No, Those are sponge filters. I run them in all my tanks for bonus filtration with my airpumps. I find that if there is ever a need to cycle a...
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OH NO!!! I haven't taken that into consideration. My 3yr old and 1 yr old nephews also love to come over to look at my tanks often but its fine...
@Hawk Thanks for link but unfortunately my tank is going to be open top with no canopy:( so that idea of mounting them the way you have done...
Nope not cycling yet. The first thing that needs to be done is to remove the excess nutrients being leeched off from the potting soil giving the...
I think the cloudiness is normal because of potting soil, I did watch a few vids saying that at least 4-6 big water changes will rectify the...
Ok so I've drained the tank and refilled for a second time it but the water is still very cloudy. Not as much as the first time cos you can still...
Sorry bro, wish I could help but this is my first attempt at a planted tank so I'm still learning myself. Maybe another member might be able to...
@Hawk Thanks for the advice bro. Do you have any pics from your setup that I can get an idea of how to DIY the ballast? LOL I've heard stories...
Ok so I might start upgrading the lighting sooner than I thought. I'm thinking the 4x24w T5 lighting fixture would be the best way to go. Will...
Just one question I have to ask in regards to the lighting: The tank dimensions are as follows 95cm(L) x 45cm(W) x 53cm(H) giving me a total of...
Ok so I've been sitting and looking really hard at this tank and I thought that these rocks are really goin to mess up my planting space. I've...
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I'm back with pics!!!:wink: Though they arent the best pics and nor is this hardscape concrete by any means its just model that I'm hoping I can...
@Hawk I'm really excited about it as well. As for highly addictive, I think most of the members of this forum including myself have passed the...
Hey Chris, I will have them posted by this evening latest but its goin to be stage 1 pics only i.e. Bare Tank, Potting Mix, Gravel and the rocks....
Hi All, Its been forever since I've last been here but I am still very active within the confines of fishy addiction with no sign of...
only a pleasure bro. Post some pics for us to see so we can review for you lol. Thats about the only con of having a dark background. It makes...
Hey bro, hows it goin? Long time hey. Tank is looking stunning with those plants, was browsing post #878 -880, very impressed. I also like that...
Bro your tank is looking awesome with those new plants. Absolutely stunning. Cant wait to see how they grow out!!
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