Recent content by phox

If I get the edge I get all the accessories, but the 60 may take a while to get...

Getting the tank either this weekend or next!

I've been offered a couple of tanks for free! One is a fluval edge (46l I think) the other is a 60l, which one should I go for?

Thanks Matt :) Hope to be able to make good use of it!

Thanks, had already read about the cycling, but the sources one is very useful!

Also, found this: The fish would only be subjected to the blacklight (UV) for about an hour a day, except Monday and Tuesday, where they would not be under it at all, and alternate weekends. Would this be harmful to them?

Knew it was a bad idea to trust pets at home... So neon tetras don't glow under UV? Could've sworn it was tetras in the aquarium the other day... Would you recommend guppies?

Hi, I'm Phox, I'm a kid from Cheshire and I'm into computing/gadgetry and fish. I've never owned a tank, so I'm looking to start one. My eventual dream is to save enough money to get a custom built tank, with a fully automated diy arduino/RPi maintenance unit. Not really sure what else to say...

Hi, first post so don't eat me! I'm looking to start keeping fish, preferably neon tetras as these (or so I am told) will glow under ultraviolet light. I have absolutely no experience keeping fish, and have read many different things about keeping them. I would like some advice on a tank etc...