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Thanks for the prompt reply. Now I am wondering: 1) if water is running through that tube, wouldn't it ruin the bulb? Unless uv sterilizers are supposed to be sumberged? 2) is this bulb necessary...

Hi, just recently purchased a used tank and trying to set up the sump system. One of the pipes connecting to the sump has these two ends that state flow control with two prongs sticking out of them that connects to a 120V battery. what does this do exactly? When I was moving the pipes, the prong...

Anyone know where I can purchase suitable black sand/substrate in the GTA/Markham.

Just wondering how everyone does their water change? Is it just, siphon water out and then refill with room temp. water and then at he necessary amount of prime to it? Is stability needed or is that only for the brand new cycling of tanks? Also, for the prime, do you add the amount correlated to...

Hi, I just purchased a Drilled tank with the holes about 4 inch from the top of tank. My question is do I need an overflow box? I searched and some say you do others don't. , as you can tell new to sumps so any information or tips for a drilled tank would be much appreciated.Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies. Regarding the doubling of beams, do I just find the measurements of the current beams and then just nail in the same sized beam beside the current one? Is there a specific technique or tools I need to use? As you can tell, not really a handy person, so any help on...

Hi, thanks for your help. Have attached pictures. Tank is going against the wall and these beams seem to be under or close to where the tank/wall is. Thanks again.

Hi, was wondering if I put a large fish tank 180gal on my main level (1st floor) would I need to put in extra support in the basement? I'm assuming it's roughly going to weigh about 1800-2000lbs? The tank dimensions is 72 inches long and 24 inches wide. any opinion on this? anyone keep similar...

May I ask where you are purchasing from and roughly how much for that setup? I am located in Toronto. Will shipping be a deal breaker?

Hi, was wondering what would your peference be for a tank with 1 XB aro, 3 peacock bass and community for Clown loaches? I have read many times it's the dimensions that matter, so here it is. The options are: 6' x 18" x 24" or 8' x 18' x 18" Thanks for your help P.S. If putting either...

Hi, I found a used tank I was looking to upgrade but was previously used as a reef tank. It has two overflows and am wondering what precautions I need to take to convert this tank from SW to FW. Is there any specific cleaning agents I should use to make sure the tank is as clean and...

Yea, DaiDee is correct. Was just wondering the physical differences. So if it was used for saltwater before, as long as I clean it well, shouldn't be a problem for an aro correct? Thanks.

Hi, just wondering. In the market for a new tank and see some ads state that it's a saltwater tank. What is the difference if any? Would one be able to use a SW tank to keep an aro? Thanks in advance.

So is someone organizing a group buy for T.O?

Are fishes with YTL (straight line scales on 6th level ) priced higher? Also, would you pay more for a fish with YTL? If so, what percentage would you be willing to pay, 10% more?

I was under the impression sumps are cheaper?

Hi, my friend and I were discussing and would like to know from experienced owners on here. how much do you estimate you spend on avg. for upkeep of one arowana per month? This includes electricity, food, supplements, etc. Cheers.

hi, fairly new to fish keeping. I know water quality is crucial to a nice/healthy fish. So what does everyone use here? Reasons one over the other? I've read that sumps don't clean up debris on the bottom of tank which turns me off from it. Anyway to fix this problem? sorry if this question is...

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Hi, is the setup/package still available? thanks.