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So today I’ve had what I would probably call my first mistake/ close call with CO2 levels in my new tank. Tank was dark started and has now been planted for a month. Today was the first big maintenance session other than the weekly water changes and pre filter clean. All pipework cleaned...

Also depends on the fish and the scape. Whether there are built in refuges allowing fish to escape the current, for example. Or whether it's a fast flowing stream biotope etc. However, for most scapes there really is no need to go OTT and over specify the filter for the sake of turn over, flow...

@erwin123 what about the S.E.A. Aquarium?

I will try for better images tomorrow. They are on wood

Forgive my bluntness, but if you post images of plants with poor health and receive advice on plant health. Then be grateful and except the advice with a thank you. There’s a wealth of knowledge on this forum that’s free to access and happily shared.

Hi Mate, Quite right, it was very late and i think i had just woken up, i didnt mean to come over obnoxious or an blahblahblahblah. I will have a big trim tomorrow and clear out any dead. The plan for the RK Mini was this... To follow the shape of the scape up the higher center part to barrier the...

It's tricky to tell from the pictures, are they attached to wood or have you got the roots buried in the substrate?

Hi, aprox 30cm in front of the reactor with a diffuser.

https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/please-read-the-guidelines-for-plant-help.60671/ Hard to see much from those photos. Can you get some closer images of the problem?

Hi everyone. Not new to fish keeping. My issue is a new one though. Over the last few days I have noticed my Anubias changing. The leaves are going off and the root system seems to be breaking down or gathering fur. The rest of the plants are going mad, especially the stems. Can anyone help...

Where does the CO2 enter your reactor?

Depends on your vibe too, Tai was asking for an 800 on the 60p he built at the aquarium gardens workshop 😅

I’ve got a 350 on a 60L Nano and it’s not exactly blowing the fish around. I’ve been procrastinating about getting a tank about double the size and would probably get a 600 head to fit my 350 as I wouldn’t need the extra trays. I have also been contemplating getting a 2217 in case the Biomaster...

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Today i added a small field of cryptocoryne albida 'brown'. Had this species earlier in the past but never worked out right. SInce everything is growing very well i thought i give it another shot ...

Thank you. The reason I ask is because I see a lot of people with an oase 350 on their 60p and I have a 2217 and it just seems like a lot of flow for fish. Was trying to gauge how similar the flow was with these filters are.

Im looking forward to getting mine. I ordered 4 but now considering making it 6. Initially I was going to drive down to collect but a 4hour journey each way dissuaded me.

I think generally speaking manufacturers figures on filter output are somewhat optimistic and usually are calculated at zero head and without media. So in reality are around half of that stated. I doubt very much Oase are the exception. However, for what it's worth the commonly quoted 10x/hr...

I was wondering if anyone had tested the actual flow of an oase 350? It is listed at 1100 lph but I’m assuming that’s a zero head? Eheim 2217 have a listed flow of 1000 lph but from some tests people ran on them they put out about 600 lph in a real world situation. Anyone have similar...

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Just checked my KH, its 11. Its about 2 points higher than a year ago. But still nothing shocking... Could be that i have more limestone in my tank since 2 months because i am busy with a new waterfall. So first i am changing my magnesium dose from 1cl per day to 1cl per 3 days. Lets check...

To be honest. You’re not going to find anything that will mask the smell to dog. Certainly not a hound. Odour neutralisers are for our benefit.

I really love amanos, but im a bit scared the two pterophyllum scalares love them too. Inviato dal mio Pixel 6a utilizzando Tapatalk

Is too much? I was afraid to not have enough light for Red plants..now im confused [emoji28] Inviato dal mio Pixel 6a utilizzando Tapatalk

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Little update Went to the fish store today which is at the other side of my little island nation. Takes over an hour by public transport. Found out that they didn't have any Corydoras CW155s left, apparently nobody bought them for some reason, so they ended up exporting them! I should have...

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Hi all, Water Mint, (Mentha aquatica). Cheers Darrel

Yesterday i made my co2 reactor from a water purifier cannister. I made some changes in my hardware compartment below my tank so it could fit haha. Building the reactor was quite easy since i read many stuff about it trough the years. It fits nicely :cool: After i turned on the system...

Getting him out the house is also dependant on whether he agrees to bathe that week, won't do more than a weekly bath. Which is a struggle of wills with him.

Oh I did not know that, I'll have a look thanks. Yeah mainly a grain allergy for him. So stick to the grain free kibble from Aldi, its been one of the only ones that suits him. Even tried the Tapioca based one in the past and only lasted a few weeks before runny tummy came back. Even with raw...

This works best if you actually measure KH. Happily, measuring KH by acid titration is easy and reliable - more so than measuring pH which can be tricky to do well. It is easier to measure pH drop than actual pH which is why most people go that way. The drop checker using a properly calibrated...

I saw this at the edge of a man made pond in Gloucester. Nice green and purple leaves. What plant is it?

You can self refer for a hearing test via specsavers without seeing your GP first - it varies by area but looking at the website Coventry is covered and then it's all paid for by NHS. They'd probably let you go in with him too if that helps. They can also do appointments in your home, free if...

Link? I just get the EN website when I google it.

AHH that's so funny. What happened if I only have 18 time's the surface area for the bad bacteria eating thingies to live on. Look, it doesn't really matter, just do what you can do. It's all fine! Enjoy.

Cheers @tam that's all very good advice. I'd forgotten about the porch potties. I'll order a few to see how he reacts to them. I'll put a dirty pad in them so he knows it a wee spot. And see what happens. I might ask at work what the estates team use for the the heavily pet soiled properties...

Bacteria will continue to grow. Their population will not go up and down. There is so much more than the 2 types of Bacteria to in filter. There is bacteria that eats bad bacteria out of the water. Do not clean filter unless flow slows down and then just clean enough to increase flow again...

Yeah, in that case you need to get degassed water pH and it should be at 7.65 pH to prove you have ~30ppm CO2 in your water. Get glass of water from your tank, leave it for 24 hours to degass, then check it’s pH with the same pH probe.

I’ve found in the past that a light coating of biofilm on the impeller and the housing can have an effect on the noise. As a result I don’t religiously clean that area too much like I used to years ago.

Mamma Mia! Try 20% and increase 5% every two weeks if no issues.

Hi all, Noticed on Instagram that Dennerle plants have launched their new UK website. Nice site to navigate, time will tell how their delivery and customer service stands up, since I'm assuming they (surely?) have an office in the UK now.

Not really, they’re normally scooting about the tank and grazing.

You need a pet urine odour neutraliser, I don't know there is much difference in brands, they have enzymes that break down the smell. Most supermarkets/pet shops will stock them. White vineagar is good for getting any staining from calcium. Would it worth considering having someone pop him and...

He has never held it long. He's a lockdown puppy. So he is used to going every 3 hours or so. As during lockdown I'd just leave the consevatory doors open for him to release himself when he needed to. He does hold during the night and normally wakes around 3am for an early morning wee. Then back...

He Does, and dad just ignore him most of the time. I have put in a camera so I can check in and remind dad. As I have to check he is eating the food I prep for him each morning before work. And make sure he's not just eating biscuits and crisps.

How long is he going before he needs to urinate again? My Dachshunds could hold their toilet all day (they toilet, morning, evening and before bed).

Add 15 amanos 👍 and some ramshorns

Ok i dose also NO3. I dont dose K because the salts i use to prepare the water for WC (Alxyon S1) has 39 mg/l of K. The Alxyon protocol doesn't Need K dosing as It Is provided with WC. So, to recap: light reduced to 8 hrs / -10% do bigger WC weekly dose also NO3 (maybe start with half dose)...

Yes, i use pH meter to adjust CO2 according the Classic pH - Kh table. I have had a planted tank for about 10 years, then stop for 4-5 years and restart a year ago. In the past the pH meter solution was the best (in Italy), but now i see that a lot of people talk about pH drop. Maybe i can...

The noise issue has resolved itself with a little time, it was never excessive, just something l could have done without. Thanks for your thoughts👍.

Thanks. These are Nannostomus beckfordii .. the common beck ford pencil fish. There are some variations in their colour. Some are more darker than other batches. You can see some chilli rasbora in there for size comparison too. :)

Looking at your next post with the Coral Reds I suppose they could be Pencil Fish but I noticed a lack of the Adipose Fin 🤷‍♀️

Looks good my friend, what Rasboras are they please?

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As @hypnogogia says above, not to trust your Nitrate test and dose full Macro, I see no mention of Potassium here. Being high tech I would also up your water changes to at least 50%/week slightly more would be better, a couple of back to back changes would be a good to begin with and while doing...

I met a couple of friends from the UK recently. The key method to deal with the heat is to do the outdoor stuff early morning or in the evening. My friends were surprised when I told them I would pick them up at 7am but they agreed and they enjoyed being out and about early in the morning. We...

Indeed. It did cross my mind at some point to add a sheet with conversion rates but that was quickly abandonned because it would mean those rates would have become obsolete very quickly if not updated in real time. Adding a new symbol though is a peace of cake. I'll add it on the to do list for...

Thank you for the shrimply amazing response, it is greatly appreciated! Do you know if there are any day trips out of Singapore to that are worthwhile? Thank you again, this is great!

So my Bassett Hound keeps weeing by the tank. And the wee ends up under the cabinet. Where I can't get to it, to clean it up. He only does this when I'm in the office on a Thursday/Friday. And it's getting very annoying. I put down wee pad which he will use, but will still wee by the tank. Dad...

Some nice pics of coral reds that I have wanted for almost a decade (even before I started aquarium hobby) PS: This last pic is when I got the fish vs the first pic is a few months later. Encouraging to see them eat and develop a nice plump body.

An update on this tank before I start taking it down over the next month or so ahead of my move.

If I were using the Tropica one at 50 ml a week, I wouldn't be able to afford to keep the tank filled with water!! TNC is the good stuff!

Hi there You’ve mentioned Are you using a table to get ppm? This would be totally wrong in your case. Check your pH drop instead. It should be drop by 1 pH. So if you have 30ppm CO2 then your degassed water should be at 7.65 pH. Is that correct? Cheers

Thanks for the Info. I will start dosing at recommended amount and see what happens. As I'm just adding a big glue of it. I'll order this one again

It does look complex gadget for anybody...

Your English is better than my Italian! Remove algae where you can, trying to get rid of as much as possible. Do a big water change and then fertilise as usual. I’d wait a week or two before changing your fertilisation regime.

I’m not aware of any seals inside the head unit itself but I think I’d take it apart and have a look inside. If you do find anything amiss let us know how you get on and take some pictures for reference! 😉

As a point of interest the 350 and 600 impellers appeared to be the same overall size apart from the blades themselves. As a result I bought a 600 impeller to see if it might make a difference in the flow of my 350. It didn’t seem to make much difference though? I’m wondering though if...

I totally forgot I offered to measure this. Typical American. I now have two lights running on one tank, the P600 and the M450. The M series has the Bluetooth 2.0 and the improvements are noticeable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Might be irrelevant but I swear I have seen a tutorial on how to catch fish using WD40 as bait! I was very intrigued since if it is something that is getting consumed by sth you the fisherman is going to consume it has to be safe right?

it's this one yes! 90 x 30 x 30cm. Yes i've been to Green Chapter, it's a very nice store! Not familiar with Ron though. Is he the bespectacled man with long hair?

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

Hi, Can you mention how big your tank is? Have you visited Green Chapter? I visited 15 years ago and met with Ron and the other members and was blown away at his expertise. How about barbs? Rummynoses perhaps?

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/

Hi all, You can silicone oil (for sewing machines etc.) as well as grease. cheers Darrel

Hi all, You have to look at the water repellent hairs (trichomes), but if they <"look like little egg whisks?"> They are Salvinia "auriculata" group. I'd guess that most of the Salvinia plants, sold under a variety of names, are S. auriculata s. l. Same for me, but I mainly do small volume...

Thank you for the info. I did previously check out page 8 but didn't feel convinced. Checking it out again has me feeling more convinced. The Smart control I purchased and finally got set up had a fault, the four colours were out of sync eg the blue colour slide operated red. I am waiting for a...

If you're worried about potential planaria, Genchem No Planaria is shrimp safe, and even if you don't need it now, you probably will at some point

Ok. I reduced to 8 hours and 10% each color Channel. The last cloud water was probably caused by prefilter and filter cleaning a week ago. The days After the cleaning i had a surface opaque layer, resolved with surface skimmer. Another doubt Is tò not have sufficient movement of water. Can...

Hi all, I think you have some <"iron (Fe) availability issues"> and also that @simon_the_plant_nerd is right. cheers Darrel

I have a feeling I'm going to become very familiar with your index in the coming weeks and months!

Hi all, It just makes <"life a lot easier">, all you have to do is have a <"reasonably large plant mass in active growth"> and then keep it that way. All <"the measuring"> and <"heavy lifting"> is done by the plant / microbe biofiltration. I'm probably absurdly proud of the <"Duckweed Index">...

Thanks for all the info and reading material; I feel more confident in my next steps.

Do you find that they hide alot? I have some Parotocinclus Spilosoma but only see them rarely.

I can imagine 😅 Oh wow thats almost double. I ended up ordering some but 6for£50 would have been ideal.

Hi all, No, you don't. If you aren't going to have plants? You still <"need to cycle the tank">, but once you have a reasonable plant mass? You don't. Have a look at our thread where we talked to Dr Tim Hovanec - <"Dr Timothy Hovanec's comments about Bacterial supplements">. We now know that...

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'd reduce to 8 hours and also reduce the intensity and see what happens. Algae is often because of excessive light. Also, the water changes will take out excess nutrients and organic waste. Finally, I wouldn't trust the Nitrate test reading. I'd add full Macro and Micro. However, one...

Lenght or intensity? About 7 hours should be fine? Try to do bigger WC. I have a large number of fish inside, i'm afraid it can be a cause. I have 2 scalares and about 30 Barbus titteya (they bred inside the tank) plus some otocinclus and 4 neon from the previous tank..

"That's going to get me so smashed so quickly, not to worry" :lol:

I have had the oase biomaster /heater (although I dont use a heater) 600 for several years now, never had any issues. Cleaned the filters regularly. I only have a 90lt aquarium with only one huge goldfish and two japanese sucker fish. Last week we came home to see it had been leaking - so I...

Have you tried reducing your lighting period? I'd also suggest doing larger weekly water changes - aiming for at least 50%.

Something is eating it. My money is on the shrimp. I couldn’t grow it in my tank as it was just eaten straight away.

I am feeding live daphnia to my newly hatched fish fry, but the daphnia are too large for the fry. So I hope the daphnia can give birth to babies tiny enough for the fish fry to eat. I’m crushing fish flakes to feed the fish fry and wonder whether daphnia will also consume and thereby multiply...