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Hi Guys, I've been away from the forum for a while - but i've been getting requests for an update on how this system is getting on: Filtration system: It's been up and running for 10 months now, and its still working fine. The only slight problem was that occasionally lumps of fish mess would...

Hi All, Here is a quick update on the experimental self-cleaning Goldfish aquarium: One week later - The system seems to be working! I have not touched the tank since I set the system running a week ago. There is absolutely ZERO fish mess anywhere on the slate floor. I have even been away over...

Hi Ed, Hi Gill, Thanks for the response guys! Ed - I'm running two UV sterilisers more by luck than judgement. I originally tried to set this up as a planted tank, by upgrading the lights to a T5 unit, and fitting 2 off Arcadia 54W Plantpro tubes and bunging in a load of plants. However, I...

Hi there, Your Tetratec EX1200 filter has a flow rate of 1200 litres per hour. Your Vecton V2 UV steriliser has a maximum flow rate of 680 litres per hour. Essentially, you are flowing through your Vecton at twice the recommended rate! The net result is that the algae / pathogens are flying...

Hi all, I'm new here, and this is my first post! I've been keeping 5 goldfish for about three years now, and they have grown from tiny minnows up to BIG fish, between 6" and 8" in length. I have increased my tank size several times as they have grown bigger and bigger, and I am now using a...