daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello everyone, Its me again. This time I am having trouble with the Aqua one : Breeder sponge filter (60). I hook it up correctly however it doesnt draw in water through the sponge. I had put spall peices of food in the tank to see if it workd but it just sunk to the bottom of the tank not moving a cm for 1 whole day ...(I had it plugged in just so you know, im not that silly...maybe) So can some one please help me. Once I get this working I can then look for a fishie X D Thanks so much! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 These are really deceptive. It won't cause a lot of current in the tank and larger bits of solid waste will still need to be manually removed. These more filter the water and harbor good bacteria for ammonia control. If bubbles are rising from the centre, it is working. A good way to check is I add a small amount of ketapang extract at far end of the tank and you can see it spread through the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 oh ok thanks...I have bubbles coming out of the top but there is hardly any water coming up through the top. That is why I am like "hmm, i dont think it is working" <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Also, I should have asked: did I make a good choice for a 13L tank. I have a heater, is there any onter dovalakies I need? lol :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Not many bubbles come out anyway with mine. Do you have one of those control valves? As for dovalakies, other than some nice fish, not that I can think of. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 haha ok then X D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 You've done well. You new fish will enjoy that 13litres! Have you got any plants in the tank? Don't forget, if you are going to use fake plants, get the ones with silk (fabric) leaves, as your new betta will tear his fins on plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I am yet to get gravel and plants, I will get them shortly. tehe, I feel like an expecting father Oh and I really need to buy some IAL....Anyone recomend a seller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 You could either go to LFS in Annerley and get some IAL there (as well as some good quality bettas ), or order them online from Jeff and Wan (block2) - have a look at the thread here: http://ausaqua.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6434&pid=115771&st=165&#entry115771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks Shadoh. I have looked at Jeff and Wan's site. I have seen there prices and I was wondering if you have the price for Fishchicks? or is there a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Sorry mate, I don't have prices for Fishchicks IAL. Perhaps someone else on here has bought from her and remembers the price. You could always phone the store and ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Checked my sent e-mails.. I've brought from someone before. If you require leaves we have them in stock at the shop. We can send up to 30 leaves ($20) for $6. Small lots - 5 leaves = $4 10 leaves = $7 Useful if you just want to try or only have one fish. These are Block2 leaves, so clean and neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel031 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Awesome, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylass Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Lordy there are lots of dovalakies you can buy LOL. Little pots, bridges, hidey holes etc that they can hide in, and play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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