Helena

Sorry forget the size question, missed the post above.Thanks

Hi Rozski, Good lookin tank what size and make is it please and what is the new price (I assume it was a new tank) Thanks.

they are T8

All ideas still welcome tho..........and thank you to all that reply

I have been advised by John at Organism that it may be the bacteria is being killed due to the filter being cleaned in tap water and not the tank water. There is also a film on top of the water and may be protein from the food. All this due due to the filter not working properly due to the dead bacteria.

CF1000 is set up from bottom tray up as...bio balls, blue sponge filter on top. Top tray is noodles and black sponge on top and no white fine wool at all. Thanks

The CF1000 has 2 trays and the CF1200 has 3 trays. CF1000, Bottom tray has bio balls and blue sponge. top tray has the noodles and black sponge and fine filter wool.

I have a 600mm x 450mm tank, 1/3 of water. When I was using a small Aqua One hang on filter with fine sponge, the water was nearly chrystal clear. (had to clean the sponge every 4 - 5 days as it got clogged up). Now I have changed to an Aqua One CF1000 and after a 25% water change every week, and in 5 days time the fine wool is quite dirty and now the water is always light brown (looks like pee, when viewed in a white container). There is no wood in the tank only stone. The size of the 2 turtles are approx.125mm in diam. Any idseas anyone????

The 30" is not industry standard. You may have to get the tube from Kongs (the people whom distribute the Aqua One).They will not sell to you direct if you do not hold an account. Looking at the catalog now and they seem to not have 6500, only 10k tho I got my replacements from them as I have an account :lol:

made in the same factory as aqua one canister filter

If you are looking at the Jebo on TradeMe then choose carefully and also some other aquariums for sale. Any electrical appliance can have an Aust or NZ plug, it is weather the plug, cord, ballast and the lights actually have the electrical approvals plus ENC approval for Australia or New Zealand. (If it is approved for Australia then New Zealand recognises the same approval. For your peace of mind (and insurance, ask the seller to show you the approval paper work) ask for a copy. Don't want to alarm you but it is against the law to sell without the approvals. If you are not sure ask an electrician or electrical repair person about this. Check the question and answers at the bottom. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 888622.htm

Further on this subject BUY the JEBOs aquariums on TradeMe at your risk as these aquariums are imported by the seller as he says so himself and require the NZ adapter plug. The JEBOs for sale in pet shops are from the authorised agent and are approved for NZ. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 888622.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 993389.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 992322.htm

Any electrical appliance can have an Aust or NZ plug, it is weather the plug, cord and lights actually have the electrical approvals. For your peace of mind (and insurance, ask the seller to show you the approval paper work) ask for a copy. Don't want to alarm you but it is against the law to sell without the approvals. If you are not sure ask and electrician about this.

I have a friend that works at the Energy Safety Service and he told me that there is a concern wether these tanks have an Australian or NZ electrical safety approvals and EMC (electromagnetic) approvals. It is not until some one maybe gets electrocuted or a fire then there can be implications on insurance etc. Also you can not legally use the overseas plugs with an adaptor for our pin configuration. If the electrical item is sold legally in Australia then you can sell it in NZ as we use the same electrical standards.

Are you after something special.

Hi, Any ideas good nor bad on these tanks on TradeMe for sale, seems like they are very good value compared to an Aqua One of similar size that I'm looking at my LFS. The guy seems to have all positive feedback on them. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 143440.htm

Hi Caper Same here a few weeks ago I had a black neon do that too. Couldn't see anything visible on the outside, put it in a hospital tank but only got worse. Layed on the bottom definitely looked dead next thing swimming round in circles, had to put it out of its misery. It was the only one. Cheers.

Hi Tony I had the same problem. I was given a booklet Seachem H2grow fresh water planted brochure. I found it very informative so have started using seachem flourish and flourish iron twice a week. The plants started growing really well.

Thanks guys for the info about curved tanks. We'll keep looking. Cheers Helena

Hi Kazz Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me what brand tank you have and what size it is? I have been looking for a friend who wants one. He has also looked around and can only find an aqua one (ufo880) but this is too large to fit in the the space available. Thanks

Hi everyone Can anyone tell me about corner tanks??? Because they are curved do they make the fish look funny?? Thanks Helena

Hi Eileen Your fish sound very exotic, I have alot to learn. welcome Helena

Thanks Tanksman The guy in the shop what I had done was fine, but I know I have to filter the tank better than this. Cheers.

Hi DX Welcome, can't wait to get a few guppies, couldn't get any on the weekend, just as well, they would probably be dead now. Patience is needed. Everyone makes you feel welcome, I enjoyed the photos. Cheers Helena

Hi everyone Thanks again for your replies. Last night I put a danio out of its misery. I put a 6" long airstone under the gravel and sped up the air flow, this morning the water was clearer and all fish still alive, the danios favouring the bottom on the gravel. I did an ammo test, it was between .25 to .5. I took a sample of water from both tanks and went to the LPS to test. He said all readings were in the acceptable range, however said that the ammo can spike. He suggested a 1/3 water change and again Friday or Saturday. I decided to take out the platys and swordtails and put them in my big tank. Got home tonight and the danios are at the top of the tank swimming a little bit better, there is one platy with them as I couldn't catch him this morning. The others in the big tank are very happy and so am I. One question what is IMHO??? :-?