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Any ideas what this is and is it safe? No fish in my tank yet but want to put them in on Saturday. I washed the wood before putting in tank, but didn't soak it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pluginbaby/shares/4708i7

I've read I need to aim for 10x turnover. I have a 240L tank, with a Fluval 306 external filter which is 1150 LPH. Do I need to add a powerhead? I can't remember the formula to work out the tank turnover!

Hey all, I had a break from fishkeeping for about a year, after we went a little crazy! Had about 12 tanks at one time and kept marines. It all got too much and we sold everything up. My son then asked for a tank while we were in Pets at Home, and we got a small tank to keep a fighter fish and...

Am I right in thinking I can put the plants in a bucket of dechlorinated water, and they will be OK from now until Sunday (2 days)? Basically I am having everything delivered today as I work full time and have a day off as I'm working tomorrow. Everything means the tank, substrate and plants...

I thought I'd start a little journal over here too, please go easy on me, I am still learning 8) I actually started this last week or so, so will recap. Tank specs 190L/50g tank Eheim 2217+ Koralia Nano 900 l p/h (10 x turnover) 50% water change per week 2 x 39w T5's (5 hours a day approx...

Just used the calculator and think I need 20l of substrate for my 190l 50g tank (100 x 40 x 55cm). I would like to get some sort of fertiliser for my plants, but cannot use gravel on top as I have Cories and Khuli loaches who need sand. I was thinking of getting some more silver sand or...

Hi all, I am back again with another attempt at a planted tank. We have moved house now so are settled and ready to start. I am expecting a baby in 4 days lol so start up needs to be fairly quick :lol: So, I have got BBA, diagnosed on another forum, but will post the photos below for you to...

Hi all, I am looking for some help with substrate please. Basically I wasn't thinking about doing a planted tank when I set my 50g up again. Just got some apparently black (more grey when lights are on) sand which makes a thin layer over the tank. However I bought some Rainbowfish and read...