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to eliminate resonance from my canister filter I cut a square out of the base of the cabinet, so that the canister is sitting on the floor ...worked a treat.

I don't know how you've wired your stc 1000, but I followed this :- http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?479021-STC1000-Temperature-controller-build which allows two sockets for heaters, two sockets for cooling and two sockets for mains. I have two 150W heaters plugged in, run an...

According to Seachem the active ingredient in Excel is Polycycloglutaracetal - an isomeric form of glutaraldehyde ..it's the non-hazardous ingredients that are withheld (as a trade secret)...All this aside, the argument against the production or distribution of glutaraldehyde solution by JBL has...

I very much doubt there's a copyright on Glutaraldehyde Solution - Seachem aren't the only company that produces it. According to the article, JBL don't produce or distribute a Glutaraldehyde Solution on safety and ethical grounds. The very same grounds that UK hospitals ban the use of the...

If by normal you mean those used for airlines - then NO - has to be specifically for co2. I find the plastic ones tend to go brittle , also the valve tends to be tighter - requiring more pressure than the metal counterparts. Can't advise how long your 95g will last as I have no experience with them.

The check valve inside the bubble counter prevents water getting to the regulator - you'll need to fit a check valve inline on the tubing to prevent syphoning (position it as close to the water as possible - high up the tubing).

Remove wool , plant into substrate and place a root tab under each bunch....Hygrophilla is very Iron dependant and Iron doesn't stay available in chelated form. Providing Iron via root tabs will overcome this. (This has been my experience with Hygrophilla).

It's not the water that's cycled, it's the filter (substrate...and surfaces)...replacing the water wont affect the cycle - provided that the filter was not powered down for too long.

from recollection, the bazooka requires 30-40psi...bps will probably need adjusting as the in tank atomiser wont be as efficient as an in-line variants.

the water treatment you used wasn't seachem prime was it?...as this can give off a rather foul smell. just my tuppence worth.

Your death not mine...think the sticker is there because they thought a touch of sarcasm would help sell it? still... one way of ridding the world of 'stupid' The fact that it has no plug fitted should send a bigger warning....its law in this country for electrical appliances to have a fitted...

Do you see that little yellow sticker with the lightning bolt?....know what it means?

They look like something put together in the man cave at the bottom of the garden....danged if I'd trust them around water.

Personally I prefer a black background...just makes everything pop

Disappear from your sight, but not from the sky ;)

If you're using a spray bar and your flow is too strong, then simply drill the holes out a fraction bigger...you will still benefit from the 1450lph turn over but without turning the tank into a washing machine.

For 58yrs I've seen the sun rise, traverse the sky and then set....not once have I seen it disappear for a couple of hours in between.

It's Green

I replaced the hosing on my Fluval 406 with the 16/22mm Eheim hosing (which is fitted to an inline reactor). It's a pleasing compromise that works well.

Thanks for the information alto, I'm leaning toward to Zetlight for its ease of fitting without having to make modifications to the tank. I require medium lighting, so wonder if fitting 2 units would provide that. I prefer the Current USA Satellite Pro specs, but dont want the hassle of...

Anyone familiar with the above LEDs? Im thinking about replacing the T8s on my Fluval Roma 240 and came across these on the Allpondsolutions website, the size for my tank are rated at 3500 Lumens (42W)....will this be a worthwhile upgrade to my current T8s which are 39w each. link to lights:-...

Be sure you havent overfilled your bubble counter (especially if using oil), as the back pressure can cause the issue you're experiencing too. But, I think as Ian has stressed...that it's probably a leak.

Some people (myself included) have found that reducing micro fert dosage causes bba to clear up. Reduce micros by 10 times....ie if you normally dose 40ml, then only dose 4ml. I had bba going mental on my anubias, I read about micro toxins being a possible cause, so followed the above dosing...

Exactly, the potassium nitrate can safely reach 1400ppm, but organic nitrates at those levels will almost certainly be fatal to fish in general.

Where on earth do you get this figure from? everything I've read regarding general tolerance levels of nitrates for fish states 30ppm - 40ppm and for Goldfish, Koi etc as being even lower - at 20ppm - as safe levels. There are fish that are exceptions with tolerances much higher, but these...

Brands are fine if you dont mind paying for 96% water....cheaper to buy dry ferts and mix your own stock solution. Same for carbo products, theyre just a solution of gluteraldehyde - a lovely biocide with a low carbon source.

Micros are provided at water change, because they are in my tap water...so no extra topping up of micros required...not so for my macros.

I dose Macros Monday, Wednesday and Friday...Micros Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday...Sunday no dose (so plants can use up any excess that's built up)...Monday WC And Macros.

So in other words, gluteraldehyde is not liquid carbon....so its just a marketing ploy as I suspected.

You could invest in a Regulator/Solenoid Output Splitter, this would give you independent control of flow rate to each line. http://www.co2supermarket.co.uk/2-way-splitter-for-co2-solenoid-regulator-p118.html

They are fitted with an adapter for 18/25, you remove it and you'll find it's actually a 16/22 fitting.

Strange, the same thing has happened to seriouslyfish.com..are UK ISP's over filtering?

Link>>>>> Have a read of this article <<<<<Link

Three year warranty on Fluvals....and they honour it too...I had a faulty aquastop on my first 306 , I phoned them up, they sent me out a replacement next day without any quibbles.

Kesgrave Tropicals stock Amano shrimp and sell online, they have a good reputation from what ive read on various forums

I dont have experience with the Hydor filters, but you may want to consider the availability of spare parts before making your choice. I do however run three Fluval externals (two 306's and a 406),I've had no problem with the primer on any of them and all three run fairly quietly. I think that...

Am I mistaken in thinking that carbon can only exist as a liquid if subjected to high pressure and with some forms high temperatures ? Or have they found a way to chemically trap the carbon within a liquid? Are the likes of Seachem Excel and Easy Carbo actually liquid carbon, or are they merely...

As far as I know, it is illegal to purchase antibiotics (for fish/animals) in the UK without a prescription from a qualified Vet. Im not sure if buying from ebay would be legal here (Uk).

I find the Aquael Easy Heaters to be very good, they are practically indestructable in aquaria use as they are made of plastic, they are relatively slim and black - which gives them a low profile in most tank setups. They have the uk plug too...shop around as prices vary considerably from...

You dont state what size tank you have or whether you wish to use an atomiser or a reactor. The system you linked to is customisable, so select the dual stage regulator option, which will bump cost up to £96.99, then you need to select the appropriate size bazooka atomiser for your tank which...

I recently installed a co2 pressurised injection system on my Roma 240L aquarium, I started by injecting at a rate of 2bps, but found I had to increase this to 4bps to maintain a nice green DC throughout the photo period. Initially I set the solenoid to come on 4hrs before lights on and shut off...

I just taped a length of sewing thread to one end, pulled it tight and taped to other end, marked out holes, removed thread, drilled.

I can confirm that Firepower in Foxhall Road Ipswich Do refills You can purchase a 2kg bottle from them for £10 + £8 for it to be filled and consequent refills are £8

I set my heaters 1 degree higher than the ATC, this way the tank isn't boiled should the ATC thermostat fail.