Recent content by djhep6

Hi all.....Can't get out on my bike this morning as the weather is pretty unpleasant, so i'm lounging around on the computer with time on my hands. Ok, I have a bit of a noobie question about planted tanks, and any advice will be really appreciated. I've had my tank for 9 months or so now, and...

Thanks.... Will look into that 😉👍

Thx for your reply. It's the actual pump itself. I tried covering it, wrapping it etc just see if it was possible to quieten it....Thats not a good permanent solution obviously 😊. Anyhow it was still very noisy so I'm looking for a possible replacement if I can find a quieter one👍

Thx for the welcome everyone ?. I'm enjoying the new tank. It cycled in just over a week using dr. Tims and i started stocking it 3 weeks back. Im planning to stick to smaller fish and so far have Ottos, cardinal Tetras, harlequin rasboras and lemon Tetras. They are all doing well. Lemon Tetras...

Great....that is very helpful to know. Thx

Hi Essjay. Yes the only thing i have seen is a list where our water is described as slightly hard. My ph level from the tap is measuring 7.4. Would that limit the types of fish that i could keep?

Thanks for the welcome guys??. PlasticGalaxy......i havent given too much thought to what fish to stock just yet. I was prepared to wait a month or two for tank to cycle before, but have been advised to speed up the process with Dr Tims. I might try that, and if it works then start slowly adding...

Good day all.... Quick post to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Dave and i have very recently set up my first ever tank. It's a Juvel 180 and i'm planning to stock with freshwater tropical fish once cycling is complete. I'm looking forward to learning from the forum, and may have a few...