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My tank is 58 litre but once I filled it, it took 40 litres of water. So only over 8.5 gallons (u.k not u.s) How many WCMM's do you think it could hold?

I did think that but needed some expert advice! When your a beginner you do question everything! Thank you so much

Hi there, thanks for your reply. The water was conditioned API tap water conditioner. The cycle is still in early days as no readings for nitrite or nitrate. Good to hear another 5 litre change wont hurt. Give me peace of mind!

I went to do a 6 litre water change in my 24 litre tank. Had a fresh bucket ready filled. I took out 6 litres and though I would give the sponge filter a wee rinse as it wasnt pumping as fast as normal. This is the good bit! Instead of rinsing in the used water I done it in the replacement...

58 litre. I doubled up the sponges and it runs nice. I was worried it would be too powerful!

Perfect! I will get the tank cycling as soon as possible and add some stones and a nice bit of wood then some minimal plants maybe java fern and salvinia.

So would i be ok just buying 2 new replacement sponge pads for each side and leaving it to run like that.

Hi folks, I got a 2nd hand fluval u2 filter with no media. Can i just order the sponge for each side and bypass the carbon pads. I only ask as replacing carbon pads seems a financial pain in the behind. I have a bjg bag of biomax with it for the middle tray. Would it be ok to use with only the...

Alright folks, I have got a new tank now, 12 gallon, a bit better than the 5 gallon pets at home sold me. Also have a fluval u2 filter. I am gonna set it up and fishless cycle it before transferring my current 2 white cloud mountain minnows. I have got plenty gravel but would like to know...

Perfect will do. Thanks

That would be awesome. Is it easy to maintain!

Excellent advice, thank you. Will look into this to try and give the cycle as much help as i can.

Excellent advice, thank you. I just thought I could maybe 'tamper' too much by changing the water too often. Ive been holding back but will maybe prepare a good 30 % water change tonight.

Hi thanks for the reply. The filter is a pump and it has 2 sponge blocks in it. (sorry dont know the correct term!) ive been doing a 10% water change every 7 days. Am i safe to change much more water more often? Im testing 0.5ppm for ammonia just now but 0 for both nitrites and nitrates. So im...

Hi folks, I have only been keeping fish for just over a week. My daughter wanted some fish and I fell into the pet store trap and bought a 24 litre tank and have 2 white cloud mountain minnows in it. Unfortunately I done my research once I bought the tank. The plan is to get around a 58 litre...