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I have recently changed to a sand substrate after a few years of gravel. Wish I had done this years ago to be honest. 'Aquarium sand' is simply over priced white polished sand used in landscaping. Go to your local garden centre and ask for a bag of this sand, it usually comes in 30kg bags, so...

Hmmm, very sorry for your loss mate. OK, humane euthanization info for others. Probably the best way is with a knife, many people are not happy to do this for obvious reasons. If you are in this unfortunate position, isolate the fish into a small water filled container. Place the poor old fish...

Thanks Mattlee, When you mention a black background do you mean painting the back of my tank black? Or, use something like contact sheets of an appropriate dark colour? I also have a strong car restoration habit and have managed to use hidden wiring, batteries, leads and even my radiator. I...

Thanks for the welcome castiel and colleen. Yes, 4ft deep alright and on a 2.5ft cabinet stand, its a monster! I have purchased an extendable tongs spring loaded jobbie for moving things in the tank and planting. My concern is with lighting this tank so I can grow some plants and make it all...

Hi All, I have recently setup a new to me, 450l tank. I have a Aqua One canister filter and a Shark internal filter. I have transferred my fish from my old 65l tank into the new tank after I went through the correct cycling procedure's. All seems good and I look forward to adding more fish...

Hi to all, My name is Mike, live in Australia and am just getting into this tropical fish keeping hobby. I was lucky enough to get two large tanks and canister filters, heaters, air pumps, pH testing equipment, Nitrate and ammonia test kits, and other odds and ends. I have been running an...