Recent content by ChuckBay

Ok 12 sounds too little for me.. i had advice from my local aquarist that you can never have too many... but i think ill stick to 20?? Will that be ok?

First of all well done on that amazing deal!!! Secondly with regards to the xp2: I have one and i find that the carbon filter can just be cleaned by running under hot water. White filter will need replaced. Stars: Rena say they should be half replaced every 6 monts... to be perfectly honest...

Thankyou, My tank is 5 years old decently panted and very good filtration (2 units interior and exterior), what would you suggest? P.S. whats the inch rule ? pls explain!

Hello, How many Cardinal tetras should i have in a 45 gallon tank with 4 corys a small plec and 6 small discus? Thanks! Chuck

Starting out with discus Hello, My question is i am starting with discus, i have a 45 gallon tank with 5 tetras and 4 corys, how many discus can i have? Im starting them at 2.5". Thankyou! P.S. Can i keep a small pleco with discus if so what type?

Hello, Question number 1: How many discus should i keep in a 180 litre/ 45 gallon tank? Im starting with juveniles ... 4/6? Number 2: Can i keep a pleco with my discus??? Any suggestions (small one)? P.S. in tank already 4 corys and 5 tetras (1 big buenos aeris :() Thankyou!

Thankyou, ill buyb a discus book, In the meantime can someone give me the ideal water conditions for discus? Thankyou

Ok thankyou thats very very helpful!

Flurescent, (i know thats the wrong spelling:))

Hey, My juwel 180 light system has stopped working! i tried replacing the bulbs and the fuse no result... help!!!! can it be fixed??? juwel parts are soooo expensive!!! :(

Hello, Does natural light intensity have any effect on the tank (with plants). I am asking as i wonder if my tank would be fine in my conservatory? (I live in scotland, so generally not too bright!!;)) Thankyou, ChuckBay :king:

Thanks for the toothbrush tip its worked well, Lighing: i have 2 30 watt light tubes ok? i was told to have them on for 3 hours a day.. i now know thats soooo wrong 10 hours better? Substrate: whats the best substrate to buy????

is that decided by th bulbs?

any ideas for a good discreet skimmer?

whats the difference between low and high light ? is that the time its on or bulb types? and thankyou this is all very helpful :D