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It does have some very valid uses in the aquarium however k1w1y2k, so I would do some research on it and decide what you might want/need it for. The following paragraphs will give you an idea of what you need to consider;- "There are conflicting theories arising from the use of activated charcoal in an aquarium. Firstly, some people believe that it should be used permanently. The second school of thought promotes the occasional use of carbon. Personally, I believe that generally it is unnecessary to use filtration over activated carbon continuously. It is best used in response to particular requirements, such as the elimination of toxins, medicinal residue, or pigments such as tannin (given off by wood or peat). Filtration over activated carbon can prove useful in the long term to treat water containing high concentrations of undesirable substances like chlorine, chloramines, alum, phenols and insecticides and pesticides. Reverse osmosis systems are usefully coupled with activated carbon pre-filters. Used in conjunction, they eliminate chlorinated by-products than can damage the membrane. However, they are not very effective in the removal of nitrogenous by-products. Only the rigorous upkeep of biological filters and efficient biological filtration can help eliminate ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. The Negative Impact of Activated Carbon Activated carbon can be criticized for its inability to differentiate between “good” and “bad” molecules. It also fails to retain important trace minerals, including those needed by many hard water fish species and many plants. In reality, the adsorption power of activated carbon is dependent upon the different parameters (e.g. pH of the water) or the chemical form under which the element in question is found. The power of adsorption is limited and it losses its fixation capacity after several days, once it has become saturated. Even worse, it can then release the molecules it had previously extracted back into the water. Therefore, it must be replaced frequently; frequency being dependent on the saturation or concentration level of undesirable elements in the aquarium." ..... credit for the above goes to a cichlid site in aussie 'wessterncichlids.com.au'

So pleased to hear you managed to sort things out

Personally I would not use second hand carbon - you have no idea about whats gone on in the tank beforehand. Also I always thoroughly clean the tank, filters etc when I buy second hand ones and also boil the re-usable media. Carbon is so cheap it doesnt seem worth the risk.

What are those orange and black ones called ? I was going to say i like them the most but I also like green and black ones too, lol.

I always liked RENA too MATT, can we see some pics of your tribe of Clown Loach ? 50 - thats a big number and must look stunning.

Would grinding it in a pestle and mortar do the same thing or make it "too" fine ?

Billaney thats a lovely fish ! I love the sailfins -

I've often pondered comments on how some of the fish here are not "that good" here. Is the visual quality of them a definite indication that they wont grow into prime specimens if treated properly and fed appropriately ? Or could a straggly looking juvenile become a stunning adult ? I don't know the answer to this, so thought I'd ask the question :-)

I've spoken to him. The best he can do is order parts - he knows nothing about TUNZE stuff except streams and a few of the skimmer products for saltwater. Its understandable if people dont buy much TUNZE product here in NZ but disappointing from a distributor nevertheless - but at least he was honest. Looks like I will have to call Europe to find anything out :-(

So A is easy to be allowed a permit for and C the most difficult ?

I see u have some rocks from motunau beach i like the effect they have

Anyone ? lol

I have to say, I really like the new fluval hosing - much better than the oldbrown stuff (or eheims green) they used to use. I just scored a 205 filter with the fish tank i bought on that auction place - blinding deal. Anyway, the point - definitely go for the flexible conduit style.

Hi folks, I purchased a Tunze Comline 770 filter on TM a while ago. Its tall, 11cmx11cmx30cm and powered by a Tunze Turbelle 701 powerhead. The construction seems to be in three chambers - the lower one housing the pump, the middle one has what looks like siporax granules and the top chamber houses a bell shaped plastic container which has a replaceable filter wool insert. From what i can deduct the water is sucked in by the powerhead, which is inverted and located in the lower chamber. It enters via a strainer and goes direct to the top chamber where it is sucked through the bell filter and then goes down a tube in the middle which seems to feed direct to the impeller of the powerhead to be sent back to the aquarium. On the outside of the middle section there is a round access grill which is removable and from which the siporax like media could be removed. It currently has a piece of thin plastic wedged in place by the grill. Im trying to find out exactly how the water will flow through the biological section. Can anyone enlighten me ? Thanks in advance. I will try and get some pics done to help in what I am trying to describe (badly, lol)

why not ?

Do you mean Hoplodactylus duvaucelli (Duvaucel's Gecko) or is there a Duvaucel Skink too ?

You were obviously talking to the Monkey instead of the Organ Grinder.

Try sending a message to username TM on here. If he is still doing it you will get a well made product at a fair price.

Cool, do I get a free colony of tr. for helping you out there, hehe.

colloidal silver is often used for (among other things) eye infections in animals. you can get it at the pharmacy in barrington mall next to fresh choice and its best in liquid (for drops) form for this - just one drop per eye is fine. its a common treatment among people who keep animals, and in fact it can often help tummy problems too if you put a drop or two in drinking water or even direct administration.

Do you mean Aragonite? :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol:

:-? doesn't that mean MAF are illegal too then !

dead now ? what happened ?

probably farted - looks like he has got wind, :lol: :lol: :lol: gorgeous though :bounce:

good point