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Archer772, yes that does help. So to validate (plus some follow-up): At installation of overflow, sump pump is off. U-tube overflow & sump are installed. Water is manually poured into both chambers of overflow such that water line inside overflow is now above top of U-tube. At this...

Howdy: I have read billions (yes, billions) of posts about sumps, overflows, etc., trying to understand how they work. Yet, never having actually seen one at work, I am lost on a few basics. For non-drilled tank with an overflow: Water enters the overflow when main tank water level rises...

great, thanks. I have Ebo Jager, and I have seen the tronic but they seemed to imply only for their heaters.

Having trouble finding a heater protector for 200-w heater. sources? Thanks for any suggestions.

thanks, I did order both a 3pack with idea of using multiple bags, and also large 250micron bags to see which might work better. glad to know the 250s are good enough. multiple bags OK but my preference is to load one bag. growitnow

Anyone figure out how to use Seachem Purigen in cannister filters and prevent bypass beacuse of the small bags that Purigen comes in? Seachem sells "The Bag" that is 180microns, but even that is only 5X10. Are there larger media bags available, that would hold Purigen without it falling...

Mgamer20o0, In the end, Yep on the ditch it. Regretably, the DIY + "nice looking" depend on the skills of the maker. cheers

phanmc, much agreed re: cannister. seeking hoods, perhaps hoods with lights only sans filter. european tanks are often shown with full fitting slim hoods. canopy a possibility, but I do like open immediate access to top of tank without having to 'reach in'. glass top works fine, but not as...

Hello all, I have owned Eclipse Hoods and three aspects of them seem undesirable to me. First, filtering capacity/flexibility seems pretty weak. Water movement, yes, but very limited mechanical and no meaningful media space if needed. Second, lights in hood are toward front glass pane...

Fish I am likely to get include apistogramma x 4 (possibly A. cacatuoides or borellii)German blue rams x 2 anostomous anostomous x 1 (would prefer to get 6-7 but I'm too chicken if they delcare war on each other) I figured dithers will stay in the top 1/3 of tank, cichlids in bottom and...

dither strata Great replies so far, very informative. Thanks. Regret the penguins get so big, they seemed a pretty fish in LFS, sharp black line/markings. 6cm seems rather large. I did notice in LFS that the penguins distinctly seemed to hang out at the bottom strata of the bare tank in...

Hello all: Setting up 90gallon planted. Some common dither fish include: cardial tetra neon tetra rummynose tetra penguin tetra black neon tetra I plan to get at least 25 dithers of same kind. Above are tetras only because those I see mentioned the most. For those of you that have had...

Traces often have refrigerate instructions after open. But not on TMG that I just bought (under new name). Refrigerate? Thanks, growitnow

I think it may be an overstatement that UV renders nutrients inaccessible. As I understand it UV may, in theory, affect Fe iron utilization, but for practicle purpose there is limited basis for concern, and little if any impact of UV on plant growth attributable to changes in fert uptake...

Hello, Buildup of film on glass chamber of UV sterilizers reduces effectiveness, requiring occasional cleaning of the interior chamber (or so I understand). Given that Turbo Twist has a ridged spiral chamber directing water flow, to what extent can you clean the interior chamber when needed...

Hello Rev, Thanks for the suggestion. I did look on google/dogpile. I plant to use in brackish (salt) tank, so am concerned about integrity of even Krylon from exposure to salt. I dunno, never tried Krylon, but good alternative. If anyone has any leads I would prefer black moulded uplift...

Howdy all, I'm looking for standard rigid UGF airlift tubing but in black plastic. Anyone know where I can buy some? (not the airline, but tube which seats into UGF) Thanks, growitnow

Hello all, I've been out of the loop for a few years, and am now setting up a 90gallon planted tank. 90gallon 4 x 55 watt CF injected c02 two Eheim 2128s intention = 100% Flourite I have been reading great things about Aqua soil. Out of the tap, my KH is 4 and pH is 8.2. I am concerned...

Hello, Tomorrow to purchase 4 x 55-W kit from AH Supply. Suggestions for what bulb combo looks best? All four bulbs 5500K? Or mix with 6700k? 6800k? I understand plant growth not likely affected by this choice, but do not have experience to determine what is likely to be most pleasing to the...

Mgamer20o0, Thanks. What size tank? growitnow