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Temperature [emoji2357][emoji2959] This is the thing that I see lots of people putting others down for and I’ve seen it here today too [emoji30] Probably 90% of freshwater fish sold in your lfs are farm bred in ponds by breeders in tropical country’s such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and...

Hi Clever People I’ve got some Ranchu goldfish coming and I need to measure the salt levels to keep it at 0.3% for the duration of the 4 week quarantine period. The easiest would be with a salt / salinity meter Can anyone recommend a brand or model ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi does anyone here use wix website builder ? If so do you have a shop on it ? I’m having difficulty in getting shop as I want it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all I’ve noticed that aquascapers generally use a topping that contrasts to the rocks used Firstly the colour is totally irrelevant if it’s going to be covered completely with plants so why buy ADA sand etc ? Secondly in nature the sand substrate will come from the surrounding area and...

Is it possible to have too many plants in your kitchen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking at making a plant wall above my corner tank so it looks like continuous plant growth I have lights and pump already in place But I have some questions about the materials and basic design and if there are any problems you clever bunch can foresee I’d like to use the plant wall as the...

Hi all on one off my local selling sites a man is selling this moss can anyone hazard a guess of what it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all I came across this YouTube channel and they use a cloth to create a moss wall Very easy snd effective Does anyone know what the cloth is ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all you knowledgeably people here’s something that I’m sure you can help me with I have a gravel drive that gets a lot of weeds in it and I like the idea of using a diy weed killer for 2 reasons 1 not keen on using chemicals in the garden 2 During this time it’s hard to find what you want...

My mum has asked me to find out what this plant is Apparently it have large purple flowers on it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know people in warmer climates than the UKs use vats with tilapia in them in green houses or in their gardens and there’s lots of information about these on YouTube etc But Has anyone ever used their planted aquarium to feed an aquaponics system in the house ? If we use the ei ferts daily...

Hi all I know Andy Warhol said everyone will be world famous for 15 minutes but I’m finding that the YouTube channels that I started to follow for the quality of their content have changed [emoji24] The video makers are now more interested in being in front of the lens and some even use fake...

Last weekend I uprooted the aponogetons I had I’m my trigon 350. It started as 1 specimen plant at the rear corner to hide pipes but it multiplied in the dirt substrate very fast and the plants were easily a metre long when I took them out to send to a friend. Now I’m looking for suggestions for...

Hi all Anyone of you have a 3D printer and willing to make me a small part ? I have an idea I want to try out and need a small part the size of an air stone making Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has anyone bought any of the special offers from Facebook adverts They seem to good to be true so they probably are Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all I have a job to cap off some pipe but the manufacturer Flowplast doesn’t make a cap - But why would any normal person cap an overflow pipe [emoji23] So I have to make something It has to be quick to do so the tank can be filled Plus neat and tidy as it can be seen All suggestions...

Has anyone any experience of this plant ? Info I have read says it can be grown completely submerged is this true or will it eventually rot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all So I’ve been setting up the discus system for a friend Yes the usual bare bottom boring tanks All 28 of them total of 2384 litres Each tank is going to have a 300 watt heater in it I know in uk I can wire 10 of these together onto a 13amp plug (max 3 kw) using 1.5 mm2 cable My...

Hi all what’s the price of them in your part of the UK I want to get some but £6 seemed a lot for tiny ones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi All I love open top tanks But I hate the light pollution you get from them Anyone got any ideas how to customers it out ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m designing a fish holding system for a friend It will have a constant water change to each aquarium via a Hma But I also want to put in a manual water change without having to get out the syphon pipe So here’s my idea Please tell me if you can see any reasons why it would not work...

Hi all What do you knowledgeable folk do to protect your pc ? Is windows defender any good ? Is it worth buying a separate one ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has everyone seen the videos made by MD Fish Tanks on YouTube ? Here’s a link to one of his films https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQZ_M0udEWvxx3DVGV2VuIVIc1O3HLgJ They are brilliant and I must say well filmed and above all relaxing and inspirational But I’ve loads of questions 1...

Hi all I’ve never even contemplated having one but I came across the video and wondered if anyone has used one of these for dosing aquaria ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all I’ve never even contemplated having one but I came across the video and wondered if anyone has used one of these for dosing aquaria ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have an aquael 19 litre shrimp tank it comes with an internal powerhead with a sponge attached It works well but takes up a lot of room in such a small space What external filter would you recommend and why ? It’s has one pair of guppies and low tech at present as not sure if the led...

Hi All We had a pot of sedum that was left unattended for a few years and yesterday I noticed this surprise plant in there Any ideas what it is ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m having a bad brain day (Again [emoji30]) How do I find out the exchange rate I received? If I sent £533.62 (gbp) and they received 20,897.73 Thai baht And before anyone says it It wasn’t for a new wife, a lady boy or a sex change operation [emoji2959] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which tubing is safe to use ? I ordered some and it’s very rigid and impossible to bend round a corner Is silicone airline ok to use ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How do you choose the supplier ? Is the delivery cost a big factor ?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just one of my many crazy daily ideas to make things simple I know you can set up dosing pumps etc - looks complicated and I believe needs an external filter So this has just come into my head “Drip feeding ferts” If you suspended two containers above the aquarium and could control the...

Hi all what diffuser would you recommend for a 350 litre setup ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As part of what I do I have to keep records of water quality [emoji30] yep I know a waste of time and s ball ache but I’ve got a hanna pen and its needs recalibrating So I went into the hanna website and omg what a price for 20ml sachets So I’m asking you clever people if there’s an...

My website is from wix so idiots like me can try to do stuff [emoji23] I have a problem that I don’t know how to fix because I don’t know what it’s called [emoji23] As my site has a black background the text colour has to be changed to from black but this box text is still black - see pic...

Hi all I’m putting a spray bar on my trigon 350 it will be situated along the front curved glass Making it from plumbsure 15mm pushfit pipe The pump is an Eheim compact + 3000 Set on its highest at 3000 litres per hour I know the 15mm pipe is too small for the pump but it fits below the...

Hi all I use to buy the cheap clay Tesco cat litter but I’ve been told it has been discontinued :-( Is there another brand or another cheap source of clay ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi has anyone used this I’ve seen Konsa’s aquariums and they look great on its but they always look great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you id this for me and advise of it’s care I can plant it emersed of submerge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know you clever people will know this How do you work out the diameter of the hole required to allow 3500 litres per hour flow through it under gravity ?

Hi all I’m playing around with the idea of building a “Pump Box” made of acrylic that sits on the base on the aquarium to house the eheim pump and also the 300 watt stainless steel heater I considering drilling holes in either one side or the top to allow the water in Also thinking of...

Is it possible to keep tibee shrimp on a soil substrate 50/50 aquatic compost / moss peat capped with fine gravel ?

Hi all I've no idea when it comes to house plants If it's not a spider plant, mother in laws tongue and a few others then I'm stumped [emoji30] So someone gave me this plant as a thank you and there's no label or care sheet so I've no idea what to do with it Can you help I.d it and give me...

Humans can be the most caring and at the same time the most careless species on earth Earth is definitely being strangled and poisoned each day by us, this makes me ashamed, In my opinion technology isn't always progress! If I had a time machine I think I would be very tempted to go back in...

Hi all now that the decorating is nearly finished [emoji24]time to turn my attention to my old mate whose been in our lounge about 10 years it's been many things in the past including general community all the way through to a lake tangyanika tank, all have been fish first, plants if possible...

Hi all about to do my first soil tank Going with 50:50 mix Irish moss peat & Westland aquatic compost A few questions 1 max depth of soil 25 mm ? I read some people put a mesh over the soil before topping it, what's your thoughts How deep should the cap be minimum & maximum ? What grain...

I've pulled out my trigon 350 from the corner now it's empty to paint the back glasses The walls behind looked grubby as it's been there some time so thought I'd clean them up with some sugar soap as the wall is just painted[emoji106] Enter the wife [emoji48] oh that's an idea let's decorate...

Hi all you clever folk can you tell me what the talk plant is in this YouTube video ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Does anyone have experience raising and breeding these especially Thai Fairy Shrimp (Branchinella thailandensis) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi All What rate and how often do you use EI ferts on a low tech no added Co2 or anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi not sure if this is right place to post it but how critical is water hardness ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all is the glue from a hot glue gun aquarium safe ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What's your Favourite plant for low tech aquarium and why ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Microworms Panagrellus redivivus (sour paste nematode) synonym Panagrellus silusiae (beer nematode) 1 There's loads of different methods of producing microworms and most use a bed of cereal of some kind which doesn't ever seem to change in volume So what do they actually eat ? The reason for...

Can anyone please translate the main bits of info for me What does he soak the sponges in and why ? What does he feed the grindal worms Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How do you attach it to wood etc ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys I'm going to remodel my trigon 350 I've bought an eheim compact + 3000 to use But not sure where to bring back the return I'm going to put the outflow in the rear corner Where do you suggest I place the return ? Polite answers please [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This just landed on my hand Anyone know what it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In your opinion what's the best off the shelf kit ? Tank is 460 litres Yes I know refills are going to be expensive but it's not for me but a friend who has more money than sense Tried talking him into fe but he wants a kit [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Came across this by a connection on LinkedIn Doesn't say much but what do you think of it's potential over an aquarium ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all My daughter left home last march and still hasn't taken everything so I thought I'd make use of one thing It's a giant red wine glass it holds a full bottle I thought a trailing plant would look great growing out of it So I'm looking for suggestions for house plant that's fairly easy...

Hi all thought you I'd let you know that a very cheap light is available on the high street I've bought 2 but no plans for them yet [emoji23] Cheaper than eBay plus they are white not silver A loyalty/business card for scale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all is there any threads showing how to make peat balls ? If not any tips ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can I use small bits of this around the base of plants that don't have a good root system to keep them from floating up ? http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/terracotta-air-drying-clay-1-kg/566719-1000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all my mates having a problem as he's bought a selection of loose plants from an online retailer most of which hardly have any roots so they won't anchor down Substrate is eco complete Yes I know the tight sob should of bought quality potted plants Any suggestions to keep them anchored...

Hi Been trawling through web looking at lights as you do [emoji23] Came across these from a company I've used before What'd I you think of them ? http://www.lightingever.co.uk/12v-dimmable-under-cabinet-lighting-ww.html Regards Dean

What substrate would you recommend for a newbie who is setting up a large tank It's a 5.2.2 and he wants to go high tech but also loves L number plecs ( smaller ones of course in a planted tank) it's going to be a discus tank Regards Dean

Hi my friend has just bought a 5.2.2 tank on oak cabinet from Maidenhead (spoilt git) He wants to go high tech What led lighting would you recommend ? Regards Dean

Hi all you clever people I'm thinking of putting a sump on my trigon 350 which has two external on it at present but it's such a hassle getting them in and out of the cabinet to clean them regularly So it has over 300 litres Currently low tech and probably stay that way for the foreseeable...

Anyone know where to find info on this plant ? Anyone kept it ? Regards Dean

I've been looking at using the Colombo substrates Nutribase / Flora Base Pro but I'm confused The company say that they are both rich in nutrients Nutribase needs to be topped Flora Base Pro does not but can be used to top the other ! Why would I need both ? Anyone shine any light on this ...

Does anyone show their fish ? I've done it 3 times now and it's fun Nervous before the show Anxious during judging Then happy when you get the results I've only shown Bettas Regards Dean

Hi how do I make a donation within tapatalk app ? Regards Dean

Hi all you experts I need suggestions for easy grow undemanding plants to go in a 30 litre tank With a Betta and maybe some amano shrimp Low light Low tech Inert substrate Regards Dean

Anyone tried these type of lights ? What would I need to buy to be able to use them Could they be dimmed ? Regards Dean

Hi I've been offered loads of 2kg and some 5kg FE's by a local company in Warrington What is the going price people are paying ? Cheapest 2kg refill I've found is £20 Regards Dean

Looking to make a frame to support an LED garden spot light over my trigon 350 Have you made one or seen one anywhere ? Please show me or post links Regards Dean

Regards Dean

https://www.facebook.com/dean.hughes.146/posts/10154044581332145 Only place I've seen this How would you accomplish this ? Regards Dean

Hi all Just wondering what your favourite is and why Or is there a holy grail substrate out there ? Regards Dean

I bought two of these lights from eBay from a uk seller I awaiting their reaction

Hi all I want your ideas for a different light to go over my tank I don't want the usual led bars I want something with more style Perhaps something that's been adapted Have any of you seen anything or are using anything yourself ?

ok I bought this many years ago as it was the biggest one I could get away with [emoji23] Now that I'm trying my hand at plants I realise the corner shape plus the bow front is just a nightmare to scape [emoji35][emoji35][emoji35] Has anyone got any pics or suggestions for a suitable scape It...

Hi all Hope this is in the right place I want to try and make some root tabs I've ordered the 00 size gel capsules and I've found this fertiliser in the shed Is it ok to use ?

I'm toying with the idea of making a shallow rice paddy for a Betta but what plant would I use to mimic rice ?

Hi all My drop checker came unstuck during and has emptied its contents into my 350l Is this something to worry about

Hi all my juwel lights gave out for the second time! so I searched for an alternative and found that these Interpet led lights can be retro fitted to the underside of the existing lights [emoji1] so I bought two for my trigon 350 corner tank I didn't like them underneath the existing footings...

Hi all I'm looking for a couple of specimen plants to go in my high tec trigon 350 Looking for something colourful and striking What would you suggest ?

Got this tmc gauge but gas is coming out of the right hand side end cap There's s little hole in it Looks like it should be there But why is this happening ?

Tore down my trigon 350 it's now sat empty I'm aware of flow and design problems this shape tank cause My initial idea is a huge upright piece of wood as a tree stump with plants growing on it and small low growing species all around to give it that flooded forest feel with maybe one or two...

Can you help me What are these plants

Hi I've tried to find some info on this plant but can't find anything in English [emoji16] Anyone got any experience with it or know where I can find info ?

Hi all Is it possible to have plants sent in the post from Asia or is this against the law ?

Hi all I'm looking for info on how to keep this group of plants as I can't seem to find anything other than pictures

Hi all I've not been on in a very long time and I just disappeared off the forum due to mental health I'm now trying to get back into my hobby and hopefully soon rescape my long neglected tanks Must apologies to any members I left in the lurch with my sudden disappearance I will try to make...

Does anyone have problems with these munching plants? Had a 19ltr coming on nicely loads of RR snails which I didn't mind as there are only a small group of wild endlers in there so a good clean up crew. I went away for a week and left instructions to only feed every other day very lightly. Got...

Hi all, I've recently come over from 15 years on the dark side (cichlids) to see the light :-) So here's a little question for you, What's the best Fry food for Betta Spledens?

I'm having trouble with moss all species they just won't grow for me :-( What's the secret? I'm just weird I suppose I always have trouble with the easiest things but the more difficult stuff always works out for me :-) eg it took my 20 years to bread guppies successfully but only took 6...