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Thanks for the info. Any ideas on the best way to reduce nitrate levels? Should I just do some small changes, say every other day? The tank is very lightly planted, perhaps adding a few more would do the trick. I also have a nitrate removing filter that i can add to my filtration unit, are these...

Having just completed a fishless cycle, I really want to get some fish but I've read varying opinions on reasonable nitrate levels, some say don't stock unless nitrate is <10ppm whereas others say up to 50ppm is still OK. My current reading is 25ppm and despite doing a 70% water change (after...

Erm, good question. I am somewhat confused by the amount of filtration devices available, I thought a 'normal' power filter would be OK. I have not actually purchased the tank yet, the only known factor will be that it must be 48" wide. I would like the depth and height to be as big as possible...

What are the pros and cons of sand and gravel as a substrate? Which has the lower maintenance requirements (if any). any help appreciated

Went to my nearest decent fish store today and the following fish looked quite pleasing and doing a little bit more research, none seem to get too big: Chinese butterfly Pleco Marble Angel Pearl Danio Leopard Danio Cory Trilineatus Red Honey Gourami Neon Tetra Black Molly / Balloon Molly...

About to purchase a 60 gallon tank, have no experience of fishkeeping whatsoever but keen to learn! My first thing to decide is what fish I want, my preferences are: 1. Peaceful community with no fighting :lol: 2. A couple of shoaling species 3. Lots of colour I understand that I need top...