Recent content by nybraby

I'm looking to get a new filter for my tank which measure 65x40x45 so about 115litres and need some advice on filter size. Trying to decide between the JBL E1502 and E902, the 902 looks like a good bet especially as I'm unlikely to ever get a larger tank but wondering if the additional flow on...

Thanks chaps Looks like you are right as its already dropping leaves...my wife said it was ugly as well.

So a week of horrible weather but great for rain water gathering whilst I do daily water changes, tank is doing well and fish / shrimp seem happy. I'm keeping the light to 5 hours per day and have also decided to keep the moss balls but have re-arranged them. Next job is to get some backing...

After about 3 hours of dismantling my old tank, catching fish and the Amano Shrimp (I had more of than I thought) and cleaning I was ready to start As mentioned above I followed James C guide for an Akadama substrate, I got the spagnum moss peat from a local nursery as well as the miracle grow...

After losing interest in my tank due to never really being happy with the layout I decided to start my tank from the beginning. As with most hobbies I'm hoping that i have learnt from all of my mistakes last time. I'm also aiming for a slightly tank that will be lower maintanence. I'm a little...

I like them so will keep them was wondering what to grow from the top of the wood my tank delivered it naturally [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So had some very excited kids today as my driftwood has sprouted some mushrooms. Never saw them this excited over my tank before. Is this normal or did I do something wrong ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is our tree and merry Xmas everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have never been to the store but have dealt with on the phone many times and always been really helpful.

So my tank has been going well but have noticed as my plants I have grown that I'm not getting as good circulation which has led me to thinking about a switch from lilly pipes over to a spray bar. My tank is L:65cm x w:40cm x d:45cm and I'm wondering if its best to have a spray bar on the...

Agree on swallows, creation aquatics I keep away from really not helpful at all. The thing with fins aquatics is they will order in for you which is good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in Billericay and use Swallows in Rayleigh, they don't know anything about C02 other than the small bits they stock but have been good on fish advice also have some good plants. FinsAquatics have just opened a branch in Wickford i have found them helpful, they stock a number of shrimp...

Brilliant, thanks chaps.

Apologies if this has been asked before but have searched plenty of threads and cant find my answer. I have some flame moss growing on a few rocks and it now needs a bit of a trim, I'm fine with triming it but how do people catch the bits of moss you cut off so they don't end up all over the...