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Well I've got a total mix in my 125l community... So I definitely want to stick to a region life SA or SEA. In the 180... I would like to have a really nice centerpiece fish (or pair) that don't become ridiculously aggressive and will tolerate others (so maybe 2 males or 2 females as I don't...

Thanks for the reply! Yeh so Cory cats out of the question then... Any shoaling species for bottom dwellers in a SA community?? Really like the look of the lemon tetras.

Hello! So, I've got the new tank planted and set up, just in the process of waiting for it to cycle (with seeded media.) I went for a tropica substrate capped with a 2-4mm rounded gravel on top, was going to go full biotope but did so much research that I eventually talked myself out of doing...

Ha yeh, not a problem! No doubt it'll come in handy!

That 5kg bottle, what size tank is it on and how long 'generally' does it seem to last? I will almost definitely be getting a co2 kit for the 180l just haven't done enough research/ priced it up yet.

In regards to the fish, I'm still undecided on what to stock in this 180l. It's going to be well planted, bit of driftwood etc etc... that's all I know so far, I keep changing my mind. So dwarf cichlids, in general, will suit the water I have with minimal need to alter the chemistry of it? I...

Ok, go it. I can continue with the liquid co2 in my other tanks then, I only dose 1ml a day in my quite well planted 46l as it seemed to help (had slow growth initially, now happy.) I'll be initially dosing my new 180l with liquid carbon until I decide what to do, if the tank starts to stall...

So... Let me round this up for my own benefit. 1) I'm going to avoid soil, I don't want it further messing with my already soft water. 2) I'll pick an 'inert' aquatic substrate that doesn't effect pH, like the Seachem fluorite (but still has nutrients for plants) I have in my other tank, and...

What's the usual life of coral? If I put it in to this external filter, how long can I expect it to have a 'buffer' effect? Well I do live Whitehaven way!

Hi! Yeh I think that since we have soft water, I'd prefer to make this new 180l tank I'm getting tomorrow a 'softer water' species tank, but try keep the fish from one region (not a specific river because it becomes too restrictive.) I think I've talked myself out of the Walstad method, but...

I actually didn't realise how soft the water was... a few of the 'locals' that I know (who keep fish) keep telling me it doesn't make much of a difference to my fish (with weekly changes.) Starting to think differently. So I really need some sort of a buffer then, crushed coral in my filter or...

I agree in regards to the plant growth, I'm totally happy with slower growth... as long as it's continuous. I'm starting to think that maybe an aquarium substrate (specific one) might be the best idea if I'm going to be dosing co2 and EI ferts anyway. Am I over complicating things by wanting to...

Thanks for the quick reply. Would you suggest a different soil then, if heavy metals are an issue? (Taking that I have soft water in to account.)

Thanks for the reply, Yeh, I like the concept but I want to do more of a hybrid version that allows for good fish health and conditions, so you're right, basically a soil substrate tank haha! I'll take a look at the tutorial now thanks!

Morning all, my first post on this forum as I'm struggling to get a clear answer whilst doing my 'google' research! I've been running a couple of planted, 'low/ medium' tanks so far, a 46l and a 125l tropical. They have both seen good planting results with a seachem fluorite base on one and a...