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Cabomba in the UK

Started Feb 1, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes

Any one in the UK know where I can source some cabomba. Searched high and low here in the UK but seem to have lucked out.Continue

Had some Amazon swords (bleheri variety) in my tank for a few weeks now and noticed one of the leaves started turning transparent then last few days seemed that maybe the fish were eating it as well.…Continue

First Dirted Tank Need Advice

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Nov 11, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like

Looking at setting up my first dirted tank as I have managed to get hold of another tank. Going to just run it with plants only for a while until I get it established so not too worried about messing…Continue

Any recommendations for 45 gallon tank filter?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Philabaum Nov 19, 2013. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I'm going to be setting up another tank in a few weeks and am looking for some recommendations for a filter. My smaller tank runs a Fluval U2 which has been great. I'm looking for something…Continue

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First Dirted Tank - 120L Amazon Biotope

Posted on January 18, 2014 at 12:26pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

My first dirted tank has been up and running since a couple of days before Christmas. Looking great at the moment. Still need to get the second tank sorted so I can get the platies moved. A few days ago I noticed I have more babies so may be a little while.

Currently planted with anacaris (until I can find some cabomba here in the UK), amazon…

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84L Amazon Biotope

Posted on October 22, 2013 at 2:30pm 23 Comments 1 Like

Been some years since I kept tropical fish but now the kids are a bit older (and less likely to disrupt my tank!), I have started a 84 L tank to get me back in the swing of things.

The tanks been running for a couple of months now. Started with 4 platys to get the tank established with the intention of moving them to my 6 ft tank when I get it out of storage and setup. Lost a platy a couple of weeks later, never figured out why (I'd been testing regularly and keeping a very…

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