(Part 2) Best products from r/fishtank

I love this one - $41.99

Ok, I'll go ahead and let ammonia drop to 0 ppm before dosing it back up again.

For the filter, I probably should've done a bit more research. The filter cartridges seem to be both filter floss and carbon filtration. So, in replacing the cartridge, I'd be throwing out a substantial percentage of my bacterial colony, right? However, the filter does have a biowheel spinning out front, where supposedly a large percentage of the colony is housed. I would hope that changing the cartridge won't set back the cycle too much.

I have these on my 20 talls and they work great


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X84LVH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vCf5CbDYTYGVJ

Put something like this on the back. Rabbitgoo Privacy Window Film Matte White Window Film Frosted Window Film Static Cling Glass Film Non Adhesive Window Film for Home Bathroom Office Meeting Room Living Room 17.7 x 78.7 inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTA00AX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cE3qDb31YHNY3

You won’t be able to see the wires but it will still look natural.

Here's a link to the finnex one:
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Max-300-Digital-Aquarium-Controller/dp/B007480AP6/

Also here is a link to my current second choice of hydor:
https://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Hydroset-Thermostat-Digital-Display/dp/B0006JLPEK/


Like I said on the post looking for people who might have experience with these and could recommend one over the other, or another one entirely.

Both of those things already exist:

VorTech Powerhead for recreating natural current patterns.

Finnex 24/7 Planted Plus replicating daylight cycles and natural lighting effects.

I haven’t used it personally, but I’m assuming it will could help.

Also I found this HOB filter: https://www.amazon.com/Azoo-Mignon-Filter-150-Power/dp/B006KY1MF2

The down side of nerites, mine even laid eggs on my mystery snail.

If you have a glass tank you might want to consider getting a razor scraper as well. It takes the eggs right off the glass (will scratch a plastic tank) Just be careful around any seems so you don't cut into the silicone.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DSWXC3I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

API Fungus Cure Powder, will turn your tank green, but works if he is not to far gone. Follow directions on the back of the packet. I have added the link below so you can see what it looks like and maybe pick it up at your LFS.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OIQE5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

get a hose of some kind and just drain it in to a bucket. I'd suggest this. There are cheaper ones, but something that attaches to the sink will be the easiest. If you don't have it, like I said a hose and bucket and boom there ya go. OR just take a longer hose and run it outside.

You can also just wear dish gloves that go up to your elbows...

This would be considered high tech. I have co2 pumping in there on a timer along with the light. Here is a link to my light:
Beamworks Beamswork DA 6500K 0.50W Series LED Pent Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Discus (60cm - 24") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4FS6ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JCgTCb51NMJRB
I also dose Excel Flourish every other day and use root tabs.

just get a fish feeder...this is a good one:

http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Feeder-Programmable-Automatic-Dispenser/dp/B001F2117I

this is what i meant by biobag, i meant i biomax lol i just have this and a sponge in my filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-A1373-Aquaclear-70-Gallon-Biomax/dp/B000A7709M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1310421612&sr=8-4

Filter looks like a Tetra Whisper for future reference.

http://www.amazon.com/WHISPER-POWER-FILTER-Size-FILTRATION/dp/B0071E3NSY/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1413302952&sr=8-26&keywords=tetra+whisper+filter

I use one of these and it works really well. Link

If you go to a local pet store they might be able to give you some cycled water or some filter media that you can put in. Don't put a goldfish in there, it will just stress out your remaining fish even more. If you can, get some Prime and some Stress Coat and add them to your tank. You will also need to get a test kit so that you can check the water parameters in your tank. Once you know what the parameters are, get back to us and I can give you some more specific information on how to level it out. (If you can't find a water test kit like the one shown, test strips are better than nothing but I would order a kit ASAP.)

I've used the Rena automatic feeder for about 4 years now. The main reason I bought this one is because it has a light sensor you can turn on so that it doesn't feed at night and it has a small heater built into the drum so that the food stays fresh.

http://www.amazon.com/Rena-707-LG100-Automatic-Feeder/dp/B000ICNMA0

Ahh, I see. They really don't need that much support on the bottom. The glass is really strong as long as the weight is evenly distributed.

Now you have me wondering if it's possible for a long tank to bow and break if you pick it up from the ends. Too bad Mythbusters is done.

https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Medium-Siphon-Aquarium-Cleaner/dp/B004RK1WBK/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3VCBSQK9YVPU5&keywords=aquarium+siphon&qid=1549761252&s=gateway&sprefix=aquarium+si%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-10

I think so. It's the little white ones that came with the tank.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004RK400A/ref=pd_aw_fbt_199_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VJQCEFX804RVJBHGNFHW