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Sorry for late updates...... Decided to do it properly...... purchased a 180 litre tank.  All is running well. Tank cycled quick enough as I used the filters and plants and water from the previous tank and borrowed some water from my friends tank which is well maintained.  Just trying to work on...

Just did an ammonia test now.... comes in on 0.5 (Nh3 / NH4+) which I suppose means the process has started in the tank? Think the tank is on course going by the cycle tank link....   To get a tank cycled in a reasonable amount of time, you need to make sure that, in addition to ammonia...

Thanks benthyer...   Im pleased with the sand too. I did put a pete substrate under the sand (JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis Plus) then the fine JBL sand on top. Hoping it all works nicely...

Thanks for the advice..... best to know these things in advance. Im after a happy tank.  Im going to have a rethink on stocking! (or start building a big tank....maybe once I have got this one running safely).   Water hardness is an issue for me. I live in an area with extremely hard water. My...

New member...so hi to all and thanks in advance for any help I receive.    Trying to keep a nice and simple tank but have been thinking of introducing some moss. I fancy something to cover the rear wall of the tank....   just not sure how to do it?   1. With rocks and some moss?   2. Slate with...