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Hey guys, as I'm going to be stocking in a week or so: I currently have an open topped tank, and notice a lot of you must also as you have wood/plants sticking out the top. Do you normally stick a glass sheet on top, or leave it open and cross your fingers? That also reminds me: My amazon...

Thanks, yeah hair algae (i presume) has started to take a grip. So Im gonna do a water change in the morning if things are any worse. Ok, thanks for the for Arron. Geraint

Hi guys, well Im up and running, and yet again have a question. 24 hours ago, I filled the tank, added bactinettes, and brought it up to temp. Then, I added 3.5ml of ammonia to make 3.5ppm. now, its 24 hours later, I have added a mix of plants, and just done an ammonia reading, which still...

Just to clarify, will a nitrite test kit be sufficient? just wait till the readings peak, then go back to zero once again? :?

awesome, I'm getting an education here! Last one: Do I need a fair few plants in order for the shrimps to survive?

Thanks again. The article says to add plants before filing with water. But is the any problem with me adding plants in a few weeks, once I have decided what ones to get? Plus I kinda dont wanna buy all my plants having never kept them before, incase I spend £30 and they all die! Ger

Thanks , that was a typo. Yes Cherry shrimp, so should I get 10? So would I be ok with just a nitrite test kit, and once it has reached 0 im good to go?

Hi guys, a quick few questions regarding cycling: Q1: If I do this am I going down the right track, or do I need to change any of these steps? 1. add water and de-chlorinator and bactinettes 2. add some plants and start dosing with TPN+ 3. add some food every day for a week 4. add some...

Thanks Adandrews - I guess I will collect a few more of each, decide upon some sand, and maybe experiment with some layouts. I will keep you guys posted on progress. Thanks again

thanks Matt. Opinion appreciated. Would I be able to grow hairgrass and some other basic plants in a sand substrate? or would I need some soil in there somewhere too? - im willing to dose the water column.

Hi guys, these are 2 rock options I have open to me, both of which I can collect locally from streams, beaches etc. Do you think the smoother lighter rocks, or the more angular darker rocks would be best? both get darker still when wet too. Im thinking of mostly having a sandy bottom with...

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Hi guys, Im in a very similar situation to gravil, so I hope you dont mind me hi-jacking the thread. I would like a planted tank with some kind of plant growth covering the substrate - like a carpet effect (a la picture on the www.ukaps.org homepage) - which plant would you recommend for a...