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Ok Phil, this make keeping fish an even better hobby. I was thinking I'd have to be buying filters everymonth and constantly changing/cycling the noodles. I guess a camping mat as per your suggestion can't do any harm. I had the dehumidifier running where the tank leaked and thought I'd have a...

I'll take live plants into consideration. To be honest I was really but off by the live plants that came with the tank. They were completely hacked to pieces and looked dreadful. I did chuck 3 moss balls in the tank thinking it'd be a good compromise. I'll have a look at that website, nice one...

I'll read the new threads later but at the moment it's the glass I'm rushing to get before the bank holiday weekend This is my template so will probably be 4mm bigger. I Daren't go any tighter. That should be ok shouldn't it ? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

I'd love to see some pictures of what tanks and setups you guys had [WINKING FACE] Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Whaaaaaat so noodles really don't need changing much at all ? When you say change the filters, do you mean just the white and black spongy ones ? I was under the impression it was the charcoal that cleaned all the nasty ammonia and nitrates from the tank ? I've got alot to learn !!! Lol Thanks...

Absolutely fantastic Sunnybob. Lots of info there I need to digest. One thing that quite important is to get this repair underway. Would I be better asking for 6mm or perhaps if they can't do that asking for two pieces of 4mm and sandwich them together ? The tank has a glass bottom, then a thin...

Thanks Phil,I'll feed them once every two days then. The temporary tank has now crudely got filtration system from the cracked one. It's got the noodles, carbon and pads I think I just need to gradually replace the noodles, a few each month and the carbon 6-8 weeks ? Your goldfish situation...

Forgot to mention, I bought some ph testing strips and I think I have an ammonia test kit. I managed to move 40 litres of existing water (130 litre tank) so hopefully I've some good bacteria left in that. I added some bacteria balls, not entirely sure what they do but think they help with the...

Thanks Phil. That's what I'm looking into doing at the moment. I've already got the best part of a full tube of aquarium sealant and have ordered a couple more. Do you think I'd be better having a full bottom piece cut, or literally a 6 inch wide strip ? I've got some laminated glass I could...

Thanks Sunnybob, I'd really like to pick your brains after I sort out this catastrophe. I picked up a second hand tank on sunday with fish, heater and everything I'd need to get started. All was well and they survived the move. Looked at the tank last night and noticed the level had dropped...

Took on my nieces goldfish a month or so ago and really thought they were interesting. Decided to treat myself to a larger tropical tank at the weekend. This is how it's looking now- Not quite how I was expecting my evening to pan out !! Ha. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

It should cost you under a tenner to put a toughened piece of glass on top. Too good to throw out ! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

I think the floetrol isn't suitable for clear finishes. I bought a container to try, then noticed it was only really suitable for waterbased paints. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Thanks for that. You saved me the best part of 6 quid. Much appreciated Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Try some hardwax oil, that might stop it soaking in as much Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Just thought I'd post a few pictures of an mdf alternative. Perhaps it'd be suitable for someone with a limited budget or if only a few holes were needed. If I'm drilling the stud holes I usually do it after the carcass is put together. The jig can be pushed tight to the back then. Most...

I'd say there's more chance of you burning the place down with your oven, microwave, kettle or phone charger. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

The glue I use depends on what timber the stairs are made from. Mdf treads and risers are normally glued together with white pva. The glue blocks would also be glued with white pva. If the strings are hardwood (most hardwood stairs I make are oak) I'd use titebond 3 for gluing in the softwood...

The goblet looks fantastic !! A pair would look even better - just kidding lol. Smart job Phil. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Nice one Setch. I remember this thread but never knew if they figured it out. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk