http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc. en Fri, 24 May 2013 13:36:14 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541420-led-tubes&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 08:43:43 GMT Juat wondering if anyone knows weather or not led tubes can directly replace fluorescent tubes in a fluval light housing with an electronic balast Juat wondering if anyone knows weather or not led tubes can directly replace fluorescent tubes in a fluval light housing with an electronic balast ]]> Setup and Filtration pdjs http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541420-led-tubes http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541381-150g-Aquarium-Sump-Advice&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:31:37 GMT Hey guys - after a long time searching Ive decided to post a thread.

There are some photos and brief talk in threads, but no one seems to really describe their methods.

I have really clean h2o in my tanks now, fish "floating in air" but now I am upgrading my predators to some monster tanks.

Canisters it seems like wont cut it on these larger, heavily stocked tanks, so what should I do for filtration?

Tank number one is 150g - so we will start there.

I have a mag18 return - just wondering what I should build in my sump for the best clarity. ]]> Setup and Filtration FLESHY http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541381-150g-Aquarium-Sump-Advice http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541331-new-fluval-25-gallon-tank-with-water-change-system&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:13 GMT i saw it at petco the other day when i was getting bloodworms for my jaguars...

http://usa.hagen.com/Aquatic/Aquariu...-Desktop/15281

id like to know how the "one touch filter cleaning and water change system" works


Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Setup and Filtration m8r8j http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541331-new-fluval-25-gallon-tank-with-water-change-system http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541327-40-gal-filter-for-a-20g&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 17:57:07 GMT I have a 20 gal with a pair of albino cons 1-2" and 3 bichirs that im growing out, would it be better to buy the 40g hob instead of the 20g hob? Or is the tank ok with the 20g hob? ]]> Setup and Filtration Andy02793 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541327-40-gal-filter-for-a-20g http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541308-Questions-about-Fluval-404-and-a-dual-bio-wheel-filter&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:25 GMT So, I managed to pick up a whole WHACK of good **** for $100 including 5 tanks, several filters, a couple stands, etc etc etc.... In this pile of stuff is a Fluval 404 which I can't determine is missing parts or not, as I don't even know how to use it. :/

Internal components seem to all be there, and the top of it has an in and out hose... that's it? Just run the hoses into the tank? They're rather thick, not sure how to secure them haha.

Also picked up a dual bio-wheel system. It's not like the Emporers with their dual wheel in one housing. It's 2 separate housings linked together by a T pipe inlet. I have a bio-wheel on my 35 and I love it so much more than the AquaClear 70. Seems to pick up SO much more crap! How do I use this damn dual housing thing though? I'm afraid if I just pump water to it, it'll be too much and the filters will just over flow. I should also mention, in that pile of stuff was also a Penguin 1140 powerhead... ]]> Setup and Filtration SpinalFan http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541308-Questions-about-Fluval-404-and-a-dual-bio-wheel-filter http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541239-UV-Sterilizer&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:28:34 GMT Hey guys, can I get some feedback on UV Sterilizers, if you use them, and how do you like them? I've been doing some research but only on the internet, and I'm not sure what to believe.:nilly: I have a 110 gal and it's loaded with free floating algae, I can't even see my fish when they swim to the rear of my tank. One company I was checking out is TMC the vecton series, any info is greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance ]]> Setup and Filtration KevinH http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541239-UV-Sterilizer http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541233-Quick-About-matrix-pond-matrix&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:48:53 GMT Just got a 4liter bucket of pond matrix & was gonna add it to my sump. Just curious if I need to do a pre rinse on it before I add it to my sump or just use it straight outta the bucket..

Simple question I know but thought I'd ask since I haven't had much exp with matrix. ]]> Setup and Filtration Eyebedam http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541233-Quick-About-matrix-pond-matrix http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541230-UV-Sterilizer&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:43:16 GMT Hey guys, can I get some feedback on UV Sterilizers, if you use them, and how do you like them? I've been doing some research but only on the internet, and I'm not sure what to believe.:nilly: I have a 110 gal and it's loaded with free floating algae, I can't even see my fish when they swim to the rear of my tank. One company I was checking out is TMC the vecton series, any info is greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance ]]> Setup and Filtration KevinH http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541230-UV-Sterilizer http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541220-which-tank-has-more-room&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:37:29 GMT for Sa/Ca fish. a standerd 6ft 125. or a 150 that is 5Lx2Wx2H... i know the 150 is clearly more gallons but yea. I have seen 150s only 4 ft, and 30 some inches high... anyway pray that if deal goes through, I will be getting both. I want to expand my fancy goldfish tank and want to start a saca... for Sa/Ca fish. a standerd 6ft 125. or a 150 that is 5Lx2Wx2H... i know the 150 is clearly more gallons but yea. I have seen 150s only 4 ft, and 30 some inches high... anyway pray that if deal goes through, I will be getting both. I want to expand my fancy goldfish tank and want to start a saca tank. whichever is better for Sa/Ca that is what i am going with through.

ps. my now goldfish tank now is a 75 with 4 midzide fancy goldfish, I may expand to 8 depending on tank and I am not sure on stock for saca tank, I know a jack dempsey and oscar. I may try to fit 2x more mid leveal fish. maybe a GT and turquoise sev ]]> Setup and Filtration mopani http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541220-which-tank-has-more-room http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541167-How-long-without-filtration&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:48:12 GMT For a 225 gallon tank, about how long can the fish be without filtration?

The pump for my sump died and I can't come up with an alternate means of filtration until later tonight. ]]> Setup and Filtration kageh124 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541167-How-long-without-filtration http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541162-Powerheads-for-sump&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:04 GMT Looking to add some powerheads to my 125 gallon sump, the water near the top looks really nasty and stagnant. Any recommendations price vs flow wise? Looking to add at least 2-3 to my 125 sump and 2 for my 120 sump. Looking to add some powerheads to my 125 gallon sump, the water near the top looks really nasty and stagnant. Any recommendations price vs flow wise? Looking to add at least 2-3 to my 125 sump and 2 for my 120 sump. ]]> Setup and Filtration Chizzle http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541162-Powerheads-for-sump http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541107-Which-filters-are-better-Aquaclear-or&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:22 GMT Hey guys and gals, which filter set up do you think would be better for a 75 gallon cichlid tank? I know this may sound strange and that they're are a ton of options but which would be better.. Option 1: one marineland emperor 400, a tetra whisper ex70, and an Aquaclear 70 all running together. OR option 2: three Aquaclear 70's all with just sponges and loads of Biomax. I'm wondering because option 1 is what I currently have on m tank and a buddy of mine wants to sell me 2 Aquaclear 70's in great shape for real cheap. Would having 3 AC 70's be more efficient than what I already have (option 1)?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Setup and Filtration MonsterCichlids75 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541107-Which-filters-are-better-Aquaclear-or http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541093-Sump-or-Cannister&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:16 GMT I am getting a 220-260 gallon tank and I can't decide whether to go with a sump filter tank or a Cannister filter like the fluval fx5. Can I get some input on others experiences with this to help me make a decision?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Setup and Filtration Fighter Fish http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541093-Sump-or-Cannister http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541059-Can-a-Canister-filter-be-hooked-up-to-a-drilled-tank&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:37:06 GMT Hello all

I can get a great deal on a 210g all glass aquarium it's drilled for dual overflows. I really don't know about sumps, always had canister or hob filters. So I would like to stay with canister filters. So my question is can I plumb up 2 fx5's thru the pre-drilled holes with out ruining my filters. I did a Internet search on it but it seems the info I found is 50/50 about it. Any help would be great...


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> Setup and Filtration Dinosaurs Rule http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541059-Can-a-Canister-filter-be-hooked-up-to-a-drilled-tank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541057-filter-question&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:34:38 GMT hi all, just a question of opinion on a filter. im thinking of using large rocks for the floor of the tank. but with large rocks food and such will get stuck between them. would an under gravel filter help or are they a waste of time. i dont want to have to take all the rocks out every time i... hi all,
just a question of opinion on a filter.
im thinking of using large rocks for the floor of the tank. but with large rocks food and such will get stuck between them. would an under gravel filter help or are they a waste of time. i dont want to have to take all the rocks out every time i need to clean it. any help is very welcome
thanks craig
the tank size is 4'x2'x2' ]]> Setup and Filtration skinnyallen http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541057-filter-question