Comments on: Review of the Fluval Roma 200 Aquarium and Cabinet Package

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:16:48 +0000

Sounds like you got a good deal! It’s a great tank – hope you enjoy it.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:02:58 +0000

Hi. I would suggest that choice of internal or external filter (provided that its suitable for tank’s water volume) comes down largely to personal preference and budget. Internal filters are easier to install and cost less. External filters will not take up tank space but are more expensive.

I’m not sure if you are cycling with fish in the tank. I’ve only ever done fish-less cycling in which case I wouldn’t advise changing the water. If you have fish in the tank, however, you will need to do large and regular water changes as the build up of chemicals during this process could be fatal to your fish.

There are a lot of gravel cleaners available. I use the Eheim Automatic Gravel Cleaner which is battery-powered and does NOT remove water like a syphon but filters the water and returns it to the tank. The water will temporarily cloud following use but this will clear!

By: jim

jim — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:56:08 +0000

just bought this for a crimbo pressie from pets at home 10% off and free delivery

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:47 +0000

i have just got my Fluval Roma 200 and i got an internal filter (fluvil u4) in my deal. I keep gold fish, fan tails and a hoplo in the tank along with some live plnts. Do you think a external filter would be a huge advantange? Which gravel cleaner would be good to get and after two weeks my water looks very dirty still and i have been doing a 15% water change evey few days. Help please.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:46:28 +0000

Thanks! I got my tank from aquariumsdelivered.co.uk.

By: fish aquariums

fish aquariums — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:01:58 +0000

Where did you get your tank from?

Sounds and looks VERY nice..