Welcome, I don't think you need RO water in Cape Town (or most other places) and carbon probably not needed in the HOB for a planted tank....
I've used normal fans without problems. Had them set up to suck air out of the hood.
@slayer has dibs on the gravel.
No problem, I'll PM my contact details.
i will have to go check tonight, but I think it is 3x 5kg bags.
It would probably be cheaper to buy the gravel in bloem Jaco. It is just normal gravel.
Unopened. Free to a good home :) North Riding area or Centurion during the week.
That is going to be great! The colour of the frame in the photo actually looks good.
Information on the Nitrogen cycle, if you haven't seen it: Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums / How NOT to kill all your fish with your first tank
Maxeen, if you can fill in the Identifying Disease Questionnaire the guys might be able to help you some more.
If your tank was cycled you would have lots of nitrates by now.
What is your ammonia reading?
Where did you get it?
I think so, I have seen them in Paarl before.
Looks like a rain spider. Palystes superciliosus according to wikipedia.
I might be going there this weekend. Can have a look for you if you want.
I've two of Francois' Dagetti females you can have Paul. I've sent you a private message.
Did you add most of the fish at the same time Pieter? Your tank may be going through another cycle because of the increased bio load. I hope you...
OK, I think letting the stick stand overnight will make a difference to the colour. Nitrites should be zero, if they are not your tank is not...
It might only be the photo, but the two squares on the right hand side of the stick should be almost pure white.
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