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Now bright blue that would look good!!!!!! :lol: Seriously though I have never understood why manufacturers supply you a tank and stand, deliver it, position it in your house where you want it but dont supply the cheapest bit... the bit that is recommended to be place between the stand and...

Im with you on the safety front Garuf. The question I would ask myself is: is £9 worth the piece of mind (ie sleep well at night) and will it reduce the risk of a tank failure (now that would cost more than £9)? IMO. But I am a belt and braces kind of person. Regards Dave

Thanks George, Thats decided then. Will start a journal soon. Dave

I am a very patient man. I like to take my time with things. I dont have deadlines to work to so that helps a lot. I also hate algae. (like everyone else) So it is agreed, the longest method but good method of doing it. I am itching to get life in it but want the best start possible for all...

Yes I agree with you George. My idea was to cycle the aquarium for a few weeks without plants and fish, inverts etc. Then add my plants after the ammonia spike has reduced. Then wait a few more weeks (or as long as required) for the plants to help mature the filters before starting to add any...

Thanks George, So are you saying it is not possible to cycle without plants or it will not be as good without plants? If it is just as good to cycle without plants I would prefer this method. That is if it is a method! :lol: Dave

Hi, Looking for a bit of expert advice. Was wondering, ammonia is toxic to fish and plants! Therefore is it possible to cycle a aquarium with just substrate, rock and water with filters turned on? I am a patient man and dont mind waiting to stock my aquarium. Just want to give everything the...

Being from a marine background myself I always used a auto top up. I will be using one permanently on my planted discus tank too (when my tank finally arrives!). Not cheap but Tunze make a good auto top up: http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C=GB ... zeprod_pi1[predid]=-infoxunter036...