Recent content by andrejacobs81

Hi, Thanks for the tip. But I decided to go with another FE and just *MAKE* space for it. That JBL regulator is pretty expensive!

On second thought, might just go with another FE setup (the missus will just have to accept I am going to move some of her sh*t out the way :-D )

Any luck on this? For space reasons I am looking for the same thing, CO2 regulator (+ solenoid) that is DIN 477 than can be used with the disposable welding bottles.

Hi, Is there an adaptor that can take these disposable bottles to make it DIN 477 combatible? I followed Sam's original tutorial on making an FE Co2 system and it worked great! Now I would like to do something similiar for a nano (but I don't have space for another FE) and I would like to...

@ian_m What a great idea! I am looking for a place near Godalming / Guildford that can refill 2kg FE, but will use your tip to see who might be able to do this.

Thanks for the nice article. Yeah a lot of people new to the hobby make the mistake of thinking that an airstone pumps o2 into the aquarium when in fact it is all just about agitating the surface to get better gas exchange. The pre-filter is certainly an idea, it might reduce the flow of the...

I have a Fluval 306 (in a 110l tank) and changed from the duck beak nozzle to a spray bar to get better surface agitation as well as better circulation. My tank develops nasty brown string like Algae as soon as the circulation takes a dive. I currently have the problem where as the filter's...

Here is a video of George's biotope. Really nice!

Hi, Thanks for the advice, after doing some more research it definetly looks like planaria. I was overfeeding the fish a bit and skipped a weekly water change.

The only negative thing I can say about my setup and to any one else buying the same equipment is to not use the check valve that comes with the TMC. The one I got was a green cheap looking one, used it and in about 2 weeks the valve inside broke (or something) and I got water in to the...

If I were you I would just sell the bottle and go with a Fire Extinguisher than buying an adapter that you only going to use on the one bottle. I bought the TMC V2 + Solenoid from AquaEssentials ( @AquaEssentials) http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/tmc-v2- ... -3702.html and the CO2 FE from here...

Hi, I have recently started seeing these white worm like creatures on the glass of my small aquarium. They move around and I think they are only on the glass (for now). They might also be multiplying or atleast appear to be getting more. Any ideas of what this might be and how I can get rid of...

I take a courgette, slice it in 2 or 3, put it in a bowl with water, and then just microwave it 30 seconds at a time and poke it with a fork until the fork can pierce it with not to much force (this is the quick hack method, you can steam it aswell). Important not to over do it i.e. it becomes...

My ottos love zuccini (courgette)! I also feed it to my plecos (peppermint, blue phantom, green phantom) and the other fish seem to love it aswell. I have tried feeding cucumber but my fish dont seem to like it. I slightly boil the veg and then keep it in freezer. Ottos eating courgette by...

I love seeing an Otto with a "beer belly" because you just know he is a happy and healthy fellow. It always makes me cringe to see these poor fish not being being fed well in the shops!