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  1. Rahms

    Clumping Or None Clumping Cat Litter?

    If the top layer is heavier than the cat litter, you'll end up with cat litter on the surface. I don't really see the point anyways...
  2. Rahms

    Cleaning Dragon stone

    I've just had a go last night. I reckon a wire brush might work, I've given up now though. Not bothered really, its just more clay, and I have clay substrate.... Make sure you give it a good rinse after the dishwasher. The thing is stuffed full of soap for most of its life, its not going to be...
  3. Rahms

    "midnight" discount codes, and a question

    Heyo, Disappointingly, I missed out on a discount code tonight because it was "midnight 20th November" which was 24 hours ago, and I misinterpreted it. Might be an idea to use 11pm to avoid this. Or just not end "weekend" deals at the end of saturday! Cheers edit: oops, forgot the question...
  4. Rahms

    12MM Stainless pipe

    you get bonus points for having an actual solar light fixture! looks ace, nice job. Few questions if you don't mind: 12mm pipe? is there much (any) flex? And were those benders £130+? holy moly
  5. Rahms

    12MM Stainless pipe

    any update on this? I'm wanting to do a cheapo ada solar light stand, but not sure if it'll be worth spending half the money, as well as my own time, to get something half as good :D
  6. Rahms

    Looking for new tank. Suggestions please.

    Have you looked 2nd hand? Tanks are like pianos- very low resale value, because they're a pain to shift. I've only ever had 2 tanks, first was £60 with stand+equipment! Current is a much nicer tank, for £55. there's a 75P in the for sale forum if you're near Norwich... No light though. Try...
  7. Rahms

    New JBL Crystalprofi e1901 constantly expelling air

    The vertical spray bar means the air builds up at the highest point, until eventually it gets pushed through as one, which is the gurgling. The air turning up in the first place is still your issue! Possibly the top joint on the spray bar which is out of the water. Failing that, air being drawn...
  8. Rahms

    Moler clay dust during hardscaping?

    Ha yep! I'm at that point now, I just dont want to mess it all up hardscaping and have to rewash... Not sure if I'm overthinking it though
  9. Rahms

    Moler clay dust during hardscaping?

    Heyo, Starting up a new tank after a hiatus! I've got a big bag of moler clay and some nice dragonstone. I quite want to put it in the tank and try out different hardscapes etc, but I'm not sure if the clay will just turn to dust and need loads of rinsing again... Anyone able to offer some...
  10. Rahms

    Ada 60F -go with the flow- nature aquarium

    fair enough! i've just got a flimsy UP aqua fitting so should be good, think I might copy you (minus the dip- gonna keep an eye on the copper finish). thanks. Not long til sunday!
  11. Rahms

    Ada 60F -go with the flow- nature aquarium

    tank looks great! Really like the shallow scapes, especially when there's something sticking out of the top. Trying to avoid looking at the lisbon pics because I'm going soon, haha Could we/I get more pics of your light stand? I've been trying to think of a DIY one and actually bought some of...
  12. Rahms

    Downoi (Pogostemon helferi) Problem...

    the majority of your tanks (useful) bacteria lives in the filter and on the surfaces in your tank so be careful you don't disturb every area at once, or you could be having much worse problems!
  13. Rahms

    UP Pro Led light U series P

    the feet slide so 61cm will be no problem. how did you end up with a 61cm tank?
  14. Rahms

    TMC Signature Stand & ADA 60H (60x45x45)

    a cabinet is a cabinet, a tank is a tank. Not sure what problem you're foreseeing! also, if you look at the charterhouse page for the 600x450x450 signature, they say "Comes as standard with Black Silicone, Clear available on request" so it might be worth contacting them to see if you can get...
  15. Rahms

    CO2 newbie

    http://www.aquariumadvice.com/beginners-guide-to-co2-injection-in-the-planted-tank/ first result in google for "co2 aquarium guide." Seems pretty in-depth, not sure if it mentions liquid CO2 though
  16. Rahms

    What pump for water change from 25l container?

    just incase you didn't solve this yet.... You've linked an example from allpondsolutions, who actually sell smaller ones http://www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aquarium/aquarium-equipment/aquarium-pumps/ couldn't tell you which one I have but they should all work fine. Just make sure the head...
  17. Rahms

    Eheim Pro 3 - worst Eheim ever?

    my fluval 206 decided to start leaking immediately after I went away for a month. Gotta love that timing! Where are people sourcing their JBL filters from? I'm hopping on this bandwagon... Found an e901 on amazon for £72, wondering if I've done well? can't find much cheaper but may be looking...
  18. Rahms

    co2 working pressure slowly drops and bubble counter drys out fairly quickly, help

    if you have your bubble counter upside down the water will be forced out. You need to have air surrounding the outlet hole. Working pressure seems weird- if CO2 is still coming out of your diffuser at 10psi then there is no reason it would maintain a higher pressure, but thats pretty low. I'd...
  19. Rahms

    Precipitation of fertilisers due to hard water.

    how big is the tank? doing more frequent (non-RO) water changes will keep hardness closer to your tapwater, but obviously that's no use if its not feasible!
  20. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    yeah I haven't bothered- I'm painting a spare bit I can put in if I notice any movement, but not attaching it. I used that thread extensively, it's great. Was a bit old and wasn't sure anyone read it anymore, but looks like it would've been a better place for my question than a new thread...
  21. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    yeah painting. Thought the varnish would help seal it against water spills etc, don't want the MDF soaking that up! For the colour I'm thinking dark grey similar to the other stands I've seen around these parts cheers, time for another trip to B+Q then! LookIng like I won't be able to...
  22. Rahms

    120 x 45 x 45 open top journal

    is it diatoms? If so just scrub and ignore- seems to be common in new scapes and clears up as they mature. Water changes will help. Unless its ridiculous though I wouldn't bother blacking out. I faffed with diatoms loads when I started my current tank. Mostly went away of its own accord (still...
  23. Rahms

    Is EI enough?

    have you moved dropchecker about? from what I've seen in my own tank, if you lack nutrients you wouldn't be getting slower healthy growth, you'd have growth that is clearly not happy. So you should be able to tell really- are you seeing any signs of deficiency? +1 medicman, probably CO2...
  24. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    incase it helps anyone else, here's what I did in the end: each screw hole is through the face of one piece of MDF and into the edge of another. So I pre-drilled and countersunk all the face holes and then glued wood in place, after which I drilled the full depth through the existing hole and...
  25. Rahms

    Good Parvula / Bad Acicularis

    last time I had tenellus it didn't do much (no idea what I was doing!) but this thread seems to say just trim it like other grasses.
  26. Rahms

    Height adjustable feet for DIY stand

    You could just place the feet onto a flat board to distribute the weight for the floor. Possibly may ruin your floating look a bit, but you could paint the board the same as your carpet :P That's what I intend to do for my stand, don't want shims etc damaging the main stand anyways! Wizards...
  27. Rahms

    Good Parvula / Bad Acicularis

    do you mean submersed or emersed? immersed=submersed but people don't normally use that so I'm unsure :P If its emersed acicularis, some of it will die off and look sad when you submerge it. Its best to chop it down short (~1inch) immediately after planting, which should spur on some new...
  28. Rahms

    Height adjustable feet for DIY stand

    well if you can find some that are rated for the weight required, they'll be fine. But I'm not sure you can. A lot of people use the doorstop looking things to level their tank. Probably easier? like this
  29. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    I've got some offcuts that are the right height so I'll add a brace in if I can find an "elegant" solution After experimenting on some other offcuts tonight, I've realised that the holes I drill are liable to being "off." Its less than 1mm but enough to notice when rubbing my finger over the...
  30. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    MDF! should probably have mentioned that. Basically an ADA knockoff, so 3 sides with lid on top, and brace across the 4th edge, with a door below. essentially this: its 18mm thick: if you see the tiny bit of masking tape on the closest (vertical) edge, thats a split. Don't think I'll need...
  31. Rahms

    John Innes No3 safe ?

    I don't see what's wrong with this. It's definitely how I view my fish, but it doesn't mean they aren't happy and well looked after! The guys a muppet
  32. Rahms

    DIY stand Assembly- glue and screw?

    As the title suggests, after some basic advice! I've got the wood cut and it seems pretty happy: So now I'm just wondering how to actually assemble this in a non-crooked way. I haven't got clamps or straps. I've got some wood glue and also 4mm wood screws. Should I drill some pilots and...
  33. Rahms

    Spray bar or no spray bar for best CO2 distribution?

    Is there any mention in the eheim manual about how it determines the flowrate? It's very difficult to measure flowrate to any sort of accuracy, so I'd be interested. The spraybar will give you more even flow throughout the tank so, as a generic answer, it will always be better. But it...
  34. Rahms

    Swiss Plants

    Plant is some sort of amazon sword I think, I've not got any real experience of them. They aren't welcome in my little tank :p I'd presume its nutrient deficiency just based on the fact that you don't dose anything. It may be potassium deficiency but the holes are quite dramatic. Do you have...
  35. Rahms

    Stupid Heat Wave

    I'll try rewording :p what are you suggesting to OP? I suggested trying to cool the room because that will make for increased heat transfer (potentially reversing the net direction), and am struggling to see what you're saying. Are you saying don't bother cooling the room? Install more fans...
  36. Rahms

    TMC Tiles LEDs Out

    But if they're willing to repair them for him if he has his receipt, this is kinda tangential. Presumably they've got some sort of tamper seal on it so they can tell if the unit has been modified. This isn't the reason they aren't offering to repair his unit. I think everyone at some point has...
  37. Rahms

    Stupid Heat Wave

    not so much forgotten as irrelevant, hotter air is always going to be less effective. I wasn't proposing he turn the fan down or remove it! Can't beat a nice cumbersome explanation from wikipedia though :p I've always found it hard to function properly in that kind of heat.... and that's just...
  38. Rahms

    Stupid Heat Wave

    This is a bit of a ramble in no particular order. the fans are only as effective as the air they're blowing over the surface, so you want to cool the room itself as well if possible: fans blowing air in/out of windows, opposing windows open so that there is a breeze through the house, pull...
  39. Rahms

    Windswept Eternity

    looks a similar size to what I'm going to be setting up in a few months. However, I'm missing the handy boxes of hardscape... Looks good!
  40. Rahms

    Twinstar..what is it?

    just bear in mind this may be at work :p anyways, I don't think I've actually ever seen someone suffer from buying a twinstar, so as long as you're not giving up evening meals for it it's not going to do any harm (at least, no more than test kits!)
  41. Rahms

    Twinstar..what is it?

    I'm not saying it doesn't work, as I've never tried it (never had a need)... BUT I don't trust an experiment done by the manufacturer to be independent at all. For all you know it's like big pharma, and this is the 20th test they've done. Or, possibly much more simple, they've just fiddled the...
  42. Rahms

    Twinstar..what is it?

    likely why the price has come down!
  43. Rahms

    Fish Finatics - Slightly less nervous

    Honestly I'd ask for the money back as a matter of principle. I don't care if they can get it eventually, 2 months late is a bit of a pisstake! Good luck anyways...
  44. Rahms

    constructing better flow

    I've addressed this earlier! it's just not true. Its not a subject that should be approached with opinions... It's like saying higher speed is better for hammering nails into wood, and therefore a smaller hammer is better because you can swing it faster.
  45. Rahms

    constructing better flow

    There are going to be losses for both a sudden constriction and a sudden expansion, it's better to just match the hoses. I think you're saying 22/16 hose to a 16/12 spraybar? If so, it's impossible for you to have lower speed... Mass continuity. Amount of water going into the pipe must be the...
  46. Rahms

    new setup

    the co2art and aquarium gardens stuff is pretty similar, not sure you can really recommend one over the other! obviously there is the option to spend a lot more on co2art, but then thats not really a fair comparison
  47. Rahms

    Cycling ADA AS

    algae is most going to crop up if you've not got enough ferts/CO2 to support the amount of light you have. So you get your ferts/CO2 as good as you can with a short photoperiod, and then slowly increase it (over weeks). If you get algae, it means your ferts/CO2 aren't up to the task so you...
  48. Rahms

    Cycling ADA AS

    I wouldn't bother with a siesta period... And definitely don't limit your CO2! Fishless tank is your time to get it dialed-in without killing any critters
  49. Rahms

    What microbes do when you change the water in an aquarium

    Well you've changed the implication from "unscientific" to "difficult" here. I'm never going to argue that science isn't difficult! Anyways, to try and explain it better, "no control" over parameters doesn't mean "unmeasurable" parameters. It just means you can't vary them yourself, it doesn't...
  50. Rahms

    T5 tube question

    Even individual tubes aren't equal along their length. The first 10cm of a tube won't put out as much PAR as the middle 10cm. But it's not going to make a huge difference. I can't really see why it matters... No-ones going to buy a 1m bulb for a 0.4m tank, or two 60cm bulbs for a 1m tank, etc...
  51. Rahms

    What microbes do when you change the water in an aquarium

    How isn't it? They're just saying that their experiment was secondary to another, and so they weren't free to alter the parameters as they choose. Doesn't mean there is anything wrong with their method or results! Also, that's another author talking about his own work, not the work outlined in...
  52. Rahms

    constructing better flow

    not sure what people do, I've got fluval hoses so my spraybar is the same (inner) diameter as my hose and I have a rubber connector going over both. If you've got more stretchy pipe you can probably skip the rubber connector and just squeeze the hose over acrylic that has the same inner...
  53. Rahms

    constructing better flow

    yes. Think of a crowd running down a hallway, a narrow door in the middle isn't going to help lol
  54. Rahms

    Iwagumi attempt 01

    very ominous rocks, where are you from? looks like something you'd pay £20/kg from ADA for!
  55. Rahms

    NOOB: Water Buffering

    I don't think I've seen anyone mess with their water to prevent pH changes because of CO2, and there are definitely others with water this soft growing excellent tanks. I wouldn't worry about it from a tank health point of view, but if you just want to read up, this thread tries to understand...
  56. Rahms

    tmc signature 60 planted

    at the very least, you could trim the two in the back right george, and replant the tops. Trimming is important!
  57. Rahms

    Arcadia Classica Stretch vs 15 W T8

    yeah I did a double take the first time I realised.... 4x the price from TMC!
  58. Rahms

    Arcadia Classica Stretch vs 15 W T8

    you can also buy a more old fashioned dimmer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351287502413?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I got one of these because I knew I'd end up pushing the wrong button and scaring the hell out of my fish on those other ones (flash functions etc- no...
  59. Rahms

    Good aquarium background

    vinyl is what I'd go for! Looks pretty easy to apply, and people always seem to say "and easy to remove," although I've not seen any videos of people removing it. If you wanted to use foam like iain does, you could just make a couple of short inserts for the sides so the gap isn't visible
  60. Rahms

    Compact Circulation Pumps

    how big is the area? The problem with the small ones is you end up getting a very narrow jet that is moving quite fast, which isn't great for the bulk flow you presumably want in an aquarium (i.e. entraining more water into the jet)
  61. Rahms

    Moss Trees

    Relaxing watch! Your tank looks really healthy. I always enjoy a video, nice to see things moving I saw this a while back and decided I'll try it eventually, maybe in a tank similar size to yours. Think it suits them best!
  62. Rahms

    Solenoid timer nightmare!

    have you contacted CO2art? They have pretty good customer service and it seems strange that the timer they sell wouldn't work with the solenoid they also sell. I've never had to put any thought into my choice- just bought the cheapest, most-chinese-looking timers off ebay and they work fine...
  63. Rahms

    Buying appropriate plants

    so you're basically copying the tropica website into a spreadsheet? I don't really see the value
  64. Rahms

    Buying appropriate plants

    I trust the tropica stuff but just ignore the "light requirement." If anything, I interpret it as "light requirement [for growth similar to tropica photos]," rather than minimum light to keep stuff alive. I'm growing wallichii fine under barely any light, but its nowhere near as pretty as their...
  65. Rahms

    Buying appropriate plants

    as far as I've gathered from round here, the point at which plants don't get enough light to grow (light compensation point) is very low, and light intensity only really affects growth rate and colouration. However, I also know that rotala macrandra is one of the most fussy plants going....
  66. Rahms

    Using lillypipe instead of spraybar

    I'm a fan of surface agitation: no oily films and plenty of oxygen for fish (and plants at night). The only time I'd avoid it is if it was extreme enough to prevent me reaching 30ppm CO2... or if the evaporation is annoying me (currently the case- CO2 ran out anyways!)
  67. Rahms

    Juwel Rio 125- any compatible tubes with lower wattage?

    Easiest solution is probably foil rings around the tubes to block the light. Could also buy some of those cheap LED tubes (crappy ones), but not sure if they're available in juwel's off-piste lengths
  68. Rahms

    separating substrate in layers

    well then, now you just have to make a journal to keep us updated :thumbup:
  69. Rahms

    Beamswork Green Element EVO plant LED vs Beamswork Hi Lumen Planted Version

    You dont need to buy new T5 bulbs unless they stop working or you don't like the look of them. As for PAR, you're right its all that matters, but it can't be inferred from other information (such as lumen, wattage...). The higher power LEDs should have much better PAR readings, so I'd be...
  70. Rahms

    My custom build shallow tank RESCAPE (The 3 Peaks)

    I guess you'll have plenty of reason to start another tank after as well, wouldn't want all that rock going to waste :D Don't think I described the chart very well, here's what I was meaning (I put in made up numbers): You'd have another 2 lines for your 46cm results, but they should be...
  71. Rahms

    separating substrate in layers

    Could you not have a sand area at the front, so that it's full depth, and then clay in the rest of the tank? Corydoras will like molar clay, too. And, finally, plants can do fine in sand alone, and you don't need to worry about compacting since the root growth will move it about. I can...
  72. Rahms

    separating substrate in layers

    Simple solutions are generally better. Why are you set on clay and sand? Both can be used alone
  73. Rahms

    60cm Signature (untitled)

    any updates on this? one of the first results when I search "signature" and I've got an empty one sat waiting for inspiration :rolleyes:
  74. Rahms

    Monte Carlo Mayhem

    not sure what I'm looking at in pic 3? is that straight after a trim? If so, it just looks sad because the lower portions aren't getting any light. To prevent that you just have to trim more regularly. Growth looks fantastic, don't think you have anything to worry about!
  75. Rahms

    Adding the first fish into a new tank

    this is a relative term, as "a good testing kit" available to the hobbyist is still pretty poor. Testing ammonia/nitrite/nitrate is useful to keep an eye on cycling but there is absolutely no need to test once the tank is running. Mostly people use it as a crutch to avoid water changes, as if...
  76. Rahms

    UK version of buildmyled.com

    the feet are free to slide along the light, so you should be able to fit even your 60cm on a 38cm aquarium. But yeah there's probably something adequate out there for a lot less money
  77. Rahms

    CO2 resistant fish?

    bettas should be able to take high CO2 because of their labyrinth... system/organ (not sure what to call it). But if you're asking about CO2 tolerance that tells me you plan on injecting a lot, so you'd want good flow to actually distribute it.... My understanding is that bettas don't do too...
  78. Rahms

    UK version of buildmyled.com

    http://www.co2art.co.uk/collections/lighting/products/up-pro-led-light-u-series-p-45cm 45cm. They've put the prices up though, I paid £65 for the 60cm. I'm certain its chinese made, but the UP pro Z (older version) had a good reputation from what I saw on google, so I took the risk! I'm just...
  79. Rahms

    UK version of buildmyled.com

    Finnex stuff doesn't seem to exist in the UK, I wouldn't bother looking for it! If you want medium light I'm pretty sure any of the "new" LED units can easily provide that, especially on a small tank. I've got the UP aqua pro-U (mouthful) and have it dimmed right down, and I'm still getting...
  80. Rahms

    CO2 Kit Recomendation

    just to add to this, there is lag time between injecting more CO2 and your pH dropping: the controller is always playing catchup, causing pH to oscillate between too much and too little, rather than sitting on "just right."
  81. Rahms

    CO2 Kit Recomendation

    Anything new should be full. You just want to get the cheapest one you can, if you ring around local suppliers and make it clear its for a fish tank (i.e. not fire safety kit) you can probably get a better deal on an older cylinder. £60 seems a bit steep to me but I've never bought a 5kg...
  82. Rahms

    CO2 Kit Recomendation

    Nothing to look out for really. The one I've got is about 10 years old and was abandoned in a warehouse...
  83. Rahms

    CO2 Kit Recomendation

    They look exactly the same, and that's the problem with companies like JBL: they charge you those prices because you'll pay it, not because that's what the kit is worth. http://www.co2art.co.uk/collections/complete-co2-systems Those are better quality and cost less. Read up on CO2 controllers...
  84. Rahms

    Miniature Water Lily Market Questions

    Knew I'd heard of nymphaea thermarum before...: http://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/28/-sp-plant-crime-of-the-century From the article: So there's your answer on regulation. Can't really help you with preference, I don't find lillies that appealing. They look nice on the surface, but...
  85. Rahms

    Fluval 406 Bypass Problem

    I read this thread before you replied and thought "hm thats strange, I wonder how it could bypass the sponges." Only after you mentioned the pipes have I realised I had almost exactly the same problem as Bertie :oops: I'd clean the filter, put it back together, turn it on and WHOOMPH my tank...
  86. Rahms

    Would this idea work?

    yep read my post above!
  87. Rahms

    First Low-Tech attempt - any thoughts?

    really like your hardscape, once its grown in it will look great (still has that "a human has put these plants here" look). Make a journal!
  88. Rahms

    Would this idea work?

    How much were you changing before? Continuous (or multiple) changes waste more water, so you need to change a larger total volume to get the same reduction in waste. eg. five 10% changes are less effective than one 50% change. Its easiest to show by example: 100ppm of substance A. 50% change...
  89. Rahms

    My custom build shallow tank RESCAPE (The 3 Peaks)

    What are the specifics of your LEDs? Manufacturer/power/number if DIY! I think people will find it easier to interpret those graphs if its an XY scatter, distance from light on X axis and PAR on Y. Then you add a curve (series) for each # of lights. It took me a minute to actually work out...
  90. Rahms

    The future of co2?

    considering he's issuing refunds on the kickstarter page, I'm going to say no :P
  91. Rahms

    My custom build shallow tank RESCAPE (The 3 Peaks)

    If there are any areas wihin the heater which are higher than the top of the outlet tube, air can get trapped, as well as if there are any nooks and crannies (such as heating coil? no idea what these look like inside) that may trap air if not vertical. So depending on the internals of the...
  92. Rahms

    How to! Bookmark Posts

    excellent, no more "where's that bloomin' post, I know its here somewhere"
  93. Rahms

    My custom build shallow tank RESCAPE (The 3 Peaks)

    got any progress pics of the stand build? Looks great. Is that a few spaces for wine bottles?! I also quite like the light fixture, how'd you make that (and how is it attached)? giving me ideas for my stand!
  94. Rahms

    tmc signature 60 planted

    plants look good, cant see any BGA! nice one
  95. Rahms

    'The Full Monty' Has Left The Building last photos

    To be fair to you, breeding any fish by accident is impressive! Nicely done except maybe kribs and livebearers :p
  96. Rahms

    'The Full Monty' Has Left The Building last photos

    Well I'll be very impressed if they're discus! ...and very disappointed if they're snails lol
  97. Rahms

    tmc signature 60 planted

    its not that big a leap george, you've probably already got sponges in your fluval! But I really wouldn't get distracted with filter media, it's not your issue (except, maybe, you have too much and its reducing your turnover)
  98. Rahms

    Wabi-kuza III

    amazing! it looks kinda moist, do you still have to spray it daily (or more)?
  99. Rahms

    tmc signature 60 planted

    have you cleaned your filter recently george? probably full of old decomposing leaves if not
  100. Rahms

    T5 Replacement LED Tubes

    if its too yellow, just get a more white bulb? look in the "cheap tubes" sticky in this forum for some ideas
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