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  1. MrG09

    Inherited Tank

    That's rather a good idea and makes perfect sense thankyou (wonders why I didn't concider that lol) I actually have a spare two foot tank anyway that used to be planted ill cycle my Rock in that :)
  2. MrG09

    Inherited Tank

    Cheers for replys so far It is 70ltr and I wasn't planning on upgrading to the 65 gal for a while really I've just been researching and my plan was to buy bit by bit till I had everything then save for the live rock, obv now o know ill be looking to buy a skimmer and my first load of live rock...
  3. MrG09

    Inherited Tank

    at the min no live rock its fish only at present lol hence the question about adding live rock piece by piece?? yeah im in gy just off hainton ave at the min but looking to move back up north again in the next couple of months, flow rate is 1000lph its the 305 not the 405 i got it wrong lol,
  4. MrG09

    Inherited Tank

    Firstly id like to say hi to everyone here on the salty side, I got a knock on the door yesterday from a neigbour a few doors up and the conversation went along the lines of "i seem to remember when you was moving in a seen you taking some tanks in.... do you still keep fish, yup, oh right we...
  5. MrG09

    My 75 Gallon Mbuna

    looks fine to me, thats what i meant he probably will end up being terrorized once the others start getting up a bit
  6. MrG09

    My 75 Gallon Mbuna

    really nice looking tank however i think i spotted a red tail black shark there?? as they get bigger they will terrorize it haha :)i really miss my mbuna and i am in the middle planning my next mbuna tank.... love the rockwork (it is on the glass isnt it and not the sand?) would hate for the...
  7. MrG09

    Tank And Stand Going Cheap

    funny you should say that i got rid of a load of stuff there back in november before we moved down here, one person i can vouch for up there as and when he sells stuff is forby3 iv had loads of stuff off him and its all been spot on, keep your eyes out.
  8. MrG09

    Tank And Stand Going Cheap

    Reserved for Craig89 pending collection and payment being organised
  9. MrG09

    Tank And Stand Going Cheap

    Equipment make/model/size: Ferplast Cayman 110 in black (109cm x 44cm x 50cm high approx), Twin T8 tubes and matching stand and built in hood, Quantity for sale: 1 Reason for Sale: Im moving my tanks around and this one is no longer required, (wife says its gotta go as i aint allowed to...
  10. MrG09

    Insurance...?

    thankyou thats just what i needed to know im gonna have a hunt around and see what the other banks have to offer if not it'l be them as its there in plain black and white!!
  11. MrG09

    Insurance...?

    is that under your contents cover??
  12. MrG09

    Insurance...?

    lets cut to the chase, whos covered for damages caused by aquarium failures/mishaps etc, is the cover under your contents or your buildings insurance, the reason i ask is that im looking into taking out cover incase the worst happens after a (thankfully) minor incident with a part filled 10 gal...
  13. MrG09

    Ferplast Cayman

    just been given a ferplast cayman with cabinet not sure of EXACT measurements till a can find me tape, i think its the cayman 110 (50gal ish) but i got no other info, anyone got one of these tanks if so what they like, it appears to be fairly well built and the cabinet seems as good as most the...
  14. MrG09

    My Internet Controlled 29 Gallon Tank With Live Webcam.

    that is awesome!!! you fancy writing some kinda how too for the rest of us??
  15. MrG09

    Bbc Wildlife Program On Lake Malawi And More

    yeah i found it interesting, and it gives examples throughout of the different biotopes found in the lake and its inhabitants, even the way it goes into detail about the different types of teeth found and their uses, next thing im looking for is any decent vids about malawi :)
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    Bbc Wildlife Program On Lake Malawi And More

    there is also this one (although about tangyanika) its mainly about the fish :) there is 4 parts,
  17. MrG09

    5X2X2

    i do admit i deffinately have to agree....... however how do they compare in temprament and activity?? as i said before i had some fronts but they were never really my thing tbh, but im deffo loving the look of the tropheus and the calvus what are there behaviours like and is the tank always...
  18. MrG09

    5X2X2

    something like a elipsifer ?? are there any other tang eels and how do they get along with the cichlids?
  19. MrG09

    5X2X2

    i had thought about it but then again i am biased towards malawi's :P i just like their vibrant colours and personalitys i had fronts a while ago but they not really for me, i also been toying with the idea though of just keeping the africans in my 65gal an setting it up as a new world tank, but...
  20. MrG09

    Stocking Advice

    well that pretty much sums it up then cheers nelly, just out of curiosity are there any other larger New world cichlids that CAN be kept together??
  21. MrG09

    Stocking Advice

    right im shortly picking up a 5x2x2 tank and was originally looking to use it as a malawi tank but im toying with the idea of keeping the malawi's in my 65gal and setting this one up as a SA tank, i really love jags especially having seen forbys the few times i been over there before moving down...
  22. MrG09

    Second Frontosa Holding

    to be honest...... id leave her be this time she may spit them. probably swallow them, but from my experiance unless you want to sell and have buyers or a tank big enough for all the fry you will end up over run with little ones whch is good at first but you can imagine after a couple of months...
  23. MrG09

    5X2X2

    well im gettin one in a couple of weeks and to be honest besides my 2livingstonii that are in my 65gal gettin rehomed i got a blank canvass, i have ordered a load of ocean rock and a few other bits, so my question to you lot is what would you stock it with??? my ideas at the min include...
  24. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    cool cheers for the heads up, ill stick with sixhills for now then untill i get chance to get to beverly :)
  25. MrG09

    Fluval U2 Plus

    as long as there is agitation (rippling) on the waters surface then it will be fine without it, check that the venturi (the valve bit) isnt clogged using a needle, make sure it isnt submerged or turned off if the lid of the filter is just out of the water the slot in the side of the venturi...
  26. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    aparently there is a maidenhead in beverly ??? ill have a look at some point we headin over to hull in a couple of weeks as we hoping to go to the deep...... anyone been/any good? iv just landed my self a 5x2x2 :) just gotta collect it and set it up in a fortnight so im deffo on the hunt...
  27. MrG09

    Bare Glass Tank 5 X 2 X 2 .2 For Sale

    dude seriously!!!! having bought a shed load from ya before and if i still lived in newcastle and having seen this tank in the flesh i would have willingly given you 100 notes but they no way i can get it down here :(:(:( am truly gutted mate but hope you get the sale.. someone buy this tank!!!!!!
  28. MrG09

    Light

    cool im glad i could help, i only thought of led's due to your low power requirements, and the fact that they are also readily cheaply available, yes your right they do have a narrow wavelength but bear in mind that thet isnt the ONLY wavelengths you will be getting hence my little disclaimer...
  29. MrG09

    Light

    depends on intensity needed and the accuracy of the wavelength (if you ONLY require that wavelength then none of the following will be of much use but if you after something that covers those wavelengths then hope this helps) have you thought L.E.D's you can pick up just for example This from...
  30. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    cool cheers, has anyone used the one at beverly at all?? just im more likely to be there than brigg in the coming weeks??
  31. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    yeah must admit i wasnt too impressed with victor aquatics, i have however been into sixhills aquatics just around the corner from me and i was pleasently surprised with the level of knowledge and information that (the person i spoke to at least so cant vouch for every member of staff) possesed...
  32. MrG09

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy...

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy as i have just moved back to the area after being away since 2002 living in newcastle (before i kept fish) and i am looking for advise on our lfs's, (and maybe a little filter media donation to help...
  33. MrG09

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy...

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy as i have just moved back to the area after being away since 2002 living in newcastle (before i kept fish) and i am looking for advise on our lfs's, (and maybe a little filter media donation to help...
  34. MrG09

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy...

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy as i have just moved back to the area after being away since 2002 living in newcastle (before i kept fish) and i am looking for advise on our lfs's, (and maybe a little filter media donation to help...
  35. MrG09

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy...

    hey hope you dont mind me popping by to say hello, im just searching for members in an around gy as i have just moved back to the area after being away since 2002 living in newcastle (before i kept fish) and i am looking for advise on our lfs's, (and maybe a little filter media donation to help...
  36. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    oh yeah an which lfs's do you all use etc (sorry for double post a cant see the edit button)
  37. MrG09

    Anyone In Or Around Grimsby, N,e,lincs

    as above really just curious and wondering what people are getting up to locally (with there tanks etc we just moved down from newcastle in the last month... im originaly from gy but its been 8 years since i last lived here.
  38. MrG09

    Fish Tank For Sale.....

    this is EXACTLY what i am looking for but i think your right though, too near to xmas, i myself wouldnt have the spare funds for at least 4 weeks or so otherwise i would snap it up straight away, either way beautifull tank great price too, good luck and a free bump
  39. MrG09

    Tmc V2 Skim 400 Protein Skimmer

    ok cheers for the reply well usefull, just had a look at the ro and ro/di units, and i aint sure if i should be going for straight forward ro or ro/di unit as i have only read about people using ro water. and i aint 100 percent about the difference between the 2 as for the journal i will start...
  40. MrG09

    Tmc V2 Skim 400 Protein Skimmer

    cheers for the welcome and for the heads up, to be honest there wouldnt be much to put in it yet, besides empyting my rio taking out the internal filter and looking for gear, i should be picking up the skimmer this week also looking at the power heads this week, maybe bucket of salt next week as...
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