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Thanks for all the options guys. Zuchini hmm not sure on that one but the other options all sound great. i shall be off to my local aquatic centre after work!!! :D

I have had a tropical set up going for about 2 months now. The algae had started to build up and so I decided on a red spotted pleco to help with the cleaning tasks!!! He does a great job but my concern is he is a bit too good and may be running low on algae. What else can I put in the tank...

Thanks, I may well go for the lo-tech start and use the turkey baster (my wife will never notice it missing ;). Then add the vacumm on after as suggested. Guys you have made me and my fish very happy. Thanks again.

That sounds perfect! I have som eglue that I purchased today and will pick up some plastic canvas this evening. Thanks so much for all your help. :-)

Thanks Joy that sounds great. I think the idea of some flexible plastic in the vacuum sounds like a good route to go. Top advice. :) Now all I have to do is modify the tank lid. It has 1.5" gaps for the electrics and I have lost two fish that have escaped through it!!!

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Help!! I was advised when I set up my new tank that sand looks much more attractive than gravel and reflects the light more. I agree it does but what is the best way to keep it clean? Once waste starts to build up on it the surface quickly looks grim. The only way I have found is to swirl up...

Hi My name is Phil and I have just gone from my first cold water to my first tropical tank :-? I am enjoying the tank despite an initial outbreak of white spot that has now cleared up. I assume my fish are happy as I currently have some baby danio's hiding under the rocks!! My only problem I...