Hi I am purchasing a 46g tank for my BPs and wanted to know what filter suggestions are out there. I understand one should overshoot in terms of filtration and these are somewhat "messy" fish, but there are just so many products out there it is overwhelming. I want to offer my BPs the best environment possible. I have been reading some on biowheel technology which sounds interesting to me. Does anyone have an opinion on these filters? Any specific brands? Thanks, AandA
Just a quick question.
I have a fluval 304 external and it's well matured, about 4 months or so on my tank.
It gets cleaned weekly... However the water inside the canister is brown, when my tank is clear / small tint of brown.
Am I supose to empty the filter water and fill it with tank water when I clean it?
I've always just left it thinking it's the 'benefical bacteria' that are browning it....
Any ideas? Cheers.
Oh, and water is tested often and nothing wrong with it.
Hi Parrot Heads! I have been reading and reading for days online about filters and my head hurts! I have a 55g with 3 parrots, 4 tiger barbs, 6 corys and one bushynose. Currently I have an Aquaclear 110 and a Penguin 170 for filters, and they dont seem to be keeping the water as clear as when I first set it up and ran it without any fish in it. (I am suspecting the Penguin, the flow isnt that great even though I have taken it apart and done everything I could with it, got the filter used, it is not brand new)
I I'm setting up a 45 gal for the Jewels I posted about a few weeks ago. I bought it second hand for $50 it came with the tank, hood, and this fluval 203 filter. I have NEVER seen let alone used a canister filter. So I am trying to figure out what and how to put this 1 million pieced thing together. The fellow I bought it from said you had to put charcole in it but where???? I got the canister out and its in three sections that come apart 1. on bottom has like tan bolts in it 2. nothing is in it 3. has a spongy brownish filter.
Hey all,
I wanted to ask how you all have set up your filters.
Currently I have activated corbon in mine over a sponge that is somewhat course. I am thinking I should add the bio filter stuff that's roundish with the hole going through the center underneath.
And I would love to hear everyones expertise regarding this all important contraption.
Thanx.
Hey guys, I was wondering how often a fish tank filter should be changed? I have been changing my water at a 30 percent water change every week and was wondering how often the filter should be changed. Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
I have a bio-wheel penguin 350 marineland filter on my 46 gallon tank and I am thinking of adding another for back up in case I ever have a restarting problem. Any suggestions? Mine now mounts on back and has 2 wheels.
Thanks
Hi Guys.
Thought i would add my DIY SUMP plans for those who are into DIY and dont like spending / cant afford ( like me ) the filteration gadgets.
Email me at nash81@gmail.com I also have plans for Denitrators , refugium, etc .
Hope this helps
Nash
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