Hello ALL !!

Oven also works

 

Awesome thanks ! I always figured ANY chemicals are a definite no no

 

Same concept as this:
http://spec-tanks.com/how-to-regenerate-clean-seachem-purigen/

 

Thanks a mil, will read into it. Really do appreciate the help.

 

Hi @Donny1 and welcome to the forum

Nice tanks and gorgeous poly

 

@MariaS Thank you very much. keen to get some actual insight as apposed to reading "wanna-bee" posts

 

I have been doing a significant amount of research on the idea of using river sand as a substrate in my aquarium, I know all of the risk factors involved such as messing up ph, nitrate etc levels but I am fully equipped in that sense, my idea is boiling the sand it a pot constantly stirring as the sand will stick to the pot and burn, then add a little sand it a container and adding that to the tank testing the levels daily to see if it has any negative effect. I have read of people actually accomplishing this and I think it is a super cool "Natural" looking idea and want to give it a shot. I have access to a fast flowing river that as far as I know is flowing and is not septic. its an idea... let me know if you have any insight or ideas towards this ?

 

River sand is usually inert, just wash and boil it very well to get rid of any organics and pests that you don't want in the tank

 

Any one have a canister filter which I can buy. my hang on filter has ended it life this morning need to make a plan soon.....

 

What type of HOB?

Get yourself an aquaclear, it's worth it

 

It was a resun hf-2002 hang-on filter (570L/h)

 

The aquaclear HOB ? Ive never seen a Aquaclear canister filter

 

You could make a backup with a coke bottle and a powerhead. I always keep spares running in my backup tank.

 

Fortunately I have done that this morning as I wouldn't leave my tank without filtration even tho it meant I was late for work
anyway.... Ive been looking around for a canister filter for quite some time now so suppose the opportunity has finally arised !

 

Don't you just hate it when your employer interferes with your hobbies!

 

Absolutely

 

Yes HOB. I have a 110 and that thing is a real workhorse

 

watched some videos on the Aqua 110 now, does look like it will be quite sufficient

 

Works very well for me

 

@Adrian Gatter HAHA using some company time & recourses to build a lakker stand.