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Hi thanks for all the great advice ill just use conditioned tap water from now on.

Hi i have just set up a 60 ltr tropical tank and was advised to fill it with a 50/50 mix of R O water and conditioned tap water. I was wondering when i get to a stage of a water change should i use a mix of the same or just conditioned tap water. I'm only looking at keeping a nice community...

Thanks, i have got a heater and live plants already in the aquarium. I just want to make sure i get the water right before i add some fish. I think i'm only going to keep a few tetra's to start with.

Hi i'm in the process of setting up a 60 ltr tropical fish tank. Its been up and running for a week now with no fish, i have been advised to put some TETRA SAFE START in to get things going. My Question is : 1: is it any good. 2: How much should i put in. 3: How much do i put in when adding new...

Thanks all for the reply's . I'm looking forward to having my new tropical tank running, but i'm determined to try my best and get everthing right before i add some fish. I keep reading about TETRA SAFE START , is it any good or should i avoid it ? Would i be better getting a liquid test kit...

Hi Everyone i'm a newbie to the aquarium , I'm currently in the process of setting up a 60 ltr tropical fish tank . I'ts been set up and running for over a week now (no Fish) , i was advised to fill it with a 50/50 mix of RO water and conditioned tap water. I don't intend putting any fish in for...