Hi, everyone, do you know that tourmaline sand is good for fishes? Tourmaline can release 0.06mA bioelectricity in the water and electrolyze bigger molecule group of water into smaller or single one so as to activate water. Eradiate more than 90% FIR (far infrared ray), generate above 235p/s.cm3...

I recently had an ick outbreak in my tank and was wondering. If i add kick ick do i need to take my activated carbon out of my filter? I was told that it will remove all medications from the water.

Hi I was just wondering if anyone can help me?? I have recently bought a second hand1000 litre fish tank with with cichlids. The filter is a canister Aqua One 2400. My problem is I can't open the filter to clean it. The pressure is too strong. There were no instructions provided and my tank is...

I've got a small pond.. Approx 300-400 gallon total (i don’t know exactly) its in two pieces a smaller upper portion that flows into a lower section.... I'm looking for a pump.... so my question is what kind/brand are people using? What’s reliable and which kinds to avoid?

I am considering buying a pre-owned tank that hasn't been used in 10 years. Shoud I expect a tank that hasn't been used for that long to have dry seals and thus water leaks?

I'm dismantling a 9 year old 100 gallon tank. There's some inverts, mushrooms, etc and live rock. Free to good home. -joe

.... it's in the SF bay area (Palo Alto)

Hi guys, I have organized photo contest "Most photogenic pets" for pet lovers around the world and found sponsors for it. You can join competition, upload pet photo and get t-shirts, pillows or wall calendars offered by cafepress.com. The photos will be voted on by the community. You can ask your...

The East Coast Aquarium Society is very happy to announce Talk Fish! Symposium 2009 will be April 25th 2009, from 9:00am-5:00pm, at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth NS. This one-day event features an opportunity to talk with aquarium hobbyists and experts. Key note speakers are...

I have a 120 gallon tank with two built in overflows. One side seems to work fine and the other side makes a flushing sound. The water level in that column drains down and then fills back up. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem?

Join us this Saturday for a great talk by Tom Barr. He is a planted tank enthusiast and also works in lake management. He's kept his talk subject a secret, but with all of his experience and knowledge I know it'll be interesting. The bowl show theme is open, but plants are welcome, not just...

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We have a great speaker this month, John Boylan. He'll be speaking about his travels in Panama. He's been involved in our hobby for over thirty years and has traveled and collected all over the United States and in Costa Rica and Panama. I know this will be a fun one! Please come join us on...

Has anyone else experienced this problem: My Eheim filter is stuck on full blast, it no longer fills and drains, fills and drains...it now is permanantely full and it keeps pumping steadily without the lull between. It seems that the problem is the float valve is stuck in the up position, it no...

Article about breeding guppies, how2doit if you want get a specific subrace http://www.aquahobby.eu/guppy.html regards, tom

Recently my clown has been jumping into my filter. It has done it 5 times just today, I can't figure out why it is doing that. I tested my water and all appears fine. Has anyone ever had this happen and if so, how can you stop it? Thanks!

This month we will be having a great talk on Bettas. I have a fondness for these fish. My very first fish was a betta and I was successful at breeding my first pair when I was 8 years old. They are colorful and have personality plus. Our speaker is Dick Au. He is a legendary fishkeeper and will...

Friendly and helpful pond forum for beginners to pond and fish keeping. http://www.forums.pondlife.eu/forum/ New members made welcome.

This month we have a special treat for all you planted tank junkies. It's "A Tale of Two Tanks". Our own Dave Millman and John Feuerhelm will talk about their different approaches to planted tank design and maintenance. They will be comparing and contrasting two 70 gallon planted tanks. Dave...

Circle City Aquarium Club Spring Auction Sunday, March 9th, 2008 At the Ambassador Hotel(formerly Holiday Inn) Beech Grove, IN 5120 E Victory Dr Indianapolis, IN 46203