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also how much substrate should i use? would a layer about 6-7cm deep be enough?

im not looking to go too mad, will have a look into those three, is it best to mix substrate or would i be okay using just one? thankyou for the advice, i wont bother taking the nitrate and carbon sponges out of their packages then :)

thankyou :) added to my shopping list

Hi all, Im looking to build my first planted tank, and would like some suggestions on the set-up from anyone that has any experience with planted tanks, have seen some fine examples on here! Have just bought a juwel rio 180, am planning on using the built in filter. Will i need to use all of...

I have a tiger barb that appears to have become pregnant, i have read the section on breeding, however this fish has become pregnant in the community tank, what steps should i take with this and a breeding tank? Would it be good to isolate the fish or take a pair like it says to for breeding...

nope they seem to be in good health, ive not had any problems with either sharks so far, the red fins seem to just mind their own business kinda thing, the balas are only small at the moment, however now that i know they grow to 13" i might have to rehouse them as they get bigger are they known...

the tank is about 30 gallons 3ft x 1.5ft x 1ft i feed them flake, bloodworm, tubifix, and daphnia also in the aquarium are 2 angels, 8 tiger barbs, 3 red fin sharks, and 5 cardinals i was hoping that it would be mating over fighting but have so far been unable to find any info on the mating...

i have three silver sharks or bala sharks, i have recently noticed them swimming side by side against each other as if they are pushing themselves against one and other, they do this for about 15 minutes before they seem to lose interest, is this fighting? and will they injure each other doing...

my tank is 3ft x 1.5ft x 1ft, not completely sure on the size in gallons unsure on the type of lighting, lights are on for 13 hours per day

Hi, I recently added plants to my aquarium and some of these especially the swords are looking quite ill. The leaves are thinning, its as if they are disintegrating. Im pretty new to this, What sort of regular maintainence do i need to carry out? I went back to the shop to ask and was given a...