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    what DSLR in 2017 for aquarium photography and filming

    Use a polarizing filter. Also don't get too caught up on which camera to buy for aquarium photography. The lens is going to be far more important. If you're using an APS-C size senor (you probably will be) i'd look for something with a focal length of around 35mm (50 if you get up getting a full...
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    LED for 4ft Soil based natural

    I use the Chihiros A-Series on my 4ft, reasonably priced and works well. https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/james-4ft-rainbow-refuge.48082/
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    Drop Off Planted Tank Set-Up

    That's fine, i wasn't trying to say they weren't good for some people, just that they're not for me.
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    Drop Off Planted Tank Set-Up

    I don't really get the drop off tanks, I think the same thing can be achieved with substrate/hardscape supports or extra hardscape. I'd like to be proven wrong, but they're not for me.
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    Oversized filter.

    I'm inclined to agree with Marcel, I run a 1200lph filter on my 60P (64 litres empty) and i've seen no problems.
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    Will 72 watts be enough light to grow plants?

    Almost certainly, it's likely too much light in most peoples view. What kind of lights are they? T5? T8? LED?
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    Hello from Felixstowe, Suffolk.

    Welcome from a fellow Suffolk boy. I'm only down the road in Kesgrave. Good luck with started your tank.
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    First Low Tech Planted Tank... Now High Tech!

    So, I may have neglected plant maintenance for the last month or so...
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    APS Optiwhite Aquarium

    Glad you managed to get it sorted. As someone whose primary business is run on eBay i can attest that the customer always comes first. Great 99% of the time, you always get the odd blahblahblahblah trying to scam the system, but overall they're very good. Be aware that APS will have the ability to withdraw...
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    APS Optiwhite Aquarium

    Oh, hang on, i got confused with the 600 and something else... Good job i wasn't buying one!
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    APS Optiwhite Aquarium

    Really disappointing, I do have to say that while i don't like a lot of ADA products, their tanks are superb and kind of reasonably priced. That said if i was buying a 60cm tank right now, i'd definitely go with an Aquascaper 600, I have the same hacked IKEA besta and it's a perfect fit.
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    LEDs for 90x60x45(h)

    I doubt A80s would produce enough light, even in a low tech setup.
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    Custom build 1300mm x 560 x 400

    I realize others have chimed in on this already, but i wouldn't use the polystyrene, you'll be amazed how much weight it takes to hold it down. A better solution is to use this stuff...
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    DIY Project DIY ADA Style Aquarium Stand

    I used sketchup to design my DIY cabinet, means you can join all the pieces together and check they fit virtually, before going and paying for the timber. Mines 18 months old now and I've had no problems.
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    James Shallow Build

    First flower for the hygrophila siamensis hygrophila siamensis 53b hygrophila siamensis 53b flower
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