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Hiya I was just wondering what testing kits I will need for my hopefully soon to be setup planted tank? I'm just trying to make sure I have everything I need before jumping in, so to speak! Also any recommendations/suggestions as to good brands/types of kit would be wikked... Thanking you all...

I'm looking to use black gravel in my planted tank...has anyone heard of or used Black coal aquarium substrate (10kg, £13.99 from aquaessentials)...is it good to use. My guru gf225 *blush blush* mentioned black quartz gravel but its 50 quid for 25kg...ouch! Is the above similar to what you...

Hi Zig, I was thinking of having an arcadia freshwater tube as well to try and offset the orange hue a bit...do you think this would work? Sam

I have a juwel rekord 80 and want to install another light tube so I can attempt a planted tank. I'm thinking of the DIY option but was wondering about using an arcadia T8 ibar. Does anyone have any comments on these..ie will it fit under the hood of this type of tank..basically will it work for...

Hi All, does anybody know where I can buy Dennerle special plant tubes 3000k? N do these come in 24" lengths? Many Thanks, Sam

Hi All, I have a 81 x 41 x 31 cm Juwel Rekord 80 and am looking to set up a planted tank. Does anyone know how I can work out how much gravel in kg I will need? Sam

Hi All, I'm about to embark on my first planted tank journey and after many many hours on this wonderful site my brain is about to explode with information! I've just bought a Juwel Rekord 80 and thought I should tackle one thing at a time...so here goes ..LIGHTING! Obviously I want to...

Wikked I work in Bethnal Green...how cool is that..hmmm wonder where I'll be spendng a few lunchtimes! Thanku for the info :D sam

ah ha now I understand! :D thanku!

Err how do ya reply to a post without it quoting the whole post that your replying to... an ever so slightly embaressed sam :blush:

Hahaha well lets hope the flat weren't built by Dodgey Homes n Co! Me neighbors wont be too pleased. thanks so much for ur reply. :) Sam

Hi All, I live in London and am looking for a reputable tropical fish/plant supplier...any recommendations? Also any recommendations for online suppliers? :) Sam

Hi all, i know this may seem a strange question but any opinions would be greatly appreciated. I'm about to buy either a Rio 125 or Rio 180 Juwel aquarium and live in a fourth floor flat in a newbuild block in London. Its one of them places where the walls are paper thin etc etc (not exactly...

Hi all, well yet another newbie here...have just joined this forum and am busting at the seems with all the information and advice in this forum..cant wait to dive head first into my new hobby! Am looking to buy my first tank in the next few weeks and no doubt will be asking many questions..keep...