replacement fish? I've had this tank for 8 years. I've finally decided to get some new fish since some have obviously lost their buoyancy but I can't find a good source. I've found places that sell 5 of the same fish, but I want an assortment! Any ideas? replacement fish? I've had this tank for 8 years. I've finally decided to get some new fish since some have obviously lost their buoyancy but I can't find a good source. I've... » Read More replacement fish? I've had this tank for 8 years. I've finally decided to get some new fish since some have obviously lost their buoyancy but I can't find a good source. I've found places that sell 5 of the same fish, but I want an assortment! Any ideas? « Show Less
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Brands on Sale is where you can get more fish, plus it comes with two replacement light bulbs!
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If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it and reassembled. The fish are now swimming their hearts out! If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it... » Read More If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it and reassembled. The fish are now swimming their hearts out! « Show Less
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Hi!, If you can remember I'm trying to find some fake fish for my tank. Can you help? Please send me an Email.(mlctncvmc@yahoo.com) Thanks!
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Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely sterilizing the tank without going nuts. The comments I'm referring to start about page 8 under the review. Good Luck. Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely... » Read More Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely sterilizing the tank without going nuts. The comments I'm referring to start about page 8 under the review. Good Luck. « Show Less
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You can go on line and ask Shark any questions you may have. I did that and they were very cooperative in helping to solve my problem with my first one. They offered to replace it but shipping to return it was too expensive. I have had 2 of these. If you will only use distilled water and always run it until the water has all been used it will last indefinitely.
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This tank uses large aqueon cartridges, which you coulld likely snag off of amazon as well, or really any petstore with a decent selection of aquarium products should carry it :)
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Mine have stopped working after 3 months. I just talked with Berkey and they are spec'd to work for 500 gal each. I am being told they should be replaced every 6 months. I would really like to know how anyone has kept there's going for years. I'm pretty frustrated as I thought I was making a long term investment.
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Maybe. They sure blow out easy, don't they? I found a company that sells the replacement but I needed expert help to identify the exact component. He decided not to help once he figured out I'm not really using it to grow coral in salt water aquarium. If I were to buy LED again I'd spend more money upfront on a more reliable unit. Try googling any identifier on the panel, that might take you to a page of specs. If you can read them google the specs on the transformer and look for a retailer. Good luck. I just went back to HPS because we are flowering and we couldn't keep dicking around. Maybe. They sure blow out easy, don't they? I found a company that sells the replacement but I needed expert help to identify the exact component. He decided not to help once he figured out I'm not really using it to grow coral in salt water aquarium. If I were to buy LED again I'd spend more money upfront on a more reliable unit. Try googling any identifier on the panel, that might take you to a page of specs. If you can read them google the specs on the transformer and look for a retailer. Good luck. I just went back to HPS because we are flowering and we couldn't keep dicking around.
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Their are no direction that I find. I have a 90 glass tank I just got it yesterday and put one cup in my fluval 406. I checked it this morning and ready was the same as it was before I added it to the fluval about 7.0. I'm going to check it tonight and see if it dropped. I can only assume that it works slowly. I a tank your size I would but 2 cups in and check it everyday and when it reaches your goal on remove a cup a store for latter use. O e would think k that fluval would give you some gauge as to how much to use put they don't. Be sure you monitor because if it drops to low or to fast in can kill fish. I'm testing every day but I'm pretty sure it works very slowly. Hope I helped you out. Their are no direction that I find. I have a 90 glass tank I just got it yesterday and put one cup in my fluval 406. I checked it this morning and ready was the same as it was before I added it to the fluval about 7.0. I'm going to check it tonight and see if it dropped. I can only assume that it works slowly. I a tank your size I would but 2 cups in and check it everyday and when it reaches your goal on remove a cup a store for latter use. O e would think k that fluval would give you some gauge as to how much to use put they don't. Be sure you monitor because if it drops to low or to fast... » Read More Their are no direction that I find. I have a 90 glass tank I just got it yesterday and put one cup in my fluval 406. I checked it this morning and ready was the same as it was before I added it to the fluval about 7.0. I'm going to check it tonight and see if it dropped. I can only assume that it works slowly. I a tank your size I would but 2 cups in and check it everyday and when it reaches your goal on remove a cup a store for latter use. O e would think k that fluval would give you some gauge as to how much to use put they don't. Be sure you monitor because if it drops to low or to fast in can kill fish. I'm testing every day but I'm pretty sure it works very slowly. Hope I helped you out. « Show Less
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I've only had mine (two in two tanks) for a few months so it's too early for me to report from personal experience if/when they need replacing, but the company says they last 1-1/2 to 2 years. Actually, I don't know why they'd ever need to be replaced, as the bacteria should regenerate, although the stones are supposed to leach calcium and trace minerals into the aquarium, and that effect would eventually diminish. Then again, I don't know why they should do anything at all for a biologically filtered aquarium that gets frequent water changes, but they seem to have improved water conditions, even in a couple of tanks that were in pretty good shape to begin with. I may add them to some other tanks eventually. I've only had mine (two in two tanks) for a few months so it's too early for me to report from personal experience if/when they need replacing, but the company says they last 1-1/2 to 2 years. Actually, I don't know why they'd ever need to be replaced, as the bacteria should regenerate, although the stones are supposed to leach calcium and trace minerals into the aquarium, and that effect would eventually diminish. Then again, I don't know why they should do anything at all for a biologically filtered aquarium that gets frequent water changes, but they seem to have improved... » Read More I've only had mine (two in two tanks) for a few months so it's too early for me to report from personal experience if/when they need replacing, but the company says they last 1-1/2 to 2 years. Actually, I don't know why they'd ever need to be replaced, as the bacteria should regenerate, although the stones are supposed to leach calcium and trace minerals into the aquarium, and that effect would eventually diminish. Then again, I don't know why they should do anything at all for a biologically filtered aquarium that gets frequent water changes, but they seem to have improved water conditions, even in a couple of tanks that were in pretty good shape to begin with. I may add them to some other tanks eventually. « Show Less
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Good question. We have had ours a little over a year, enjoy it tremendously, have cleaned out what we could but have never had to buy replacements yet. Even our family in Florida has purchased this model and they like it. I will be interested to find out where to purchase.
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Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely sterilizing the tank without going nuts. Good Luck. Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely... » Read More Hi again. I responded on your later question, but I'll comment here as well. If you go to the comments under "Stacey" review, (I think it is the one now rated most helpful critical review) in the later comments there are some good exchanges Stacey and myself had with another person, "Ann" looking for advice on starting over after losing a fish. My review is the presently rated most helpful positive so you will get both views. Stacey has some very good advice on safely cycling with the fish in the tank in those later comments I mentioned, and I gave my method for safely sterilizing the tank without going nuts. Good Luck. « Show Less
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In the beginning b4 adding water & fish is the best time. Dont forget to let it cycle for a couple months. I lost a few fish starting too soon & during my substrate swap to this.
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I am looking for a replacement light for my tank. Does anyone know where I can buy one? I went back to walmart but they did not have anything. This light is in the hood of the tank.
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I just heard back from the store - they told me (in an email) that the manufacturer was closed for the chinese new year! that is why we hadnt heard back from them (the store) since they hadnt heard back from the manufacturer. The manufacturer is shipping a new stockpot out. They told me to hang on to the original until the new one arrives. Who knows how long that will be....I emailed back and asked if it was ok to use the other items...still awaiting a reply to that.
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I'm on my second unit in 6 years. I'm afraid they don't last very long. I have somewhat hard water and use the unit about once or twice a day. I haven't been able to find anyone who has replacement parts or offers service. There's not a whole lot inside - just the tank and heating element but the only option I've found is to replace it. Wish they lasted longer.
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I bought 5 for my 55 gal and they just burrowed in and I never saw them again. Buy 2 med sized clown loaches or 3 small. They will have it clean in about 2-3 weeks.
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I call it a blubber and you should be able to purchase a similar one at your local pet store that sells tropical fish. Bring the unit in and I am sure they can provide a similar unit.
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You purchase neon Tetra's from your local pet store for the glow effect. I have to be honest I was not very impressed with this tank - its very dark and only worth having if you like a very dim fish tank for use only at night. I ended up giving mine to a friend - I bought the tank that did not have the "glow" effect, just a regular light - then you can get whatever find of fish you want! Hope that helps.