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The substrate is in the present tank with all the fish & live plants. I'm about to aquascape a new tank & the fish/water/ filter & plants with go in a holding tank. Then, I was going to use some of the old substrate in the new tank & add more new stuff on top to cover the rest of the area...

Hi again. 😀 Im about to start aquascaping a new tank. Is it a good idea to take current substrate out of current working aquarium & put new soil on top as I want to make hills..? OR Is it a no no & go for completely new soil...thanks in advance...

Thanks everyone, I'll keep your suggestions in mind...😀

Hi guys...I live by the beach & there is literally tons of driftwood... My question is... Can you use ocean driftwood in a tropical tank if you boil it for a bit. I think I read somewhere that even if there's still a bit of salt in it it won't harm the fish... True or false...??

Hi all. Im about to purchase a 250ltr tank. I would like some recommendations on a canister filter that will do the job. thanks in advance.

I agree with you. What else could I use to get height front to back...thanks

Hi brains trust.... Im about to set up a 100cm(L) x 46cm(W) x 45cm(H) tank. My design is going to incorporate sloping height to the back using mainly sand, with soil on the side... My question is....having so much sand at the back, does that cause too much weight there & less in the front... I'm...

Thanks so much.😀 It's on a solid floor, no wood or carpet. I understand about centering it. It's polyurethane all over so is waterproof.. Should I put a polystyrene layer between tank & tabletop.?

Hi everyone. Newbie here. I have a 36" x 14" x 17" (142ltr /37gal) tank. I am wanting to put it on the solid hardwood table pictured. The table measures 36" x 18" x 17". The measurement from the outside of each to leg is 29"... Is that going to ok as the total top length is 36". Hope I'm clear...

Hi guys... Was wondering how many small fish (tetras, plates, mollis) i can keep in a planted 40gal (150lt) tank...thanks