Recent content by Rod Boughton

Sorry everyone, the flying fox has now been collected.

I have a flying fox or Siamese algae eater as it is otherwise known, going free to anyone that can collect it today from Deal in Kent, it's approximately 3 inches long. Rod

Is there anyone here that could give a review of this filter please SF Aqua-Pro 200 External Power Filter

Having read through this topic, i haven't seen any mention of applying for Building Regulations. If you propose to make an opening through a load bearing wall, this is classed as a structural alteration and requires Building Regulation Approval, you will need to contact your local council...

I have just come across this filter which i think will fit with a small amount of cutting out for the pipes etc. SF Aqua-Pro 200 External Power Filter, has anyone had any experience with one of these.

Its a 90 litre tank.

I have just come across a problem which will affect the choice of external filter. The cabinet it was going in has fixed shelves and so I only have a maximum height between the shelf and top of 300mm, I have noticed that most of the filters are quite tall, does anyone know of a filter that will...

Thanks onebto, now all i need to do is try and pick a filter.

Thanks for the review of the Hydor Prime, very interesting. I have another question regarding external filters in general, and never having owned an external filter before this may or may not be a stupid question, but when i think about the fact that the water is being taken out of the tank then...

Hi, I read some reviews on this one, could you comment on whether it makes much noise, please. Rod

Hi, I am in the same situation, and looking for an external filter, i see the Hydor Prime 30 mentioned, has anyone had any experience with these, what are they like? Also seen a Hailea 8 Layer External Filter on ebay, has anyone used one of these? Rod

Is there anyone near Dover Kent, that would have some red cherry shrimps that i could buy, i would prefer 6 females if possible, ones that are not pregnant, but i know thats asking a lot. Thanks Rod

Hi Thanks for responding to my questions, are you saying the flow would be too powerful for my tank, i had a look at the 1400 and it's cheaper too which helps, i am running an internal fluval U2 at the moment, but there always seems to be some floating particles in the water, i think it's...

Hi, just been reading through this topic, would this filter be too big for my 90 litre tank, and can you tell me what type of unit it uses inside the tank to extract the water, iread it has a spray bar to return the water, but just wondered what it used to take the water out. Rod

Hi, i have been looking at the HAGEN MULTI TOOL sold in Pets at Home, it looks quite useful with it's grabber and scissors. Has anyone got one of these and if so are they any good ? also can it be operated with one hand or do you need to use both hands, it doesn't tell you on the packaging. Rod