likadeefeesh Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hi all, Just getting back into my tank after a few months off and wanted to start nice and fresh! So I have a couple of questions for you all... I have a standard 4footer (55gal i believe) and I'm running an AquaOne NCF 1200 Canister Filter. It's been on for 2 years or so now and the rubber seal is looking dodgy... So do I: A - Try to replace the seal B - Ditch it and get an Eheim or Fluval C - just use it as is and hope there's no drama's. The last option scares me a little, but I'm not sure if it'll be alright or not? Also, I want to get a new test kit for everything but they're pricey - what do you guys use? Should i suck it up and spend the money? And one more thing if you haven't already heard enough from me.... What should I put in it!?! It'll be Africans, just not sure what to get. Any help/ideas would be much appreciated! Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Replace the seal. Buy ammonia and nitrite.... The rest of the kit is nice to have, non essential. Especially if you run crushed coral in the filter and weekly pwc 30% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I use API test kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likadeefeesh Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I use API test kits. Thanks for replying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I do think it is better to get the master kit as you get a real picture of your water chemistry. But if you are budgeting the rest of the test are of lower priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 +1 with Matt API master kit replace the o'rings take a sample to a bearing seller or o'ring and seal seller or a hydrualics shop you'll get it for a fraction of what an LFS will charge for genuine use the yellow pages keep the fish you like, just search some of the web galleries for Malawi or Tang or Victorian or riverine African's Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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