Substrate/internal

[Baffoon]

yo i have got a juwel rekord 60 (15uk) in my bedroom about 2 months ago i stripped it down because of the knowledge i have learned from this forum. however i have a few questions firstly i woould like to use silicia sand as a substrate but am going to use 5cm mix of laterite and gravel underneath will this be ok. secondly i still have my juwel corner internal and i hate the look of it so i wonder if any of you know of any externals for that size tank that are almost silent cheers

 

[planter]

Have a look at the Fluval 105! reliable filter that doesnt cost the earth!

 

[Themuleous]

Yeh laterite would work ok but if you can afford it there are other substrate that would work 'better' like the tetraplant substrate, or eco-complete, but that might ruin the look.

As to a filter I can highly recommend the eheim classic 2211, I had to get mine ordered in from Germany but it was worth it and at a round 40quid is a complete bargain for an external. Shop around that link I've given you probably isnt the cheapest.

Sam