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Hi Guys, I've been away from the forum for a while - but i've been getting requests for an update on how this system is getting on: Filtration system: It's been up and running for 10 months now, and its still working fine. The only slight problem was that occasionally lumps of fish mess would...

Hi all, Water Caltorp (Water Chestnut). I've just put onw of these in my aquarium: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_caltrop Anyone grown one before? Any advice would be greaty appreciated! Cheers all! TomW P.S. This is part of my experimental self-cleaning planted goldfish aquarium...

Hi all, This is a spin-off topic from the discussion in the 'Pumps & filters' secion of the forum, where the thread has spread from filtration to planting. So I though I would post the topic here in the plant section where it is easier to find. You can read the original discussion here, if you...

Hi All, Here is a quick update on the experimental self-cleaning Goldfish aquarium: One week later - The system seems to be working! I have not touched the tank since I set the system running a week ago. There is absolutely ZERO fish mess anywhere on the slate floor. I have even been away over...

Hi All, This is a branch from my previous thread in the 'Pumps & Filters' section, regarding my experimantal self-cleaning planted goldfish aquarium. You can read up on the experiment progress here: http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=17348 As the discussion in the 'Pumps & filters'...

Hi Tomo, I've been keeping goldfish for a while now, and having tried out all of the usual aquarium gravels & grit substrates, I've found that broken slate makes the best substrate, as it is easiest to keep clean. (Goldfish make a lot of mess). Slate is 'fish safe' and is also cheap as chips...

Hi Ed, Hi Gill, Thanks for the response guys! Ed - I'm running two UV sterilisers more by luck than judgement. I originally tried to set this up as a planted tank, by upgrading the lights to a T5 unit, and fitting 2 off Arcadia 54W Plantpro tubes and bunging in a load of plants. However, I...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, this looks like a great forum - It is clearly a rich resource of experience and knowledge. I keep very big messy Goldfish, which are perhaps not the most exotic of species, but are very good fun, very interacive, and a good training ground for a novice like me. I...

Hi there, Your Tetratec EX1200 filter has a flow rate of 1200 litres per hour. Your Vecton V2 UV steriliser has a maximum flow rate of 680 litres per hour. Essentially, you are flowing through your Vecton at twice the recommended rate! The net result is that the algae / pathogens are flying...

Hi all, I'm new here, and this is my first post! I've been keeping 5 goldfish for about three years now, and they have grown from tiny minnows up to BIG fish, between 6" and 8" in length. I have increased my tank size several times as they have grown bigger and bigger, and I am now using a...