Sharkie

i would be running normal heating as well...from what i can gather the undergravel heating creates current in the gravel through the heat rising and in turn the current draws the nutrients in fiish waste etc down into the gravel better feeding the plants and it also helps reduce dead spots in the gravel...but i have had really wicked planted tanks in the past without this so am trying to find some evidence that it will greatly assist in my plant health and growth to make it worth while...i may just give it a go as its not overly expensive...im looking at a computerised co2 setup anyone used this type before?

Hey Tony i wouldn't let the people from that site get you down mate.Some people can come accross as very arrogant when giving advice and it's a shame because it can put novices of asking questions.Some of these people have been around a while and seem to forget we all start somewhere and the fact you went online seeking advice tells me you are trying to do your best buy your fish.Don't let it put you off asking more questions in the future, as there's only one type of dumb question and thats one that isn't asked.

thanks for that i will look into the fluvel as they always used to be my fav but the unimax really looks like the goods so will compare and see what comes out on top i may even go with the unimax700 not sure ltrs phr but all comes down to money

im looking in the next 12 months to start up a 900ltr tank and have a couple of questions i have been out the hobby for a while and the under gravel heating wasnt available when i was last keeping fish so here is my questions 1) does the undergravel heating make a big enough difference to justify having it and is it expensive to run? 2)i am looking at useing two UNIMAX 500 filters for the tank has anyone had any experience with these aparently my local pet shop has the rights to these for all of NZ they look like very good filters? cheers guys

this may be a long shot but have you thought about aproaching bob clarkson the mp as he is involved in putting allot of his own money ointo projects in the bop area and as an upside for him its good pr for him with the up coming election even if he's not running....it may be a long shot but ya dont get unless you ask.i wish you all the best and hope you get a outcome which keeps you and the animals happy.

YOU ARE SOOOOOO lucky i have wanted those guys since the day i seen them in a tfh magazine hopefully in the next 12 months i will be able to get hold of some.what size is the tank you are keeping them in?