Complimentary Goldfish
I've heard of people traveling with dogs, cats, and even an occasional fish. But this Chicago hotel takes vacationing with pets to a new level. They will provide a goldfish....

Wiring new Quick Disconnect Cords
Hi resident experts, I recently upgraded my old ballast to a new PFO 120v (dual) ballast. What I forgot, when I bought the ballast, was that my disconnect cords were different. So I ended up buying PFO cords, but dont know how to wire them. Here are the pictures of the cords in question.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Atomikk/etc/P10102.

Aquarium lighting

Aquarium lighting in one of the key aspects in both the reef aquarium and the freshwater aquarium. It gives the animals a natural activity and rest period and it makes the plants, corals grow. Invertebrates and corals need it to survive because they have the same photosynthesis process as plants. Aquarium Lightning is not only functional, ther.

If you want three bulbs in a tank, get three cutouts. Dont put the center bulb over a center strut. Thin acrylic. Some of the large acrylic tank manufacturers shave costs by using thin acrylic. For a 24" tall, 72" long tank, half inch thick or better seems to be the target. Avoid 3/8 inch thick for tanks of this height. For tanks that do not have long sides, like a pentagon, you migh More

aquarium heater small The articles listed below may prove useful to emphasize important points here concerning appropriate order of filtration and careful use of chlorine. More

Necessary equipment: 5 gallon bucket, trash can sprinkling can or sink. Hose or other source of water. Waste drain. Chlorine. Dechlorinating agent. 2. Remove decorations From aquarium (or in some cases of bleaching the whole system, remove livestock). Place in bucket, being careful not to drip water. Take materials to area where chlorine is to be used, preferably outside to prevent staining floors. 3. Add approximately one half cup of chlorine bleach Per gallon of water that covers ornaments being cleaned. Use warm water to clean ornaments in bl More

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Mud sump
Hi, my husband is starting a new 170 gal tank with a 100 gal mud sump for me. Is it ok to take maybe a third of the mud from my 50 gal mud sump and use it like a sourdough starter? How long would it take for it to cycle? Thanks.