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Hi guys, you are mentionng Ottos....is that an Otinculus? Thanks Steve

Indeed - these and other Internet forums are wonderful ways to obtain and give help. It's so cool that everyone likes to contribute. :)

Just a note to say that I have changed my tubes now and everything is now fine again. Many thanks again. Steve

Ah many thanks Chris and Justin - I was hoping it was one of the tubes rather than the main unit. I will get a new set of tubes. Thanks for the tip about the rings - this will save some money! Cheers again. Steve

Hi all, I was wondering if somebody can help me. I have Jewel Rio 180 tank and have a problem with the lights. The lights have been working fine until yesterday when (after they had been on for a number of hours) they just turned themselves off. Now what happens is that when you switch them...

Hey Jimbooo, thanks for the reply. I rather suspected 50% was a bit of a lie! :) I'll get the info across to the plants forum asap - I just need to get a new test kit. Thanks. Steve

Hi all, I have a Rio180 tank and I am finding the plants are susceptible to brown hair algea. After some research here on the forums I think I need to increase the lighting of the tank - it is currently using just the default lights. My question is, are the reflectors and effective way of...

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I am having a brown algea problem in my aquarium - it is manifesting itself everywhere but it is most problematic on my plants because I can't clean it off. After about 3 weeks I need to clean the front glass as it is becoming visible. A photo is here to...

Thanks to everybody for replying, guess I am being a bit paranoid. :) I'll just use glass cleaner! Many thanks Steve

Hi all, hope well. Bit of a newbie question this, and couldn't find anything with a search. What are the best materials/cleaning fluids to clean the outside of my tank? You can buy special 'tank glass cleaner' which is presumably non-toxic but I was wondering if there was any household...

Thanks for the replies - the Rasbora's are a very interesting option! I think I'm going to have to think long and hard about what to go for - you guys have certainly provided some ideas - many thanks. I am so looking forward to keeping fish again! :) Steve

Thanks again for responses - you guys are quick on this forum!! :) In terms of being more specific I think I am looking for a species that are about 2 inches in size, quite energetic (i.e. interesting to watch) and silver (silver/gold etc) in colour. Silver shark shaped as opposed to gourami...

Ah hells bells - I am not doing well here am I! I did indeed mean Tinfoils. I had a feeling that the s/sharks were also big - shame as I think they look great. I obviously have a thing for silvery coloured fish. Thanks for the reply. Steve

Hi all, thanks for everybodies replies. I realise now that I made a slight error in my original post - I meant to say 1 or 2 species of fish and not 1 or 2 fish! :/ Sorry all - I can't have proof read that very well if at all - apologies for wasting some your folks time - I really appreciate...

Hi all, After being out of the loop for 7 years I have got myself a new 40g aquarium. Up an running - just doing the cycling thing. So, whilst I am waiting for it to settle etc. I am pondering what fish to buy. My original intention was to go for a mixed community tank as I had before. But I...

Hi, if the ligitng system has the sealed connectors (the ones that twist off) - then these provide the necessary condensation protection - provided that they are tight! So, if it is like my Juwel Rio 180 then no, you don't need algea trays, sorry condensation lids :) Regards Steve

Thanks for the replies folks - appreciate the reassurance. I'll get shot of the plastic now. Thanks again, looking forward to becoming an active member of this community. Kind regards Steve

Hi all, Just getting back into tropial fish keeping again after 7 years (kids etc!). Just bought a Rio 180 from Jewel and am in the process of setting it up. I have one question that I cannot fine the answer to - and that is why is there a very thin piece of plastic attached to the top of the...