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Hi, I am after some recommendations for Canister filters. I want to over filter the tank. I have a 250 litre tank running a few discus. I am looking at a new filter and was considering: Aquael Unimax 500; Fluval 306 or 406; or Eheim Classic 2217 (600). Especially interested in comments on...

I was talking to a friend about the Juwel Vision 260 and am struggling to work out the litres that the tank holds. The website states 260 litres / 68 us gallons with the tank measuring 121 cm long x 46 cm wide x 64 cm high. But when I calculate the actual volume it comes to 356 litres or 94 us...

Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what is the best size to purchase a discus at, and how many would be OK for a 250 liter (66 gallon) tank. Thanks

What type of conditioner would you use?

Hi, This is from the local water supplier website: Hardness (total) mg/L ADWG Aesthetic Criteria: 200 Minimum Concentration: 27.0 Maximum Concentration: 56.0 Mean Concentration: 36.7 Alkalinity (total) Minimum Concentration: 27.0 Maximum Concentration: 49.00 Mean Concentration...

Hi, I need some help with a decision and some advice. Happy to take on board any advice. I was originally looking at setting up an African Cichlid tank, but have recently taken a shine to Discus. I am about to start the tank cycling, but have slowed down due to making this decision. I have...

Hi, I am setting up a African Cichlid tank, tank is 250 litres (100 x 50 x 50) and was wondering if an air pump is needed? I have had air pumps in my other tanks, but I have read varying differences to have or not to have with Cichlids. What are your thoughts and if so, what size and brand...

Are there any brands you can recommend? What about thermometers to keep a check on the temp. Are there any you can recommend?

It is 100cm x 50cm x 50cm

Hi, I was wondering if the Aqua One ThermoSafe Heater 300W was a decent heater for a 250L tank. I was also thinking of Eheim. Can anyone give me some recommendations about the size of heater and brand. Also would you use two heaters or one. Thanks

Thanks for the info. I am trying to work out whether to get the wider tank, that is slightly shorter (100cm long x 50 cm wide), Or the longer tank which is not as wide (121 cm long x 41 cm wide)? Would you go for the longer but narrower, or shorter but wider? I am looking at the Lake...

Hi, I’m new to this forum and looking at setting up a African Cichlid tank. I have had tropical tanks for a little while but am not real experienced but like the look of the cichlids. I am after some advice with setting it up. I am looking at one of three tanks. · Eheim Promixa 250 (100cm...