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Could you elaborate on your method and does it have any effect on alge?

I run my co2 at a slow rate, for 12 hours per day, rather than high co2 for a shorter photoperiod, which seems to work well for me. I find it safer for fish and shrimp too, you could also consider adding something like a sochting oxydator to see if that helps also.

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Turning the lighting up to 11 is fun, but not without consequences!

I agree with @Little - give it time and don't rush (put far less eloquently than Little did!) . I like the 'seasoned tank time' video that @dw1305 links to. As a beginner I also found the help from ukaps members invaluable to make the necessary adjustments to dosing and lighting early on, so I...

Really need a bit more info like shelf height to water and tank dimensions.

Good suggestion and that’s probably what I am going to do to be honest. Other than the bulb, I have everything else in the shed. I’m not familiar with what’s on the market as an aquarium light though so just wondered if anyone had an idea.

Wiring your own is fairly simple, and one of the e27 plant bulbs grow low light plants? You can then choose your own lampshade, and looks quite good imo

Many years ago I kept a reef tank. I spent A LOT on that tank. After my home flooded, I decided to close the tank down. For some time, the corals and my clown fish lived in a plastic tub with an airstone and a heater. The happiest I’ve ever seen those corals was when they lived in the bucket. I...

Any suggestions on the title? I have a wee shrimp tank that is currently lit by a cheapo plant light I got off Amazon. I want to hang a light from a shelf above to free desk space. I can adjust intensity by height.

Hi, Had a planted tank for some years with a FE CO2 and all the plants are growing well along with some guppies/endlers, ottos and pygmy corys. Recently had to remove the CO2 supply while decorating for a couple of days and did notice how much more active the fish seemed to be ? Once the...

Excellent thanks for your help, It's a pity they aren't more controllable

Next step : i decided to give the scape some extra depth and contrast by adding sand over the soil, a mix of la plata and Dooa river sand. Cheers

If you’re injecting CO2, I’d use two, otherwise one should be sufficient.

Going for a nature style scape, thinking of getting Classic Nature Style Collection for up to 48" Tank

It died when I got home

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Depends on your pants, and whether you’re going high tech and high light.

It might not be relevant to you, but he’s allowed to ask as it’s clearly of interest to @Gohn777.

Would I just need one of these or more? Ideally would like it to be dimmable etc.

Twinster G line: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/twinstar-g-line-waterproof-led-light-120g-6837-p.asp

I appear to have a new plant growing from where the flowers were. 😍 Anyone know what I should do with it to get it to root?

Welcome! :)

Yeah I've seen the issues with the inlet adaptor with oase, quite a few recently on this forum but touch wood.. I've never had that happen. I do have a spare one just in case though.

To be honest, I have had recurring issues from Oase with the filter inlet/outlets developing a fault, and you have to replace - leaking like mad until you do replace. (I always keep a spare inlet/outlet head now). I think the moral of the story is that they all have their pluses and minuses...

At first I couldn't address this issue, I said to "I quit whenever I want..." Sweet lie. Now I have 10 glass tanks, one jar, 3 barrel ponds and another 3 buckets waiting to be glorified anytime...

https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/help-eheim-pro-4-broken-flow-adaptor.68236/ Have a look, this is when mine went and what a nightmare it was. Several people have messaged me after with the same fault. The noise and flow are unmatched from the Eheims... They do have a good customer service...

I see the colour definition, @RickyV !!

£80 to £100 is about the mark, depending on where you shop.

Thanks for the comparison! It's a shame the eheim aren't as well built as you say because they do look a great filter and the flow is unmatched vs the oase. Definitely swaying away now slightly as the cost of them is crazy if they're not built for the job!

I'm gonna look into this too see how much a 850 head will be! Certainly makes more sense rather than buying a complete new filter at an eye watering prices for the 5e 600t 😷 all for the sake of extra flow around the tank!

Hi looking at lighting options for a Seabray Elite 48" x 18" x 24" for looks the hood has to stay on so I am looking at either the Plant 3.0 - 59W or the AI Blade 39" any other suggestions for what would be best in this situation? It's going to be heavily planted on one side of the aquarium with...

One or two of the LED’s on the light above my 37L Nano dropped out so I bought a new unit. My 60L Nano was looking a little dull so I installed the old unit from the 37L onto top of the 60L in addition to the one already on it. Big mistake, plant growth has always been a bit of problem on...

I've had the lights for a week now and they are incredible! I think I've found a spectrum that I like. Here is before and after. 6 Fluval plant 48 in 3.0 5 Netlea AT6 pros During the first and last 30 minutes I like to run the tank really dim. I will try to take a video of the tank soon...

Hi all, That one really, "grow the plants that want to grow", rather than struggling with the "plants you want to grow". The type form <"mainly survives with me">, other than that I think the only one I have left is "Narrow" (from @Wookii ?). I think with <"harder water"> and <"some more...

I'm a big believer in consistency and that time works wonders, but the trick is that you have to have sound fundamentals or things are only going to get worse. It takes a lot of experience to know the difference. I know for some people it takes some amount of bravery to resist the urge to "fix"...

I have an 850 on my 260l heavily stocked and fully planted tank.. it's high tech but managed for 3 years with just the one filter and additional power heads. Weekly 50% water changes and regular filter cleans kept it at bay l, but the tank definitely needed a clean weekly. I've added an eheim...

I believe the most sage advice given on UKAPS is to “give it time”. Plant growth, filter maturity, algae control, the list goes on. Many issues can remedy themselves if the aquarist resists panicking and making chaotic interventions. Putting trust in nature is sound advice as nature has so...

As I said previously, the question was asked back in 2021, so the topic is no longer relevant, if it were, more people would post about it, including your friend. No one is that interested in a drum filter, no matter what it costs. People are struggling to live, ponds are being ignored as we...

I'm not sure (in fact I've got no idea and I'm not a stem grower) but just a thought or two. Do you think it could possibly be die back from reducing the mineral content of your water (RO) by two and a half times. Is flow not a problem now the plants have filled in (not sure what your...

The positive thing about the 850 head (minus cost and cost of spares) is that 50% more power than the 600, and it has 25% more max head height, too. You are more likely to get more turnover in the same position of your filter (based on raw math) using the 850. The 850 also has a rather...

Skimmer lilly pipe not an option?

The 600 is rated at 1250L/H compared to the 850’s 1550L/H.

Yes indeed @castle - I'll get over it. Onwards and upwards!!

It took me a long time to realise a few things; growing plants is easy, providing they like your tap water/ lights, etc aquascpaes you see on here takes years of dedication, and or research, and sometimes 💰💰 you’ll need to spend a small fortune to find plants that work for you 💰💰 what works...

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Yeah - quite disappointing for a newbie like me to go shops and all they say are these plants are easy!

No, they’re rockets, try and catch a few flies to put in them to help them on their way. Base should be moist but not soaking. They love humidity.

That’s the one I had decided on! The tropica is one pump per week for a 10l tank so that should make my life easier, I don’t want to be faffing with pipettes and syringes for tiny measurements if I can help it. Thank you!

Hello!

I really recommend Tropica ferts over TNC. I originally used TNC then made the switch, noticed a really big difference in my plants.

Hello all, Looking for a bit of help. Back in May I bought a bareroot Sarracenia purpurea. As I didn't have peat to pot it up I looked at several carnivorous plant societies recommendations and instead used coir mixed with sphagnum moss and a little grit (granite). I've placed the pot in a...

Thank you bazz! That looks nice and easy which is definitely what I was after!

Also, Java fern is not an easy plant. It grows for me in some tanks, and withers to black in others.

Hi all, It depends a little bit on the plant. Something like a floating plant shouldn't really, it hasn't changed in growing conditions. It is different for a plant that <"has been grown emersed"> and then submerged, it is likely to shed its leaves etc. @G H Nelson has written a tutorial for...

Hi all, Apologies, I'm not sure at all. None of them are plants I've grown. cheers Darrel

Summoning @dw1305 and @erwin123 :D

Thanks @dw1305 and @castle - sorry, just was not clear on that. Also, is it normal that plants need to settle in for a while? i.e. turn a little brown at the edges etc?

Hi all, What @castle says just snip off the brown bits for now. If it was drying damage? The rest of the leaf should stay green and carry on photosynthesising. If the whole leaf gets browner? Snip it off. cheers Darrel

So, just to be clear, do I just take the whole leaf off, or just snip the dried out bits?

Hi all, It looks like it might have <"dried out">. cheers Darrel

Latest update: Using 50% RODI 50 % Tap Water mix I did not have any major iron deficiency with both full iron chelate dosing (DTPA, EDDHA & Seachem iron & manganese) & minimal iron chelate dosing (DPTA only). I found to achieve this, coming from a 100% hard water mix to 50% RODI, you need to...

Yep, it does clutter up, the place a bit for sure!

How wide is your tank?

Does anyone know whats wrong with him?

I prefer to have as little "tech" in the tank as possible, so I think a power head would be my absolute last option. The 2 oases did stop the dead spots around the the scape however the 2 pairs of lily pipes did annoy me slightly 🤦‍♂️🤣 This could be a viable option I hadnt thought of though...

Always good to see a new aquascape shop opening - I assume its your venture (Matt Broadhurst?) - might be worth just clarifying ('we' not 'they') that fact so you don't fall foul of any forum advertising rules, or better yet speak to the mods about forum sponsorship? I hope you have great...

Looks like a cool little setup, wish I was closer but might try and swing by if I'm ever near the area.

Anyone? :)

Thought I'd sent a reply, thank you for your suggestions folks. Keep forgetting to check AliExpress but yeah please FS always enjoy nosing at other people's tanks/set ups.

Ones making a run for it, let's see if this one makes it or fails again.

That's makes sense, Cheers

Just look at how chunky the Murder Beans are, they are feeding on snails etc. And the Halfbeaks are getting chunky aswell.

1 or 3 are my personal preferences

Hi all, Will do. cheers Darrel

I love that slim wood on the top two. so nice. also i prefer the pebble look on the second one. But its a popular look i think. have a go at getting that pebble look with the lava stone? this is why i am growing impatient with YouTube. It has the habit of making this stuff look easy! Well done...

I am coming to the conclusion that @bazz and @castle are correct about the benefits of separating filtration from the flow. I don't think you need a high turnover for good filtration (instead good media and high surface area), but you do need to do something for a planted tank - and that is not...

Got selected for ANAC (Aquaflora Nano Aquascape Contest). The final will be on Vivarium in The Netherlands. So here hardscape ideas I did. Would like to heard your opinions.

Another option is to fit a Biomaster 850 head to your existing 600.

Thanks for that contacted the local firm and they're going to sort them out for me. On a tank this size would a reactor or separate filter be best for Co2?

I’d go for a power head too; it’s the cheapest way to test the theory that dead spots are causing algae 👍

@Dhairya please post more photos ❤️

The catch being that due to the way the attachments are configured, the intake part would have to be horizontal as opposed to vertical, this may be a non-issue but not the usual aesthetic at least. I'm at work at the moment but I can try and mess about with it when back home to test for you.

Straight from Aliexpress, I have some of their tools also, for the money I've found them very good. I can take photo's of drop checker compared to normal sized one when I get home today!

That's a long way away, cool! Welcome :)

Welcome Dhairya

dennerle has the new carbo test precision in three different sizes Carbo Test Precision - Dennerle (EN) might be something that you could consider.

I have a friend in England, he also uses a drum filter like me, now drum filters have become very affordable because the prices for them have dropped significantly. Look at the prices in Asia, they are very affordable.

Hey guys, Just curious, I know the neo skimmer goes on the outlet of the filter, but would it work similarly if placed on the intake pipe? I couldn't find a reason why it wouldn't work.

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Hello everyone this is Dhairya Shirishkar here from Mumbai India a crazy plant collector and hobbyist

I have also found crazy amount of indian native plants in wild ranging from bacopa myriophylloides to erios ratnagirium &few varieties of fissidens as well

Have you considered just using a powerhead to supplement flow around your tank, you don't necessarily need masses of filtration in a planted tank. I use a AI Nero 3, it is capable of moving a large volume of water without creating a vortex and is programable for both time and power percentage...

The humble JBL checker has a white background making for easy colour distinction, I personally wouldn't bother using their stickers, indicator solution and varying dKH method of calculation but I would imagine you already have 4dKH solution left over from your 'tear drop' checker. JBL CO2-pH...

Hello, could you send me the entire pdf of the article? email Henry.denstone@gmail.com

For such a small tank you might as well use a commercial brand TNC Complete 250ml, I think this is what quite a few people use or you can go down the Tropica route Tropica Specialised Nutrition Fertiliser 125ml or any complete all in one, the choice is yours.

I currently have a biomaster thermo 600 but the flow is lacking somewhat. I've done the usual pre filter mod and clean thoroughly often but I've has to add a biomaster 250 onto my 90p as was getting quite a few dead spots leading to algae. I'm planning on rescaping in the near future but was...

Hello hello. I'm still waiting for the supplies that I ordered from China to arrive, then I will fix the UGF, at least I think so... Meanwhile, I have decided to remove my favourite plant from the escape. The Limnophila sessiflora was growing like crazy, I was trimming it every five days. As...