Lady-Lene

Thanks heaps for that Smidey - I'm off in a minute to try the straw thing :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Did you look at the photo? Which way up do the holders go? I bet that 1000mm tank is impressive. I'd love one that size but I've got nowhere to put it unless I oust Hubby's TV or a sofa lol Mine is just 600mm (95lt). I don't have a canister filter but I do have my old stingray filter in there for a little extra oomph coz the filter that came with it only does 450 lt/h. I read somewhere that for excellent filtering you should have ten times the tank capacity. That means I should have a 950 lt/h at least. You reckon I could get away with leaving the stingray in or should I switch to a canister filter? Stingray is kinda bulky hey.

Hi Shellbell Had the same problem and eventually tied this huge heavy thing (out of hubbys garage) onto it with fish-gut and pushed the thing into the gravel. Definity not floating now (Oops - hope that sinker thingy isn't something he will miss) I'm glad I read this as I tho as I didn't realised it would get waterlogged and not need a sinker after time. Thanks Caryl Good luck

Ok - I just rock!!!!! Managed to upload a photo to a free photo website! Here it is ... http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/Albu ... _=75412825 I've shown one with stem up and one with stem down. If anyone knows which they up they are supposed to go I'd really appreciate your imput! Cheers

Thanks for your help Spiders Web. I have taken photo of the filter media but don't know how to upload it. Just can't decide which way up the containers go. Do they go with the stem to the top or the stem down through the hole? Very frustrating. It only appears to blow air when the stems are facing upwards. This however looks to me like they are upside down - oh for some decent 'INSTRUCTIONS' (a female thing) :lol: The intake is definitely under water and there is no air going through the hose with holes in it (above the filter media). Yes I like the idea of having everything in the hood - time will tell if it was a good idea or not. Thanks for your advice. Fishies all happy as Larry right now but its early days yet. Cheers

Thanks for your speedy reply Alan! Have updated my profile. Im in Te Awamutu (North Island). :oops: Aahh .... now comes the embarrassing bit ..... I think I've solved the filter problem. I'm pretty sure I had the carbon and ceramic holders upside down. That meant that the water could not filter down until it reached the top of the overflow which was too high. :oops: I went straight from one tank to the other and the old filter and water went straight into the new tank. Just one fish yesterday not looking very happy - a fantail - bottom sitting and occasional gulping at the top but then she's always been temperamental. Appears happier today. Heres hoping coz I've become quite attached to them over the past couple of years. God did I say that out loud? Thanks

I have just bought this tank and used all the water and stones from the old tank and also placed the old filter in for a time. I'd say about half of the water is original. Readings all seem OK as yet - is it likely the tank will have to cycle again? (I remember how difficult that was when setting up two years ago and how many fish I lost)

Hi All Yes I'm a newbie to fish keeping and to the site. I've been scanning the forums, however and this is a great place. Some very knowledgable people I have a Sunsun Aquarium with the filter in the lid. Not as large as most of yours but all I've got room for. Baby steps! I'm having trouble setting up the filter system in the lid. It seems to blow out a lot of air with the water and makes quite loud gurgling noises. Don't think its supposed to do that?? I'd appreciated any help. PLEASE SEE PHOTO FURTHER DOWN!