Recent content by ChrisP

Hi all quick question, when I do a water change I tend to siphon it to a water butt and then use that to water the garden. Thinking the fert (TNC complete) used in the tank would also be good in the garden. But last year I found the plants turned yellow-ey after I had used it on them. it could...

Thanks yes I thought I noticed him using one too to good results. They seem hard to find. I've only seen the 60cm online and none of the bigger ones.

Hi all, I noticed in the 2023 superfish catalog they have a range of scaper LED lights in various sizes. Has anyone tried them out? Info online seems hard to find. I can only find the smaller one on sale anywhere. But could possibly be a good entry level / budget light. It is Ip rated too so...

I remember many years ago and I am not sure if they still claim this, but pyhton used to say you didn't need to use water conditioner with their products. I always found that a bit hard to believe. With these systems are people dropping the conditioner straight into the tank as its filling?

Thank you that is reassuring. I was just thinking its a lot of weight on the floating part but it sounds like it will be fine 👍 Yes it has the manufacturers plastic trim on the bottom. The top trim is also present though I have found it to be loose and can be pulled off. Its seems it was held...

Hi all, I have just acquired a Fluval Roma which I plant to plant up and use plenty of rocks. I have one concern which is that the Roma has a floating base. So the bottom glass of the aquarium does not sit flush on the stand. Rather it sits on the edges and there is a gap between the bottom...

Hi all, I am just choosing a substrate for a 200L. I was going to go with a complete substrate such as Tropica Soil as it makes moving plants around easier. I have found with base layer / capped substrates when I pull a plant out it pulls the bottom layer up which leaks into the water and takes...

Hi all, just bought a Fluval Roma 200 second hand. It has an LED light but I am guessing this will be poor. I want to keep it closed topped. Am I stuck with using Fluvals lighting units? What have you all done with your Fluval tanks?

I was going to ask the same question. Living room is a bit tight and I don't want the light reflecting on the TV. Kictchen.. not much space. Then upstairs it will get forgotten about. Might have to make some compromises / move furniture about.

Thanks. Yes I did ask on YouTube but no reply as of yet. :) Thanks. I had a look on there but can't see any nano ones. I'll have another look though :)

I have been looking for some small lily pipes for a nano for a while now. I just noticed a nice little one in one of George Farmers latest videos. Does anyone know which ones they are?

Hi all, I'm getting a bit tired of topping the tank up with water due to evaporation so I'd like to put a top on it. Does anyone know what thickness perspex is best to use to avoid it bending with the heat of the lighting? Also can anyone recommend an eBay seller for perspex / acrylic? I had a...

Cool ok, I have set it back to roughly what I think it was set at and connected everything back up. So far all seems well :nailbiting:

Ok so yesterday I noticed my Co2 was not running, I thought there was plenty of Co2 left in the bottle so there must be a problem. Had a prod about and noticed this bolt on the front was a little loose, so figured I'd tighten it up. I then realise the Co2 had run out and it was about the right...

Thanks all I'll take a look at all of these :thumbup: