Q&A: Which power filter is better? (more details)?

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Question by Alexander: Which power filter is better? (more details)?
Okay so i have a really crappy filter that i want to change and i am thinking of buying the Aqua-Clear power filter or Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Rena SmartFilter, but i wear’t know which one would be best i really involve some help

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Answer by jasax1
The aquaclear works great. I was going to get the Rena once, it was on clearance. Then I saw how much the cartridges were. Forget it. I have also heard it is quite noisy.But I use an aquaclear, and it truly does a great job. It comes with three different types of media, for better filtration. It has the carbon, foam, and some ceramic to build a great bacterial colony. It is also quieter than the Rena. Basically, the Aquaclear is quieter, more customizable, more effective, and cheaper than the Rena.



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Hydor ETH 200 In-Line Heater UL 200W f/12mm & 1/2″ Hose

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Hydor ETH 200 In-Line Heater UL 200W f/12mm & 1/2" Hose

  • Suitable for marine and tropical aquariums
  • Easy to use
  • High precision electronic temperature control
  • For external use
  • 1/2 inch hose
ETH Heaters are the first external heaters for aquariums with the exclusive PTC technology. The self-limiting PTC heating element guarantees maximum safety against any risk of overheating. Designed to be used on return lines coming from canister filters or sumps.

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Nice Acrylic Aquariums photos

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Some coolheaded acrylic aquariums images:


top right side of my reef tank
acrylic aquariums

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acrylic aquariums

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Kris is using some of my old acrylic yarn leftovers in one of his fish tanks – supposedly the small rainbowfish (isn’t it cute?) likes to spawn in a swab-like structure. He cut up the old Red Heart and made a little mop… and so far it has worked! Baby fish!You can read more about it (and see a baby fish!) on his blog.


12″ Green Water Plastic Plant Decoration for Aquarium

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12" Green Water Plastic Plant Decoration for Aquarium

  • Product Name: Aquarium Plastic Plant
  • Material: Plastic, Ceramic
  • Base Size(Approx. ): 8.5 x 5cm / 3.3" x 2" (L * W )
  • Total Size (Approx. ): 31 x 12cm / 12" x 4.7" (H * W)
  • Package Content: 1 x Aquarium Plastic Plant
Plant Main Color: Green; Lifelike plastic plant decoration make your fish tank looks great; Designed with ceramic base make it easy to stand in water and add natural beauty to any aquarium; it is safe for aquatic life

Price: $ 6.69





Aquarium Lighting LED Tube, T5, T8 and Halide Replacement

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Aquarium Lighting LED Tube by LEDpacific.com, T5, T8 and Halide Replacement over a 60″ long aquarium!
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What are the good and bad sides of LED lighting in an aquarium?

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Question by : What are the full and bad sides of LED lighting in an aquarium?
I’m upgrading my tank to a 55, and have the option of going with the Marineland 55 gallon tank/stand/hood ensamble. The lights included are LED lights.What are the ups and downs of LED lights? Will they be harmful/beneficial to live plants?Can regular fluorescent lights go into a LED light setup?Also, could you guys check out this question? It wouldn’t show up in the list when I posted it.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgoUUDYV7bok7xES5ah4krnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120305181112AAieK5jWould you recommend that I do, or don’t, get the aquarium with day/night LED’s? I has Amazon Swords and Anubias plants.

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Answer by BettaZen
The pros are that they produce little to no heat, they’re very bright, and they don’t really burn out. The cons are that if you do need to replace them, they’re currently more expensive than other lighting options. Generally, LEDs aren’t that great for live plants, but if you get full-spectrum LEDs, they’ll work fine. Be forewarned that full-spectrum bulbs of any type cost a lot.Usually, LED lights take a special socket, and as such, a fluorescent or incandescent light won’t fit in that socket unless you swap out the assembly. That’s a bit more trouble than it’s worth, when you consider the fact that you might need to rewire and reconstruct the entire hood.



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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals 579C Aquarium CO2 Booster, 8 oz. Bottle

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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals 579C Aquarium CO2 Booster, 8 oz. Bottle

  • Contains a unique organic carbon compound
  • Provides plants with essential carbon
  • Easy-to-use liquid form
  • Helps start and maintain healthy aquariums
  • 8 oz. bottle
Carbon deficiency is one of the leading causes of poor plant growth in aquariums. The new API CO2 BOOSTER contains a unique organic carbon compound that provides plants with essential carbon in an easy-to-use liquid form. API has proven the efficacy of this new product, with dramatic results. In laboratory testing, plants treated with API CO2 BOOSTER grew 7 times more than plants in an untreated aquarium. API CO2 BOOSTER joins the Plant Care step of the API Successful Fishkeeping Program, a uniq

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March 8 – 14, 2011

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A few decent aquarium decoration images I found:


March 8 – 14, 2011
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Aquarium decorations out in the backyard for sun-bleaching


Georgia Aquarium goth christmas decoration
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Stockholm Aquarium

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Check away these aquarium illumining images:


Stockholm Aquarium
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Stockholm Aquarium
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Stockholm Aquarium
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300 lumen 5W led aquarium light, enough for “medium” light plants?

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Question by : 300 lumen 5W led aquarium light, enough for “medium” light plants?
I have purchased this light under the pretense that it was “super bright”. After reading more it seems that this is not true and it is fairly low. it has 51 white leds and 3 blue for night. WIll this be enough to grow “medium” light requirement plants or only low? I was looking to create a carpet effect in my 10g tank and am thinking java moss may be my only option. would this light fall into the “low” category? Could you recommend any plants that would be able to survive. I think i would prefer small plants and maybe 1 or two 6 inches or so. Thank you for your help.

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Answer by DC
Yes, that light would be extremely low. For comparison, the standard fluorescent light used for a 10g (15 watts, 18″) would be roughly in the 800-900 lumens range, and that would be considered low light.I’m honestly not sure what could be successfully grown with such low light. I would suggest starting with the basics – Java Fern, Anubias, Anacharis, etc – and see if any of those can survive.



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