Recent content by andy1704

Hi Mate I started to use Stress Zyme, but gave up in the end, cos all the only readings I had were Nitrite = 1 ppm and Nitrate 40 ppm, this never changed at all, so now reverting to adding Ammonia I found Household Ammonia in Boots, (Large store,) Also Homebase do it and I found that...

Hi Guys Many Thanks for the replies Yep have none return valves fitted, Pumps are eheim 7304's and filter is running 24/7 Unfortunately the tank is right by the bedroom door and Er' indoors reckons its too noisy and cant sleep....lol

Many Thanks for your reply

Hi Just a quick question, is it necessary for the airpumps to be running 24/7 They are quiet noisy and I was wondering if they can be tunred off at night, They are only used for the Air Curtains Andy

I'm sure you're not the only one, I know I'll probably be the same, changing things around :)

Thanks Guys. both very helpful answers I love yr tank MrG, its the similar design I'm going for :drool: Andy

Many Thanks for your quick answer as usual, but does it increase the ph by alot or small amount

Hi All Another question, finally received my API testing kit today, I've tested my water PH which is 7.4 I want to add Ocean Rock and coral sand into the tank, but a bit worried that it will send my PH sky high, I am looking to set up a cichlid tank, but not sure how much the ocean rock...

Cool Thanks again, that was what I was hoping you would say :good:

I'm getting my 300 litre tank tomorrow and want to fill it and prepare it for my fishless cycle Everywhere I read they say use dechlorinated tap water to fill yr tank, its going to take forever if I need to treat every bucket of water before I pour it into the tank My question is does the...

Many Thanks for your quick answer, I shall look into I see on your signature you keep Dwarf Puffers, What sort of tank can they be kept in Do they require sepcial handling?

Hi All Its been many years since I kept tropical fish, long before the internet and even forums, and I must say how helpful and informative this forum is, gratz guys and gals or gils :rolleyes: Well I've decided to rekindle my love for keeping fish, and order my aquarium (Regency 120)...