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...higher cost and relative size. Was awaiting the next step of bigger tank to go all out. I understand they are much better in terms of water quality and performance and maintenance frequency, etc. However, you've opened my eyes to possibly going external now with what is very inexpensive...

Thanks Ian. Much appreciated. I've stayed away from externals only because of high

Many thanks. I will do more research now. Your time appreciated. Neill

I'm considering buying a Fluval U2 Internal Filter for my 64ltr (16 Gal) freshwater tank. I've seen some negative reviews (not many) where people claim in removing media to clean, you contaminate the tank with the foul water. Otherwise, this filter reviews very well. Any thoughts? Regards...

Possible. She is coming to feed and at times and then retiring to the shadows. Seems ok. Thanks.

Just mean I'm almost due to do a water change. Will do as you say. Thanks David.

have 6 Black Ruby Barbs. 3 males and 3 females. All has been fine for many months. All of a sudden, one has isolated itself from the school that us usually very close knit. I think this is a female (less colorful than the deep red males) and she appears to be rapidly breathing with very quick...

I have 6 Black Ruby Barbs. 3 males and 3 females. All has been fine for many months. All of a sudden, one has isolated itself from the school that us usually very close knit. I think this is a female (less colorful than the deep red males) and she appears to be rapidly breathing with very...

Picking up again on this thread of going to 7-10 hour daylight cycle with white and blue fluorescents and then only small LED for nighttime viewing. Any thoughts on brands for LED "moonlight' 64 litre aquarium) and max wattage? Is strip type the way to go? Want to have just enough to view, but...

Thanks to you all for advice.

I feed them Tetra flake daily with occasional no feed days.

Hi all, Going away for a week this summer and leaving fish for first time. I've been told I can simply feed up until departure and do not need to worry about any feeding while away. This sounds slightly suspect, but has come on good authority. Plan to clean filter as usual and test water day...

Great advice and with thanks. I'll look into the LED and going to 7-10 hr photo period.

Had been running blue at night and both during day. With moss issue have gone to blue at night and white during day

Hi. 64 litre with night (blue) and day (white) fluorescent tubes. Adding a fertiliser weekly. Nitrates are usually ok to slightly high during cycles between changes.

My big bunch of moss was good for quite some time. Many months now. Recently, the moss is thinning, drifting and loosing colour. Any thoughts? Thanks. Neill

Lynda, The barbs appear very content, but you suggest larger school is better in a larger tank? The Rams must go back as store advises that treated tap water is not good for them as our calcium levels too high. Disappointing, but best. The BN pleco is very small, is healthy and thriving. We...

Hi all, Need some help. We have a 64 litre freshwater tank with current population: 5 black ruby barb ( 4 males / 1 female) 2 rams (male and female) 1 bristle-nose catfish 6 neon tetras 2 loaches 8 shrimp Several assassin snails Looking for a colourful (so-called "show") fish, max 8cm, non...

Thanks to you both. The way forward is Aquaclear!

Believe it is an Interpret which came with tank. It is hesitating or pulsing and even in past when clogged somewhat, that never happened. I need an emergency backup anyway.

Think my filter is in way out. It's struggling even when cleaned out. 64 litre freshwater tank. Any recommendations on a new one (or at least a backup replacement in case)? Neill

Lights are on 8-9 hrs today and nitrates are in low range consistently.

Sooner or later, any healthy plant I have does the same thing. The leaves turn completely transparent and die a slow death. Usually not all the leaves, but one or two. This usually takes a couple months. They look fine and then you notice they are not well. I use a daily liquid carbon...

Thanks to you both for advice.

I've read a good deal that a number of people fast their tank every so often. Is this right? How often? Is this trying mimicking nature's on and off rhythms? Be good to hear your thoughts on this? Neill