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08-04-2003, 10:20 PM
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Little Fish in Big Pond
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Peachtree City, GA
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Which HOB?
Seems that the motor froze up on the HOB filter I had going, mainly for circulation. As I have it soaking in vinegar and hot water, I need to research which HOB i'll need to go buy tomorrow.
My nano is 10g. I had hoped to make a little refugium out of one...is that possible? I had a little light over mine but no algeas yet. Suggestions for a new HOB if I cant get this one up and going?????
Thanks guys!!!!
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08-04-2003, 11:27 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Macon GA
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I'm sort of fond of the Aqua Clears.
On a 10 gal at minimum a 300 --- If it was me I would even consider a 500 --- would make a decent sized refugium.
I have a AC 200 on my Minibow 7 --- it's not enough. I think I'm going to try a Tetra Tech 300 next --- with the surge devise removed so I have two fully functioning outlets. This will allow me to use the heater capsule so I get the heater out of the tank.
No matter what you do those surface skimmer attachment things work really well.
OK so I just gave two different suggestions --- go figure.
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08-04-2003, 11:46 PM
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Little Fish in Big Pond
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Whats a surface skimmer attachment thingy???? Thanks for the recommendation on the HOB. I'll look into those. But again, what skimmer thingy are you talking about??? Is it part of the filter?
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08-05-2003, 06:34 AM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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Originally posted by 9fishers
Whats a surface skimmer attachment thingy???? Thanks for the recommendation on the HOB. I'll look into those. But again, what skimmer thingy are you talking about??? Is it part of the filter?
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Nicole the Hagen surface skimmer is a neat device that will hook up to almost any power filter. It draws water from the tank surface to eliminate the nasty oily film that collects there.
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08-05-2003, 11:10 AM
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Little Fish in Big Pond
Join Date: Jun 2003
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OoooHHH....Did you draw that yourself???  I have never even heard of that much less seen one!!!! That is soooo coool!!! Can I get aquaclear at Petsmart? Or is it a special order "thingy"?
Yall are great!!!
Thanks Rick and Charles!!!!
PS ARC meeting???? When/where?
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08-05-2003, 11:50 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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08-05-2003, 06:32 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Oct 2002
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You can get the Aqua Clears at Petsmart but I have not seen the surface skimmer there. Most LFS sells the Aqua Clears.
I think there is a petland or maybe Avarium that sells the surface skimmer for approx $14.00
Robinsonfamily might be able to help there.
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08-05-2003, 07:10 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2003
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yes charles is correct on that one. i put one on my tank and wow! what a difference. petland and aviarium both have them and are anywhere from 10-14 dollars. there is only one size and they have an adapter to fit most or all filters. i even put one on my fluval cannister. very eay to adjust and once you set it you forget it. easy to use
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08-05-2003, 07:21 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
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OoooHHH....Did you draw that yourself???
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Of course I did.  j/k
I know that Marine Fish carries them because that's where I got mine. Setup is a snap.
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08-05-2003, 10:28 PM
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Little Fish in Big Pond
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Thanks everyone!!!! I'll be out shopping for those tomorrow!!!
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08-06-2003, 07:47 AM
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Summer's Daddy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga in a van down by the river
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Is the general consensus that it is a good idea to run a surface skimmer ina nano?
Ray
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08-06-2003, 07:50 AM
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Good boy
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Is the general consensus that it is a good idea to run a surface skimmer ina nano?
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Ray I can't stand the oily film that collects on the waters surface. While it may not hurt anything I just don't like the looks of it. The surface skimmer and some floss in the power filter should take care of that problem.
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08-06-2003, 09:20 AM
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Summer's Daddy
Join Date: Jan 2003
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OIC. No worries, My powerheads break the surface of the water in my display tank to knock it down as well as in my nano.
Ray
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