My Fish Tank Blog

Advantages and disadvantages of using wood in a freshwater aquarium

Most people consider wood to be an attractive aquarium feature.  There are some significant advantages and disadvantages to using wood in a fish tank. Advantages: Wood will lower the water’s pH level.  As such, it is particularly useful for fish who prefer acidic water (eg angelfish). Some fish, such as plecos, need wood as part of their natural diet. Pieces of wood can provide excellent hiding...

Setting up the Fluval Roma 200 aquarium with Fluval 205 external filter

This has been my first experience of setting up a larger tank with an external filter.  I thought I’d share my experiences for anybody in a similar situation.  So, this is how I set up the tank and filter (with suggestions as to how you could do it better than me!): I carefully positioned the tank (remembering that, when water’s been added, it will be impossible to move!). I wiped the...