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:lol: :thumbup: I've got 'can I have a bit more chocolate' of repeat atm. Must be broke too, because it just will not stop :crazy:

Mmm, so fresh... :thumbup:

The Galant is a real supercar is disguise! The times I had boyracers sitting next to me at lights, revving the bits off their 1.8 8V or 16V Golf engines :lol: I only had my '92 model for a short while, but the pace of it I'll never forget :thumbup:

Re: Galaxy paradise (宇宙天堂) I honestly thought I was either going mad, or I somehow suddenly had the ability to see in to the future :lol: Everyone is in for a nice treat on this one :)

Watch it closely at the start bud, as Blyxa tend to melt really bad in transit and when introduced to its new home. No livestock at this stage will allow you to really up the co2 helping the plant recover and root in :thumbup:

Blyxa loves co2 and medium to high light. Loves Po4 too, which tends to bring out the flowers. 2x24w over a 60cm is a great start, but mine loved the extra kick of another 24w bulb after a month or so.

I don't think I could imagine a day now without stumbling upon a good internet debate :lol:

Welcome to the interwebnet :lol:

AquaFleur state their Juncus repens can get to 50cm, but I'm not sure if that's when in emersed or submerged form. They arrive emersed, some around 10cm, others much bigger.

Re: Galaxy paradise (宇宙天堂) Deja vu moment. Have you posted this journal before somewhere or is it all new? I can swear I know what coming, but can't pinpoint exactly what it is :lol: :crazy: Great cabinet bud, looks really well made and organised :thumbup: [edit to add] Nelson to the...

Stunning :) Do the plants get a daily misting, or is the moisture down to the conditions?

Spot on Sam, looking really good bud :thumbup:

Try it on the filter output instead of the inlet. Mine was naff on the inlet pipe too.

Surprising. I find my Boyu diffuser to be a brilliant piece of kit. Personally, I use it on the filter output and while I do get a mist in the tank its so fine it isn't noticeable from a few feet away on my sofa :thumbup:

Re: Ad's Low tech-ish 54l That is quality bud :thumbup:

Drop checkers and BPS is a good way to start off, but there is no better method than watching the plants and livestock. Just remember to give it a good two or three hours between changes as the results wont be immediate. BPS can also vary from regulator to regulator, bubble counters, tubing...

You've such a good eye bud, really, really nice pics man 8)

Well unless the stereo has RCA output aswell, you'll only be able to run 2 speakers and the sub... having that sub and some decent speakers will make a difference though. Would help more if you could amplify the speakers too...

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I haven't done stereos for years, but has your headunit go dedicated phono/rca outputs? If so, use them for the sub, otherwise you would need to use the rear channel speaker wires, meaning you can only have two speakers plus the sub. The 4x50w is the headunits output - putting 50w to each of...

Re: 240l tank rescape (name coming later) You are my hero :thumbup: I love this tank bud, please come do mine :D

Love it! Really liking the hood too :thumbup:

Check your PM bud - loving the tank and cabinet :thumbup:

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CO2 HELP PLEASE! Yeah, leave it on 24/7. Trying to manually turn it off every night will cause no end of problems.

Re: My first Layout I'm liking that, very different and would look superb with the right planting. I can't see that sand holding its shape for long though...

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Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CALLING ALL BRAINS! Yes, I've had to rebuild 2 AquaticMagic solenoids because the springs they use are too soft and break.

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Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CALLING ALL BRAINS! That's the one! Bargain price atm too.. Brilliant solenoid imo.

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CALLING ALL BRAINS! Look for a German solenoid as use a Euro plug adapter. It'll still cost you £30 odd, but well worth it. And yup, as Garuf said, FE's will fit that Regulator and save you lots of cash.

Wow! Bud, that's awesome! Send me a larger version please! :D

Fissidens can be really hard to tell apart, especially when you only have one variety in front of you. From what I remember, there are at least 50 different species, with hundreds more varieties. Fissidens Fontanus 'US' (Phoenix Moss) is perhaps the most common. Fissidens zippelianus...

Tony bud, any updates? Hows it working out for ya?

Detritus Worms? http://www.fish-as-pets.com/2007/11/pla ... swers.html

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories :thumbup:

What model have you got? I can only speak for my S5600... which, for a cheap camera, I'm very happy with. dSLR next though :thumbup:

"A bad workman always blames his tools" :p

I love my S5600 Finepix.. Great for point and click, but full auto mode if I feel the need to get techie. Macro mode is great too.

Why is that a issue bud?

Hope Dan likes fish fingers bud :lol:

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CALLING ALL BRAINS! It might take them a few days to adapt, but they should be fine. I think Aaron changed to low tech as its easier to maintain. Cheaper too.

:lol: Markybob, can I buy some fish off you bud? :lol:

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l CALLING ALL BRAINS! Numbers... err.. a pinch of this and a pinch of that basically :lol: I wouldn't worry about it too much at this stage. Stop liquid carbon altogether. Adding it means there is a need to do water changes. Aaron North recently changed his...

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l UPDATED 08/01/10 EI is based on 3-4wpg with around 30ppm+ of co2. So dosing full or even half EI isn't needed. The plants simply can't use that much ferts throughout the week. Liquid Carbon on a tank this size isn't enough imo. You'll probably kill all...

Looking good Maurits :) Have a Look at JamesC's brilliant algae guide here: http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/algae.htm This should help you pin down what algae it is and what's causing it :thumbup:

Re: Journal 2 . Finaly, 4ft 238l UPDATED 08/01/10 Chilled bud, hope you're good... Time to save those pennies imo and get some pressurised co2. I know funding is tight, especially this time of year straight after Christmas, but you really will not regret it mate. Until then, I'd lay off the...

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Nice setup :thumbup: Welcome to ukaps too :D

Sweet Sam :thumbup: Careful on the increase to 10 hours though bud, its really not needed after all :)

The quality of those vids is just outstanding bud :shock:

Personally, I've had more success adding the powders direct, but either way works :thumbup:

Welcome to the zoo :) Firstly, 10 hours of light per day is way too much imo. Start off with 6 for a good few months, then increase to 7 for a couple of months, then 8. Plants don't need anymore than this. By far the best way of fertilizing is the EI method. Some find this confusing at first...

I haven't heard of anyone having problems with liquid carbon and my old mate Pete Helferi, and 2ml per day shouldn't worry it anyway. Are you using pressurized co2?

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Try to remove as many of the tufts of bba as possible, then turn filters off and dose the full amount to the infected area. Leave for a few minutes then put your filter back on. You should notice the bba change colour and die back within a few days.

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Congrats Nick :thumbup:

Re: 60cm nature scpae v2 Ouch :( Its a pig of a job I know, but the end results are worth it :)

Re: 60cm nature scpae v2 Looking great bud :D How did you attach the moss after? Superglue?

Loving that bud, very nice indeed :clap:

Not at all Sam, we want you to succeed :) Your light unit looks quite high too - can you lower it closer to the water a bit? Move your DC around a bit too - and use the fish for signs of co2 being too high. If the fish are ok, you CAN go a little higher :D

The rocks could be upsetting a balance within the tank, but I think you are light limited. Add the third tube and more if you can - hc simply adores high light and co2, and struggles without it. Maybe a switch to dry powders is in order too?

I'm going to suggest you need more light and more N.

Re: 240l tank rescape (name coming later) Awesome! :clap:

Such rich colours... what is the red plant in the centre mate? Macrandra?

Happy Birthday :D

Many congrats Sam :thumbup:

The sense of depth here is just nuts, great shots bud :thumbup:

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Amen brother, this has been a very inspirational piece of art, and its been great following its journey :thumbup:

Yup :thumbup:

Any form of liquid carbon (EasyCarbo) will melt many species, including Vallis I'm afraid.

Its like the little betta homes only worse :(

Its basically a stem plant, so yes :) Cut just above a node and two new stems will grow. You can also replant the tops.

Yeah, photos make a journal... I hate seeing just final images. Looking good too bud :thumbup:

Congrats Viktor! A really good turn out with some fantastic scapes. Well done to all who entered too :)

Bubble rate means nothing, as bubble size from regulator to regulator will vary, also the tubing, bubble counters, etc. I run my bubble count at stupid levels on my 60cm tank. Go by the Drop Checker. Try moving the DC around within the tank too.

I remember George saying he spent a lot of money on an ADA diffuser for it to not be as good as a cheap version he had. Much of it is down to pot luck with how good the quality of the ceramic disc is. I've noticed this with my two cheap Spiro diffusers - 1 releases many ting bubbles across the...

Super impressed with the build quality mate, really well done :) Do you mind if I ask how much your friend charged to cut the perspex?

My co2 comes on a good 3 or 4 hours before lights on :thumbup: It could be a flow issue you have though Ad...

MTS would turn over a house given the chance mate :D

Re: Tank for moss and emmersed growing - DONE :) I want one! :D

Great comparison between these two.. I wonder how well the Cal Aqua In-line diffuser would compare in this test? I'm yet to try the Up Aqua product, but I've long used the Boyu Diffuser and think its great. Never had a problem with hoses slipping off, so no need for jubilee clips imo, and while...

Well done mate, you've done a great job with this considering its only liquid co2 :clap: Take the korolia out and resnap it, its a great pic :thumbup:

Progressing well, with such a fantastic mix of colours and textures. Its really refreshing to see something that's not 'Nature Aquarium' style grow and develop! :clap:

You should give others a go. We've found NatureSoil to be better than AquaSoil in many ways, including no ammonia, firmer grains, and better growth.

You don't say what type of algae it is... Lowering your nitrate levels wont help as excess nutrients don't cause algae, and if your plants starve you'll just be adding to the problem. You'll probably find its caused by inconsistent co2 levels due to your DIY co2. On larger tanks you'd be far...

Re: Acrylic tank for moss and emmersed set-up Cool :D Not a lot of room for access to the moss chambers though, or am I wrong? What filter are you using bud?

Re: Acrylic tank for moss and emmersed set-up Good start bud, you're flying along! :)

Wow :clap:

Re: AGA Results That tank has by far the best looking Limnophila Aromatica I've ever seen and overall the tank looks so well maintained and lush its really hard to fault.

Well done all :thumbup: Paul, cheers mate. Yes, I agree about it being slightly too overgrown, but was rushed and had no time to recover from the sharp lines after a trim. I do think they might have missed the point slightly too :lol:

Trace begins with a T, as does Tuesday and Thursday. NPK on other days, weekend off 8)

Re: Comp_Nov09: Untitled Love the hardscape :D I would have liked to have seen this with a dark substrate though... can make all the difference.

Re: 90x45x45 "LlÅ·n Peninsula" How did I get dragged in to this? :crazy: Here ya go Tony: http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2 ... l=1&id=111

Yeah, I'd reduce the co2 on time too... I switch mine on three hours before lights on and off an hour before lights off.

Yup :) Or as I said earlier, just cover parts of the tube(s) with some dark card, like I did here: http://www.plantedbox.com/wp-content/up ... 260126.jpg :thumbup:

It'll probably be ok with just one bulb, My 4x24w works with 1 or 3 bulbs in :thumbup: Have a good read of the EI guide here: http://www.ukaps.org/EI.htm as you may find you are missing out on a few other ingredients too :)

I start out at 6 hours per day, then work my way up over several months to 8 hours for high tech setups and 10 hours for low tech low light no co2 tanks.

EI suggests we aim for 3ppm per week of PO4. So with your biomass, light levels and co2 injection, I'd start with that for a few weeks, then increase or decrease as desired. Just to make it clear, when Mark says raising the light, he doesn't mean raise the light levels, but actually raise the...