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Cheers Rabbut :good: much appreciated..

Cheers BigC and Waterdrop, much appreciated. Its great getting information from people who actually know what they are talking about. I don't trust pet stores sales people, I always feel they want to sell you stuff no matter what. I get the impression they don't care as long as they get a sale...

No Worries rabutt. Cheers I have been reading about Eheim filters and some say they have a priming system. I was wondering what is priming?

Thanks Rabbut and BigC, I really appreciate your advice. I thought I'd have to change the media and clean the filter a lot more often but I'm really pleased with what you guys are advising. I am really interested in getting a Eheim 2222, the more I read the more I like the sound of them. Thanks...

Cheers BigC. I've been looking at the Eheim 2222 External Canister Filter and I have few questions that I hope you wouldn't mind answering if you've got times How often do you need to clean it? How often do I need to change the filter media? Am I right in thinking that each layer of filter...

Thanks Brette, That article you posted was really interesting. Live plants definitely make a huge difference not only aesthetically but they are essential to maintain and provide a healthy aquarium. No doubt about it I'm getting me some plants.... Cheers

Thanks Minxfishy I really appreciate your advice, I will have a look into external filters. Brette I had anubias aquatic plants in mind, but will check out the others you have listed. I think real aquatic plants look amazing. I read at night they give off CO2, due to photosynthesis etc, how do...

Thank you guys I haven't really made my mind up about either a package deal or buying items individually. I think probably individually. Thank I will take a look at those external filters, I have a cupboard stand for my tank which will ideal for an external filter. Good point about the under...

Hello everyone. Over the past couple of months I have become really interested in keeping fish and have been doing all my research, reading everything I can get my hands on. All I have is 50 UK gallon fish tank and I am ready to buy the various other items I need. I am planning to start a...