My New Tank Rio 125 3 Weeks Old

[FcUK_B]

 

[helsekia]

nice tank,like the layout.

not sure about the gravel but thats a personal thing

 

[FcUK_B]

yeah bought it second hand..looks bad.. but dont think i can change it coz all the bacteria thing...anybody got any suggestions

 

[helsekia]

how long has the tank been cycled for?
it is possible to change substrate in a well established tank

 

[FcUK_B]

5 weeks..if it is let me know

 

[helsekia]

i would leave it a few months until your filters matured a bit and your water stats are good and then change but thats my personal viewpoint.

 

[Themuleous]

I would agree, most of the bacteria are on your filter sponge anyway, so changing the substrate, especially one thats large gravel like this shouldn't be a problem. But yes wait another month or so to get things settled.

Sam

 

[Nick Sw]

I like it I think you`ve done well just the gravel isn`t my favourite I think a more natural looking tank is always better but I haven`t even got a tank yet , I`m hoping to get a Rio 125 do you recommend it ?

 

[FcUK_B]

good for a starter... thing is when u get home u always wish ud got a bigger one... bit like going to the plastic surgeon

 

[adcnet]

Great tank - I have just purchased a ROI 125

Just wondering how you set-up the spray bubbles?

Thanks

 

[clareriley]

Lovely, It looks like its a older more established tank but the gravel doesnt go with anything else but thats just my personal opinion.