Recent content by Pooneil

I've had quick look for the answer to this, but can't seem to find a simple answer... so here goes: If the instructions say 'To make tap water safe: Add 5ml per 40l', does that mean per 40l being added at that time or per 40l in total in the tank? I've always assumed the first -- 5ml per...

Painting should be fairly straight forward. I'm assuming that it is just woodstain and not varnished... either way, give the surface a light sanding to give a good key, remove any loose material, ideally give it a wipe over with some Methylated Spirits. I would then give it a coat of Zinsser...

Nice. Looks great :thumb:

Thanks for the feedback. :cool: Yep, all my own work apart from the plastering (the whole house had to be done, so I had gang in). The woodwork on the top of the tank comes off and beneath is the original tank lid. There is maybe 100mm at the back that is beneath the overhang of the wall, but...

Hi, teenierini7. Thanks for the welcome. I've posted some in the DIY section. :thumb:

Here are a few pictures of a through the wall tank we included as part of a major house renovation. This was the room and specifically the window that started the idea of upgrading our 25l Fluval Edge to a bigger through the wall tank. The external wall would become internal once the extension...

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I've got some pics to post, where would be the best place for them.

Thanks, Mr Nowhere. I'll add some Tetras now then and keep a check.

Hi Guys As I've said in the Introduction section, we've have a second hand 260l bow fronted tank and have a quick question on cycling. I've set up the tank with TetraPlant Complete Substrate below gravel, the various plants we've added already seem to be growing well. We have some large 'bog'...

Hi Guys We've been renovating and extending a house and decided it would be a good time to upgrade our 23l Fluval edge to something a bit bigger... we've ended up with a second hand 260l bow fronted tank, that we've built through the wall between two rooms. Yeah, I got carried away. Hoping to...