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Hi guys, I want to setup my vision 180 as an Mbuna tank when i move into my new house   Currently i have a fluval 206 which i think would struggle so i dont know wether to add another 206 or just get a 406, also on 2 filter setup whats the best placement for intakes and outakes.   I have sand...

tap water can contain phosphates and nutrients that could be feeding algae when you do a big water change also get a digital timer for the lights i do 4 hours then 3 hour break then another 4 probably lights off for a few days will bring it under control

tnc carbon from the nutrient company 1ml per 50l i use 4ml in a 180L so double would be 8ml you can also remove any ornaments, rocks tank equipment and brush tnc carbon on them with a new paintbrush and leave it for say an hour or soak them in bleach but using bleach you will have to rinse them...

Used to have a great selection of tropical, cold and marine fish but recently had a refurb i didn't see any notice prior to but when i went for fish they had removed all livestock. After the refurb i found that they have got rid of the marine section condensed the dry goods and used half of the...

1x Juwel T8 Warm 25w 742mm 1x Juwel T8 Day 25w 742mm   Fits Vision 180 (may fit others, check sizing)   I have the above tubes for sale brand new boxed as i ended up getting a T5 lighting unit   i would prefer collection from Warrington WA4 as with postage costs and packing it would probably not...

Thanks for the info. I added a couple bunches of cabomba and got a java fern with some runners to attach to the bogwood also got my root tabs and stuck a couple near the amazon swords   i'll post some piccies and hoepfully with cleaning i can rid the bga without doing a blackout. It has slowed...

Well you know how it is you tend to the every need and can't wait for the next maintenance day to get your hands wet and get the tank looking super and then...life gets in the way and the water change has to wait and before you know it, its looking a little neglected and theres algae..Well   I'm...

Well to revive an old thread, i bought 2 x new tubes as mine were due to be changed (t8 juwel day glo and warm) and when i swapped them over to my hacked juwel light canopy they flickered for a second as though they were starting and then nothing.. i put it an old tube and a new one and it...

A spray bar will tame a filter that is too powerful, but unless you may be upgrading to an even bigger tank don't get too caught up   I like the fluval range because they've been good to me and i haven't had any problems i think the APS even do a uv filter one for around the fluval price   If...

I too have wooden floor and i just drained 3/4 of the water and lifted/slid my old 100l across to the other side of the room. I didn't take fish or anything out though - i think as long as you can move the cabinet without pulling it so there's no friction ie against the carpet then no problem...

embed it in a wall visible from both sides - now that's impressive !

Hmm, you know i respect that you have sensibly plotted the best way forward in terms of a review section to allow unbiased opinions for stores etc you are allowing the wants/needs of users whilst avoiding potential pitfalls and legal proceedings that have ensued before with other forums - makes...

I just take mine out and run it under a tap whilst giving it a scrub with a toothbrush - comes up like a new penny !

what utter rubbish - my post was to inform people of shops in the area to make people aware of them, as i'm still finding ones i didn't know about, and also to tell people what sort of stuff they have there eg massive collection of fish or loads of equipment or a lovely big display tank in the...

I got this dirt cheap from wilkinsons - so it was the price that did it for me its simple and natrual looking and rounded certainly not sharp. I have it in my daughters tank though tbh i've gone sand and wouldn't look back - i think the main thing with the substrate is that it should not...