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  1. J

    Plant help

    Hi, Thanks for the response. I have now ordered the ferts you suggested. I was aware the lighting was high and could cause issue without CO2 but I tried to avoid CO2 due to cost of getting it set up and ongoing. The aim was to try and keep things as cheap as possible and I got a good...
  2. J

    Plant help

    I am using dennerle scapers soil - no gravel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. J

    Plant help

    I had some Ludwigia Repens in there but it just stopped growing and then melted away so I took it out. I will get some more.
  4. J

    Plant help

    7.5L with 850L/hr
  5. J

    Plant help

    Hi, the pipes are getting dirty pretty quickly so I give them a clean to keep the flow good. I just rinse out the filter with the old tank water too. nothing heavy. The filter has 3 compartments. 1) Wool and black sponge 2) Blue sponge and sintered glass noodles 3) Blue sponge and sincere...
  6. J

    Plant help

    Thanks for the responses both. I currently have the light set up for 7 hours. I will reduce down to 6 as requested. Unfortunately it doesn't dim so that isn't an option but I can set up a two hour break with the timer. The capacity of the tank is 135L and the external filter is an Ocellaris...
  7. J

    Plant help

    Hi all, I set this tank up at the end of January. It is my first planted tank and was pretty excited at the start but now the issues are taking over my enthusiasm. I haven't had any issues with the fish, no diseases and no deaths. The cherry shrimp are also loving life and reproducing like...
  8. J

    Algae issues

    Hi all, Developed a pretty bad algae problem. Can you please help with identification and offer any help to get rid? Thanks Joe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. J

    Nitrates

    Hi all, My fishless cycle completed pretty quickly and ammonia and nitrite zero so I thought it was time to add some fish. The day before adding the fish I did a 80% water change a final test of the water. Nitrate which had been high prior to the water change was now zero. I have since...
  10. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Double good news today. Nitrite has dropped to zero on day 12 after being 5ppm yesterday. Also the bucephalandra has decide to sprout a bud. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Day 10
  12. J

    Cories and aquasoil

    Hi, I'm using Dennerle scapers soil in my new tank. I am thinking of an Amazon themed tank and would like to have a group of cories but am worried about them kicking the soil up and making it cloudy / releasing ammonia. Does anyone have experience of keeping cories with uncapped aquasoil? I...
  13. J

    Zante from London (soon to be Florence)

    Welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. J

    Hello from the Highlands

    Welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. J

    Photoperiod

    Thanks for the info. I will build up over the coming weeks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. J

    Photoperiod

    Great, looks like I'm on the right track. Thanks for the advice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. J

    Photoperiod

    It's the built in led on the aquavogue 135. 44w led with an output of 115 PAR @ 30cm 50 PAR @ 60cm According to a rep at aquaone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk.
  18. J

    Photoperiod

    Quick question, I set up my first planted tank yesterday and am now letting it cycle before adding any fish. Regarding lighting, what photoperiod should I be using at this stage? I set it for 6 hours because I'm sure I read that somewhere but can't seem to find where I read it. Any advice...
  19. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Sorry that they aren't great photos but here's attempt at my first ever planted tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    First attempt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Back home now and the soil has arrived. Looking forward to getting this going. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  22. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Unfortunately not, it's built in as part of the setup. Tried a basic dimmer switch on it but it didn't fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    I think I agree, after some thought I am going to go with the second option. I have also just ordered two bags of Dennerle Scapers Soil as I got a good deal. Still not totally sure on the plants, finding it difficult to decide on what would work and visualise without any experience. The current...
  24. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Hi, I have the same issue, I am torn between the first and second photo and can't decide. Thanks for the other tips, I was tempted by a soil capped with gravel substrate but I am also thinking of moving home next year so thought it would be easier to do with tropica soil or ada amazonia so will...
  25. J

    Beginnings of a low tech

    Hi all, I thought I would start a journal to track the progress of my first planted tank. Reality is that I won't be able to get it going until after New Year but I wanted to start now to get ideas and opinion going as I am inexperienced here. The details will be updated as I go but here is...
  26. J

    Aqua One Aquavogue lighting

    Hi, I have just bought a second hand Aquavogue 135 which had a 44w led lighting built in as standard. I have emailed aqua one for more information about the lighting and they told me it is 115 PAR @ 30cm and 50 PAR @ 60cm which is considered high output. I want to set up a low maintenance...
  27. J

    First Low Tech - Advice Needed

    Thanks for the reply. So I have been having a little read and decided on the soil capped with 2-4mm gravel as the substrate. Anyone know if the canna soils are okay for this purpose? For example the one listed in the link below: Canna 50L Terra Professional Soil Mix Bag...
  28. J

    First Low Tech - Advice Needed

    Thanks for the replies, I will give those articles a read. Another silly question I am sure, but is using a dimmer as simple as using one of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercury-Plug-Dimmer-Switch-Socket/dp/B000LAU04K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481055895&sr=8-1&keywords=light+dimmer or is this...
  29. J

    First Low Tech - Advice Needed

    Hi all, I have just purchased an AquaVogue 135 which arrives later this week. Aquarium Model: AquaVogue 135 Dimensions: 42 x 80 x 50cm Aquarium Volume: 135L External Filter Flow Rate: 850L/Hr Light Wattage: 44W LED I have kept fish before but this time I would like to set up a planted...
  30. J

    MTS, Snails

    My biggest ones are about the length of a thumb nail
  31. J

    New additions

    what about the addition of 8 lemon tetras?? would this affect the school of rasbora who are shoaling constantly
  32. J

    New additions

    i think id prefer something different....to be honest any ideas?
  33. J

    New additions

    right i have a 140L tank consisted of 11 harlequins 6 panda cory i did have a dwarf gourami but i took it back because it was too aggressive, it ate my shrimp and hassled the pandas im looking to finish off the tank with a few more fish but cant decide what, id prefer not to have...
  34. J

    First Ever Tank

    Hi, im currently planning my first tank to set up in the summer holidays!! I am at university and only visit home in the holidays, the tank will be at home, meaning trusting my parents to look after the tank while i am gone. i want something which is not a hassle and simple for them as well as...
  35. J

    First Ever New Tank

    Hi all, i have been looking to get into fishkeeping for a while now and finally have convinced parents to let me have a tank at home. I've decided on the JUWEL Rekord 800 (whats this like for a beginners tank?), the dimensions are 32"x12"x18" i am a bit confused about the stocking levels, what...
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