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    A good question for our Forum 'Bee' expert @Daniel: Noticed a few times last summer that we had a couple of hornets make their way into the house. When looking for them, I noticed they always wound up to be on the rim of one of my aquariums. Usually, they would head for a window, in years past, when I didn't have aquariums. I don't believe there was anything on the aquarium rim, attracting the hornets, but maybe it was the bright lights or they were just thirsty??? ⛲💡
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    We burn Anthracite coal, here in NEPA. Had temps in the upper 20's this morning. Might even get some snow this Friday. ⛄
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    The strainer basket was not installed, just the open ended tube was inserted, into the in-take sponge.
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    Do you experiment with hot-rodding aquarium filters? Or is your practice more, use as is? Do you have any special tricks or tips? I like to try different things with filters & my latest filter to hot-rod, is not my favorite out of the box, but has great potential, IMO. IMO, You can customize nearly any filter, within reason, of course. A number of sponge materials will fit well in this hang-on-back (HOB) filter, but am going to use the Co-Op's, black coarse sponge pads. They are great for providing additional surface area and do mechanical filter some. I often also use the Co-Op's fine poly pads for particulate filtration. The biggest thing to remember is don't jam the filter material inside or keep it too high near the edge of the housing; might possibly flood if there is a backup in the system, etc. Always be careful & proceed at your own risk, when modifying any product from it's initial design. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @Cory, Also, has a great video on filter optimization and has input on this particular filter in one of his videos. I'll link the video below: NOTE: His filter optimization begins at 23:05 , regarding this filter.
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    Was working with my Easy Planters yesterday & they are of great quality and design. A lot of fun to use and they have a good esthetic look to them.
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    Lots of Interesting points to note. Thanks. All input is certainly a start in addressing this complex, but interesting issue. My feeling is that a few main indicators (parameters) will rise to the top as key elements & trickle down accordingly.
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    Doing some maintenance in my 55 gallon aquarium today.
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    Maybe a local plumbing or hardware store can help you "size-up" the O-ring for you. Might be difficult ordering some from the web, unless you have an I.E. measuring micrometer, etc. & know the exact size.
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    I use the API master test kit & some test tubes don't leak when shaken, while others leak like a sieve. Dabbled quite awhile ago & inserted a small rubber O-ring inside one of the offending caps. It worked great, but only had a couple of O-rings that size laying around. It did stop the leak very well though.
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    @sushi, I think @Ken Burkebrought up great points with his post. What do you plan on accomplishing with a larger aquarium? What types of fish, plants or whatever do you have in mind, etc? For me, picking out a new aquarium is part of the fun. So many choices & possibilities. 😊 Take your time & do some research as well. Since you already had a 15 gallon aquarium, you have experience with smaller tanks, so that's a plus. The type of aquatic life will have a strong bearing on the tank size. Keep us posted. 😉
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    I think this post is awesome. Not every hobby seems to bring families closer together, but sharing an aquarium & learning together about fish, plants, water chemistry, etc. lends itself to good family time. In this stressful world today, aquariums are indeed bringing folks closer together, one gallon\liter, at a time. Welcome to the Forum & fish-keeping...😎
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    Received my C.A.R.E. package today. A lot of very nice products. Greatly appreciated.
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