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I currently have a 180gal with sump that consists of bio balls, spongies, and ceramic rings. I am looking at adding a Fx5 canister filter and wondering what media to use is best? I was thinking some floss and bacteria house. Would carbon be a good idea, or any other suggestions or alterations...

I use test strips. Am located in Markham. Should I just try to continue water Changes?

Ok so this is strange. I know arowanas prefer PH at about 7 ish so i tested my water to see how the water conditions are. Its pretty high at 8.5 so I was thinking maybe my tapwater is just high so checked my tap water and it came out to 7-7.5? How is this possible? I did a 50% water change and...

Besides Pming which I have tried. Any other contact info for Cirrus? Looking to get in on the next shipmrnt. :)

postage is quite hefty. Wondering if there is enough people interested in Toronto to make a large purchase to reduce cost.

just wondering if you mind sharing price?

Will have aro, P bass, flagtail and loaches if that makes any difference.

Hey all, setting up my tank and I have this idea of lining the whole back of the tank with air stones. So air bubbles will be covering the whole back glass of the tank. Anyone ever seen or done this? Aesthetically what is your take on it? Also, will it have any adverse affects on the fish...

Does that include media?

Would be in for 1 depending on price.

Appreciate the response. Thanks!

Any help? just a quick model/type would suffice. Thanks.

Hi, I have tried searching but most info are regarding lighting for reds. So what do people prefer for a BBXB? T5,T8, full spectrum, any colour? Thanks again for any help provided.

Hi, what gravel or substrate would members recommend for a BBXB? I will also have peacock bass and clown loaches in the tank. Also, where would be the best place to purchase recommended substrate from in the GTA? Thanks in advance.

Also, is there a certain distance the opening of the elbow needs to be under the return pipe? Will it cause problems if this opening is even or above the return pipe?

Thanks for the prompt reply. If I keep the water level just at the drain pipes, the water level would be really low? So I guess I will be adding elbows.. Should the openings of the elbow face upwards or the same direction as the current bulkheads? Also, i assume I would still be able the drill...

Pics Finally got pictures of the tank. The two top holes have been resealed. The return pipe? (The single tube on top) is pretty flush to the tank? Should I still try to drill a hole into the top of the tube, as its really flush, maybe sticks out about 2 inches? (to prevent overflow if...

Anyone? does my questions make any sense? :confused:

Thanks for all the help. Just pitched that piece away. Now I'm almost done set up but need some more help. Just a couple of quick questions: 1) Is the return pipe suppose to be above or below the water line? how to obtain this level of water, just fill up until desired height? The tank I got...

So if I decide to remove the whole piece, all I need to do is buy PVC from a department store that matches the dimensions of the piece I'm removing? Also, would I just be able to use the current piece with the UV bulb inside, but just not hook up the bulb to the battery. So the bulb is just...