Recent content by des22

Cool Thanks, ill see what ill do about a filter

Thats one way. But if i go the sump/wet dry root, will there be enough co2 in the water from letting co2 get sucked back into the tank from the pump?

Ok so im looking at a 4x turnover in water from the fillter and maybe a power head to move the water around. and for heat 1wat per littre. Another question Are these quick test strips that you get like the "Sera Quick Test 5 in 1 Strips" any good? Are they accurate enough to use and be trusted?

Hi Im thinking of putting together a 240-270L 50% planted, community tank. 1. Will twice the volume, so 500-700L per hour be ok for filtering? 2. How do I know what strength heater to use? Thanks

Hi Just want to double check, im thinking of building a diy sump/wet dry filter for a 50% planted aquarium im planning on putting together. Ive read that a sump/wet dry filters are a bad idea cause they release the co2 from the water, witch I understand. But wont it be ok to just use a co2...

Sorry DIY substrate for the plants to grow in. Im thinking maybe using pool filter sand to cap with.

Is there any type of diy mix you can recommend that is not bad for the fish or cause alge? Also ive read about you can put plants in clay pots is the true and can it work?

Thank you for the reply You say any kelvin will be fine? Though the plants need a kelvin of around 6500K? So if i use something of around 5500 will it still give the plants the right color of light to grow? Was thinking maybe somthing that i can cap with sand and gravel. Which would you...

Hi All Im new to fish keeping and at the moment im just doing research into everything. I am planning on having a planted tank and have a few questions. I am planning on having around a 240L tank. Some of the plants im looking at, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis. Echinodorus, Alternanthera, Bacopa...

sounds ok, ja make sure the filter is good for that size tank buy new one if needed acrylic can scratch so be careful when cleaning.

In the article it does not seem that he made a reverse under gravel filter. It is actually pvc tubes under the gravel and the jets stick out the gravel to move the water in all directions. Sketch diagram image click here Image of jets click here The jets sticking out might look ugly, but like...

Do you think that it may be worth trying out? I understand that maybe in a planted tank it will not work to well. But maybe in a freshwater community tank. I was thinking of using the idea as the return from a wet/dry filter. I guess you would also have to be careful how strong the water "jets"...

Hi All I had i look at this article about making underwater gravel jets. Under-Gravel jets Is it that important to have something that can move the water around? What about the fish can they handle alot of movement, i know you get some fish who need water movement and some that need still...

maximinimus Have you tried the viniger limestone method? Its sounds like it could work as well. EDIT: is there anything else one could use instead of limestone?

Mr Bliss Have you maybe just found a more effective way than the ancient yeast method? Maybe? Lets us know how the test results go?