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I have used a DIY CO2 before I went full FE setup. Personally I wise I had just done it and not wasted my money on half measures. My regulator is off eBay for £35, timer £10 and 2kg FE £8. Lasts about 3 months in my 350l tank. (With ph controller) Works a lot better than liquid carbon, and it's...

I have a sump pump setup, have used the inline defuses etc, and at the moment I just use a atomiser in front of the return pump, so the micro bubbles are pulled into the pump. For me it works as good if not better than in inline. Plus no cutter or drilling required and easier to clean the...

Tim, what do you have around the bottom of the tanks. Looks really good and would like to get one. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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And before anyone asks, yes the Lego Star Wars millennium falcon in the background is mine [emoji3], just needs finishing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks, was very helpful. So have started the aquascaping. Have plants as follows: Riccia Fluitans in the foreground to carpet Anubias Nana bonsai for the cliff top Willow moss tied to the tree, I got a two pieces of a spider wood from Hobby fish (near Milton Keynes, if you close...

Yes, I use a drop checker as well, it stays green so I know my CO2 level is fine. No algae and plants are heathy etc. I have put the ph controller to n a timer. It comes on about an hour before lights. I'm not home during the day so don't know when it reaches the set level, but I did a test and...

Ok thanks, have put it on a timers will see how it's does. It's setup with an atomiser via the return pump, so 1 hrs should be enough. Don't have a counter on it but it's quite high. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I have a general question. I have a PH Controller that controls my ph level to drop by 1. Im currently running that 24/7. Should i change this to just come on before lights on and save the CO2, or should i just leave it as it is, because its better for plants and fish to maintain a constant...

I use Citric Acid, had a load left over from by DIY CO2 setup. I now use this to clean all my aquarium equipment. Im in a hard water area so it works great for removing limescape etc (also clean my kettle with it).

ok quick update, I got one of these, pH Electrode with 300cm BNC Cable and Solutions https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MGDWZ9I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Its a non-branded and only £25, works great, and at the moment holds it calibration really well, can recomment it.

Hey all, This is quite a simple question; I am just getting to setup a second tank for shrimp. (Have parked my big tank until I break it down and move it to decorate, at which point I will then re-plant and re-scape) So, I have a Aquaone 40 (that’s a 55l), it’s a really nice looking tank...

Hi all, So I’m hoping someone can provide me some more insight into why we need to do a weekly water change. I know everyone says you need to do between 25 to 50% water change weekly, but for me I want to know why, I am trying to understand why we need to do this. Before I go any further I...

2kg fire extinguisher. Get then from a local guy that services them. But once they need pressure testing it cheaper for them to just replace so sells them 3 for £25. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi all, I have just purchased a second hand JBL PH controller. However the electrode was allowed to dry out so it think it needs replacing. ( I did know this before I got it) Been looking at the Ebay ones for £15 but I thinking they won't last 6 months. Can anyone recommend a good...

Drop checker is a pre-mixed, so i would have to assume so. And it take about 4+ hours for the checker to turn green. Looking at a ph controller for the co2 so it doesn't go off overnight Just did a recount and not sure if i miss counted / the atomiser is blocked or valve is faulty but bubble...

Hi Martin, CO2 is being dosed via the return pump into the tank. Yes using the drop checkers. Looking to order a ph pen from Amazon as a second check.

Great writeup ian, i have been looking for something like this for some time now added to Christmas List (if i can wait that long). Have looked at using my RPI to control relays etc, but was going to take more time to build than i can spare. My only question is, how can i intergrate the PH...

OK a quick update, Turned the CO2 back up, as the indicator dropped to light blue again. Discoverer in that despite opening the valve more (passed 8BPS), the bubble count didn’t change. Guessing the Atomiser has reached the point where it cannot push anymore CO2 thought without increasing the...

Thanks, i was under the impression that the inline atomisers meant you didn't get fizzy effect. Good to know this is normal and im not overloading the diffuser. I have just been using the blue/green/yellow indicator, i have some 6 in 1 pens so will give them a go to see the drop. I know my...

Thanks for the reply, i have shut off the K1 media air supply to see if it makes any difference. Also turned down the CO2 so i don't suffocate the fish until get home. Just in case it works to well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all, Ok need some advise and help. Over the past 6 months i have slowly upgrade my kit from a DIY CO2 system with a normal diffuser stone to a pressure system with a inline diffuser 2 months ago. I have a Red Sea 350 tank and sump, with K1 media for the bio filter. Over the past couple of...