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Hi All, I have been looking through all the member planted tank photo's and I love the look of having a nice big unusual piece of wood in the middle as a centre piece - probably at least 18" long and maybe approx 13" high with natural looking caves etc for future plecs? . The problem is... I...

was just thinking the same thing! didnt even think of using my gravel vac to get the sand out (what i normally try and avoid in other tanks! lol) Thanks for the suggestion, i may even be able to seperate the sand from the laterite to some point this way also =)

cool ok, will take out the top layer as deep as I can get it without hiting the laterite, prob is, the laterite is also mixed with some sand thats not been washed fully, dont imagine it would cause a problem as its deep down and prob wont get disturbed however will it contain anything that would...

I can take out the top layers of sand ok without any problems, the layer with the laterite however, i can still take it out but is it ok to wash it? The box didnt say anything about washing it and looking online nobody seemed to wash theres either?

uh oh, i think i have made a big problem for myself, i have a sand and laterite base and then topped off with just sand - if i take it out its going to all mix up together.. is there any other way (even if it takes ages) i can fix it? - should i do 100% water changes whilst moving the top...

Hi, Sorry dont mean to hijack the topic but.. I used Argos play sand but forgot to wash it out, my Tank is now super cloudy but filtering through slowly (its a new tank so there wont be any fish till its all setup and cycled properly). Am I ok to just let it filter out and do some water...

Hi All, Just wondering if the battery powered hoovers are any good / better than the traditional syphons? - It seems to hoover up the debris and collects it within a bag, Would these be ok for my tropical tank, i noticed on the label it says for coldwater only but wondered what impact it would...

Hi All, After alot of hmmm's and ahhhh's I think I like the look of the Hagen Fluval Vicenza 180 - It has the pre-drilled holes in the base to keep the pipes tidy etc and comes with a Fluval 205 External Filter Has anyone seen one of these tanks, I have only seen it in a pic and wanted to know...

Hi, Im not sure if Duckweed would survive but I can see if being a problem of blocking light from the tank as Duckweed spreads very quickly and would cover the top of the tank in days, I also think it would be almost impossible to get rid of once added to the tank (Someone please correct me if...

Hi All, I have asked loads of questions about the Juwel tanks over the last few weeks (Sorry for yet another one) Will the standard Filter in the Juwel Vision 180 be enough to Keep Cichlids, if so, how many - Does the 1" per gallon rule still apply or are they messy fish?. Would they also be...

Cool thanks everyone! I'll carry on shopping! I think im not swaying towards the rectangle but the girlfriend thinks the bow fronts will look better! (I can never win :P) Fish-R-Fancy - Thank you, if its not too much trouble would it be possible to grab a pic :) Thanks All, Craig

Wow, loads of replies when I got into work - Thanks everyone :) Im really not sure on what to get.. stuck as both seem to have advantages / disadvantages Has anyone got any pics of a bow fronted in full view of the whole tank (looked in the photo section but can only find up close pics?)...

Hi All, Just wanted peoples 2 cents on what style of tank you think is best - Rectangle / Square or Bow Fronted ? I was told that Bow Fronted ones can look "odd" when looking into them, unfortunatly my lfs doesnt have any of the bigger tanks im looking at setup, they are all empty so its hard...

KimA, Thank you :) - The more I look into the Juwel Internal Filters the more I think they are not going to cope lol - I love the tank and the look etc If I had that Compact H Filter with a UV Filter (As the sun will hit the tank a bit in the day) - Would it cope with normal stocking even if I...

Hi All, Just another quick one regarding the Vision 180 - Does anyone know what Juwel Filter it comes with (Super Compact, Compact H, Standard H etc) Cant seem to find any info on which one it actually comes with. Cheers, Craig

Hi All, Just have another question if possible :) - I have heard that in time the sand can wear away the glass of the aquarium - should I then maybe put down a piece of polythene or some sort of barrier to keep the sand directly away from the glass? Great Topic and so much information -...

I agree with you in that I think it would look much better - would be great if they did a version without the filter as their tanks and cabinets themselves look great! I think if i can afford it I will go with an external filter :) Any Ideas on stocking a Vision 180 ?

I was comparing to the FLUVAL VINCENZA 180 - But I have just realised thats pretty expensive and doesnt come with a filter, it comes with the pre-drilled holes / pipes in the bottom of the tank so you can hide the filter in the cabinet which i really like the look of. I think I would like to...

Excellent thanks all! - much clearer now :blush: - Cant wait till I go spending now :P !

Hi All, Does anyone have any experience with the Juwel Vision 180 ? I have heard the juwel filters are not great - if its a good tank, should I get an external filter as well as the internal one so i always have a backup? or remove it completely to get some more space back... I wanted a bow...

Sorry for my complete new-ness, I have a year and a bit before I move into my new place and I want to plan my tank so it all goes smoothly - so now doing research for a year :blush: Am looking at an External Filters (Canisters or HOB) but what are spray bars ? - From the name I can guess :P...

Sorry for the late reply! ox5477, Cheers for your help and advice =) , ill go and take another look at filters this weekend, see whats about in my price range and come back and read up on reviews etc DanS - Checked out that link and it seems to be almost exactly the same question so im...

Hello, Thanks for your super quick reply! Yes sorry an external canister i was thinking off because I could hide it away in the cupboard underneith and get some small hose extensions, I have seen some HOB Filters but Im extra fussy and just wanted to see two hoses but didnt know how to achieve...

Hello, Im Fairly new to fishkeeping, I have used a Juwel tank with the internal filter (in the corner) - I would like to now setup a new tank (I havnt got the old juwel one anymore) My question is really whether i should go for a tank already with an internal filter built in or an empty tank...