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I am intending to reposition my tank but the ideal place is adjacent to a West facing window and the side of the tank will receive sunlight in the afternoon. Is this a no no or could I get away with it?

I will be moving house soon and intend to move my 240 litre tank. Is it possible to move the tank and leave the substrate with water to cover, or will the weight stress the tank? How long will the bacteria be ok for in the filters if they are not running?

I have decided to discontinue using CO². Any tips for the transition would be welcome. I am using Akadama substrate, has anyone else been successful with the transition using Akadama? I have been doing weekly 50% water changes so should I stop this immediately or reduce the frequency gradually?

Anyone know if this species are sensitive to any particular water conditions? I added 3 recently and they all looked healthy but have all died within 5 days with no visible symptoms. 35 other fish in the tank with no problems so this is a bit of a mystery?

This may be of use to those of you that have early iPods. I have a Third Generation iPod - almost Retro now! I recently found that the battery died so took it along to an Apple Store to have a battery replacement. I was told that this model was no longer supported but they would kindly offer me...

Every day I set my regulator up just right and it runs for the few hours for the remainder of the day at the same level and switches off on the timed solenoid. The following day when the solenoid switches on, CO² is belting out at a high level in the bubble counter and it needs resetting again...

Will Congo Tetras munch on plants?

I intend to add some algae eaters into my newly planted tank and Siamese Algae Eater is my first choice but cant find any in local suppliers. Is the Flying Fox as effective at eating algae?

Looking for some blood red shrimps if anyone has some for sale?

Anybody had experience keeping this species in a planted tank. I read they are prone to munching plants?

If I were to use RO for shrimp is it fair to say that if I just add Calcium and Magnesium to adjust GH this would provide correct water quality? I know that some add a percentage of straight tap water but I would rather avoid that so as not to re introduce any impurities that I have filtered out.

I want to replace existing substrate in my shrimp tank for Akadama. Are there any potential chemistry issues that may arise if I introduce the shrimp immediately. I will be running the matured cannister filter with the new substrate.

I setup my shrimp tank back in Sept 09 with 6 CRS. All settled in nicely and they started breeding until I eventually had about 300! Along the way I added a few Cherries and they eventually multiplied well. However, now neither are breeding at all and numbers are dwindling. I setup another tank...

Is anyone successfully using Essex Water without dechlorinator?

Can anyone tell me if I should expect and Ammonia spike with this substrate?

Is anyone sucsessfully keeping/breeding CRS Shrimps using Akadama as a substrate?

Intending to replace a Fluval 305 on my 60 litre tank. Dont know whether to go for the Eheim Ecco Pro 130 or Professional 2222. Any experiences with either of these?

The lower growing Crypts in my tank have died back drastically in recent weeks. The Balansae is now covering some of the surface which has reduced the light, but I wouldn't have expected the dieback to be so drastic considering Crypts are low light plants, and wonder if anything else could be...

I have just started using EI. I would like to know if I should be adding Magnesium Sulphate based on a water supply reading of 10mg/l. (information from my water supply company)

Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced source for 2kg FE's?

My CO² Regulator is dosing CO² when switched off. Its been in use for 12 months now. Anybody else experienced this? Is it repairable?

Is there any risk to Shrimp if high doses of ferts are used?

I now have a lush carpet of Hemianthus Callitrichiodes in my 60 litre tank. However, there are very few roots on it and it keeps lifting away from the substrate. Does this suggest poor health of the plants? I dose 1ml TPN per day and CO² is always up on pale green. In the same tank my Blyxa all...

My Blyxa Japonica is not looking good. Plants are growing away from the substrate so that they are suspended holding on by the fine roots. Now starting to break free and float. I have it in a 60cm with Twin T5 Luminaire on for 6 hours per day. Dosing 1ml TPN daily and Water Change weekly...

Would appreciate an ID on this please.

Appreciate suggestions of small size food for Ember Tetras?

I am about to start up a 1000 litre tank. Planning on low maintenance with Java, Crypts, Echinodorus and maybe some Moss and low lighting of initially 1wpg. Initially I will not run any CO² to see how it fares. I am thinking that maybe with a large tank like this, 50% water changes may not be...

I am looking for a cheap water storage tank for 100 gallons. Any suggestions?

I am using Akadama in a new setup, just considering whether to use some Onyx Sand or something similar to cap the front few inches to lighten it up a little? Any thoughts on that?

I am getting some discoloration and holes in a few Crypt leaves - nothing too extensive. emailed images to Tropica and they agree that it does not look like Crypt melt but some sort of fungi or attack from fish - not sure about the latter :? In a 260l tank and dosing 1ml TPN for 5 days and...

I have Pogostemon Helferi in a 60 litre tank since July. Up until recently it has been fine, but just starting to get some die back. Feeding TPN x 1ml 7days + TPN+ for 2 days. The only change in regime is that I have recently been dosing 2ml Easy Carbo per day. Any ideas?

This tank was originally setup as a Marine System. Due to various factors the setup was unsuccessful and the Effort/Reward/Cost ratio prompted me to close it down. I am now preparing it for a Tropical Planted setup. Low maintenance is essential due to the depth of 75cm. I have recently cracked...

I have added substrate, rocks and wood to a new setup. I am going away for a few days and dont want to start up the filters before I go as I would be concerned about not being there to check for leaks. Is there any point in adding Ammonia and some bacteria to the tank, heating it and adding a...

I am considering filtration for a 1000 litre setup. First option is the 2180, only reservation is the weight of it. Is it manageable when full with water? Considering if I might be better with 2 smaller Eheims?

Looking for some interesting pieces of wood to scape a 6' Discus tank and I have found a stockist of large pieces of Driftwood. They tell me that it would float. Has anyone experience of buying large pieces (looking at pieces 80cm x 45cm) and would it become waterlogged and sink with time?

Anybody successfully keeping Discus in Tap Water without proccessing through RO?

Just considering some new kit to light my tank shots. Does anyone use off camera flash (I am using Canon 430 + 580 Speedlites) + brolly reflectors with success?

I would appreciate an ID on this imposter. Now multiplying quite rapidly. Are they of any use?

My 60cm Jewel tank was in dire need of a replant so here we go....nothing original Jewel Tank emptied, corner filter removed and Arcadia T8 Luminaire added Tank Size 60cm x 30cm x 40cm Lighting: Arcadia Twin Luminaire - 6 hours CO² Filtration: Fluval 305 Substrate...

Started my 260l tank 25 April with ADA Aquasoil and 2 x 2028 Eheims with Siporax media, water flow quite good with these two running. Left running for 7 weeks and planted 16 June and dosing CO2 at 4bps - this seems quite high compared to what I read others are doing?. Initially doing a 100litre...

Recently stripped down a very well established Jewel 60 and took out the internal filter. I installed the filter (very well matured with original uncleaned filter) into a temporary 10 gallon tank. Transferred inhabitants into the 10 gallon - 10 Cardinal Tetra, 3 Glowlight Tetra, 3 Amano Shrimp...

This is my second attempt at a planted tank. The first being a 60cm with Vallis and Java which has grown to look a mess and is now to be replanted. Inspired by George Farmers Crypt only tank, these slower growing plants suited my plan for a lowish maintenance tank so I decided to go for it...

What should I use to clean my drop checker?

Just about to replant a 60cm for Shrimp. Most seem to use Moss in Shrimp tanks. Is it advisable to use it?

I would appreciate an ID on this please.

Looking for a grass like plant as a back drop for 60cm tank to grow 8-10". Any suggestions please?

Can I use household bleach to dip wood into to kill ingrown algae? If so what dose in a bucket of water. Or should I go with Hydrogen Peroxide. Again what dose in a bucket?

Crossocheilus siamensis I am considering adding 5 of these to my newly planted 260L but my LFS tells me they can be aggresive. Any experiences please? Intending to add tetras and shrimp in addition. Are they safe with Cherry Shrimp?

I am running a new external filter on a mature tank which has an internal filter. How long will it take to mature the external ready for use on a new tank?

Any suggestions for a supplier for a 60cm Twin Luminaire?

I am intending to setup a DIY CO2 system on a 260L tank using a FE and Aquatic Magic regulator. Should I use Internal or External diffusion?

I have a D & D CO2 unit which uses a Hydroponics Regulator Valve and I have an AE Cup Diffuser in the tank. Cant get a steady flow of bubbles. It runs with a rapid uncountable bubble count for a few seconds and stops, and then starts and stops again and so on. Presumably I should be able to...

I am currently setting up a 260 litre planted tank. I have 2 Eheim Pro II 2028's which give me a total of 1500 litres per hour. I have a leak on one of the filters which is proving difficult to resolve and may replace it. Would it be wise to upgrade to a Pro III or would it be overdoing it?

I have a Juwel 60 in which I have Crystal Red and Amano Shrimp. I plan to strip it down, remove the internal filter and replant. I will need filtration on the temporary home for a week or two, so planning to run a Fluval 305 (with sponge on the inlet) on the Juwel for a couple of weeks to mature...

Just setup 2 x Eheim Pro 2028 on a 260L tank. Should I be using the spray bars on the returns?

I have just started an Eheim 2028 which I haven't used for a few years. All seemed fine for 4 hours after which it started to leak quite badly. Seal looks OK so I have smeared Vaseline all around and restarted. Again seems to be Ok but I am concerned that it will start to leak again when I am...

Just purchased a Fluval Osaka 260 which comes with a pendant and 2 T5's. Looking forward, I guess I may need a further 2xT5's and wondering whether I should buy a second Fluval Pendant or go for an Arcadia OT2? Would there be any benefit in the extra expense of the Arcadia?