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I've been testing daily since I put the corys in the tank using the API Freshwater Master Test Kit.  There hasn't been any change in any of the colors yet for the ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates so far but as soon as I detect any change, I will do a water change to keep things in check.  I do...

Lots of very useful and informative information.  I just added some fish a few days ago (just a couple of cory cats) to help the flora build up while not stressing the fish and setup too much and using the Tetra SafeStart.  I have been testing ammonia/nitrites/nitrates daily and so far there...

Forgot to mention that I have sand on the floor.

Hello Everyone,   55 gallon freshwater tank is up and running with a Fluval 406 Canister (inlet and outlet both near the right corner).  I read that its a good idea to have a second filter running as a backup and to provide additional filtration, although the Fluval 406 is allegedly rated up to...

Totally right about the tank/hood.  I am moving from a 29 Gal Tall to this one so I am trying out some new things.  That is pretty much the bare minimum that I can do in terms of removing only one of the cut outs.  I'll get it all set up and running tomorrow and then cycling before I add any...

Hello Everyone,  I had a question regarding running the hoses for my Fluval 406 Cannister into a 55 gal tank (48x13) through the hoods. The tank has two similar hoods with perforated cut outs along the back of each for a Penguin 350 (I am using the cannister in the place of the Penguin 350). ...