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  1. Benauld

    CO2 Source

    Thank you for the detailed response Darrel, although I'm not sure I understand much of the information in your link! :confused: Benzene and carbon monoxide? That kind of sounds like tobacco smoke! Thank you everyone for the advice :)
  2. Benauld

    CO2 Source

    Thanks for the replies! It does make me wonder what those impurities are though... I'll have to do a bit more digging when I have time. :bookworm:
  3. Benauld

    CO2 Source

    Hi guys, Well, I'm still a good deal away from setting up anything yet, but I'm using my time wisely to do lots of research. Whilst I was looking at possible CO2 sources I came across something called "food grade" CO2. Does anyone know exactly how this differs from the CO2 in fire...
  4. Benauld

    Non-Conventional Different Water Types

    Just thought I'd share an article I found about water. I can't see a practical application for aquatics just yet, but the theory side of things is interesting in itself: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44305663
  5. Benauld

    Florestas Submersas

    I was "lucky" enough to be in Lisbon last week (I will never set foot in Portugal again, but that's a different story) and went to the Oceanarium whilst there. I visited the very long-lived "temporary" Takashi Amano exhibit, and must say I was very impressed. 40 metres of fish tank is a lot! It...
  6. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    That looks like a very interesting book, I'll have to see if I can get hold of a copy. Maybe if I'm good... my birthday is only four months away! :angelic: The following mosses are also from South America, and a good number of them are aquatic too. However, this will be my last update regarding...
  7. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Thanks Darrel, It's always good to know that some of these species are out there in the British Isles too! :) Not that I'm advocating collection from the wild, as I'm not certain whether there are any restrictions in law with regard to this. Still, collecting spores and germinating them at...
  8. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Didymodon tophaceus {Hygrophilous} (Ecuador)
  9. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    It is indeed, thank you zozo! :thumbup:
  10. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Good point, it's always worth experimenting and seeing whether species will adapt to a specific (in this case aquatic) lifestyle. Possibly, although F.hydropogon has such a small natural range that it would be a huge coincidence! Ah, a man of good taste! :clap:
  11. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    An update to Sciaromium lacustre in original post Richardsiopsis lacustris (Herz. & Richards) Ochyra. Rio de Janeiro: Serra de Itatiaia, Brejo da Lapa, submerged in small spring at the margin of the fen, 2140 m altitude. Distribution: Richardsiopsis lacustris was originally described as...
  12. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Thanks Darrel, A lot of the mosses that I'm reading about seem to have very wide distributions, I'm guessing because their spores are so small and light, that the wind can carry them pretty much anywhere on the globe! Although terrestrial, and not aquatic, my favourite tropical moss species so...
  13. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Addendum Another one I've come across: Cratoneuron filicinum {Synonym: Hygroamblystegium meridense} [Fern-leaved Hook Moss] (Colombia, Venezuela) Has an aquatic growth form.
  14. Benauld

    South American Mosses

    Hi guys & gals, I'm looking at going for a general South American (SA) theme and wanted some moss. Having checked out some other forums, and seeing everyone lamenting the paucity of SA species available, I thought I'd share my research thus far. CAVEAT: I do not know how many of the bryophyte...
  15. Benauld

    Terrestrial Plants

    To be honest I hadn't even looked at the price, they're really just the modern take on the Victorian terrariums or bottle gardens. I'm sure a DIY version would be a lot cheaper!
  16. Benauld

    Terrestrial Plants

    Hi, I've been doing a lot of research over the past few months for my prospective aquascape, and have been exploring the use of epiphytic orchids on emersed wood. During my travels I came across this site: http://www.pumpkinbeth.com/2017/04/white-flowered-miniature-epiphytic-orchids/ Which...
  17. Benauld

    Possible Hardscape Material

    Thanks for the replies. ;) Yes, the Bluestone looks very similar! Either way I'm looking forward to using it, just have to make my cardboard template and do a mock up...
  18. Benauld

    Possible Hardscape Material

    Hi zozo, Sorry for the slow response, I've been out collecting again today. :) The Blueschist passed the acid test with 16% Hydrochloric Acid solution. However, I've been to a different location today and I've found a rock type which I like much more. From research I think it's either a...
  19. Benauld

    Possible Hardscape Material

    Hey guys, Okay, so I know I said I was toying with the idea of using Shap Granite in my hardscape, but I've had a few others in mind too... I've been out collecting in an area where the underlying geology is supposed to be Blueschist. To be fair I haven't yet tested them, I'm going to use some...
  20. Benauld

    Hello Everyone

    Thank you for the warm welcome everyone, much appreciated! :thumbup:
  21. Benauld

    Hello Everyone

    Thank you for the welcomes KipperSarnie and hogan53 :). Fortunately I'm not planning on keeping any Corydoras species, but thanks for the heads up! Ben.
  22. Benauld

    Hello Everyone

    Hi, My name is Ben, and to be honest, I've been a lurker on the forum for a while, gleaning as much info as I can. I've kept a number of fish tanks over the years since I was a kid, but have been out of it for about ten years. I can't believe how much has changed! I'm in the process of saving...
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