It is a lovely tank to own if your short on space whilst holding a decent amount of water, about 110liters. It cost me £250 for the tank and stand. That includes built in filter, heater and lighting. Unfortunately it does limit your choice of fish as it isn't a particularly long tank.
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Upgraded my biOrb 30l to a nice 60l Aquaone Aquanano 40 tank. It uses a very basic sump filtration system which works surprisingly well.
It still needs a bit of work but i've already upgraded the biological media and modded the filter by adding some superfine filter pad which keeps the water looking sparkingly clean. The wires also need sorting but thats this weekends job.
My new lil betta fish... the mrs found him hiding in one of the tanks in our LFS and fell in love with him.
It still needs a bit of work but i've already upgraded the biological media and modded the filter by adding some superfine filter pad which keeps the water looking sparkingly clean. The wires also need sorting but thats this weekends job.
My new lil betta fish... the mrs found him hiding in one of the tanks in our LFS and fell in love with him.
I suck excess snails out when I'm changing the water/clearing the sand. That should help keep numbers in check.
Also if you have lots of snails then there is too much food, there is no other way for them to be breeding.
What size tank do you have to have 2 Clown Loaches in?
Right, I've got a mountain of reading to do thanks to the links supplied in this thread, but was wanting to check whether there are any other resources that haven't been mentioned yet with regards to setting up a planted tropical tank.
Background:
Picking up a second hand Trigon 350 at the weekend with all "gubbins". I used to keep tropicals about 10 years ago, but never with a planted tank.
Aim:
I'm going to look to set the tank up as a freshwater tropical since I've got some experience there, but I want to plant it properly this time, so I'm looking around on the UKAPS site at present to do some reading. My intention is to get it up and running, add some loaches and algae eaters to start (probably a bristlenosed plec or 2) and only start adding "decorative" fish once I have an established environment in the following months.
I'm still reading up on Soil vs subtrate vs sand vs everything else at present, but any pointers to resources would be hugely appreciated (happy to seek my own answers, it's just knowing where the reputable resources are!!).
Cheers.
Background:
Picking up a second hand Trigon 350 at the weekend with all "gubbins". I used to keep tropicals about 10 years ago, but never with a planted tank.
Aim:
I'm going to look to set the tank up as a freshwater tropical since I've got some experience there, but I want to plant it properly this time, so I'm looking around on the UKAPS site at present to do some reading. My intention is to get it up and running, add some loaches and algae eaters to start (probably a bristlenosed plec or 2) and only start adding "decorative" fish once I have an established environment in the following months.
I'm still reading up on Soil vs subtrate vs sand vs everything else at present, but any pointers to resources would be hugely appreciated (happy to seek my own answers, it's just knowing where the reputable resources are!!).
Cheers.
Everything you need is on the UKAPS forum. Seriously knowledgeable bunch of guys there.
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fishforums.net is good
trigon 350 is a nice tank, i have one in dark wood
trigon 350 is a nice tank, i have one in dark wood
It's certainly busy, I'll give it that. Good site for steering complete noobies onto the right path, but there also tends to be a lot of parrot-fashion repeating of aquarium 'lore', without necessarily much understanding.
For plant advice, you really can't beat UKAPS.
For in depth, well thought out information about particular fish, the seriously fish forum and knowledgebase is great.
Nice pics, Shilz. I had one of these once, a peachy / orange fellow, t'was a real beauty.
Thanks!
Just a quick question what does everyone use regarding water testing kits. I've been using test strips and so far they've been quite accurate as I also get the water tested at my LFS and just compare the results which always seem to be near enough the same. To save me a few quid each time I wouldnt mind investing in a better home test kit.
What would you recommend? was looking at the tablet kits are these anygood?
heres mine, Fluval 90L i have a disabled daughter and was going to pay for expensive sensory lights, but was advised that a fish tank would be better, and i couldnt agree more. she loves watching them 
took a while to cycle it properly about 8 weeks, lost a few fish on the way with high nitrites and Ich, but seems to be fine now.
10 neon tetras
2 guramis
2 mollies
2 shrimp
4 guppies
2 platties
1 shark
the rock at the front i found scuba diving in tenerife in 1998
took a while to cycle it properly about 8 weeks, lost a few fish on the way with high nitrites and Ich, but seems to be fine now.
10 neon tetras
2 guramis
2 mollies
2 shrimp
4 guppies
2 platties
1 shark
the rock at the front i found scuba diving in tenerife in 1998
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Upgraded my biOrb 30l to a nice 60l Aquaone Aquanano 40 tank. It uses a very basic sump filtration system which works surprisingly well.
It still needs a bit of work but i've already upgraded the biological media and modded the filter by adding some superfine filter pad which keeps the water looking sparkingly clean. The wires also need sorting but thats this weekends job.
My new lil betta fish... the mrs found him hiding in one of the tanks in our LFS and fell in love with him.
Whats it been like with the other fish?
My mate had one once, within 2 days it had killed about 5 of his fish, although he did put it in with guppies lol.
He's very friendly and fine with all my other fish, I only have a 4 Danio 2 Guppys and one is light to dark purple which he gives some evil looks at sometimes when it gets to close lol Also have 4 Neon Tetra and thankfully theres no bother at all.
Obviously I have had a look around the internet and asked various people I know who have Tropical fish. Ive currently had my tank set up for 48 hours now I believe Ill go get some fish Saturday I am aware leaving the tank longer the better but I believe after just over a week the water should be fine keeping in mind I have added chemicals to neutralise the water.
Believe I will be adding a Male Fighter Fish, Red Eyed Tetra's and some Neon's.. Not all at once mind.
Another question is temperature? I know various people who have it at the top end of 20 degrees such as 29.. Local pet store who seems pretty clued up on fish recommended 26c my heater is currently at 26c and within the recommend temp on my thermometer.. Any tips and advise also what temperatures would you recommend?
(I know this is a little off topic but seemed a great place to ask after reading the thread)
Believe I will be adding a Male Fighter Fish, Red Eyed Tetra's and some Neon's.. Not all at once mind.
Another question is temperature? I know various people who have it at the top end of 20 degrees such as 29.. Local pet store who seems pretty clued up on fish recommended 26c my heater is currently at 26c and within the recommend temp on my thermometer.. Any tips and advise also what temperatures would you recommend?
(I know this is a little off topic but seemed a great place to ask after reading the thread)
Thanks!
Just a quick question what does everyone use regarding water testing kits. I've been using test strips and so far they've been quite accurate as I also get the water tested at my LFS and just compare the results which always seem to be near enough the same. To save me a few quid each time I wouldnt mind investing in a better home test kit.
What would you recommend? was looking at the tablet kits are these anygood?
I've got something similar to this, but for the most part a kit or series of test liquids that test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph and (maybe phosphates) should be enough to get you going.
Please please please test your water. Your tank may establish quickly, but it may well still be lethal after that length of time - don't use livestock to test it! Most good LFS's will test your tank for free if you take in a sample of water.
Got a little Dwarf Plec from my old tank in there as we speak, he's never been happier.. But obviously Im thinking of adding 6 Red Eye Tetra's on Saturday.. (Is it recommended to add fish gradually? I presume so..) Could you spec me a budget testing kit and also what readings would I be looking for? Im a newbie! It's also difficult to read up on the internet since so many people have entirely different views.