Shopping List - Aquarium Stuff

[Salty&Onion]

I am making this thread so I don't forget about the stuff I really want for my tank and to upgrade lighting and air pump for better filtration too.

Gravel vacuum:

Fluval Edge Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Maintenance Fish Tank Syphon Siphon Vacuum for sale online | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fluval Edge Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Maintenance Fish Tank Syphon Siphon Vacuum at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

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Sand:

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Plants:

10g Christmas Moss Shrimp Breeding Carpeting Live Aquatic Plants Aquarium EASY | eBay

Christmas Mossis an aquatic moss of Asian origin, closely related to Java moss. java moss in almost any kind of conditions and it will thrive. People like Java Java moss because it is so easy to care for.

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1 CABOMBA Aquatica potted- Live Aquarium Aquatic Tropical Plant Fish Tank | eBay

1 potted Cabomba aquatica. It is a densely growing plant that makes for a wonderfull, natural looking background in a planted aquarium. Cabomba does best when grown in neutral water under moderate lighting.

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70g Hornwort Pond weed Aquarium Oxygenating Fish Tank Live Water Plant . | eBay UK

70g of Hornwort Pond & Aquarium Oxygenating plant. Fish Tank Live Water Plant Weed. Ideal for aquariums or pond they will provide shelter and protection to fish.

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X1 Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) Floating Aquarium/Fish Tank Plant | eBay

<p>You will receive X1 Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) as pictured from my thriving home aquarium, these floating plants are extremely beneficial helping to remove harmful nitrates from the water column. They are also beneficial to shy fish providing excellent cover, they are a great...

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Heater:
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Lid:
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The UK's Top Supplier Of Polycarbonate | The Polycarbonate Store

The Polycarbonate Store is the number one choice for Polycarbonate Sheet, Polycarbonate Sheets, Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets

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Aquarium LED Lighting Full Spectrum Marine Fish Tank Lights Over-Head 30-135cm | eBay

This will undoubtedly transform your aquarium into a living place for its inhabitants like fish and algae. This aquarium light is specially designed for fish ponds and aquariums. With its lamp holder you can hang the lamp firmly on top of each aquarium.

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[Lajos_Detari]

Wow, you are buying expensive brands.
I bought all the local or China brands that are cheaper like Dophin, Ocean Free and Classica, etc.
They are many times cheaper than the European or American brands.

However, some European or American brands products are really very good and useful especially for canister filters.

But for common stuff that dont require high technology like air pump, sponge pads, lightings, etc, cheap China or Taiwanese brands are good enough.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Cabomba is a very beautiful plant...

By the way, you might want to research on the type of Moss that you want to buy.
According to the internet, Java moss grows faster than the Christmas moss. And I think Christmas moss need more light than Java moss.

You can also read about Flame moss.
They are interesting as they grow into a shape of a tree. (like a Christmas tree).

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Wow, you are buying expensive brands.

That's what I was thinking as well.

 

[DwarfCichlidLvr]

lol.
I figure it this way.
If i buy good quality then i woundnt have to replace it for a long while.
I buy mostly European and American too.

 

[Salty&Onion]

lol.
I figure it this way.
If i buy good quality then i woundnt have to replace it for a long while.
I buy mostly European and American too.

The expensive stuff is the good one right?

 

[DwarfCichlidLvr]

The expensive stuff is the good one right?

Not always.
Make sure to do your research before you buy.

 

[Salty&Onion]

Not always.
Make sure to do your research before you buy.

Right. I'm still taking the fluval siphon lol

 

[Lajos_Detari]

The expensive stuff is the good one right?

For some items, its worth to buy good brand like the canister filters, some hang on filters and especially the heaters.
But for some items, even a cheap brand is good enough.
In fact for hang on filters, some China brands are equally good as well. In fact, they are cheap, have big compartment and powerful.

The Japanese GEX brand is also very good. I like especially their slim hang on filter where the impeller and motor is inside the tank rather than outside.
When the impeller is inside the tank, it makes it more powerful and the water can be sucked up easily even without water(I think). And your water level doesnt have to be very high as compare to those with impeller outside the tank.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Right. I'm still taking the fluval siphon lol

What is the diameter of the suction part/head and hose?
If its small, you will have to take a long time to siphon out the water unless your tank is very small.(<5 gallons)

Usually, I prefer bigger siphon (China brand) which can suck faster. Bigger siphon has bigger diameter for the suction head and the hose.

But for most people with bigger tank (30 gallons or more), they will use just a long hose to suck out and refill the water in the tank. This can be a DIY hose with some tap connectors. You can DIY the hose easily.
Or some will buy a Python water changer.
But for a small tank, you dont need this.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

The expensive stuff is the good one right?

Usually expensive stuff is good but for some stuff, you may not really need it.

Take for example, the Fluval hang on filter which has up to 5 stages of filtrations.
I guess this is not really require and the replacement parts (filter pads) will be expensive.
So, for this case, I wont buy it and its more expensive than most hang on filters.
Most hang on filters can do the same job and I can change to my own sponge pads instead of buying only the filter pads from Fluval.

Fluval C Series Clip-On Canister Filter with the ease of a hang on

Fluval C series combines the best features of a canister filter with the ease of a hang-on. Providing extensive mechanical, biological and chemical filtration through a 5-step cleaning process, each media stage permits easy replacement or customization to suit any setup.

fluvalaquatics.com

 

[Salty&Onion]

What is the diameter of the suction part/head and hose?
If its small, you will have to take a long time to siphon out the water unless your tank is very small.(<5 gallons)

Usually, I prefer bigger siphon (China brand) which can suck faster. Bigger siphon has bigger diameter for the suction head and the hose.

But for most people with bigger tank (30 gallons or more), they will use just a long hose to suck out and refill the water in the tank. This can be a DIY hose with some tap connectors. You can DIY the hose easily.
Or some will buy a Python water changer.
But for a small tank, you dont need this.

The hose is about 38.1cm in lenght and it also comes with another 38.1cm hose, but I'm unsure. I've really set my eyes on it and already bought it yesterday.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

The hose is about 38.1cm in lenght and it also comes with another 38.1cm hose, but I'm unsure. I've really set my eyes on it and already bought it yesterday.

I hope its ok for you.

 

[Salty&Onion]

I hope its ok for you.

I hope so too, I'm really excited about it lol

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Have you decided on the type of Moss?

Recently, I saw the Flame moss in the shape of a tree...so beautiful.
I might get it soon but need to watch for any snails or unwanted worms.
I put them in a QT for 1-2 weeks to observe before putting them into my tank.
I also used Coppersafe to soak them for a short while to kill off any snails or parasites.
Then I will rinse it many times before putting it in the QT.