Recent content by Jonj1611

Hmm, well a replacement unit turns out to be quite expensive, something I just don't have that type of money for right now.    2 local fish shops both tried new tubes and said it was the unit and didn't go further than that, I could just replace the ballast unit and see what happens, however I...

Hi,   I have just picked up an Aquael 210 litre corner fish tank and it seems the lighting unit doesn't work at all, I have been told the bulbs are fine.    I have no idea about aquarium lighting and I cannot seem to find anywhere that sells that unit anymore.   Is it possible to completely...

I will definitely remember that for the future!    The water is crystal clear this morning, will do water tests in a bit but hopefully get there, what a learning curve this has been!

Errr no I didn't :/

Water seems a bit clearer now

No not any chalk in the water where I am, I mean its not bad its just not crystal clear like it was, I have done a 50% water change, added safestart and added polyster pads to the filters. I also gave the gravel a really good clean. However I have noticed that even though I have cleaned the...

Sorry never saw your reply, about 14 days I guess.   I bought the tank second hand and the tank including filters were used right up to the moment I got it, it had been in use for about 2 years prior to me getting it.

Hi,   I have a question, I did a 25% water change today, used dechlorinated water but virtually as soon as the water change was done the water in the tank was a bit cloudy.   I say a bit as it really isn't a lot but its definitely not crystal clear like it was, I checked the readings and ammonia...

Hi,   Well the fish are all over the tank now so that is good, but I have a question, I did a 25% water change today, used declorinated water and all that but virtually as soon as the water change was done the water in the tank was a bit cloudy.   I say a bit as it really isn't a lot but its...

I lost a fish a couple of days ago, and my water temp is showing 30 degrees late afternoon evening and back to 28 the following morning

Think thats my own concern really, are they designed to be left on 24/7

Yes the fish haven't had any trouble with the bubbles, apart from one fish who is constantly trying to eat them it seems :/

Thanks for the comments, I left it on last night, seemed to be ok, I will leave it for a week and see how the fish get on, I have also moved one of the pumps higher.

I have 2 filters in my tank(Its what it came with) and the water is moving around the tank but I am not sure if its breaking the surface which is why I got the air stone, it is possible I put the filters a bit lower in the tank but thats how the previous owner had it set up, and they had 10...

Hi,   I am referring to air stones, is it ok to turn them off at night, or do they have to be left on 24/7, I have read some conflicting advice on the matter.   Thanks Jon