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So you think the filter needs cleaning? The tanks been running for just under a month but fish were added two weeks ago.

After two weeks, i'm about to do my first water change. I'm guessing that it should be around 15-20% and will be using a gravel filter aswell. Just wondering if I need to remove my fish during the change and if I should clean the filter or leave it running?

I added my first fish to my 56 litre tank a week ago. I added 3 leopard and 3 Zebra Danio's. 3 days ago, one of the zebra's was looking very unwell and though he appeared to have energy, he seemed unable to swim and eventually died. Today I discovered another of my zebra's dead in one of the...

My 56 litre tank is finally up and running and yesterday I added 3 Zebra and 3 Leopard Danio's, all of which seem to be doing just fine. Temp is set to 25 degree's and am going to do a water test in 6 days. If all goes well, I was wondering how long I should wait to introduce a new species of...

Hello all. After a good week or so, my 56 litre tank is finally set up and ready to add afew hardy Danio's. I have quite a powerful heater (150w) and the temp is set to 26 degrees. The heater has a 'pilot light' on it which goes on and off whenever it fancys. I'm not sure if this means that when...

I have a 56 litre aqaurium with a fast current. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the reply Jon. I've reduced the flow to minimal, yet it still seems rather powerful. The airflow control device seems to be minimalised also. I'm hoping to get afew altum angels and maybe a discus or two. Guppies would be good too if I have room. Having a 56 litre tank doesnt give...

Hello all. I've been wanting to keep tropical freshwater fish for a while, so today I bought a new filter and heater to set up my tank. The filter is a 'FLUVAL 3' which is designed to filter up to 130 L. My tank is 56 L and the flow seems very strong. I havent added fish yet and i'm concerned...