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  1. J

    Skimmer help

    Thanks Skimmy, yes the cost is a factor . I was also thinking worst case senario, would I be able to get parts?? I think you have a much wider choice across the pond . In fact I think it is easier putting my daughter to bed while watching the highlights of the rugby world cup than buy a skimmer...
  2. J

    Skimmer help

    The zucht hob skimmer is £600 , that's to expensive for me ! JJ
  3. J

    Skimmer help

    I want to buy quality , so am prepared to spend a little extra if needed. My budget is arround £200 . The most important features I am looking for are quality of skim , size and decibel outputJJ
  4. J

    Skimmer help

    Thanks . All the recommendations look good . I love the design of the last one Skimmy. The only problem will be shipping them to Scotland. I can't seem to find any UK stores that supply them. Are they new designs ? JJ
  5. J

    Skimmer help

    Thanks for all the great posts. What is the function of a gardena drip line?
  6. J

    Skimmer help

    Thanks Frankie . My only concern is aesthetics. Is their any you can recommend that come close to this type of skimming that hang on ?JJ
  7. J

    Skimmer help

    Hi, I am looking to purchase a hang on the tank skimmer due to lack of room for a sump. My tank size is 180l or 45 American gallons. The main requirements are quality skimming and silent or as little noise as possible. Happy to pay about £150 .Hope someone can advise.ThanksJJ
  8. J

    New set up

    Yes I think that is an accurate conversion. Is your skimmer the hang on type? Does it make a lot of noise?JJ
  9. J

    New set up

    Thanks for the advice. I've Been researching hang on skimmers as I don't have room for a sump . What would you suggest ? Any brands with good rep? JJ
  10. J

    New set up

    Wow I did not realise how much information their is on dsb. Do you have a dsb in your set up ? I would be quite concerned that spikes might occur if something went wrong . JJ
  11. J

    New set up

    Thanks Mojo What type of sand would you use ? JJ
  12. J

    New set up

    Lol , Not that bothered. They are both as bad as each other .I want to start with live rock and introduce a few fish . I would love soft coral further down the line. Will this plan work without a sump ?JJ
  13. J

    New set up

    Thanks Krish . I do not have enough room for a sump so I am a bit limited for choice . I want to find the best balance as I have seen successful tanks that do not have a sump. I was thinking about putting in some calcium rich rock and how much live rock would I need for a 180l tank ? I have also...
  14. J

    New set up

    Thanks I'll take a look at that . JJ
  15. J

    New set up

    Hi, I am starting a new tank and need some advice . I have only ever kept tropical.Equipment180 l tank Eheim pro external filterFluval u4 internal filter 2x heaterAir pumpI do not have room for a sump.I think I understand the basic principal of salt water filtration. I was also thinking of...
  16. J

    Hi from Scotland

    Hello , I live in Stirling and love my fish. I have kept tropical for a few years now and I am currently in the process of setting up salt water for the first time .JJ
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