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    Aquarium Setup the Basics !!!

    Buy the largest aquarium as possible that will fit to wear ever your having it, try keeping away from sun light.
    Purchase the following aquarium set-up components.
    For filtration we recommend an undergravel filter for both stability and ease of maintenance. Provide a minimum of 2 inches of some kind of non-calcerous gravel on top of the undergravel filter.
    Buy a thermostatic heater, thermometer, and either a good air pump with airline tubing, or a powerhead that pumps at least 3 times as much water per hour as the size of the aquarium.
    Make sure you purchase some kind of a water conditioner that removes chlorine unless you know there can be no chlorine added to the water. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
    Purchase test kits for ammonia and nitrite (minimum).
    Now is also a good time to buy any ornaments that meet your fancy.
    Put the undergravel filter in place with either the air stones or the powerheads in the uplift tubes.
    Rinse the substrate material thoroughly before placing it on top of the undergravel filter.
    Fill the aquarium with water, be sure you treat it with a chlorine remover.
    Place the heater, ornaments, thermometer, and any lights in or on the aquarium.

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    here are some info on diffrent types of filters including undergravel

    Advantages
    • Cheap
    • Straightforward installation
    • Effective

    Disadvantages
    • Must be installed when aquarium is first set up
    • Cleaning can cause fish an inconvenience
    • Requires an air pump or powerhead to run it



    Basically if you have some spare cash to spend on the aquarium filters, go for the external power filters,
    Here are some advantages and disadvantages of this type of filter.

    Advantages


    • Very versatile with many media options
    • Once set up, they are reliable and efficient
    • Can be cleaned out without disturbing fish and plants
    • Do not take up in-tank space
    • Require cleaning every 2-3 months



    Disadvantages


    • Relatively expensive
    • Can be tricky to install
    • Space for filter outside tank is required

    there is also one more type of filter. its an Internal Power Filter

    Advantages

    • Provide a rapid turnover of water
    • Able to remove fine particles



    Disadvantages


    • More expensive than UGF
    • Difficult to hide in an aquarium
    Endless possibilities with fish-keeping.

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    Re: Aquarium Setup the Basics !!!

    Great info boy's,

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    Re: Aquarium Setup the Basics !!!

    Quote Originally Posted by paddington
    Great info boy's,
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    Re: Aquarium Setup the Basics !!!

    heys guys some info on filtration

    at the moment i have 4 1/2ft tank using a jewel internal power head its really ugly but it does the job, when i get a bigger tank 6ft+ will this still be ok or will i need to purchase another?

    or should i go for another method?, but the problem is i use sand im my tank so UGF will not work....and i have no clue what an external filter looks like never mind how to install/maintain it!

    what you best advice..

    thanks kevy21

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    Re: Aquarium Setup the Basics !!!

    Quote Originally Posted by kevy21 View Post
    heys guys some info on filtration

    at the moment i have 4 1/2ft tank using a jewel internal power head its really ugly but it does the job, when i get a bigger tank 6ft+ will this still be ok or will i need to purchase another?

    or should i go for another method?, but the problem is i use sand im my tank so UGF will not work....and i have no clue what an external filter looks like never mind how to install/maintain it!

    what you best advice..

    thanks kevy21
    Here are some external filters
    http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/cat...2222-2224-.asp
    http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/cat...al-filters.asp

    They sit under your tank. Very easy to clean, you just unplug take them to the sink and clean out leaving all the pipes in your ready to plug back in.

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