My Very First Tank Set-up

[csjasona]

Hi all - here are the pics of my first non-bowl tank. I have had a Biorb60 for about 5months but decided to upgrade to a 'proper' tank. This is the result; I finished it a couple of days ago. What do you think? It's the first time I've ever done anything liek that, so I know it's far from perfect! By the way, I'm looking on where to buy ammonia from in central London so I can do fishless cycling - any ideas?

 

[Ginge]

Any B&Q or Homebase shop. And nice tank maybee resize the pic to make it bigger.

 

[csjasona]

I'll go to B&Q in the morning, then. Hopefully they will have it

 

[helsekia]

very nice tank.a bigger picture would show it off better,very nice though

 

[karlp]

Very nice looking layout and a good tank!

 

[Squid]

I like that alot.. nice..!

 

[csjasona]

Just been to B&Q Warehouse in Tootenham Hale, London (noe of their largest stores). Actually got to speak to a guy that keeps fish so he knew what I was after it for. But, alas, B&Q don't stock it. I also called Homebase (I only know of one in Wandsworth) and they said they don't have it, either Any other ideas? Does anyone online in the UK sell it? Even my LFS (Aquatic Design Centre, Great Portland Street) don't know where to get it from

 

[George Farmer]

That really is a lovely aquascape, particularly for a first attempt - believe me. I would be very proud, you obviously have a natural ability.

 

[mandi]

Your tank looks great! I love the aquascaping -- I wouldn't have ever guessed that was your first 'proper' tank!

 

[timmystood]

You could just feed the tank - food tablets and lots of flakes everyday should start the cycle

 

[charlie d]

WOW. Beautiful tank.
Try Wilkinsons Hardware for the ammonia.

 

[emma12321]

Hi,

Have you tried Robert Dyas? According to the PINNED TOPIC where to find ammonia they sell it.

Emma

 

[thapsus]

I really like your tank.

Try pharmacist. Here in Finland you can find ammonia only from there.

 

[csjasona]

Thanks for the compliments Found some ammonia at a local chemist! It is regular household ammonia, pure, 9.5% w/w. And got a pipette to administer it with as well. Any ideas on how much I would be expected to add at this strength for a 180litre planted tank, KH = 10, tap water Ph = 8+, CO2 cannister added...

 

[kingkong]

as an idea, could household anmonia be used??