Recent content by Rossy1977

They are multiplying very quickly and I can see more clusters of white eggs clung to wood & rock which can only be more snails on the way so I'll have to remove all this ASAP. Thanks for your help.

My son has a 50 litre tank with some trpical stock (5 neons,3 guppies & 2 ancistrus). There are also a growing number of small snails (around 10 at present) which must have originally hitch-hiked their way into the tank on a plant. They range in size from 5mm to 10mm approx. Thy are always...

OK thanks very much

Can someone let me know a safe range of Nitrate levels please.

What is an acceptable level of Nitrate in a tropical tank?

Just about to do a first water change on my sons new/first tank (50ltr) and intending to change around 10% or so. Really silly question I'm sure but how do I get my conditioned tap water up to the approx tank temp before adding it? I've read the water needs to be +/- 5 degrees so do I need a...

Thanks all, that's 3-0 to sand so far :) I've read that sand isn't the best for planted tanks....do any of you have any advice on this?

I can't decide whether to go for sand or fine (2 or 3mm) gravel for the substrate in my new Fluval Roma 200. Other than looks are there any other consideratiuons regarding plant or fish selection when choosing between sand or gravel? Many thanks

Cheers. I'll print that off and have a look through.

I wanted it for times when I dont have internet access :)

I'm just starting out with my first tropical tank and wondered if anyone can recommend a good book for a novice. Many thanks

Too many choices eh! How have you found the Roma 200?

Thanks the help & pics everyone. I'm sure there will be plenty more questions coming from me over the next few months / years :S

Thanks for the advice.... My wife has only approved because she likes the new style Roma cabinet :) but I can get the Roma 200 in the new style with a bundle for £375 so all good there. I was quite happy to go for a Fluval external but after a bit more research it seems there a more positive...

Thanks for the quick response. It seems that a lot of people are raving about the Tetratec Ex1200. I've had a quick look online and would the EX1200 be too powerful for my 200ltr tank? I noticed that the EX700 is ok for 100 - 250 ltr tanks so is there any great advantage of going for a filter...