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I swear my bronze corries love me singing Al Green. My Bolivian ram doesn't though. Sorry had one too many sherbets. Ps my singinging is awful 😁

Thank you so much for documenting this. If I even get a quarter of the success you have I'll be a happy bunny. Best wishes.....you really are an inspiration

Hi Aquahorti, I want to try the "dry start" because I've never tried it and have enjoyed watching plants develop in a propagate but mainly it gives me time to save for co2 equipment. Not wanting to sound a pedant because what you're proposing sounds interesting but maybe you should consider...

Hi Aquahorti, Sorry I dont have anything to add but you've described the dark start where's the dry start. The reason I ask is I have been pondering this exact thing. I have been contemplating doing the 2 week dark start to get any ammonia spikes out the way then doing a 5-6 week dry start...

Thank you all for your wisdom. Currently only running 2 x 10w lights on a 20w power brick (psu?) which is working fine but been thinking of getting a new set up and hoped I could simply add it to what I've got. Thanks again folks, a separate controller or finding alternative lights that are...

Hi folks, Was wondering if the tc421 can run both 12v and 24v lights on different channels at the same time? Assuming the driver has enough wattage to cover. E.g. Ch 1: 1 x10w @12v Ch 2: 1x10w@12v Ch 3: 1 x 3w@12v Ch 4: 1x28w@24v Ch 5: 1 x 28w@24v Powered by a 90w driver? My grasp of...

Just found my first bronze cory baby - man oh me - gorgeous - thank you all (I hastened to add the galaxy's are none too chuffed tee he

Thank you Aquaps for my knowing a wee bit more than I did at this time last year, especially with not being a sheeple and dosing EI blindly (did that nearly half a decade ago) but because you're all a bunch of good eggs with patience of saints. At this point can I also mention my fanboy...

All i can say is my gravel is rounded (pea? gravel) so no sharp edges but yeah the corys dig deep into it, I've been trying to lay a carpet of glosso then marsilea then monte carlo since I got back into it and got a jumbled mix of all three but the corys are in their element with their noses...

Re your corys - my trigon has the the smallest grade rounded gravel (it was the cheapest from the lfs and when I first started nearly 20 years ago I had no idea about plants/planted substrates, for all I've read about them no liking gravel and having a negative effect I can't see it from...

Hi Fred, The Tropica plant growth substrate is the dog's dangly bits, be aware that you can get a bit of pea soup if it's not capped properly and if you're pulling up long rooted plants, working in the substrate. I wouldn't hesitate to use it. As for the eco complete, I've read mixed reviews...

In my best Rab C voice, I've read hings... tee he Now I maybe understand a certain dust aspect, even then I actually welcome the dust since my plants always seem to look like they do in the garden after I've watered them after the substrates been disturbed. That's not to say I don't wipe/clean...

This is my porn :)

Masja, If that doesn't work then think about this centred (not in the centre though) i'm not sure it'll get to the height you need. http://tropica.com/en/plants/plantdetails/Helanthium'Vesuvius'(067CTC)/19681 Feels like I'm pimping it a bit but got some in vitro from sabi and it's doing well...

Apologies being mischievous but Konsa :) .....eventually - how long dude tee he

Richard, Apologies I've just seen your thread, I love your arrangement think it'll look tip top when grown in a bit. Can't really offer anything better than has been offered already but keeping an eye out. I have two filters (Juwel internal and eheim external), the external is hooked up to...

All the best things are worth waiting for, looking good Kamiel, Just wondered about the glass base for your wood - if you intend taking it out for maintenance what's going to stop your substrate running underneath it when repositioning and when you take it out you'll have a similar problem...

Thank you guys for taking time to explain, I've explained to Edvet before that I keep reading and attempting to store the info so that one day it'll all just click. To be honest it does after a while but that Eureka moment for me is more often a fist palm. I think the thing I keep forgetting...

Cheers for the response Edvet, Turns out with a clearer head I found it, I thought it was one of the old manufacturers guides like Dennerle or even Dupla but it was a piece written by the forums very own Mr F circa 2005 which brought back memories of old forums :) Reading back today reminds me...

Apologies I have a memory that sticks with things that conveniently gets on with how I think! I remember reading somewhere that periods of 4 hours were the cycle that need to be hit before it meant anything of substance to the plant, otherwise sort of like storms or moonlight, i don't know my...

Not trying to be cheeky Richardod but that's like asking one of the holy grail questions about perfect trigon placement - a whole section of threads on their own, as a trigon owner I know as think I've read them all :) so without too much slamming all over this fine thread why not (and I mean...

I think the wee feckers like my singing :) tee he Head count tonight - cause they let me - seriously these wee so and so's hear the rhythm in my counting and jiggle last minute which has really had me questioning my sanity recently. I can only get to eight, but tonight all eleven and her...

I have the same problem with yeast CO2 in my nano, going to get a spare diffuser to swap one each week and let the other soak - I wondered if the by product feeds the shrimp/fish at all?

Another non juwel option is the Aquatlantis Easy LED Universal Freshwater suitable for T5/T8 lights 590 mm 101.30 GBP Sorry I've just copied and pasted from the website - it ends ......istik.com (hope that's not against rules), I've seen them on ebay too. One of the regulars on here...

Looking at Aquasabi they've had a few varieties of Erios which are out of stock at the moment but don't know how often they restock. I'm sure one of the guys in Europe posted a link to one of their internet suppliers in Holland that I spent a night running up a huge imaginary bill - sorry can't...

If you're wanting a vallis-like plant, try helanthium used to be echinodorus, they allegedly handle liquid carbon better. I'm trying some vesuvius but only had it in the tank a couple of days. I'm not sure vesuvius would work as the spirals might distract from your scape but think it came from...

Sorry I've just reread that and thought I sounded abrasive Robert, I am a tropica fan boy so was in no way directed at you as an insult :)

I think the problem with cloudy water with me years ago was, it was completely unexpected and I was still from 20-30% water change per week so all the huge changes to get it clear seemed like sacrilage if you know what I mean, seriously, I'm just a hobbiest and got to find my sweet spot with...

Have you though about the tropica substrate http://tropica.com/en/plant-care/substrate/ You have to cap it with your gravel and a couple of inches is needed (I've even heard of folk using plastic screen on top of it then the gravel on top. The reason is when uprooting it can cause the tropica...

Seeing we're on the subject though, Would running a solenoid through the TC (whatever number) be the same as setting up the LED's? e.g. use ohms law to determine how many Watts the solenoid is consuming then upgrade the LED driver to new capacity e.g. 2 x 10 w LEDs + (whatever the solenoid's...

Afternoon all, Ugh head is indeed in the bin today :) To go through my experience with it - the software is like going back a generation on anything electronic - it's cumbersome and its best to go through each stage and save it, having lost changes a couple of times I think I'm a bit ocd about...

Sorry to be curt, but I actually really appreciate the vibe so will try to anwser precisley instead of slave. Don't downloan the PLED software because it seemed to work fine before I did, I downloaded PLED because I was so frustrated with not getting the damned thing to work after being proud...

Alright Dave, I've got the TC421 wifi version and to be honest I don't know if it's how I set it up but the wifi function worked for about a day now it crashes any time I try to sync with the unit from my laptop - I don't have any android devices so might be better/easier using the app. It...

I'm just catching up with your other tank it also looks the biz Deansie, if you've got the two tanks to focus on then it makes each tank more bearable, I struggle with patience. Your enthusiasm is infectious - I reckon you'll come up with something jaw dropping - if you're keeping with the...

Sam, Just a thought - it's only a couple of quid on fleabay for a glass nano in tank diffuser - why not try it first, if you think it looks like lemonade or not to your liking then you can think about the more expensive £20-30 inline? I've been pondering the same question for the whole year...

Was too late to edit, but I worried about causing a whirlpool having two filters on the straight walls pumping in like yours (I have no scientific knowledge though) and your Angel looks like it's got the biggest cheese on so if it's not broken an all that. I did change the internal return from...

Hi Deansie, Your tank /plants are looking tremendous, love how big your anubia and crypts are getting. it' I'm happy to answer anything I can. what is on the sides of your tank that have the climbing plants? It's the Juwel foam backing - I regretted installing it almost immediately,it takes up...

Deansie, Felt a bit rude jumping on David's thread with pics of my tank, but seeing you'd asked about photos of mines and red plants - not much changed in a week since last massacre/heavy trim. Bear in mind that all the taller stems have been trimmed within the last couple of weeks-ish...

I'm struggling to find any fts he has an article/thread about limnophila that gives a teaser https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/limnophila-aromatica-the-rice-paddy-herb.1690/ and I'm sure I read him giving advice on spraybars and submitted a shot of the spray bar length apart from that I'm...

Sorry Deansie, I don't have a journal. Lights on aren't for a few hours yet but will post a most recent shot - bear in mind my trimming technique is non existent and I cleared a lot of the carpet/ front stems (alternanthera reinikii mini and staurogyne repens) last week. Been a case of trial...

Sorry Gents, I have to disagree with the stock t5s from Juwel, the growth might not be as quick you're used to or like but my 190 only has the 2 T5s. I'm having success with Ludwigia Arcuata &Palustris (super red), Prospinaca Palustris, Limnophila (not sure if its Hippodroides or aromatica)...

Oh dear, I forgot about my post homebrew slaver :) Brewferm Christmas beer is not a session beer!!!!! Cheers for answering HiNtZ, Yeah it's along the top of the juwel backing growing emersed - not a lot but enough to keep seeding the tank. I'd taken a scraping and let it multiply in the nano...

I haven't bought any riccia since around 2008ish. I had great dreams after seeing, apologies the memories not so good but was one of the folk here in uk where they had a riccia carpet on plastic grid among other places in one of their tanks they posted a few, this was in their hall near some...

Hiyah Hyoscine, First off I'll say congratulations on your new tank, oddly shaped tanks can be a bit more challenging to scape since you're outwith the usual golden ration et al conventions so the usual guidelines are amiss and up to your skills as an aquascaper. A few things will help the...

The very beginning 2006/07 :-0 Somewhere in between Present

Maybe too embarrassed to try Richard, I know that my attempts at pronouncing the names are horrific :) I have to have a few goes making phonetics sounds/breaking into syllables in my head and even then regularly make a cock of it - all adds to the rush of getting what you want eventually :) How...

I reckon you're right about the a801 light being too powerful for the tc420. Have you thought about 2 or 3 40's running front to back?

As always it's a long story :) but think I've did everything that you could wrong! Wired with wifi and couldn't actually get it to accept it to set to the router, but think you've covered that with either or both of the firewall and antivirus. I hate mucking about with those settings so will no...

A wee update on this TC421 - it worked wifi great for a night. The next day I was playing as one does, and the crux is it keeps crashing the programme in wifi, so essentially I've got a tc420 - which is still great, but tread carefully maybe I've got a dud, I'm not tech savy enough to know why...

The build's complete and been playing with the settings. I think it's even simpler than the PLed software as was expecting to have to build a programme, but you click on the boxes to alter voltage percentages. It took me longer than it should to work that out. I haven't run it with a...

This thread is what gave me the confidence to make my own version with the TC421 (wifi version) and two aquaone 10w Leds. (I think I would give some of you nightmares with my DIY so no pics) Thank you Marcel, you sir are a legend :) How do you get threads pinned?

My vote's for MTS http://www.planetinverts.com/malaysian_trumpet_snail.html

In the google images I've seen the first three channels are for rgb and the other two have been used for warm and cold whites so I don't suppose it matters since you're only using a one colour led. I would use the 5th because that's how I saw it set it up used in accordance with rgb, but then...

There was a thread on here - I'll try and find it where I think it might've been Ian a moderator posted a picture of the driver/power pack which showed the output voltage, it was regarding cheap dimmers so I think it was when it was just released......hang on, god knows how i got to it the last...

I've never left them a week before planting tops Rusticdr, Mines seems to take forever to put roots down but once it has it seem to go good guns after. All I do is pluck the leaves off that are on the lower stem that are going below the substrate as the roots come out of the nodes (where...

A question popped into my head in the early hours of the morning - is the aquasky output voltage safe to use with the tc 420? I think it runs much higher than 12v will this pose a problem or even blow the led or tc420 if you try to run the 32v operating voltage through it?

Tim, Have you checked charterhouse as they've got them advertised in stock with 5-10 day delivery times

Aw feeling it for you, bummer - go for the 75P you know you want to :)

Just curious about this as I've ordered the wifi version of the tc420 and wondered what wattage your lights are? Is it because Aquasky running 0.5w leds and considered high powered and other models using 0.3w? If so then I was bamboozled with talk of Mosfets adaptations on another site and...

Ha ha all for the greater good and all that, hope the silicon work is a thing of beauty and you're over the moon with it when it comes. It was the bigger one that caught my eye but I seem to be falling into the ADA fanboy trap of visiting the 75P daily - the draw is strengthing! ATB

Good find Tim, I keep mulling over the aquaopti so will be watching to see your opinions. I had a look at the link where it lists the dimensions as 800 x 400 x 450 so it's a bit bigger than the aquaopti - just wanted to check how you knew the 450 bit is the height and not the base as I'd hate...

There's a thread in "tpt" where there's a whole load of numbers and graphs which is all a bit beyond me I'm afraid. Crux I think is that Kessil is questionable efficiency in comparison to competition. There's some nice pics though ;)...

What about 2 Kessil A80s for better spread and about the same price as the a160 - though I prefer the solid hangers at a whopping £65 each rather than the goosenecks but think they're included in the £150 for the a80 - you did say low light/tech. I'm not sure about the stats for par etc ETA...

I can't sing the aquanano tanks praises highly enough - got the 55L. Everything contained in the back, it makes it brilliant for just plonking down pretty much anywhere without filter and pipes jutting out anywhere. It's got curved corners but I think most of the nano tanks do, which can...

Another thing - I've been looking at the reg and wondered what the y symbol is. It's got a back plastic screw in plug with a spring behind it. Is this a safety release valve. Apologies for all the questions.

Well good news, just got word that my reg's fit to go so it must've been the solenoid :happy: When I spoke to them I said about running an inline diffuser quoting 2-2.5 bar working pressure and he said he couldn't be sure since it's at the top end of what the regs set at without going into...

AVB, Think I'll be rereading that a few times before it sinks in but thanks for explanation - it adds up and keeps the vibe positive for a repair. Paraguay, How do you diffuse your CO2? - do you use inline (Up/JBL) or in tank difuser/bazooka? The new hope brings new toys and am swaying...

Ha ha ha rocking horse makes me smile, it's all a bit hypothetical as said since i'm waiting to hear back. I missed awb's point about keeping an eye on the boards, cheers, think I've seen one but better to keep a lid on it for now so that no one is disappointed here and I couldn't agree more...

Hey guys thanks for all the replies, I started off with the search (still open in another window) and think I hit the golden one from Hoggie below, but that was the third I'd skim read where they all promise gold and have led a merry dance so now a bit more appreciative of Hoggie's endeavours at...

Nice one Hoggie, Thanks for the steer, adapters will be my next search - still working through the welders threads! Well I'm sure co2 is co2 but there's different kinds of welders co2 - some with aragon or something mixed so wanted to be sure. On the D-D website they claim to only have...

Yet again I'm over thinking things to the point of going round in circles so thought I'd come here for advice. Everything's hypothetical at the moment since my reg's away to be inspected/tested. I bought the D-D freshwater kit...

Here's my female badis badis from years ago - yours look far too big Rabb - I'd take Darrel's word as his expert status is well deserved

He's certainly got an eye for a photo. Does he keep aquariums too? Maybe just how I see things now but looks like ideas for a rock w/fall scape. Can just about feel the sun's rays in that last pic.

Stunning

Forgot to add, use substrate supports (thin strips of plastic) to support the front end of the gradated gravel if you know what I mean at the points most likely to slip - you can buy them or I've heard of folk cutting up old plant pots inserting. Another method here which looks to be a bit...

Thanks Paulo, I thought that was the script although I was hoping for another secret forum section to open like the for sale section after 25 posts :) ATB

Evening all, I've just been faffing about looking at settings and wondered what the points are for? I've tried running a search but the amount of hits for "points" is ridiculous - I had no idea folk used the word so much :) Cheers

Zooty-toots - Ninja Cat circa 2008 team meeting with polka dots

Been day dreaming on and off about what to put since you wrote this and I think it's the impossible question but here's some food for thought - I'd obviously switch the marines for a f/w planted (http://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1457789/hk1166-million-ultimate-aquarium) not...

Build up beneath the amazonia with old amazonia, gravel, lava rock, (a lot of folk put it in filter bags so that it can be removed easier later) egg crate/ whatever you want so long as aquarium safe. In the video he talks about rock scapes but the principal is the same. ATB

Thanks for getting back to me. I'd pondered using it with the eheim prefilter or something similar so that would hopefully deal with detritus before it returned to the tank but cheers for the pointer. Have to say though I like the look of your glass skimmer/intake. In fact I've been sitting...

Tim, Earlier on in scape 2 I think you switched from the surface skimmer and used an external eheim pump (1048) with inline CO2. Just wondering why you swapped back? It was something I had been pondering. Have enjoyed reading through your tank develop, you make it look too easy :) All the...

I had a quick glance as hadn't heard of it before, but they look very similar, I'm wondering if the one you mentioned stays green or whether they all start turning pink under the right light. I've nabbed a couple of stems from a mates tank of what looks same as both of types-so not sure what it...

I call foul Swackett, Where's the corydora porn :) tank looks cracking Just curious is the Hygophila Rosae Asutralis the same as Hygophila Polysperma Rosanervig? All the best

Hi, Have you seen tried this? (George's suggestion on BBA)

Marcel, That is extremely reassuring to know and makes me less worried about buying stuff to play with only to fry it before getting any goodness. I was looking again at my ikea spot and sodium is not the correct description - yucky still fits but when supplemented it looks alright, sodium's...

Sorry if I've missed a bit here - but isn't your LED 10w Swackett? I'm assuming that's low light which is making me question your need to raise the light/use a dimmer or lower the duration at all.

Deary me Dean and there was me feeling all melancholic and sorry for myself too, sorry to hear buddy. You're the second person I've spoken to recently who's had to decommission a pond, a guy I help do water changes for had a similar story years ago when his kids arrived. It led to us musing...

Marcel, Many thanks for taking the time to answer - I have to look at my notification settings as I've somehow mucked up getting informed when posts are made hence delay :) apologies Yeah your thread about how you set up the spots is a thread I visit almost daily at the minute so thanks for...

Swackett, Have you thought about buying the dry salts, I ordered some earlier in the year and have plenty left, in that time i've given a 500ml bottle to a mate to try and gone through a couple of 500 ml bottles of macros. All in, the liquids if bought in commercial form would have cost in...

Folks, thank you all so much for replying, Lindy, do you notice any difference in colouring between B&M when together? I'm not sure I have a preference tbh although the brigittae do seem to be noted for being more colourful where I'm reading but as always beware what I read, believe what I...

I recently had to move house and got rid of a lot of fish stuff that had accumulated in my spare room, some stuff with hindsight would have been better making the journey with me and having some TLC spent on them but hey ho. Hindsight's a wonderful thing and to be honest if nothing else having...

Hiyah Swackett, I think you want to establish what type of lighting your LED provides which will help determine your nutrient regime. Just to emphasise I'm but a humble hobbiest nowhere near the levels of some of the folk on here but my understanding is all plants will feed from both their...

Not sure about the silicone but have you seen this? http://www.aqua-one-spare-parts.co.uk/proddetail/aqua-one-aquaopti-40-glass-aquarium- apologies i'll remove the link if against the rules

Thanks Matus, Yeah until the lottery win and I can get my spaceship lights the Chihiros RGB does seem the most cost effective. I do wonder about how well it would perform in a normal tank though, and whether throwing extra watts is a waste of electricity if they don't cut it below 20cm. This...

Am I right in thinking your aqualighters are 11w each Matus? I was looking at my AquaOne units last night (10w each) and looking at the ludwigia super red mini - the tips are only just turning red approx 20 cm (8") under the lights (give or take a approx 5cms gap between glass and water)...

This is a question I find myself pondering a lot recently guys, nice one for putting up Planted Bows. I have the same reservations about the Chihiros RGB but had wondered about getting the 60 cm and turning the stand in reverse? Can anyone think of any reason not to? I know there would be a...

Hope everyone is full of the Friday goodness, I've been reading a wee bit about Boraras species (a nice wee article in PFK http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/articles/boraras-marvels-in-miniature- apologies if links not allowed I'll remove if its the case) and now I'm not sure...

Lovely looking tank David, Just wondering why you added the second? Wondering about the spread of light from just one - the a series light panel appears (at back) to cover more of the tank or is that my morning eyes and the way the photo's shot? So the two units is giving you 65w - that...

Apologies to both Hogan, Hoggie and anyone else reading- it appears all the threads I've read have merged into one enormous tank it was Cookies who had the rgb https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/anybody-have-experience-with-chihiros-rgb-sereis.48544/