or what you suggest to others is your business. Did I imply anything to the contrary?

Perhaps you should explain what you meant to convey by saying this.

Keeping fish is a hobby. For me that means it should be fun and interesting. It's nearly a genetic trait. :nod:

You're entitled to your view of the sitiation, Slap. However, I've seen sumps the size of very large reef tanks, packed with all manner of media. Are there cannisters this size, with this utility? Sure, if you want it custom built, with "fancy" trays and such. Segregated media has it's place in...

One of the major benefits of a sump/refugium is based on the huge amount of customization possible. If I was ever stupid enough to go salt it would be sump all the way. Since I'm a salt water chicken, I'll stay with my 2, very functional cannisters.

The heating tube is Finnex, the thermostat is ITC-306A.

I've run a 800w for 4-years with just the sort of functionality I want on my 125g long. If the thermostat locks in the "on" position it can only do so for 20mins before shutting down and warning me via cell that something is wrong.

I showed up today and is partially installed. Simply put, it's wonderful. Once I finalize the setup I'll post a pic. If anyone else wants to do the same it would be appreciated.

I've disliked my old lights for so long my Current unit is bound to be a very pleasing upgrade. Even though I found out that aquarium fish don't require bright lights, I'm hoping that I can make the sort of light that will let me see the natural colors and structures of everything in the tank...

I've decided on the Serene. It SHOULD be here sometime during the (+/-) blizzard next Tuesday. I'm looking forward to watching my wife set up my first real tank fixture.

Thanks PK. The Necrew line looks good and is also ccheaper than I thought it would be, which has an appeal all its own! What model are you using? I'll look through the two other manufacturers. As you might imagine I'm just itching to pull the trigger. :cool: I look forward to having a tank...

I'm in the market for LED lighting in preparation for planting for the first time. For a very long time I've viewed aquariums as life support systems as opposed to habitats that mimic the real world to some degree. The project will include 3 hardened glass, single piece sections to replace the...

Good site find and choice of heaters, Boudava!

One of the things I've gotten from fish forums is a sense of paranoia regarding potential heater issues. With this in mind I popped for an ITC 306A WiFi heater controller. This unit makes it possible to control and monitor (this includes alarms based on criteria you select to some degree) my...

Beyond standard tank maintenance fantails' have a quality-of-life consideration. They shouldn't be kept with what are called "finnippers." A commonly owned species of this class is the memorable and fascinating tiger barb. I've got two needed upgrades to go, after that I'm going to source the...

Any special or unusual rquirements? I'm betting "no." BTW, beautiful aquascaping you have.

The body type used to be labeled "fancy goldfish" at the LFS's. One of the things I read about them indicated that they're hard on aquarium ecosystems. Still, they're easy on the eye and I'd like to have one.

Amazon is a good show place for heater technology, but I've learned to swallow the reviews with a big pinch of salt. If I was going to suggest anything it would be an external thermostat. I've owned three and all were very accurate after calibration. Depending on your temperament and needs...

Baking? Do you indulge in scones?

Sounds fabulous. On par with a bowl of ox tail stew and a hunk of buttered cornbread.

Wow, you don't fool around, do you? I thought we were doing well tonight, now I'm jealous and hungry, BD.

Maybe tomorrow. Tonight It's home-made fries and hotdogs (sounds appropriate somehow). Then we'll do some fish admiraton.