michael.qian

Hi all. I'm a recent engineering graduate who's had a couple of years experience. I really want to experience working overseas, especially in the US or UK. Did some Googling and couldn't find too much useful information, maybe I didn't look hard enough? Quite frankly I don't have too much idea how to go about this. Can anyone recommend some website that will get you started? Or perhaps some employment agencies? I don't mind going overseas and working in a Cafe for example to start with, then moving on to find jobs that suit my qualifications. But how would you go about securing a Cafe job for example before you leave? Cheers for any advice. P.S. I know this is a bit wayyyyyyyyy off topic, but then I figure it's an off topic forum so why not....

This is the first time it's happened, which is why I was worried. But I think I fill my up a little differently to yours. Mine has a lever which when I release, opens the hose and the tank water flows into the filter until it's fill. I don't fill it up before I connect the hoses.

Hi all Have a Fluval 405 filter, very reliable for the past 2.5 years. Today I did a filter clean. When I connected everything back up and filled the filter with water from the tank, I noticed a patch of water around the base of the filter. Power was not on yet. I was really worried so I disconnected the filter from the hose, poured some water back into a bucket, noticed some drips of water coming from the seal. Is this normal? This is when the filter is on its side, NOT upright. After that I connected it back up, filled it with water and plugged in the power, everything was normal, no leaks at all so far. Am I being paranoid? Maybe that water was from somewhere else? Since it's 2.5 years old, is it time to replace anything? For example seal? Thanks a lot

What do you have in the tank? How big is the tank? So we can give you some advice whether if it's over crowded or not.

Ok thanks a lot. Do go regular maintenance, flow rate is excellent as usual.

Hi all I have a 2 year old Fluval 405 filter. Been running great, but just wondering if it's necessary to replace anything? Since it's been quite a while. I'm asking because I definitely can't afford a breakdown now, due to being very busy etc... Thanks

No need to store water. I use water straight out of the tap. If your water quality is good it is perfectly safe to do so. I use a adjustable nozzle, where I turn it and controls the type of flow. I turn it so the water comes out as almost a mist at high velocity, so that it creates plenty of area for chlorine to evaporate, if there is any at all.

Ok, so no easy solution. Probably have to sell the SAE. All the other fish the eel definitely won't be able to eat. This eel is definitely NOT shy, never has been. As it grows I'll have to be careful with hand feeding it as its jaws are getting pretty hard and sharp. Another question. Would earth worms be safe for it to eat? There's a compost box where I dump my lawn trimmings in the garden, plenty of small earth worms in there.

Hi all Peacock eel, about 1.5 years since I bought it, grown significantly, about 20cm or a bit more. Just now when the light was off I saw it trying to eat my Siamese Algae Eater, failed though as the fish was slightly too big and managed to get away, although visible scaring on its skin. Anything I can do? Apart from selling one of them. Probably no other solution right? It's very well fed. Cheers

Have 2 golden Bristlenose catfish in the tank. They are small though.

I would also advice you to get a proper canister filter that suits the capacity of your tank? Undergravel filter eventually become clogged and cleaning can be a pain.

Thanks for the replies. No Flourish in the tank. Glad to say that I checked 15 minutes later and it was gone, so must have been something stuck to it. Very relieved, it's easily my favorite fish in the tank, which also happens to be my mum's least favorite.

I don't keep any discus myself. But I would advice you to be very careful with your water parameters when keeping discus, they are very fragile, won't tolerate nitrate levels over 20ppm (I think). For a discus tank, best to have lots of plants, they help with reducing nitrate as well.

Hi all Had this peacock eel for a year and a half now and has grown a lot. Noticed some white stuff on its head just now it's getting me quite worried. Wasn't there yesterday, but not sure about today. Looks like something stuck onto its head rather than a growth of some sort. What could it be? Hopefully photo is clear enough for you to make it out. Thanks for any suggestions.

They say they are excellent at deforestation.