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I've also introduced a fine floss media that I sit underneath these to polish the water. I've stopped using the askol replacement nitrite and carbon cartridges and replaced them with a Nitra-zorb which can be recharged in warm salty water every couple of weeks. All in all I'm really pleased...

Hi,no problems with the pump and heater both working fine. I'm still using the sponges supplied with the tank which I clean/rinse with every clean.

I also brought mine from Maidenhead.

hmmmm I dont see why it wouldn't work. I would suggest trying to set the programme at 11am and then wait for the programme to kick in at 12pm. If nothing happens then I would consult the retailer you brought the aquarium from.

I'm at work at the mo but from memory. Push the reset button for a few seconds till the LED flashes and release it to reset any current programme. To set the memory make sure the light is off. Hold down on the on/off button (light comes on) the LED flashes and then push the other button...

I was unsure about this myself when setting up the tank so I left the substrate shallow in the corner where the column sits. However when I moved the pleco over from another tank he did his own feng shui and submerged the column with gravel which doesnt appear to have caused any effects. What...

No problem. I'm sure you will be happy with it. Mines silent

Some pictures of the aquarium. If you let me know which bit you're interested in a can take some more. . . . .

You say "You dont need to replace the carbon cartridge, ever. Cost saving, done" and then "Carbon only lasts for a few weeks too, after that, it stops doing its job and needs changing". I'm cycled, up and running so I have no intention on using them to further establish my bacteria. Only...

Ever, really? In the book it suggests 2-4 weeks and an independent LFS recommended 6 months. Whats is the purpose of the carbon sack? I thought it was a particle filter that neutralised medications? If I never have to change these then that’s even better. Regarding the mix – Apparently it...