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They are multiplying very quickly and I can see more clusters of white eggs clung to wood & rock which can only be more snails on the way so I'll have to remove all this ASAP. Thanks for your help.

My son has a 50 litre tank with some trpical stock (5 neons,3 guppies & 2 ancistrus). There are also a growing number of small snails (around 10 at present) which must have originally hitch-hiked their way into the tank on a plant. They range in size from 5mm to 10mm approx. Thy are always...

OK thanks very much

Can someone let me know a safe range of Nitrate levels please.

What is an acceptable level of Nitrate in a tropical tank?

Just about to do a first water change on my sons new/first tank (50ltr) and intending to change around 10% or so. Really silly question I'm sure but how do I get my conditioned tap water up to the approx tank temp before adding it? I've read the water needs to be +/- 5 degrees so do I need a...

Thanks all, that's 3-0 to sand so far :) I've read that sand isn't the best for planted tanks....do any of you have any advice on this?

I can't decide whether to go for sand or fine (2 or 3mm) gravel for the substrate in my new Fluval Roma 200. Other than looks are there any other consideratiuons regarding plant or fish selection when choosing between sand or gravel? Many thanks

Cheers. I'll print that off and have a look through.

I wanted it for times when I dont have internet access :)

I'm just starting out with my first tropical tank and wondered if anyone can recommend a good book for a novice. Many thanks

Too many choices eh! How have you found the Roma 200?

Thanks the help & pics everyone. I'm sure there will be plenty more questions coming from me over the next few months / years :S

Thanks for the advice.... My wife has only approved because she likes the new style Roma cabinet :) but I can get the Roma 200 in the new style with a bundle for £375 so all good there. I was quite happy to go for a Fluval external but after a bit more research it seems there a more positive...

Thanks for the quick response. It seems that a lot of people are raving about the Tetratec Ex1200. I've had a quick look online and would the EX1200 be too powerful for my 200ltr tank? I noticed that the EX700 is ok for 100 - 250 ltr tanks so is there any great advantage of going for a filter...

So I've finally decided to go for a Fluval Roma 200 but the question is should I go for an external filter or stick with the internal one that comes as part of the bundle? I don't like the idea of swapping it after the tank has settled so want to get the decision right now. My local shop said...

Thanks again Wills (and everyone else who contributed) not sure on what to stock yet but I look forward to making those choices :)

Thanks Wills. The Roma 200 is as big as I can go as it'll fit into an alcove. It's also a push on budget so do you think it would be ok to run for a while on the internal filter until I can afford to change over to an external or is this a big no no seeing as the tank would be fully populated by...

Hello all this is my first post. After buying my son his first tropical aquarium I'm hooked and have decided to treat myself :) I have been looking at what's available and quite like the Fluval Roma 200 (look, price range and size). I'd appreciate any opinions on this tank. I've also read that...