Tropical fish tank filter – I’m in the US but have a European model.
Written by admin on 28 November, 2008 – 6:01 am -unce asks: I got a fish tank filter from my aunt who bought the European model by accident and gave it to me. Its a good filter and I want to use it at home but it's a euro-plug - I'm in the US. What do I need to get, to be able to use it, bearing in mind that in the US we have a 110v supply and in Europe it's 220v? Admin did some digging, and found out that: You should really speak to a qualified electrician first and foremost. It is possible to use European electrical products in the US, but it's not for the uneducated. Read More →
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Water Quality – fish tank pump; fish tank filter
Written by admin on 13 November, 2008 – 2:02 am -So you've decided on a nice level location for your tank, away from direct sunlight. It's possible to imagine that you could just chuck some fish in it and away they go, swimming around happy as...? Ok? Well no, not really. Your tank is home to your new friends, but it also acts as their life support system. To that end, you will require certain equipment: Air pump Filter Heater Lighting Powerhead(s) Bottom material, e.g. gravel Decoration This article will cover the following: fish tank pump; fish tank filter Like us humans, your fish need oxygen. Unlike us, they cannot breath it from the atmosphere, of course, they have gills with which to extract their oxygen from the water in which they live. But this will need replacing, just... more
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