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  1. Omegatron

    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Hi! A few weeks from now im going to renovate my house and have litte time and room for my aquarium, also my interest was slowly comming to an end. So i have decided to quit the hobby. I found a buyer for all my stuff so this week im taking down the scape. I wanted to take some final pictures...
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Hi, thanks for all the feedback and tips about the batteling cyano. So i spot dosed KNO3 and at first it seemed it worked but a few days later all cyano was back and in bigger numbers. So I kept dosing more KNO3 but then i probably overdosed it and killed off all my amano shrimp. So now i have...
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Thanks for the tip, the cyano occured on 1 spot in the tank but lately it seems its spreading everywhere. Spots that have very good flow also have cyano problems.
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Hi, Today is day 250 after startup. things are finally looking better. I still struggle with cyanobacteria that i keep removing manually. here are some (phone)pics.
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Small update, after a lot of issues (algae/Co2/lights etc) thinks looking better. took a few pics with the phone after trimming.
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    Two sisters

    The tank looks great martin!!! You mentioned that you are using 2 filters but i only see 1 very large spraybar. Should i assume you connected 2 filters on 1 spraybar? If so how does this work out? maybe you have some pics? Im interested because im working on my watercirculation and i wonder if...
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Since i have to wait for the fish to go in, i already have a bunch of green neons (simulans). I was thinking of adding a bunch of black phantom tetras. Now im looking for a 3rd species. Do you guys have any suggestions that goes well with the above fish while keeping it balanced with the scape...
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    I added some supporting rocks under the far left branch, though is not perfect yet it does look better (need better placement). Also i noticed that the sand in the middle of the tank is too high compared with the left side of the tank. Im going to fix that today. An update pic will follow when...
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Luckely its just 1 branch but tbh its not that off looking. I think it will look better with some rocks added, will see. But thanks for the input!
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    Im happy with the basalt stones, they cost (almost) nothing and they are fine for this project. When the tank ages the stones will look less clean. Ill put it on Miroshaki aswell (i forgot haha). Thanks for the compliment looking forward to your project aswell :)
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    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    The Polysperma was growing above the water surface so then i trimmed the tops and replanted them, i didnt take any pictures of that. These pics are the most recent with the trimmings of the polysperma replanted. yeah the far left piece is still a work in progress, im thinking about adding a...
  12. Omegatron

    Omega's Nature Aquarium

    After a learningfull process with my Iwagumi scape I decided it was time for something else. This time I want to try nature style. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a bunch of spiderwood. I emptied the tank and started the hardscape process. This process took me 2 weeks (with lots of help from...
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    Wood identification

    Thanks for the info, that oakthree looks nice, though it would be quite a challenge for me to find it here. I was hoping i could find something in stores here but it seems options in the Netherlands are very limited. Though there is an abundance of spiderwood at the local LFS. But im afraid with...
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    Wood identification

    Hi, Im in there very early stages of rescaping my tank. In mind is the ryuboku style. I found a pic of a tank that i realy like but im wondering what type of wood is used. Could anyone identify it for me? Thanks very much for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My new iwagumi

    Thanks for telling. Because mine is growing really well but doesnt have those vibrant colors so i would have wonderd what i could do better :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My new iwagumi

    Looks fantastic! Did you edit the photo colour a bit because the colors are so nice. Really stunning! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Esha Gastropex does it work?

    It didnt work for me but others have good expirience. I have no clue about why though. Maybe you have better luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Yes i always have diatoms in the beginning but these will dissapear eventually. With startup i always do a WC every other day. That helps a lot. (While maintaining EI dosing and adding co2). I trim my HC once per month.
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    hopefully soon, im waiting for the UG to grow in more so i have something to show (I keep posting the same pictures for over a year now haha)
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Ill wait another to weekz then to be save, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Haha thanks for the compliments! The lid did indeed come of but no worries we are still together :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi guys. 2 weeks i added some utriculari graminifolia. Its setteling in nicely although it gets a bit brown but ive been told that is normal in the beginning. Im wondering when i should trim this plant because in 2 weeks it has grown upwards a lot still no carpet forming yet. Is it save to...
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    Utricularia graminifolia advise needed

    Thanks for the advise. Though i already planted it a few days ago and i've seen people having succes also when they plant it in the substrate. Thanks for the input though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Utricularia graminifolia advise needed

    Hi, Last friday i got a nice deal on some UG. I had this plant before but without luck and always in a newly planted tank and new substrate. I found an old thread about this plant on ukaps. People stating that UG grows better when you dont do a full EI dose (i dont know if this is true). On a...
  25. Omegatron

    my son's tank

    Awsome and very nice perspective!
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    Eheim Filter Recommendation

    Definately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Eheim Filter Recommendation

    Add an hydor inline heater and con solved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Priming an Eheim Pro 3

    So i tried the suggested but priming with the outlet above water only made it a little bit better, but its still a pain.
  29. Omegatron

    Eheim Filter Recommendation

    I own a Eheim professional 3 (2071) and an Eheim ecco pro (2036). Im not reccomending the professional 3, the Ecco work much better. You could also checkout the external filters from JBL.
  30. Omegatron

    Esha Gastropex does it work?

    So if i understand you correcty after the treatment of 3 days i wait 4 days and then I do a WC? (so 1 week no wc?) Also, EI fertilizers and co2 is not a problem in combination with this product? cheers!
  31. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    haha thanks!
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    A few days ago i decided to speed up the plant growth, so i lowered the lights by a lot and went psycho on the co2. This is 24 hours after a waterchance, 2 mins after i stopped the filters and powerhead about 10 minutes before lights go out. I also overdose with EI just to be save. instead of...
  33. Omegatron

    Esha Gastropex does it work?

    But since you dose in the water I would think i wouldnt matter where they are hiding, unless the water isnt underneath the plants ;) weird...Also those on the glass (not hiding) wont die.
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    Esha Gastropex does it work?

    Hi! For a few weeks now im trying to get rid of the snails that got into my tank when i bought new plants. I've tried snail traps, didnt work (bastards are to smart for these traps). I have good experience with assasin snails in my previous tank but since im trying to grow a carpet i dont want...
  35. Omegatron

    Natural Aquarium attempt - 16/06/2015 (pics)

    + 1 on weeping moss. Its fissidens Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  36. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    I knew when i would use a reactor and different tubing that flow would be reduced but i was trying to achieve maximimum circulation with these things in mind. Im going to try different media (pot scrubbers) and hopfully gat a bit more flow. Thanks for the help!
  37. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Your talking about those pot scrubbers yeah? If so i think i can fit in 2 in a basket maybe 3. Need to figure out how they call these things in dutch en were to buy them lol. I do, im using a reactor on the filter with 12/16 mm tubing instead of 16/22. So i know that reduces flow but i was...
  38. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    @Martin in China how much of these pot scrubs fit in your basket? looking at these i think i can barley fit 2 in 1 basket. Do you think i can still use my 2 satchels of purigen that was lying around for a year? (not sealed or anything)
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    nugget's 4ft tank

    Looking at the pics as a kid in a candystore, amazing! Your running on 6 bps co2? Isnt your lifestock in danger? My tank has almost the same dimensions but if i go higher then 4 bps i would kill most of them. How do you dissolve the co2? Reactor / diffusor? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  40. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    I'll give it a try. Now i have only 2 basket half full with lava gravel that i use as biomedia, will it be enough for filtration and bacterial colonies? Also i found 2 uses bags of purigen in my cabinet. Its been lying there for a year i think. Can i still use it? Will it sill work that is...
  41. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Floss removed no change at all [emoji17] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    I havent removed it yet but replaced it with a new one. I was hoping less media would be noticable but it wasnt. Next step is removing the floss then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  43. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    So i removed the mechanical media and moved 50% of the bio media to the other basket. Result is no change in flow at all. :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  44. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Thanks! Im going to try it and hopfully get more flow now.
  45. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Thanks for the advise i will take half of the bio media out. Should i not replace the mechanical media with the other half of the bio media then? Since its already used. I also have a bag of lava gravel left whats best? I dont have pot scrubbers haha.
  46. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Flow will be reduced because thats the only downside with reactors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  47. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    It should come with adapters for 16/22. Mine did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  48. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Thanks for the feedback, pot scrubs and course? whats that? :) So should i remove half of the media in each basket then (in each filter)? Also, should i remove the mechanical media (bottom basket) and replace it with bio media? I thought i read somewhere that mechanical doesnt do that much...
  49. Omegatron

    What/how much media for best flow and filtration?

    Hi, For a while now i'm using 2 filters, the Eheim Ecco 300 (2036) and the Eheim Profesionel 3 250 (2071) The filtration at the moment is great but using a co2 reactor on 1 filter and an inline heater on the other reduces the flow a lot. I would like to achieve maximum flow with best...
  50. Omegatron

    Priming an Eheim Pro 3

    I have 2 eheim filters the 2036 and the 2071 (2071 is the eheim 3 pro). Were the 2036 works perfectly i have the same issues after cleaning the 2071. The above could be my issue aswell. Thank you for sharing this im definately going to try this next time i clean the filter. Still the cheaper...
  51. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    The waterflow is no issue for me, Maybe your outlet is a bit too much downwards and its disturbing the sand/soil? Maybe you can try putting the HC furher in the soil. I dont think the powder version of teh soil is the reason that HC uproots (so my guess is the combination of your waterflow and...
  52. Omegatron

    120cm flow

    With higher light the marging for error is indeed smaller. If your up for it by all means do it. Its just unecessary risk i think. More stress maintaining balance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  53. Omegatron

    Twinstar, a real brain melter.

    Im willing to test it in my tank for you Iain, just send it to me ;) I hope you figure it out mate. Also you need 2 twinstars for a 120cm tank? Is it worth the costs? Im wondering because i find them quite expensive over here.
  54. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Thanks for the compliments! About the hardscape on the left, what would you have done differently? because the more i would add on the left side the impact of the rightside would be less. (not saying im going to change it but always open for good ideas :) )
  55. Omegatron

    Efficiency of External Reactor

    ahh ok, well i dont think i have the answer then :)
  56. Omegatron

    Efficiency of External Reactor

    How much excess are you talking about? 1/3 of co2 in my reactor takes me between 30 -45 minutes.
  57. Omegatron

    120cm flow

    Hi, my tank is 120x40x35 i use 2x 54w t5. believe me its more than enough. I actually increased the height last week so its 35cm above the surface. IMO 4x 54 t5 is overkill and asking for problems. Filters should be fine i think.
  58. Omegatron

    Efficiency of External Reactor

    Hi Jaap, as a user of a reactor myself and having the same experience im interested what the responses will be though my own experience and logic thinking i would say: 1. it will not go to waste, the reactor is a closed cilinder so ur basicly moving it from the co2 bottle to the reactor. If...
  59. Omegatron

    Natural Aquarium attempt - 16/06/2015 (pics)

    I have the same issue when giving loads of co2 that it fills up the reactor halfway. We are basicly giving more co2 then our filter/reactor combo can dissolve. This Co2 wont be wasted since its in an closed container it will only take a bit longer for the reactor to dissolve it all. Unless you...
  60. Omegatron

    Learning curve

    Wonderfull setup! One can tell you thought this through :)
  61. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Thanks for the input. I tried it once but i didnt get the right look. Maybe the stones i had where to big. Could try it again though. Thanks for the tip!
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi guys, I took some pictures this weekend. Its getting repetitive though so nothing new. New HC is setteling in, no live stock added yet. Algae is under control.
  63. Omegatron

    Dutch but NOT...

    Thanks for the info, i hang my lights higher yesterday so that made me curious about your distance from the surface, thanks!. Why are you using a fixture with 4 bulbs if you only use 2 bulbs simultaneously? Is there an advantage? Im just wondering :).
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    Dutch but NOT...

    Looks great martin! Can yo tell me what dimensions the tank has and how many cm is your light above the watersurface? How many bulbs does the unit have?
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    thanks for the tips, though im not going to buy cherry shrimps now and remove them after a week or so. The algae is still managable but if it becomes troublesome i will add the amano's again. yesterday i raised my lightfixture so hopefully this will help aswell, I also started the Gastropex...
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Thanks for the compliment, much appriciated! About the depth and the path. Its a bit annoying because if you look at the back,the substrate line make has the shape of a horizontal 'S' so the middle where the path is is also the lowest part of the substrate in the back (dont know if i still...
  67. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    I have parvula already in the mix, not everywhere but i added some more then i had before my vacation. thanks for the suggestion and the compliment!
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi, thanks for the response. I have the HC pretty deep already, also i rather leave it as it is, disturbing the HC again will only make the settling in take longer me thinks.
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Small update, still no pics haha. So i noticed that the combination of putting back 20 something Amano's back in the tank and adding Easy Carbo (overdose ftw) I almost completely got rid of diatoms and other algae within 24 hours. I was really suprised to see the bright green color of the plants...
  70. Omegatron

    My new iwagumi

    Looks nice, though if it would be my layout i would bank it up more, less soil in the front and more in the back. Seems a bit to flat for my taste. love those DIY pipes! keep us updated!
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    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi, A while ago i created a new thread (http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/suggestions-needed-how-to-continue-after-a-vacation.33485/) because of my upcomming holiday and using the method where one doesnt turn on the lights/no co2/ferts or feeding fish. For me it didnt work since i lost a lot...
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    Suggestions needed..how to continue after a vacation

    Hi all, Thanks for the for the compliments and help. This method did actually work perfect for 3 of my plant spieces (glosso, sp. japan and hairgrass) sadly not for the HC and my tank has 80% HC. So this method didnt do me/my tank any good indeed. After reading the comments yesterday i...
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    Suggestions needed..how to continue after a vacation

    Hi all, I came back 2 days ago from vacation. As suggested to me by Clive i did a major WC before i left and didn't add any ferts, food, co2 and light for 1,5 week. I noticed that the Glosso looked really healthy and the Hydrocotyle sp. Japan looked a bit bright but has grown a lot and was...
  74. Omegatron

    When to shut down co2 when using a reactor?

    Hi, i am using an ista mix max reactor with my pressurised co2. Because my tank is in the living room with big windows i have a good amount of ambilight before lights go on. Therefore my co2 goes on 3 hours before light. Lights go out after 8 hours. My co2 is set to go off 2 hours before the...
  75. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi again, Small update, Amano shrimps were added in the tank, also my friend emptied his tank and had some moss leftovers, so i added some wheeping moss (not sure if its the real deal) and some fissidens fox. I dont know if it will look nice but i can always remove it. I used small pieces of...
  76. Omegatron

    Deans 60p

    I have a eheim filter also reduced from 17mm to 13mm. I have no issues at all but mine isnt a fancy one telling me low flow. Maybe too much filter medium? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    help needed before abandoning ship

    Thanks again for your insight. I was worried to try the method you described but it makes sense. About the overfeeding. I try not to. I only use fish food for all fauna and only give a tiny bit every 2 days. But who knows maybe they are still spoiled haha. Again thanks a lot. Also i did not...
  78. Omegatron

    help needed before abandoning ship

    Thanks for the advise. When you talk about weight loss what do you mean with that? Im trying to picture what i can expect when comming back from a 2 week holiday. Also. I have like 30 ish japonica shrimp, 26 green tetra and 12 otto's. No food for 2 weeks for all of these creatures is not bad...
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    Background lights

    No worries m8 i appriciate all the help! I think im going to try to get 1 TL light see if it works but and keeping martins fear of algae in mind. looks awsome but i think it will be expensive and also i would like one with the correct size haha. Does anyone here use this as backlight though?
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    Background lights

    Yeah i tried it, i have a thin background board, 1 side is white the other one i made black. the white side gives more shadow then nothing because the board is keeping the light frm reflecting the wall i think. i dont know how to explain it. ill make a pic when im home and show you. With the...
  81. Omegatron

    Show Your Pets

    This is Yoda, picture is almost 2 yrs old. he was 6 weeks in this pic: And with our other dog Jackie, about 13 yrs old i think.
  82. Omegatron

    Background lights

    Sadly no, a white background does the same as nothing. Only with black background you dont see the shadow.
  83. Omegatron

    help needed before abandoning ship

    Hi, firstly sorry for hijacking! I was just reading this thread i find it really interesting. Im going on a 2 week holiday in a couple of months aswell. I have a Iwagumi tank. Plants: HC,Glosso, DHG. I got green tetra (simulans) otto's and japonica's. Will my tank be ok aswell if i leave the...
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    Background lights

    Hi guys, i always have a black background for my tank but lately im trying without and i like it. For some reason without background it seems to add more depth. But without background if have this ugly shadow: I have ambient led so i have some light in the evening but having this on during...
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    Deans 60p

    If you have some extra soil left i would put the big rock and wood on top of it a little bit higher (thats what i ment with the slope). Then the branches would stick out of the tank a bit more, i think that would look nice (again all a matter of taste ofc). Could you also make a picture from the...
  86. Omegatron

    George's 65cm Natural Aquario

    I was wondering this myself, good to hear its the other way around!
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    The Flawless

    Overdosing Co2 will not cause any harm to plants, it will not cause algae growth or any other bad situations. When dosing Co2 you only need to worry about not killing your live stock by adding too much of it. Since you dont have any fish or shrimp yet your fine to give as much as you can, the...
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    The Flawless

    As long as you dont have any live stock in your tank your fine.
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    Deans 60p

    I like it with the wood, though i suggest to slope it more from the back left to front right. It feels to even now. (matter of taste ofc)
  90. Omegatron

    Bedroom ADA 120p

    I would use both filters aswell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Midori no mori (until I can think of a proper name)

    Sorry to hear James, didnt your lights go on at all the entire day? My guess is a co2 overdose aswell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  92. Omegatron

    Midori no mori (until I can think of a proper name)

    Looks great James! +1 on the Blyxa (i like it)
  93. Omegatron

    Bedroom ADA 120p

    How do you manage to let an ADA 120P untouched in your shed for 6 months! haha. keep us updated!
  94. Omegatron

    60x20x20

    I tried UG 2 times now and both times it i couldnt get it to grow. I have been reading some comments that UG seems to do best in an establist tank. Im not sure it this is true.
  95. Omegatron

    Crystal River Shore

    Beautiful scape and pictures! Keep em comming. Your scape looks familiar i have seen it before but can't remember where. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  96. Omegatron

    Omega's Iwagumi - Xibalba

    Hi, Today i decided to put the simulans and otto's back in the tank, i also did some maintenance. everything growing in nicely i already did some trimming on the HC, the carpet is getting there slowly. Here is how i do a WC, i connect the hose directly from the tap out of the kitchen, very...
  97. Omegatron

    25 litre tree scape

    Owwww i really like your new layout a lot, nice hardscape!! go go planting go!
  98. Omegatron

    Twinstar..what is it?

    I would like to give the twinstar a try but the € 170,- is too much for me (shame its so expensive) so im sticking with the toothbrush to remove the algae from the rocks :)
  99. Omegatron

    Inspirational wood-dominated aquascapes

    Im really loving this scape, adding it here so i can look back at it when the time comes i need inspiration :) Source: Lofty Spirit
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