Your current Fish tank Setups!

If you have a look around on auction sites or classified sites then you'll have no problems picking up a 2ft tank for that amount. I'm guessing you're intending to use your existing filtration etc? If you're adding more fish than you currently have, make sure you have a filter that can cope.
 
The juwel Lido 120 is a good tank, but you won't get one for £100 unless you can find one second hand.
I'd go for a second hand Rio 125 tank for 3 goldfish on that budget, its longer but shorter than the Lido. Or have a look at the fuval equivalents. I just personally think 64l isn't big enough for 3 goldfish. :)
 
That budget didn't include a filter mate. The current tank filter is terrible and is blocked up within a few days so it really isn't up to the job!
 
It won't just be down to the filter that, goldfish are about the dirtiest fish you can keep!

I'd suggest a Rio 125 then as per gitbags post - the internal Juwel filter that comes with it will be more than adequate for your needs. There isn't a great deal to worry about with buying secondhand tanks, here's a few points for you:

- Check glass for scratches. Be aware that if the tank is full of water it will hide some scratches and marks.
- Check glass for any signs of cracks
- Check silicon for any signs of degradation (unless damaged it will last for years and years and years)
- Check the pump runs ok - just dunk the powerhead in some water and check it runs smooth - any rattling or similar (apart from clearing airlocks) shows a worn or damaged impeller or impeller shaft, and will cost you £10-20 to sort (not much, but significant on your budget!).
- Check the cabinet for any water marks/blistering - a lot of cabinets are just bog standard MDF, and once their protective outer surface is damaged, they're history.
 
a few months on and my tank is coming along nicely.

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Just upgraded to a fire extinguisher for the co2, I was running a diy yeast mix but got fed up with changing the bottles every 3 days!

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Just upgraded to a fire extinguisher for the co2, I was running a diy yeast mix but got fed up with changing the bottles every 3 days!

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Ah, you have the same solanoid regulator as me. Unfortunately I didn't read the instructions from the bloke on ebay and blew the second gauge, the first time I tested it. :P
 
After all your advice here I've just found a second hand Aqua One AR850. She shall be mine on monday :)

Hope I've made a good choice?
 
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After all your advice here I've just found a second hand Aqua One AR850. She shall be mine on monday :)

Hope I've made a good choice?
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I had one of the smaller AR range (620?) a few years ago. Good tanks for the price actually. You could remove the upper lid and have house plants growing out of the trickle filter - would look cool and improve the filtration.
 
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I'm after a bit of advice.

I'm choosing the substrate for my new set-up, and have been advised on this which looks to have several advantages, though it is expensive (my tank - 220l will require around three bags of this) :

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=3263

The chap at my LFS said one bonus in particular, was that it would greatly reduce the chance of developing the sort of 'sludge' or mess that can build up in the substrate. Has anyone used something like this, and if so what did you think of it?
 
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Florabase is very good But if you want a very cheap substrate that does the same thing for a planted aquarium clay based cat litter is the cheapest option out there. You just have to make sure you get the right one as not all cat litters are clay based.

This one from tesco is what I have in my tank capped with sand.

Has to be this exact one no other!
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=265235247

Just make sure you wash it a good few times to get rid of the dust and the smell.

Its also very light which means it will work its way ontop of most other substrates and can be a little tricky to plant in if your new but easy once you get the knack.
 
^^ Thanks, I'll bear that in mind. :)

One thought I had, and I don't know if I'm correct or not, is would there be less chance of undesirable deposits building up if I used quite large, smooth stones?
 
Bigger stones = bigger gaps = more spots for mulm to accumulate.

I assume you'll be planting this tank? If you'll be dosing ferts then all you need to worry about is picking whatever looks good.
 
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