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many thanks for that detailed reply,much appreciated;) could you possibly advise a particular model for me? For co2 i was thinking of either a small 16g or the 88g disposable bottles along with easy carb? Ferts in not sure on yet (any ideas?) thanks again for the help ,Chris

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Yeah link worked fine mate lol...looks good, any other ideas out there? If a few people could give me some ideas I can look into them all more deeply before I jump in ( I always rush in and regret later)

After a light to go over my 12" 15l tank, planing on growing hair grass, and hc... This one any good? Need to be as cheap as possible http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321285058255?var=510207161066&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

What did you go for in the end matey?

Many thanks for that mate great info...I came across a heat mat just on the ebay which has a controllable dial on the plug for adjusting the temp, it's from china which scares me a little as things from there are usually cheap and dodgy but I could be wrong.....the tank is in the kitchen on the...

I've been having a good think about these heat mats, what's the pros and cons then? Anyone using one successfully on a pico? I've found this one which would fit perfectly... http://www.reptilecentre.com/prorep-heat-mat-11x11-inch-12w_p22267707.htm#.U-FHqWK9KSM

Measured the tank and it's 12x10x8 inch, it's located in the kitchen with no room to place a Eden 501 type filter so would need one to go under the kitchen worktop (see pic) also want to keep the tank equipment free so no hob filters. All I need to know is if there's a filter powerful enough to...

Cheers mate...so no good for those lily pipes then

would a 9mm magic nano Lilly pipe set fit on the prime 10 external filter?

what's the hose size mate? Would it fit a 9mm magic lily pipe?

looking for a powerful external filter that will fit a 9mm nano glass lily pipe set, any ideas on filters? Also is there a external heater that will fit a 9mm hose?cheers

thanks for the links and help Tim, i was looking at the magic ones as they were cheaper also, i wouldn't want to pay 60 for both of them when i still have a lot to buy for the tank. What filter would fit on them 9mm lilly pipes i was talking about?

hi there i read that they wasn't suitable as you cant squash them and it wasn't safe with the glass? The tanks not filled with water yet so all ideas welcome lol

hi all i have a small tank that i want to get set up quickly as its been filled with substrate since January :( ive seen the external heaters but id rather go down another route but not having a internal heater. Any ideas what i can do? Tank size ill measure up tonight but its small, around 12 x...