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what kind of substrate are you using?? Also can you make a list of the type of fish you have and also what equipment you have set-up? Thanks!

you can buy 1400L/ph canister filters off eBay of $75 AU. They work as well as any other canister filter i have had

Here is a link to a canister filter on eBay. Comments and feedback needed!! Canister Filter - HERE :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Yes i agree, Eheim are definately the best. Another good choice is fluval, they have really stepped it up a notch. You may also want to consider a hang on power filter, aquaclear and eheim are the best and they are so easy to clean. If you go with a power filter for your primary i would...

im having problems currently with water changes, i have a 30g heated tank and keep the temp at about 26 - 28C. When i fill the tank back up with fresh water the temp always drops a couple of degrees. I really hope this wont shock the fish. At the moment i use a 20 litre bucket with a small...

Green algae is healthy but not brown. if it definately is brown then you have a problem. Check the wattage and type of your aquarium light to see if it compatible with you tank. Brown algae can often be caused by poor lighting. If that is all good try doing more regular or greater water...

thanks alot for that help!! it'll take me a while to get the hang of everything but the guys at the forum have made it alot easier!! cheers :hyper:

Thanks 2day, that information helps a lot. (im in australia too) Im hoping you could help me on info for water changes, i dont know if you have got ure own tank but i was wondering what you reccommend? Also my tank will be heated obviously, when i make water changes do i need to heat the water...

should i just syphon the surface with a gravel cleaner weekly. and then dig it and turn it monthly?

well i was thinking maybe cichlids but i dunno

Hi all, im new to this forum and to fish keeping as well. I have just bought a new 3 ft 30g tank. I need help on choosing a filter, i think i might get a hang on filter since im not made of money. I was also considering a second internal filter for biological support. Do you think this is...