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Posted	New tank & filter
11-06-2007 12:04 by TracyMD	I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice please.I have kept tropical fish for a number of years. the only filters I have ever used are the under gravel, Fluval internal & in my aqua one tank the carbon ones fitted in the lid of the tank. i purchased from ebay a 4` tank that comes with the pump as shown in the picture. Dare i sound silly or inexperienced but should i use it? do I need to use it or would an internal Fluval work just as well? I intend on having my fly river turtle in the tank. Many thanks. Try not to make me look too daft in your replies!
11-06-2007 12:05 by TracyMD	Here it is
11-06-2007 12:13 by alan.f	hi tracy i would use it as i have found that internal filters are ok for small fish and there waste,but once you start with larger fish or in your case a turtle you will find the external filter in the pic much better and should keep the water clearer and cleaner.
11-06-2007 12:17 by TracyMD	Thank you Alan.Next silly question, what do I do with it? Fit it will filter sponges & plug it in?What is it called?
11-06-2007 12:23 by alan.f	well tracy it should be full of media inside,as it has stood dry for a while now it might be worth giving the media a rinse with some water from another tank before you use it.then maybe the easiest way would be go onto the fluval website and print off operating instructions for an external303 or 404 filter.they will have installation diagrams will be easier than me trying to tel you
11-06-2007 12:30 by alan.f	try the website www.hagen.co.uk go to filters and try fluval 304 you will find pics of what to do
11-06-2007 12:33 by TracyMD	Thank you so very much. Your help is greatly appreciated!
11-06-2007 13:04 by telboy	yep, deffo use it or give it to me as alan says go to the official website,find out what type/model you have + you can download the manuals with step by step instructions
11-06-2007 14:23 by TracyMD	Thanks guys. If I decide not to use it telboy you are more than welcome to it! will keep you posted
11-06-2007 16:11 by bluboy	tel man. to be honest i should learn from u. how du u do it?
11-06-2007 16:12 by bluboy	meant to say 'tel u sly man' not tel man
11-06-2007 16:13 by bluboy	and tracy i was in the same situation having onli used internals and ugs but i nought a canister filter(tetratec ex700) for my 4 footer and its easier better and it doesnt take up as much space in the tank. use it
11-06-2007 19:25 by TracyMD	Thanks bluboy Or are you just saying that so telboy doesnt end up with it? Ive bought all the media to go in it now so will certainly try it but if I dont get on with it tel is more than welcome to it
11-06-2007 19:40 by telboy	awww bless ya likkle cotton socks
11-06-2007 19:57 by perky	te he he...
11-06-2007 20:08 by Linda Chenapa	Something to bear in mind if you are using sand as a substrate, is where to position the filter intake. Make sure that it is a couple of inches off of the sand other wise the filter will keep getting blocked. Also, if the filter has not been used for a while,check the seal on the lid and replace it if it looks worn. If it looks ok it might be a good idea to smear a little vaseline on it. Good luck, please post some pics.
11-06-2007 21:00 by alan.f	hi tracy have you worked out how to set the filter up now you will find they are much better than internal filters
11-06-2007 21:56 by TracyMD	We are currently trying to "prime" the pump as recommended. I feel this is going to be a verrrryyyyy loooooong night!
11-06-2007 23:08 by big cats	once you get used to this plastic box you will love it, my advice if you dont like it is give it to me cos i love em ,run a heavily fed baby tankbuster set up with one and it copes so well just about to add another cos the red tail is nearly 8 inches long and can she eat!!!(and of course the other function that comes with )hence good filtration is essential
12-06-2007 09:30 by TracyMD	Hi big cats you are second in line for refusal after tel. We have got it up & running now so we will have to wait & see if I like it or not. I just found my red tail an excellent home. She measured approximately 18". it was heart breaking letting her go but I know shes gone to a good home. Porton have some Red Tails in at the moment. They are approximately 5" @ £49.99. Thats where I purchased mine from measuring just 2" & my how she grew (& grew & grew & grew&...) you get the idea!
12-06-2007 10:17 by telboy	yeah big cats, get to the back of the queue!
12-06-2007 11:42 by TracyMD	Hey guys dont fight over me.. I mean errr IT
13-06-2007 15:50 by bluboy	can i get in 3rd. im a poor 14 year old
13-06-2007 17:16 by telboy	well you can get ya mum n dad to buy ya one blu
14-06-2007 15:50 by bluboy	ha. why dont u get sum1 to buy u one instead of scrounging
14-06-2007 16:44 by telboy	oi ya cheeky likkle monkey
17-06-2007 19:01 by bluboy	scrounger, scrounger, scrounger

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