Recent content by Nick_Giles

Gosh those replies were quick.! .......... Thanks. :good: What sort of size do they grow to.? (presently about 2 1/4 inch in length.) Nick

Hi, I have 2 of these rascals in my tank. But I don't know what they are called.? I took this image in the hope that somebody here can please help me. ( its the one in the centre of the frame.) Thanks, Nick

Thanks for the prompt replies folks. Any Ph issues with white coral sand.? .......... Anybody. Nick

Hi 'peoples' :) I presently have ordinary gravel in my 220 litre tank. I am considering changing it for sand or very fine gravel. If I do so what is the best method of keeping it clean.? I would imaging that if I use a gravel type syphon cleaner I would just end up with a bucket of watery...

Or should I say how is the tank doing. (220 litre) New tank set up 7 days ago. Nitrate NO2 is zero. Ammonia is Zero. But PH is about 8 (my tap water tests as 7) I have a couple of pieces of 'bog oak' in the tank. I should also add that there is a slight cloudy milky bloom to the water. Is...

Thanks for your reply. Would it also be a good idea to keep the under gravel filter also running for a week or two until the 305 bacteria 'finds its feet' in the canister.? Nick

Hi again. Today I purchased a Fluval 305 canister filter to take over from an under gravel filter. First question is do I still need a source of bubbling air in the tank. The Fluval is sooooooooooooooooooo quiet compared. Would be nice to not have the noise of the pump and bubbles. Can I rely...

Hi all, 'Newbie here' I realise that there will be no definitive answer to this one as there are so many possible variables. I used to keep tanks 20 (ish) years ago and have now decided to set up another. I have purchased a 220 litre tank and am presently filtering it with an under gravel...