Recent content by boogybaz

Hi, I got a EFX300 a few months ago with our new tank, and it really didn't like starting with it above the water, much prefered to be just under the surface. I also found that if the join in the intake pipe that goes into the tank was above water, or wasn't sealed, the pump sucked in air as...

Hmm, attempt one didn't work, but had enough hose to replace the manky old ones, and enough to allow me to syphon from the bucket!!

Never thought of doing it that way, was going to use the pump to do the work..

But it won't be dechlorinated.... :no: or do you add the dechlorinator directly to the tank ?

The water removal isn't the issue, already have a length of tubing that I use to syphon the water out whilst hoovering the bottom, just wanted to make the pump work for me. Gonna give it a go and report back :)

Thinking of making water changes easier to do, has anyone added T pieces to the inlet/outlet piping to enable the pump to bring the new water into the tank? Struggling to find anywhere that does the right size T Pieces and valves.. :(

Thinking today after doing a water change of putting T valves between the tank and filter on both inlet and outlet pipes, then use the pump in the filter to pump out the water and pump the dechlorinated water back in.. gotta be less messy and easier than a bucket and jug :) Anyone done this?

Thanks :good: Got some hose now to syphon the tank, easier than a jug....

Gravity fed, but closed tank!,

I didn't think it was a good idea to use the hot tap?

Hi, had a 150ltr tank for a couple of months, cycled perfectly, and added 8 fishe a couple of weeks ago, now I need to do a water change. Removing and adding the water isn't an issue, the temperature is, how do I change the water without shocking the fish with cold water, also how much water...

Long time no update, anyway, all is well, had a week of ammonia and Nitrites down to zero in 12 hours, done a 50% water change and last weekend got some fishes :D 3 Pearl Angelfish and 5 Gouramis still some more fish to get, but having to explain to the better half why Brakish fish are no good...

At last, getting somewhere!! Ammonia is zero after 24 hours last night, and so was the Nitrites :) Nitrates around 80ppm, so now to find out how quickly it's all happening :)

Thanks Fish Fanatic, I have been cycling for 6 weeks now, Ammonia is going within 24 hours or there abouts, Nitrites still way above 5ppm and no increase in Nitrates for 2 weeks... Still being patient though. :)

Still no real change, is it usual for Nitrites to take this long to convert?