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    So I Was Looking At A Canister And It Came Without "Bio" Media

    http://www.aquaone.co.uk/aquis_advance_2.php (called bionood) http://www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=107&PROD_ID=01002160021501 (called biomax) http://www.thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=864...
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    So I Was Looking At A Canister And It Came Without "Bio" Media

    It included wool, black sponge, noodles and carbon. but no "bio" media. does that mean there would be no place for the bacteria to settle?
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    "Natural Substrate" (Diy Mix): Have You Tried One?

    I came across this page (http://www.overclockers.com.au/wiki/Aqu ... s.2FGravel) and it has several recipes of DIY mix natural substrate. If you have done something similar, is it worth it? how did you prepare the ingredients? where do I get the ingredients? things like topsoil/peat seems like...
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    First-Timer Needing Your Advice/Help

    1st post edited. after I created the thread, I found out that planted aquarium = high current and betta don't like that at all. :(
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    Aqua One Advance Series

    can you please tell me these sites you mentioned? :) for future reference :) thank you
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    All About Angelfish... (Please Help A First-Timer)

    can I mix angelfish species? e.g. 2 "regular" angelfish + 2 black angelfish + 2 koi angelfish? thanks again
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    How Important Is Flow Rate?

    thanks everyone. very helpful :)
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    All About Angelfish... (Please Help A First-Timer)

    first ever setup! :) thinking of albino and bristlenose. and maybe a clown loach (spelling?). -------- thanks everyone! yup. that's why I prefer to see plants instead of just driftwood/rocks/plastic hiding places. a more natural if you asked me :)
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    Aqua One Advance Series

    Has anyone used one of these? or maybe you know of someone who owns one? please reply back with your (or theirs if you know someone) feedback on this filter? Would you recommend it to your family/good friend if they are looking for a canister filter? Thank you very much. ps. I'm thinking of...
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    Advice/Recommendation To A First-Timer

    Hello everyone. I'm about to receive a 4ft tank (2nd hand) and I wanted it to be a planted aquarium (not rainforest-type setup but one with many plants) with a community fish centered around angelfish. 1. I have looked around and eco-complete or carrib-see seems to be the best but I can't...
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    All About Angelfish... (Please Help A First-Timer)

    Hello. I am starting a 4ft planted tank (not rain forest/jungle-type but more plants than usual). 1. can you estimate how many angelfish can I fit? 2. also what other types of fish can I include in the tank? (I'm thinking of catfish/cory/algae eating shrimp at the moment). 3. do angelfish...
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    How Important Is Flow Rate?

    I was thinking of getting either the 2213 or the 2215. The 2213 is just enough for 250L tank. but it only has a flow rate of 440L/H. 2215 is around 600+L/H. So how important is the flow rate compared to the other parameters in a filter (capacity and etc). thank you
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    Please Help Me Identify These Plants

    there appears to be "grass"-like plants propagating in the front of the 2 pictures. can you help me identify them? http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/23354 http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/788 thank you
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    What Type Of Filter?

    I've been reading about betta (as I planned to start a community and planted aquarium in my 4ft tank (4 x 1.5 x 1.5)) and it has been said that betta doesn't require a filter because of the labyrinth. But since my setup will be a community aquarium with plants, can you please suggest what type...
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    First-Timer Needing Your Advice/Help

    Hello everyone. I'm about to receive a 4ft tank (2nd hand) and I wanted it to be a planted aquarium with a community fish centered around a angelfish. 1. I have looked around and eco-complete or carrib-see seems to be the best but I can't justify the costs. The shop owner then suggested...
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    Why We Should Not Fishless Cycle Planted Tanks.

    can someone please summarise that 1st post? It's way over my head. I'm new to the hobby and I'm about to setup my 1st planted tank. I was thinking of doing a fishless cycle because I read that's got for the fish. Thank you very much.
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    Elite Crystal Flo

    Has anyone tried these canister filter? It seems these are made by hagen (who also makes fluval). I looked at the hagen website but the crysal flo model is not listed. And searching the net comes with non-english european sites. any comments/feedback on the filter if you have tried them...
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