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Thanks for comments! I was thinking about this.... Light Unit But having it under my hood... I have 12cm clearance height from the glass 'lid' on tank to the roof of the brown hood so this should fit underneath, also slits cut in back and vents to release heat. It seems a better option of as...

I've had my malawi tank setup for around 6months now, it's a custom tank which measures 4ft x 2ft x 4ft. As i've got more time and money i'm upgrading some features of the tank and would like some advice on lighting... Currently I have one 54w T5 bulb (1047mm), nothing special and while it...

Hi everyone, I'm looking into getting some Malawi's to go in my 130 Gal tank (now populated by two Oscars which will be sadly leaving). My Ph level from the tap is 7.6 and i'll be adding crushed coral and ocean rock. Do I need to add anything to my filter media to up my Ph more "naturally"...

I currently have an Eheim 2217 600 l p/h but looking to buy an EF2000 which is 2000L p/h. So even with the two filters running on quoted flow rates i'll only be turning over 2600 l p/h.

I have just setup a 550L tank with one Eheim 2217 canister running. I'm looking for another filter to run with my existing 2217 and For similar money I can buy either a) Another Eheim 2217 Link to 2217 b) EF 2000 from All Pond Solutions link to EF2000 Which one do I go with? Another 2217...

My tank is pretty deep, over 30" deep. And i'm planning to have a well stocked malawi tank too. Maybe i'll stick with the pump.... or the eheim power diffuser looks pretty good

Hi all, I have an Eheim 2217 currently setup and running but only with several blue course filter pads and one fine white pad. I'm looking at buying some ceramic rings and substrat pro but have no idea how much i'll need. Any ideas? 400g ceramic rings...

Hi everyone, I've just setup a 550L tank and was after some advice on airation / oxygenation of the water. I have several air pumps which I can use in this tank but i'm wondering if I actually need to use one? I have one Eheim 2217 and soon to purchase either another 2217 or a EF2000 from...

Is it really needed... I guess no but it will make things a little easier for relatively little effort. No uncoiling hose etc, just flick a switch and the jobs done with no drips or hoses trailing through the house! I'm going to have the same system to fill up my tank, water from the tap is >...

Hi everyone, I have a Eheim 2217 external filter in a 120 gal (550ish Litre) tank with an EF2000 from AllPondSolutions on its way. I was wondering, does anyone use their filter to help with water changes pumping water OUT the aquarium? What i'm thinking is if I put a T piece on the output...

What do people use to test their water parameters? I've seen loads of different kits like water samples or even "easy strips" like litmus paper which you dip into the water and it gives you a reading. Things i'm looking for are ease of use, time, cost and I don't mind buying in bulk like a...

Hi all, I currently have a Ehiem 2217 1000 l/h in a 600L tank but i'm thinking of adding another filter to help keep the water super clean. Ideally I want to spend around £50 tops and was looking at some of the AllPondSolutions EF1000 - EF2000 range. Anyone use them? What are they like for...

Ok with that settled... back to more questions about fish! :) I've started cycling the tank and waiting for the sand to settle. I'm buying a new heater(s) for tank and was wondering how many i'll need for a tank this size. I'm thinking of getting 2x Rena Smart 300w or perhaps one 300w and...

well I can see i've registered with a very active forum! Listen, most people are saying the right things I just wanted advice, people experience and opinion. The Oscars are 3-4" now so they will most definately not be too big at the moment. The tank looks absolutely huge! Yes they might grow...

I got the tank setup today, made a custom stand for it because the one that came with was too big and cluncky. I've taken loads of pics so will probably post a walkthrough of how I built it when it's setup. I do like geos and sevs, I already have the two little oscars (already fighting the...

Thanks for both your answers! What type of sand do you have in the tank? I'll get another filter hooked up, i've got an internal fluval U4 in my current tank but i think i'll sell tank setup and buy another external with the money. I'm also going to look at hooking the tank upto mains water...

Hello all, I've had a 150L tank for a while now and recently traded all my fish in appart from a golden pleco and clown loach for two small oscars. Appreciating these oscars will grow I'm getting a 550L+ tank delivered tomorrow! Should make a nice new home for them. Tank size: 4ft length x...