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  I believe the sponges and ceramics have been replaced once since i got the filter (approx 18months). Could be wrong though. Been cleaning them from time to time in the extremely dirty water that comes when placed into the bucket with existing tank water. However there was a problem a couple of...

      Thanks for the reply.   I posted about bala's way back when i first got them. I've explained before i was disappointed i wasn't informed at the time of purchase just how big they get, i bought 2, 1 died, I bought another it died aswell.   So atleast for just now its just 1 Bala and it...

Yes water changes have been reasonable consistant, 7-10 days for the most part. Could be just what I want to see but appears to be a little movement already from most.. Was a 20litre change completed about half an hour ago, I'll keep checking in and perform The same change either later...

Unfortunately not, think I'll try pick up a test kit tomorrow if possible, hopefully see some improvement in an hour or 2 after this water change. Don't see what would have effected the water, absolutely no change last 10days.. Will keep the thread updated. In the mean time any further...

Hi guys, not been on in a while but in need of help! Tank is over a year old now, no new fish for months. Tetras, 1 rainbow, 1 bala shark and 1 bristlenose pleco. All has been fine from the start, last day or 2 there has been an increased lack of movement from all fish. Some are just floating...

Hi,   Unfortunately the GLO light ballast I bought a few months ago has became faulty. For whatever reason the bulbs are no longer emitting any light. They did come on twice since the problem occurred suggesting its not the bulbs at fault. (I am about to phone the shop I ordered from and hope...

Looked to be really struggling still last night, but thankfully ive woke up this morning and the little guy looks totally back to normal. Fins out, good movement, lets hope he eats tonight..

  I know mate sorry, appreciate the advise and as said I should've linked my other topic.   Good news is the little guy is looking a little better today. More mobile, Dorsal fin is up but pectoral fins still clamped. Never fed him last night incase it was a digestion problem (wishful thinking).

Yeah (sorry I should've linked from another topic I started a few weeks ago explaining the situation). Well its now (2 inches long) in a 4ft tank on its on and the issue persists so.. that is not the issue, Nor would it explain the other bala doing very well.. Just wondering if theres any advise...

  They were housed with a few tetra in a 10 gal (they are literally the same size as tetras currently so this was done whilst my other tank was cycling). So my presumption was maybe its a little stressed so moved it into my 4 ft, 40 Gal last night but still no improvement. Strange with the other...

Hey everyone,   Had this issue a few weeks ago after only having 1 of my 2 bala's a few weeks.. He died after 2/3 days of having clamped fins/barely swimming. So I replaced him with another in order to keep the healthy bala company.. and once again a few weeks has passed and the newly purchased...

  If anything that suits me more to be honest mate, All ive got is time :) But yeah just got a few things to sort out so a week or 2 and ill get a little topic up   Appreciated all the help guys! Lets hope it pays off

Hey everyone   So I went with the Glo T5 Electronic Double Ballast 2 x 24W. Got it delivered for £30 so not bad price atall. Decided to just go for some java moss and the odd plant that requires low light.. Cant see this being a problem? Will put up some pictures once its all here and can show...

I was under the impression it had to cycle 4x the amount of water in the tank per hour? (600L)... certainly glad I didn't buy a filter rated for 150L anyway. Good news is I have adjusted the spraybar to face the front of the tank and there is no longer any still water on the surface :)

700/hr (litres) so my my guessing I should be okay no? As I've said at the start of the topic it's actually too big for my tank, but the spray bar is just way too noisy for my bedroom, suggestions?