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Hi,
i'm about to get a new tank because i managed to convince my parents for a third tank.
but the size limit is down to 100 litres or less because of budget. i was thinking of getting a aquastyle 620 because of its useful external filter or maybe the aquastyle 510.
and i was thinking which tank would be suitable tank and what kind of decorations should i add and i was also thinking of putting my 2 adult fish in this new tank (of course after its cycled) because i suspect that i might hav another male in this tank. its a juvenille but its body shape and i can see small facial hair like things poking out.

if you can help it would be really great
DJ

What species are we talking of here?

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Mats

2 Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus. and maybe dragging a few bronze corys too

I personally would go for a tank that has a lower/longer/wider shape - the Aquastyle tanks are quite tall (52 cm) in relation to the base area - this makes them look stylish, but particularly for keeping bottom dwellers that like high oxygen levels, you want as large a bottom surface for the fish to live on, and as much top surface to allow good oxygenation of the water [obviously, as long as the tank walls are vertical, the bottom and the top are the same size].

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Mats

oh ok do u hav any good tanks in mind?

DJ-don wrote:oh ok do u hav any good tanks in mind?

Sorry, not sure what tanks you have in Australia, or how much they would cost, so I can't say.

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Mats

i actually went to the local stor today and llok at some potential tanks i was thinking of getting a tank called redlord (well i think that what the name was cant remember!) a redlord 70 its a very wide tank with a very good internal filter which will really help my fish!
i hope to be buying it this sunday!

Juwel Rekord 70, by any chance?

It's a decent tank, but may be a bit small if you plan on raising bristlenose fry in the tank - it would probably be better to go for the next size or two up from that (there is Rekord 80, Rekord 96, Rekord 110 and Rekord 120 too).

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Mats

oh yes it is rekord! thnx mats and because this shop was out of stock of this tank i could only get the 60 or 70 but my mum woukdnt let me get the 110. i think it might be time trying to use the good ol charm to convince her!

Well, if you have another tank for the fry, then I wouldn't worry too much - or if you can do water changes every two - three days...

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Mats

on sunday i talked to the manager of the store (he's a good friend of mine), and he said the juwel rekords wont come in for another 4 weeks he also said not even bother buying a fancy tank if im attempting to breed catfish he said i could get cheaper 1's just by buying glass tanks and adding a filter and just a few spawning spots.
i m not sure what to go for the fancy juwel rekord 86 or just a big normal glass tank
i need some adivce
thanks

Well, yes, simple all-glass tanks are cheaper - especially if you don't need (or plan to replace) all/most of the things you get with it. You don't even need lights for the fishes - only for the keeper!

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Mats

panorama akvariene ,de er billige men jeg vet ikke om de selger de, der du bor