Thanks for all the advice. Sump is definitely sounding like the way to go! Busy googling it now. Any recommended sites?
Thanks Wimpie. I don't know much about sumps - will do some research tonight.
Hi guys, Me again! I have another question about my upcoming 650l tank (180cm x 60cm x 60cm). As you may know by now, it's going to be a low...
Thanks man. I have read through it before, but I'll check it out again when it's time to start the hood; I still have to build the stand! I have...
Yeah - I'll probably end up doing that. Just means more time until my tank is up and running :(
Hi again, Do you guys know any places that sell good looking aquarium hoods? In the past I've always had to make my own, but it's such a...
For sure... Only ordered the wood yesterday; will post pics when we get going!
Thanks. I did consider this, but I've done a lot of research and a wooden stand will be strong enough. We're using very thick wood (2" x 4") to...
Thanks for all your help guys! Gotta run now - going to buy the wood for a stand. First things first ;)
Sorry - I'm from Durban - will update my profile. I'm confused, Neilh - "2 banks of 39W"... would that be 39W x 4? That's only 156W - which...
Thanks Henk. So you'd recommend I get 2 of those units? That'd be 320W in total - about right! I'll do some reading up them!
Hi everyone, I'll be setting up a 650l (180cm x 60cm x 60cm) planted tank soon. It will be a low tech tank (meaning that I'll have a rich...
Thanks Big G. I'll give it a try!
Hi Ferryman, Glad to hear your new ottos are surviving. I'm sure they'll be fine now that they've had time to get established. Does any here...
Hi FishCrazy, I'm still thinking about the overflow box, don't think I need one; in all my other tanks I've just used AquaClear pumps. But an...
Thanks for all the replies! I don't have any pics handy at the moment, but I can take some this weekend. You guys might not be very impressed...
Thanks Kiazer. I haven't heard of them either though, and couldn't find them on the net. Jessie - thanks for the suggestion (I can't reply to...
Hi everyone, Gordon here - new to this group. I currently have a 3 foot tank, but am looking to upgrade to a 5 / 6 foot one in the next few...
Hi everyone, My name's Gordon. I'm 29 years old, live in Durban and have been in the hobby for about 5 years. I currently have a 3 foot tank...
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