Aquarium Filter Socks

Some aquarium manufacturers build tanks with a built-in wet-dry filter inside the tank against the back panel of the aquarium. These integrated filtration systems (IFS) work identically to the hang-on wet-dry filters, but have the advantage of having no siphon tubes or waterfall cups, so the look is cleaner.

Berlin Systems: A simple definition of a Berlin system is a wet-dry filter without the wet-dry chamber. These systems are designed without an

Then allow the growth of the fish you have to fill the aquarium to capacity.

Saltwater:

Saltwater has far less dissolved oxygen than freshwater. The rule we use for saltwater is three inches of fish for every square foot of surface area. For example, a 55-Gallon aquarium (48" Long by 13" Wide) has approximately four square feet of surface area, so approximately twelve inches of fish can be kept in a 55-gallon aquarium. In saltwater, look for quality, not quantity! If you have a wet-dry filter or Berlin reservoir, you can technically count the s

Whats the best means of securing the threaded nut to your through put fittings? With a smear of 100% Silicone Sealant... allowing a bit of shaking, tank movement (they do at times) w/o breaking... and even the possibility of easier removal should you want to... Did a gasket (maybe two) come with each through-put fitting? Smear a little Silicone on either side of it and the flat of the fitting and place it... on the inside of the tank side... if/shou

Are there any safe paints that I could use to

repaint my covers? If not, are there places online where I could buy black

covers?

Thanks,

About Spills...

IF a sump should overflow, a fitting be blocked, plumbing leak... where will the water go? On the floor almost assuredly. Some folks go so far as to plan for these near-eventualities by arranging a sort of "spill pan" around their tanks, gear, sometimes with even a good-sized drain line... going to a lower spot (easy to do in houses with a raised foundation, cellar or

Is this safeguard a good idea to prepare for flooding? Maybe.

Conclusion:

Well, I waited a few years before committing my ideas on marine plumbing to print... about time! There is a bunch that one could write on the topic... whole books as a matter of fact. But the basics presented here are likely to be enough to get the majority of aquarists where they want to go... inspire the lot to seek out other input and advice, rat

Scratched Glass
Most of us have run into this problem at one time or another. Care to share your experience with scratched glass? "Does any one know how to fill some scratches....

Be gentle, it's my first time
Hi, my name is Victor and I'm a fish-a-holic. Have had FW for years and years and years.... Tried SW in college, but I didn't inhale. (or research it) = tank-o-cide. :( Any who, just bought an established 30 gallon from a friend. Compact flourescent (T5's) 1 actinic 1 6000K lighting. Inhabitants:1....

White Worms For The Aquarium

By Alden Smith

Every successful breeder of tropical fish knows that feeding live foods to their charges is one of the best ways to maintain healthy and active fish.

Live foods are overall high in protein. They stimulate spawning, and help to intensify coloration. Live foods enhance the natural tendencies of fish to forage for their food as.

Need help with DIY Moonlights
I'm looking for ideas to put moonlights in my 30 gallon Eclipse system hood. Where you guys get your Moonlights from, I check Canadian Tire & HD, they don't have it and BA and e-bay costing a lot. Any ideas how to make them or places to get them from. Thanks!.