Recent content by Darjay

Thanks Danio - I'll ask at the lfs about the peat.

Hi all, Just started buying my equipment for my new tank and did my first tap water ph test and it has a value of 8.5 Is this too high? I have seen a post suggesting that this will cause major problems with even low ammonia levels.... I have seen that wood brings levels down, would this be...

Hi, We have fairly hard water where I am (Coventry, UK). I'm going to my lfs at the weekend so I'll have a good look at the fish and decide which types I want. Do some fish prefer more water movement than others? Thanks

Money is an issue but I'd rather spend more money on decent kit than buy cheap 'rubbish'! I haven't got as far as choosing the fish types yet. Just trying to get my head around the available hardware. I will be looking for a few hardy fish until I am a bit more experienced. What fish would...

Hi Gixer I am buying a new filter (possibly Fluval 204) - didn't realise everything came with it....I though you got the filter cannister and had to supply the other end of the setup yourself. Do you have any recommendations for an external filter (30" x 12" tank) Thanks

Hi all, Has anybody got any diagrams of recommended external filter set up (with or without undergravel filter) showing the pipework and parts required etc. I want to be armed with info when going to the local supplier so I'm not sold more item than I need! Thanks

Thanks for the help. I'll get reading!

Hi all, I'm just planning the set up of my new (first tropical) tank (24"). Would you recommend live or artificial plants? Does the tank benefit a great deal from live plants or are they more trouble than they are worth? Any help appreciated - thanks!