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Ok. So the recommendation is silicone?

Thanks. I've seen a few post a bout using aquarium silicone?

I'm wanting to have some slate like caves in my tank bit don't want to fork out a fortune to buy some. So I was thinking about making one. My question is how? I'm concerned about just balancing then on one another for of them falling and crushing fish? Anyone got any tips? How to secure them?

i was speaking about initially, i.e. the first ever fill up.

Should I fill my tank with cold or warm water?

what is it? I guess its reverse osmosis? how do i achieve this and what are the benefits? Is it used for cycling?

Ok thanks. For info guys im in the uk!

Thanks There are 2 individually switched 15wat lights. One for daytime and a night time one with a blue glow. What kind of plants could I easily grow with this mind of lighting and no c02 additives? Also, what kind if algae eaters can I keep in a tank this size?

Thanks peeps. I'll keep my eyes opens for some Malaysian snails!

Im pretty sure i have read somewhere that its a good idea to have Malaysian Snails in an aquarium with a sand substrate as the will burrow in the sand and relaease any air/gas pockets. Is this correct? Secondly, and i know this is likely a silly question, but can they get out? i.e. can they...

ah i see, i did not know this! already this forum has saved me making a big error! I shall get a couple of shrimps...can these be bought from a supermarket or fish mongers? I have an old testing kit somewhere from way back when i did have tanks. Will this be OK to use or do they go 'out of...

we had this in the music venue of a bar that i used to live and work in. A fantastic talking point.

right ok. i dont think ill be going for a planted tank due to costs and the need for co2. I think i shall go for a sand substrate. Any recomendations for fish?

I'd also like a crab or shrimp or lobster?

Well based on size of tank thinking tetras, guppies, loaches, angel fish, plecs, cat fish. I'd like a silver shark also But I'm really open as to what to have?