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    Sponge filters in Fluval U3 / Nitra Zorb

    Thanks Colin As my tank is relatively new, I’ve decided to not remove the sponge yet. So I have been filtering the tap water prior to adding it to my tank. I bought an external canister filter and replaced the media with a Nitra Zorb pouch. This reduces the nitrate in the tap water. In my U3...
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    Sponge filters in Fluval U3 / Nitra Zorb

    Hello all I have a Fluval U3 filter in my new 125L aquarium, all cycled, using silent / planted cycle method. I currently have 3 platy. The Nitrates in my tap water is around 20ppm ( the local water company say its 21ppm, which my API test kit confirms ) In another 60L tank I have running, I...
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    Thanks :). Haha yeah think I may also be succumbing to MTS.
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    Introduction

    Well I would like a bigger tank really...who doesn’t .
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    Introduction

    Hi essjay. Thanks for the reply. The foot print of my tank is 560 x 290. So it is a bit to small really. Think I’ll get a bigger tank
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    Introduction

    Ok I can see how bigger would be better, maybe I should invest
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    Introduction

    Ok thanks for the info. The fish do seem to be happy and bright.
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    Introduction

    Hello there. Oh really? I did lots of research before choosing fish, and I read that the minimum tank size for Corys and Harlequins is 10 gallon.
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    Introduction

    Thanks. Here’s my tank. I have a slight algae problem on the slate at the moment, as you can see. 4 Sterba Cory and 4 harlequins. I’ve only had the Corys about 2 weeks, so they’re really shy still, I had to sit very still ;)
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    Introduction

    Hello everybody, just a quick introduction. I have a 60L tropical set up. It relatively new, about 5 to 6 months old, planted with some Harlequins and Sterba Corys.
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