Recent content by Ricksza

I have a surge protector power strip on each of my tanks for the pump and heater. One switch and both get turned off for water changes.

I just received a reply from Tetra: "The non-UL model has a shorter cord and is not UL certified to provide a less expensive option for our consumers and OEM companies. The cord is 5 foot vs. 6 foot."

This may be a stupid question, but here goes. I currently have 5 Tetra Whisper 40 air pumps on my 5 tanks. No problems, quiet. My question is: What is the difference between the UL Listed and NON UL with the exception of the actual listing? Are they constructed the same, same components? I...

I have a GLA PRO-1-SS regulator with Solenoid Manifold & Bubble Counter plus a second mounted GLA Solenoid Manifold & Bubble Counter, 2 GLA Atomic Diffusers (55mm & 70mm) with Detergent, a GLA Inline Bubble Counter with Integrated Check Valve and a filled GLA 5lb aluminum CO2 cylinder. Also...

After the water change, the pH has remained steady at 7.6, Nitrite is 0ppm Every morning I check my water parameters. The Ammonia is 0.25ppm, so I add more to bring it to 2ppm. My water temperature is staying at 88° due to the power head motors. For now, I believe it's okay for bacteria...

The only reason I waited to put the seeded filter in was because I wanted to get the other filters set up in there first (I'm adapting power heads to sponge filters) and allow the water temperature to get settled. The seeded filter was from a low bioload, shrimp tank. I thought the cycle was...

HELP ! I wanted to set up a 10-gal quarantine tank. So I pulled an extra double sponge filter from another tank (been in there for months) and put it in the new tank with 2-day-old treated water. I added ammonia to get 2.0ppm. At this point, I decided to add additional sponge filters to seed for...

On Amazon today: API Freshwater Master Test Kits sold by PETCO for $9.99 with free shipping. Need to go to bottom of description to: New (20) from $9.99

What a great idea.

I guess I'll use two in each 20 gallon. I've never used Purigen, I see it comes in 100ml bags. Does that bag fit in the media sections of the filter?

Do you use it in a shrimp tank? Do you use this setup on a 10 or 20 gallon? How many double sponge filters per tank? How do you aI'm the output flow so it isn't too strong for the shrimp?

Are you talking about the Aquael Pat MinI Internal filter or the Aquael MinI Fan filter? Problem is, I don't know which are good or bad. Looking for recommendations.

I did not know that.

The 20 long is only 30x12x12. The rack is 48”.

Which powerhead do you use?