Recent content by markreefer

Thanks Rabbut, but I am a little slow on the uptake this morning - can't quite grasp what you have done there :blush: Am I right in thinking you have 1 inlet and a T piece from that to 2 filters? And then the same for the return?

I am about to start up my 72" tank with 2 x Eheim Pro Filters. My tank has a cut out in one corner which will accomodate 1 filter but the rest of the tank has glass straps all around the top making it tricky to install piping for the infeed and return from the filter. Any ideas please?

I have to say I am with you on that :good:

Thanks Mr. What density of planting would I need in respect of Vallis to control algae? What are the favoured lighting units for a tank this size? Are there any formulas to calculate lighting in terms of wattage for freshwater plants?

Planning the planting on a 72"x30"x30" tank. Ideally I dont want to create something which will become a nightmare to control but will I need substantial planting to avoid algae growth? I really want to create soemthing with minimum maintenance and dont want to be forever pruning plants, and...

Yes thanks I have, but having spent an Absolute fortune on my reef tank which was a failure and poor value for money, I want to set up something with minimal expense (live rock is not cheap). I suspect that the main problem with the reef was that I was using Ocean Rock. The tank would never...

Thanks Victor. Its OK now. Although the system gave me a message telling me that my request to change email was denied, it had in fact accepted it and I had received an email to revalidate when I checked.

Thanks for some great suggestions. I think I may need two 6' tanks!

Hi, I am a new member. Validated account sucessfully and opened my forst Post. Replied several times. I tried to change my email address but system would not accest the User ID or Validation code I was sent. After this I tried to reply to my Post but system now wont allow me? Help!

Interesting thanks. How many Discus would my 220 gallons accomodate with the 2 Eheims?

Thanks all. I have kept a 10 gallon planted tank for some years with 15 Neon Cardinals - so nothing too demanding. Have a mind for large shoal of small fish, maybe tetras. I do like Discus, but I believe they require regular large water changes?

I would welcome input on a 72"x30"x30" (220 gallon) freshwater setup. Tired of the cost of running a Marine Tank with the increasing cost of electricity, I closed it down in February. Its looking very sad and have decided to revitalise by setting up for small freshwater fish. I have a sump but...