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  1. Madhav

    Biomaster 600 to big?

    I am using Eheim 2275 with rated 1250LPH on my 60P, just nice flow with full length rainbar...
  2. Madhav

    Eheim Classic voltage

    I am using this... input 230v output 110v max load : 200w
  3. Madhav

    Eheim Pro3e 2078 power supply adapter

    Thank you for the reply, you have a valid concern.... My filter has been working fine for the last 7-8 years on my tank, got burnt only when it was connected to my friend's tank similar to the way what happened to his filter, same socket of the extension box. I doubt something wrong with his...
  4. Madhav

    Eheim Pro3e 2078 power supply adapter

    Hello experts.... Recently I lend my spare Eheim 2078 Pro 3e to my friend when his filter was dead. Unfortunately, something went wrong and by next morning my 2078 also dead. after some investigation, realized both power supplies burnt and filters are working fine.... Eheim 2078 power supply...
  5. Madhav

    Trying to Replace Hailea HC-300A controller with Proster STC-1000

    You can see from this original wiring Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
  6. Madhav

    Trying to Replace Hailea HC-300A controller with Proster STC-1000

    Hello DIY electrical experts, Got a Hailea HC-300A with spoiled built in controller from a friend to fix it, I thought its much simpler until I open the cover of compressor connector terminals, as you can see from HC-300A wiring diagram, one neutral is going direct(2 at M) from mains and...
  7. Madhav

    How to combat BBA?

    yes Excel worked for me too, I double dosed in the tank for around 1 week to get rid of it. host plants were not damaged at all.
  8. Madhav

    Fish suggestion

    Hi started this tank 2 weeks ago, size 4ft x 16inch deep x 22 inch tall planted tank with moss trees, planted two weeks ago...plants melting over and showing growth with fresh leaves.. looking for a pair of fish or a small school of fish like Celestial Pearl Danio any suggestions? one male...
  9. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    here they are any hint which male which is female is appreciated.
  10. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    to give an idea how they look now...
  11. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Thanks Conor, You are right, not sure what was it but its gone in a couple of days. all are fine with no symptoms at all. looks perfetctly healthy. added 1.5 tea spoons, 7.5 ml of epsom salt, tank is about 240L, by now all might have displaced due to water changes.
  12. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    After two weeks of quarantine, and made sure everything is fine, eating weill swimming well and poop is not white etc, I decided to move it to my discus tank since my planted tank is still not ready yet for discus. I think. So I took chances and added to discus tank and monitored closely for few...
  13. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    I have changed three times 50% of water(not vacuumed the bottom) in these two weeks but turbidity not improved, how to vacuum with all the plants covered 90% of the bottom? you can clearly see from picture.
  14. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    this pair didnt come in contact with my main discus tank. Male is fine and eating and swimming well, coming to the front glass when approached. all along this pair was together in 5ft tank, when I noticed some thing wrong a week ago, just moved them to a hospital tank separated with a partition...
  15. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Unfortunately I cant rescue her. RIP She passed away today, Original wound healed 90% I thought all is going well, all of a sudden this thing popped up under her gills. Any idea what's this and how to prevent it? Next, what about the Male, shall I quarantine him for another 1-2 weeks? He looks...
  16. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Noted on the polysporin, will try to get aloe vera gel and Polysporin this weekend. already switched to Paraguard now not clamping fins, moving actively water temp is close to 29-30deg C now in 60L hospital tank with everyday water change 25L Tank is Nisso, 2ft x 1.5ft x1.5 ft roughly first...
  17. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    a bit better now, not scared when i approached, may be tomorrow i will try, if it is not stressed and hiding. Dosing Paraguard from today...fingures crossed. active but still not eating
  18. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Eheim 2080 has cermaic rings at the bottom tray and top two trays eheim substrat (not pro) at least 50% of basket capacity. last cleaned a month ago Eheim 2078 has bottom tray ceramic rings and other 3 trays biohome plus 25% of basket capacity, top tray has purigen 250ml bag, yesterday cleaned...
  19. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    few more here...too bad none hatched so far and I dont have place for another tank.
  20. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Yesterday I moved both to another tank and noticed the male is constantly picking the female, not sure it is a kind of romance or what but I can say the female is not appreciating that. I still left them both in the same tank but separated with a partition, both can see each other but female...
  21. Madhav

    open wound on female discus

    Hi, I have a breeding pair of discus in my 5ft planted tank. not sure how it happened but it injured on its side. It was so tiny when i notice a week ago, just noticed the couple are not approaching me for food when I am back from office, so I took a close look and realized the wound is now...
  22. Madhav

    Maxspect Gyre 300 Series released and for sale

    I think you had for long enough.... how do you rate the performance? Worth a try?
  23. Madhav

    Corys and aquatic substrate.

    My Sterbai cories are doing fine in AS.. they formed two pairs and love to go together rather than staying as a group. I never see all the 8 as a group even though those are same size and age around 2 year+
  24. Madhav

    Santa Monica Filtration

    I read entire manual, it says both fresh water and salt water tanks but mostly benefit salt water tanks. my friend used in fresh water tank with no plants. I see this for the first time so I have no idea how good it is with respect to planted tanks... it needs an air pump 24/7 so may not be...
  25. Madhav

    Santa Monica Filtration

    Recently I was given one of this and wondering anybody used/is using this filtration. When I first open it, it was exactly as the pictures shown with slimy and gruesome algae growth inside the box. reviews however are excellent but not sure how effective it is, going to drop in and see if it...
  26. Madhav

    How long to dispose of a fish?

    we were on holiday for two weeks, once we are back, i did a 50% water change, then next morning I found this... the evening during water change everything seems to be fine. this is a H. Rasbora btw.
  27. Madhav

    Filter Pad and Outlet Pipe Maintenance

    I have an Eheim Ecco Pro 130 external filter in a 55l tanks, we reasonably heavy planting. I am also using an Eheim surface skimmer. I had a couple of quick questions as I am pretty new to external filters: 1. For the first two weeks I used the media, white filter pad and charcoal filter pad. I...
  28. Madhav

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    :arghh::inpain: In just a months time, noo, this is least expected for the size of the tank. figured out any reason for the deaths?
  29. Madhav

    Eheim Pro 3e 2078 problem

    Removed intake sponge block, Reduced media to 25-30% in the basket as shown still the Same... Self auto calibrating....So its just not mechanical, some thing wrong with electronics.
  30. Madhav

    dry salts question..

    Thanks Marcel.. it helps
  31. Madhav

    dry salts question..

    Thanks Ian.. Calcium Nitrate is available separately in 500 and 1000grams bottles, considering this any suggestions?
  32. Madhav

    dry salts question..

    I live in a country where Borax is considered poison and not allowed to sell over the counter. Table salt is more dangerous for humans than Borax at those quantities, Leaving Logic aside and straight to the point... I only have access to the listed "chemicals" and would like to dose my 400L...
  33. Madhav

    Eheim Pro 3e 2078 problem

    Still in auto calibration mode. this weekend I am planning to try with minimum media and with out pre filter sponge block. I think it is some electronics failure than a mechanical issue. however the flow is consistent, no ups and downs.
  34. Madhav

    Eheim Pro 3e 2078 problem

    this time i am not lucky...:( I replaced seals on my 2078 and this filter is still same, yellow light going up and down in auto calibration mode. i think it has to do with something more than seals
  35. Madhav

    Big Aquarium

    Juwel Rio 400, it fits perfect for for all your needs, not wallet friendly but worth every penny.
  36. Madhav

    Did you find this in your country?

    yes unfortunately... a couple of years ago my daughter went for a field trip through school and came back with a plastic jar full of guppies, famous "catch all you can in an hour" tour. I had to set up a tank temporarily for them until i give away to someone, guess those kids with no access to...
  37. Madhav

    Did you find this in your country?

    just a random forward catch my attention, hope this board is still there at that pet shop how about in your country? In both countries I born and where I live, are "No" many LFS will be happily help you with a bowl and a gold fish. huff
  38. Madhav

    Otocinclus

    This is one fish I failed to keep them alive all the three times I tried. first time I introduced 4x after tank cycled and stabilized for more than two months in a two foot tank, they died one after the other they always seem to graze on the glass and plant leaves but got skinnier and skinnier...
  39. Madhav

    Nature Aquarium Party 2018

    what an amazing place to be. appreciate your effort and time...keep them coming.
  40. Madhav

    Eheim Pro 3e 2078 problem

    when my 2078 behaved similarly, I changed seals to get it back to normal. priming cavity seal is worn and due for a change i think. now my second one also auto calibrating for the last few months, I just ignored as it doesn't have any ups and downs in the flow rate. I will change the seals...
  41. Madhav

    Hi people...

    Welcome and keep contaminating..:wave:
  42. Madhav

    First planted tank/cycling questions

    :thumbup::thumbup:
  43. Madhav

    Yellow Ram Belly up...

    "Money", one word answer. to make customers feel excited and buy more, LFS must offer some thing new and crazy instead of same boring fish(I am still excited to see my years old same fish) I think the business reached a point of no return especially in some Asian countries where control is not...
  44. Madhav

    Yellow Ram Belly up...

    thanks, will feed some bits of cooked peas this evening. fortunately ram can maintain its buoyancy and swim normally. escaped the guilt narrowly. is gobbling too much air can cause this?
  45. Madhav

    Yellow Ram Belly up...

    this cute little guy survived...Day 4 may be still under stress, monitoring closely with daily water changes. will start feeding from today, slowly..
  46. Madhav

    Yellow Ram Belly up...

    I was given a bunch of fish by a friend, all in planted tank(mostly ferns) with co2 injection as he decided to go with different type of fish. from his place to my place, 40min journey, carried in A3 sized bag full of water with an air pump, portable. reached the destination successfully, no...
  47. Madhav

    Celestial pearl danios worth it?

    I added 10 of these in my planted 2x1x1.5 ft tank, very densely planted with thousands of shrimp. I didn't see them until I tore the tank down to replace the tank with an ADA 60P Now in ADA tank, no soil just the xmas moss tied to rocks. Same story. So I go and buy 10pc of cherry barbs and I...
  48. Madhav

    fast flow tank which plants?

    I have 3 denison barbs in my Juwel Rio 400 with anubias, none of the leaves touched by denison barbs. I have Eheim 2080 and 2078(at half the flow) connected, so flow is not a problem. I dont think yours is a fast flow tank.
  49. Madhav

    ID please...

    they exactly are now...I dont feed my fish a lot but you see the size of my fish. they feel home and hunt like crazy.Shrimp lovers, Sorry!
  50. Madhav

    ID please...

    I am not a shrimp lover but some how these are surviving in my tank for years... there are few thousands in my 2 ft tank, eventually forced me to grow some algae wantedly, I am going to decom the tank soon and would like to offer these to fellow hobbyist. Just like to know their names...
  51. Madhav

    USB interface for Eheim Pro3e 2078

    Since I don't have it, I like your comment very much.
  52. Madhav

    USB interface for Eheim Pro3e 2078

    Hi Simon, Thanks for the pictures..I searched high and low but no luck I think mine was from an old batch before usb connection introduction. below are my unit pics, so signs of any caps or flaps..
  53. Madhav

    Nightmare morning water all over the floor

    I have two Juwel tanks, Rio 400 and Rio 125 and I love them. What made you remove the plastic trim? your personal preference to have a braceless? if it is the case, your taste might have changed over time. I guess. your experience is very useful for me especially, i do play a lot with my...
  54. Madhav

    USB interface for Eheim Pro3e 2078

    Any of you tried eheim usb interface with 2076/2078 ? I have trouble finding the slot for TTL cable to insert. any ideas?
  55. Madhav

    UKAPS Members' Full-Tank Shots

  56. Madhav

    Rocks & Sticks - ADA 45P

    Your intake hose is just on the edge of glass lily pipe, I am worried. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  57. Madhav

    Cories and aquasoil

    Initially they were very crazy like headless chicken for a week or so, always on the hunt for food digging aquasoil. Now they only searching the top layer for food, not burrowing their heads into the soil. May be they are getting enough food without much effort. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00...
  58. Madhav

    Dried fish foods

    Haha, all facing the same problem. I share the half bottle with my friend, this way every half year we both get new supply. Same goes with my tetra flakes and sera vipan staple food. We share. I only buy these three brands and my fish seem to like tetra and sera more than NLS. I too just...
  59. Madhav

    Emergency!!!

    They were labelled as SAE when I buy two years ago, an inch to two back then. May be Chinese Algae eaters, they were active and eat almost from hand. Very entertaining to watch them swim can be seen from any corner of the house. I noticed he lost his barbels also not sure how.. Sent from my...
  60. Madhav

    Emergency!!!

    Thanks Ed, this is what I am going to do. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  61. Madhav

    Emergency!!!

    Yeah, I relate to the high flow rate at nights now...I already gave my tank a good haircut and will change the flow to high at night and low at day, by the way the tank is running on two filters, there is another 2075 running and untouched all the way. Anyway I will monitor the things this...
  62. Madhav

    Emergency!!!

    Yesterday I commit a murder of one of my favorites, the biggest of SAE's I have. its around 5" long and fat lovely. I saw all the fish gasping for air at the surface and the biggest SAE already belly up caught in the floating leaves. Upon a closer look noticed emergency and stopped CO2 supply...
  63. Madhav

    High flow in jungle tank

    I am using 2075 (1250 lph) on my 2ft, it was like a jungle a couple of weeks ago, flow is just nice. water moves to every corner. go for it as suggested above..
  64. Madhav

    Ecco Pro 300 Dead or Alive, how to tell?

    Any one knows what makes the difference in the flow of the filter ? windings in the motor housing or magnetic impeller or both in combination? 2032, 2034 and 2036 all look similar in size with different flow rates, I heard 2217 impeller on 2215 filter head increase the flow rate? whats the...
  65. Madhav

    Advice on Eheim Professionel 4+

    You want your filter to last long like 20-30 years, Do NOT use priming button. its a fancy addition or i would say marketing gimmick. Its useless any way. I always use ages old suction method, I make sure canister is empty so i wonk suck any water. this has to be for the first time only, next...
  66. Madhav

    Ecco Pro 300 Dead or Alive, how to tell?

    You understand it correctly, when I plugged it to mains and turn ON, nothing happening. not immediately and not even after few sec. I too assume its dead for some reason. impeller is clean and can be rotated with hand, I can feel the magnetic resistance. Bulge may be due to screwed up winding...
  67. Madhav

    Ecco Pro 300 Dead or Alive, how to tell?

    Pics may help understand better...
  68. Madhav

    Ecco Pro 300 Dead or Alive, how to tell?

    hi, my ecco pro 300, 2036 has stopped working after a few months break, its made in year 2008. No response when I turn on, I cleaned impeller, shaft and basically everything to use but it refused to start. I opened the top cover and noticed one side of the pump wall is bulged and the opposite...
  69. Madhav

    Replacing ADA Soil

    Haha cleverly done. Thanks for the tip. I will follow this... Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  70. Madhav

    Replacing ADA Soil

    Thanks all for the replies...it seems relocating SAE is the best option. I am considering it now after watching them closely. They disturb the soil a lot making the water full of suspended debris... Now the question, how to catch those quick monsters? 3 around 6" and 1 8" long Sent from my...
  71. Madhav

    Replacing ADA Soil

    Hi Experts.. Is it a good idea to replace 2yr old ADA amazonia or just introduce some root tabs? any one replaced soil completely without stripping the tank down? I am planning to change to new soil in my 5ft, my 4x SAE outgrown to 6-8" and constantly disturbing the soil with their activity so...
  72. Madhav

    The ID Crisis Tank

    Liquid co2 Simple : yes Cheap : no Safe : very Pressurized co2 Simple : yes for most Cheap : yes in long run Safe : yes, not heard any horror stories. Its same as electricity or your gas connection in the kitchen. They are very safe if you treat respectfully. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00...
  73. Madhav

    What is this media bio or mechanical?

    I got this media somehow and wondering what brand it is and is it bio or mech? Anyone came across this earlier? These around 8mm balls, rings are 8mm long and 6mm in dia approximately They are very compact when thrown in the basket and traps dirt effectively I believe... Sent from my HUAWEI...
  74. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    hmmm... Parents seem to be upset and lost their color for the past 1 week when I removed all the babies Now they get away with it and coming to me when they see me and faded stripes are back... feeding the fry 3 times with BBS and now they are an inch size...
  75. Madhav

    Connecting big tanks together with waste pipes

    quick calculations.... assume standard 4' x1.5' x 1.5' tank and you want to cut the holes 4" above the base so water volume is approximately, 48" x 18 " x 14" =12096 cubic inch = 198 L of water = ~ 200kg So your pump should be strong enough to overcome a minimum 200kg, if not water wont move...
  76. Madhav

    Connecting big tanks together with waste pipes

    Progen, Liked your idea but how practical, lets wait and see. I doubt your idea works as you intended. I have few concerns, - how do you expect to have heat exchange through out the 3 tanks? it takes way too longer than you expected. without external force pushing the water from one...
  77. Madhav

    Maxspect R420R 160W 16000k for planted tanks?

    But unfortunately the set on sale is 16000k, planning to give the distributor a call, I will verify the options to exchange LEDs Thanks all any ways... Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  78. Madhav

    Maxspect R420R 160W 16000k for planted tanks?

    Which obviously I do not like it... Yes, I am gonna doit when the shutters are up. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  79. Madhav

    Maxspect R420R 160W 16000k for planted tanks?

    Hi experts, Can it be used for planted tanks? Found it on some classifides and feel lime getting it, Any help will be appreciated... Madhav Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  80. Madhav

    Oversized filter.

    Soon you will join the clubs to complain the flow is not enough with ecco pro 300. Too much is better than too little. we can find ways to reduce the flow but not vice versa... Dont worry, I ran 2073 on my 60P similar sizing tank. Your plants will love it. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using...
  81. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    :)
  82. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    I think now is the time to separate fry and parents..I noticed some fry are too hungry and started nipping parents. They are close to a month old. I will train them for dead food and give away around 2-3 months old.... Hungry monsters, they are... Will they start next batch in a weeks time if...
  83. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    @Mick.Dk & JMorgan, thanks for your valuable input... Finally this round I made some fry survive, out of 200+ fry, now 40+ survived. The fry is 10 days old. How long I need to prepare Artemia for the fry? they are all eating well and we can see their bellies are about to burst after each...
  84. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    JMorgan, I understand your concern on the high number of fry to take care, but the way its going on with my pair, I am expecting less than 100 fry to take care, and do not know how many will reach adulthood. I can give those away for free to fellow hobbyists. the last fry disappeared 4 days ago...
  85. Madhav

    125G Discus + 75G Dantum Angels

    Liked your 75 Gallon more than your Zoo...:)
  86. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    Now I know how to prepare artemia, Planning to turn the filter off during feeding, Lets see how it goes. Thanks..
  87. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    Thank you JMorgan, :) Yes, One thing I relate to me from your long reply is, "LOT of work" I understand and prepared for it. :) you hang your breeder boxes inside the tank or outside the tank? our ambient temp is around 28-29C, may be its the reason for their breeding behaviour. They already...
  88. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    Thanks for the tips...will be helpful down the road for sure. Unfortunately I lost all the fry mysteriously over a weeks span. Cant figure out the reason. Suspect two possibilities -Lack of nutritional food -too strong filter Food, due to some health issues in the family and relatives...
  89. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    This is exact my case Mick.Dk, Finally they succeeded after 4-5 failures, 200-300 eggs finally hatched 50-60 only remaining all fungus infected and parents ate them. Your water changes trick helped me much, I almost changed 50% water every couple of days and will continue.. Wow the parents are...
  90. Madhav

    RIO 125L and Eccoflow 600

    A)Yes, I have seen the offset and used supplied bends to fix the problem easily B)cutting a bigger hole is not recommended, you can use std size tubing to bring the return to outside of the filter box... Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  91. Madhav

    RIO 125L and Eccoflow 600

    Eccoflow comes with many short attachments, elbows etc as shown, previous seller might thrown away or lost somehow. without These elbows its impossible to get the flow back to the tank properly. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  92. Madhav

    New filter or old

    Most problems are due to user failure to distinguish the difference between the resistance offered by the filter, either by the o-ring which is good and normal or by the misalignment. If you are careful and verify proper alignment twice, its an awesome filter.. [emoji106] [emoji106] Sent from...
  93. Madhav

    New filter or old

    Ecco pro is a creative and unique design for careful users, if you misalign the handle and force fit....you will start to hate eheims. And eheim spares are pricey Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  94. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    Thanks for the tip Mick.Dk. Third batch of eggs laid within two weeks time, is it normal? Read the cycle is 4-6weeks. This time things are a bit better than previous time. Around 10eggs hatched and we can see small little fry. Unfortunately they were all gone overnight along with all the fungus...
  95. Madhav

    what size lily pipe (s) for Eheim 2217 ?

    Suction side, intake 16/22. Return side is 12/16 Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  96. Madhav

    What my angels are doing?

    Out of 8 total 3 pairs formed, First batch of eggs disappeared by next morning.so I left one pair in the tank and removed all others, this week second batch eggs all turned white, both parents fanning the eggs but too bad...when they all turned white, parents ate all the eggs. I didnt add any...
  97. Madhav

    New filter or old

    There is noo reason why you cant buy and use an used one... I bought few used ones and they work great. But I dont take risk with media, always I use my own media... The amount you saved may fetch you a new light or half a light. Hehe Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  98. Madhav

    Pump / Powerhead for water change

    Along this 4m long, does the pipe alway be with in that 50cm height difference or does it fall onto the floor? Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-UL00 using Tapatalk
  99. Madhav

    Pump / Powerhead for water change

    I suggest you go for the largest head pump you can afford, 4m is too long to drive for the pump with 1200lph, Its not only the lph but also you should comside the Hmax of the pump you intent to buy. Mine is with 2m Hmax and it takes few min to pump 1.6m high, from the pail on the floor. as the...
  100. Madhav

    Best way to get rid of air from a large External

    Trapped air is an indication of failed o-ring that separates incoming and out going water. This o-ring is located on the pre filter tray. Usually if this o-ring is good, water enters the canister and the air inside will escape from the outlet gently. If this fails water enters the area below...
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