Recent content by Tim Harrison

You mean even better :) I'm gona need a bigger Sodastream bottle. . .

I'm a big fan of the Hyphessobrycon genus. Depending on tank dimensions I don't think you could go far wrong with any H. spp. A pic of your tank would be nice. Is it this one? https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/90x30x30-low-maintenance.73051/

This maybe of some help https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/how-to-clean-easy-and-highly-nutritious-greenwater-culture-for-daphnia-and-moina.64674/

Yes absolutely right. There is no need to add ammonia to a planted tank to cycle it. Just plant and let nature do its thing. There is quite a lot of in-depth info on tank cycling and microbial communities here on UKAPS, thanks mainly to Darrel’s @dw1305 research. Just for starters...

I always leave them in, that is if you don't intend to do a massive or 100% water change. Then fill back up carefully, most should be fine and orientate themselves the right way up, those that don't you can give a helping hand to. I think S. minima is smaller than S. auriculata. Maybe Tropica...

Yes that would be a good idea. But it’s a balancing act between light intensity and fertz dosing. It's one you’ll get the hang of with experience. Once the tank has become established it is possible to slowly increase the photoperiod to 12 hours. For frets dosing take a look at Darrel’s Duck...

If you’re planning a low-energy tank, I’d just go ahead and plant. Media from an established filter is always good. But also there will be enough microorganisms on the plants to inoculate the tank and get the cycle going. Plant very densely from the get go, and you’ll be off to a good start.

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Okay, that wasn't made clear. Take a look at this and then maybe you'll get the help you need. Also moved your thread to "Plant Help". https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/please-read-the-guidelines-for-plant-help.60671/

Looks like you've already done it. I'd have perhaps added more of a shape to the cut stems and taken a little more off. But as for the pinholes in the leaves, could be potassium deficiency. The stems are fast growing and will sequester nutrients more efficiently than slower growing plants like...

Imagine trying to get rid of this type of duckweed then. Wolffia globosa The examples below aren't aquatic, but surely Darwinian evolution can't explain all of them. Maybe the best evidence there is for a holographic universe, or even a computer simulated reality. Or perhaps nature has a...

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That's a shame Gill, and it woud have been good to see you. Next time ;)

Lovely day at Aquarium Gardens. The meet was a bit more intimate than last time, but had a really friendly and chilled vibe. Got chance to meet some very nice folk and chat with old friends. Tai's @taistrietman biotope style workshop was a great addition to the day and very engaging. Coming from...

Yes for sure. The B series MK II is RGB-W and I think has a very decent colour rendition. And they're relatively cheap units, with an inline controller for dimming and setting the photoperiod.