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Thanks for the Info Dan

The lighting is 2 t5 tubes 35 watts each 1 is a daylight and the other is a nature (both juwels) on a 180 liter tank. I was planning on using just sand and gravel for the substrate and hoping not to use co2, as for fertilisers what ever is required as this is something I have very little...

Hi Are there any plants that are worth avoiding when planting up a new aquarium? I remember having problems with a pond many years ago with fairy moss completely clogging the whole system. Also on the flip side are there any that are better than the others? Will plants grow in sand or will I...

Thanks for that Dan

I have a friend close by who has a cold water tank with fancy gold fish, who is willing to donate some used media to get my tank to start cycling. Is ok to use this in a tropical tank of would it have to be from a tropical tank? Thanks Dan

Thanks for that I think that has just saved me a large sum. How about gravel i presume it the vinegar test again. Thanks Dan

Hi I am just setting up my first tank(basic tropical comminity) and I am wondering if there is a cheaper alternative to the sand and rocks available in the shops. Could any rock be used as lomg as it is impervious and well cleaned, and the same for the sand. Thanks Dan

Moderators is this not allowed please remove Hi just a heads up for anybody in norfolk or suffolk Thetford Garden Centre are clearing out of their Juwel Display tanks at big discount. I have just bought a vision 180 for £300. There was a trigon 190 and a couple of lidos left on Monday 29th

Thanks found it now The tank is a juwel lido with its original filter would I be better off binning that and starting again with a new on like a fluval 205. Also would I need to add a air pump for oxygination. Dan

Thanks for the advise ianho Thanks for moving it but which forum did you move it to. Sorry Im still new to the forum and not to sure where the best places are. Thanks Dan

Hi all First of all moderators if this is in the wrong section please repost After all of the helpfull advice about second hand tanks I think i have found myself a bargin BUT Im just asking for advice again before I make a mistake. How easy is it to convert a tank that has been use for...

Hi do you still have the tank for sale? Also how good is the condition of the cabinet

Sounds about what Im after how much and where are you?

Thanks to every one fo their advise. I think it has helped me make my mind up and start looking at Ebay and the like. If any body is selling something like a 180 litre tank please let me know. Once again thanks Dan

Thanks for the replies and just another couple of questions When a seller lists a tank with scratches on it is this just a cosmetic issue or is more to it than just that? Do you have to worry about how clean the tank is or am I worrying about nothing? Are there any other pitfalls about second...