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well it sounds like your cycle is going well. im thinking it was the gravel that raised the pH. This may lower back down, or it might be buffering it at 8.3... i would keep an eye on this

i think guppies would be happier with a pH of 8 instead of 7... http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/34091-guppy/ Also... have you started your cycle? becuase Ammonia is pH ~12 so it could be this that is raising your water levels. I wouldn't think you would be adding enough to shift it...

what are the headline advantages of a Pro 2 over a Classic? And the Classic over the Fluval? i too have a Rio 180 so am looking at Eheim 2217 or Fluval 305. At the mo, the 305 is winning purely based on cost...

Could be your gravel or something is raising the pH. 8.3 isnt a killer. Most people on here would say pick fish that like your water, instead of changing your water for the fish you like beucase its a bit of a faf to get the pH right every time you do a water change. Also, it means in an...

have a read up about the fish-in cycle. In short, you need to control the ammonia/nitrate/nitrite levels by doing large water changes on quite a regular basis until your filter is mature

My 1st tank was purchased with my own money before we were wed, so that wasnt a problem. Tank 2 cost me a Soda Stream, so again not a bad exchange...

RTBS's are great with anything that doesnt look like them. Mine is in a 180L tank with 2 dwarf gourami and a fair few barbs and he is great. never had an issue

My RTBS is fine with other red fish (rosy barb, dwarf gourami and even my tiger barbs have orange/red fins) I know they are nothing like an oscar, but thought i would say it anyway...

your old tank was was overstocked as well, it would seem. There are two rules i live by: In card games, if you ask 'Is it my turn?', then it probably is. And in fishkeeping, if you ask 'Am i overstocked?' you probably are...

Hi and welcome to the forum! Have you read up about the fish-in cycle? I would make sure you search for that on here and have a good read. You may be harming your fish by having them in your tank before the filter has 'cycled' - but with the right maininance, you should be fine Edit - to save...

i havent kept Malawi's so im no expert, but i have always wanted to. They really should be kept in a species tank, apart from maybe some pleco's. I would stick with the Malawi idea. I think they look great, and i love Malawi tanks with loads of rock (their natural habitat)

i used to have a 60L BiOrb and it was... rubbish. You cant really plant it well because there is very little surface area at the bottom. In the end, i just had a Volcano to cover up the central tube and some fake plants stuck into that. Also, you cant have any medium sized fish because they need...

when i open my lid, condensation drips down into the water. The fish go crazy for this, cos it means its dinner time!

and i thought it was going to be a tiger barb. Nice find though. Those guys look cool, but they don't half get big!

Does the OP have their thermometers stuck on either end of the fish tank? sounds like a stupid question, but that might have something to do with it!!! Also, off topic, but has anyone had any experience with in-line heaters set up between external filters and the tank? are they worth it? am...

HB Aquatics is good, but a bit small (its near the airport) As Zoddy says, your best bet is Swallow Aquaatics - go down the A11, past the slip road for Snetterton race circuit and take the next left (signposted Garboldisham, Harling etc) - less than 30 mins from Norwich. Last time i weant to...

i am tempted by your 305. Will have a bit more of a butchers on the ol' www to get some more reviews. Am a bit worried that a few people claim they leak from the lids / pipes

Also, i have read mixed reviews about this filter. Some people say that it leaks from the lid. Other people say they're great... Can you confirm that yours is leak-free?

yeah a photo would be good. What do you mean by 'outlet modified'?

does this mean you would be willing to sell the filter on its own? or only if you sell the tank without it? If yes to the 1st question, would you post it (with my money)

how near great yarmouth are you (im in norwich)

But... i can get a Fluval U4 for £45 which is internal, but would be better than my current one, looks smaller and is cheaper than the externals... hm.......

i am looking at a site that has a 305 for £75. that sounds like a good price. i think? They also have a Tetratec Ex700 for £78. Anyone had any experience of these? I think il look around until i can get a good 2nd hand one. How long are these good for? most seem to have 3yr warranty. Would it...

I have got a Juwel Rio 180 (180L tank) and am thinking of upgrading the filter. At the mo, i have got the original built in jobbie. My stocking is edging on the side of full with a selection of barbs, 2 dwarf gourami, 4 buenos areas tetra and two common plecos (will be re-homed when i get round...

the shark should be OK will all fish that don't look like sharks... But, they do get a bit bigger (as do Angels) so am not sure how they will get on in your 25G. I also would get more than 1 platy. They will be much happier in a group

they look lovely! am half tempted to hunt some down for my tank, but im guessing my Barbs might be a bit mean to them? Also, i like how they just pulled a price out of the air for a fish they didn't know!

all of that? i just throw in any tops/tails i've got from dinner...

i love your set-up! cant be much help on the stocking - im keeping boring fish at the mo, but hope to get some Malawi in the future...

guess i'll just have to get a bigger tank then ;)

Nice one! make sure you get some nice pics! How long have you been getting 'double zeros'? most people suggest a qualifying week, just to make sure your filter is good to go

Just to check, are you aware of the difference between fish-in and fishless cycling? sorry if im making you suck eggs, but its always good to check

How long is 'quite a few months'? i doubt this helped...

I would also be a bit careful. I don't think they are the best businesses at making money... But hey, let us know how you get on, and whether we can have a staff discount!

Maybe i mis-read. I got the improession your tank has been empty for a week, but had fish in it before. If thats not the case (well, even if that IS the case) then you need to cycle as mentioned above. Also, as previously mentioned Neon's aren't your best choice for a newly set up fish tank. But...

i'll take your word on the s'sheet, im at work so its blocked by the powers that be...

or use some old tights, cut to size

you could keep some nice sand... or a rock? and yes, the filter would stop if the PC isn't powered up

i cant be much help with the plants im afraid, but i just wanted to say you got a good deal! all that for £100?! As for the air pump, i know its a bit of a noob question, but do you have the filter outlets desturbing the surface of the water enough? I angle mine up so its properly splashing out...

I'v got a Juwel and it works by cycling the water through the box. You have got water inlets at the top and the bottom, but the powerhead sucks water from the bottom. The different grades of media are more about healthy bacteria colonies than filtering the water for bits of poo. So the fine...

yeah i think it depends on your filter. I ahve got a built in Juwel with 6 different sponges. I clean out the finest one every couple of weeks, but have never cleaned the bottom 3 (the bigger ones). Also, do you use filter floss? if so, this is sometimes worth cleaning every week or so...