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I have the standard hood on, its a 96 litre aquarium with a 20 watt light. I only have it on for 8 hours a day at the moment, i haven't had any algae problems and the plants seem to be OK (I think a couple of them have grown!). Which is good, as i usually can't even manage normal houseplants...

Hi I started cycling my tank 10 days ago. I am testing using an AP kit. For the last 3 days i have tested at the same time and have had exactly the same results, it shows 1ppm Ammonia, 1ppm NitrIte and 40ppm Nitrate. is this normal, or have i done something wrong? I added some plants that i...

Thanks for the reply. Now i get it! Don't know what they will think of me at the Tescos fish counter when i ask for 1 raw shrimp... *g* Thank you for the advice, it is very much appreciated. Regards Mark

Thanks for the reply. I think i may be getting myself confused! My understanding from the instruction book was that the filters are "seeded" with the correct bacteria to start the cycle. But the instruction book has been translated from german to english, so isn't exactly clear! I thought i...

Hi Having got my new tank. a Juwel Rekord 96, if i follow the manufacturers instructions i assemble everything and fill it through the filter unit. Other advice on here has been to fill the tank and add dechlorinator when the water is in the tank. If i do this, will the chlorine not kill the...

Thank you for all the advice. I am definitely looking at fishless cycling, but if any UK posters know of a good source of ammonia, i would appreciate it! I am bound to buy the wrong stuff and end up with something that will dissolve glass! I have already invested in a good quality testing...

Hi all I am from Doncaster, England. I have finally invested in a tank after realising that i can afford one! I have a Juwel Rekord 96 due to arrive later this week! I am so excited! My brother thinks i am a bit daft "at 37, don't you think you're a bit old to be excited about a fish tank"...

Hi all! I have just bought a new tank, never having had one before. It is a Juwel Rekord 96. It is 81x30x46 cm and holds 96 litres. Following advice i have read here, i went for the largest tank i could practically fit in the space i have available. However, having read dozens of websites...