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  1. Akmaliano

    Cost of RO?

    definitely. just ordered another 4 25l jerry cans too :) do you know if mixing it 50/50 with my tap water which is very hard at about 15GH would be ok? I'm not after a super pure clean water but just want to reduce the hardness a bit. Would 50% be enough, or too much? I've got no experience on...
  2. Akmaliano

    Recommend me a reliable regulator

    Second that. Karol's aftersales customer service is outstanding. He should keep it up!
  3. Akmaliano

    Cost of RO?

    cheers for the info about Spotless water! Never heard of them before for some reason. Looked them up and found that there's a filling station in my town. Went there today, filled up 50L for about £2.. Cheap as chips and so straightforward to fill up. Even considering I change about 100L of water...
  4. Akmaliano

    Digital thermometer recommendations please

    used one of these for years without any problems. changed the battery maybe once in 5 yrs
  5. Akmaliano

    De-ionised water for fertilisers solution

    I use this method all the time, i.e. buy a few of those 2.5l jerrycans of DI water from supermarkets to make my EI solutions. Better than boiled water as I'd read somewhere that boiling water doesn't really get rid of all elements that can mess with the chemilcals you put into it. I quite like...
  6. Akmaliano

    Holiday Co2, feeding and water level advice

    Ahead of going on holiday I always gradually (over a period of several days) reduce lighting time to 4 hrs a day max, and then when I return gradually over several days increase it to how long it was before I left. CO2 of course matches the changes to lighting. No ferts dosing when I'm away...
  7. Akmaliano

    Ludwigia R. Rubin leaves drooping and dying

    My Roma 240 is a high tech heavily planted tank ferilised using CO2, EI and Easycarbo. Touch wood, I don't have much problems with my plants but my Ludwigia Repens Rubin has been really painful to propagate. Each time I prune new growth and replant it (even in the areas with strongest light)...
  8. Akmaliano

    need Fluval 406 motor head cover

    Hi Folks, Not sure if this is the right place to post this thread but does anyone have an unused / for parts Fluval 406 filter by any chance? Specifically, I need the plastic cover that goes onto its motor head as in the attached pics. My 406 was acidentally dropped head down and there is now...
  9. Akmaliano

    Berkshire Co2 refill

    Sorry didn’t get a notification on this for some reason. Try Richard Thorpe fire & safety in Aldershot. Always has a few FE’s. Been his customer for a while now. Great chap. His pricing is not a ripoff.
  10. Akmaliano

    Where do you buy your dry ferts?

    Ok that makes sense
  11. Akmaliano

    Where do you buy your dry ferts?

    Thanks Ian, but I was asking re: DTPA-chelated micro mix and not just Iron. Do you know anyone who sells such a mix?
  12. Akmaliano

    Where do you buy your dry ferts?

    Agree. APF make their traces using EDTA making them all but useless in hard/alcaline water. Would be interested to know where to buy traces made using DTPA?
  13. Akmaliano

    dosing a low tech tank on a 'Thames Water' supply with an allinone solution

    Ian - I also started off with the APF dry ferts and am still using them, particulalry the macros. However as we can see from threads like this one, their chelated micros turn out to be pretty much useless for most of customers in the SE England (not sure about other parts of UK) given all these...
  14. Akmaliano

    Olympus is Calling.

    Found it! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/co2-injection-through-filter.49054/#post-482739 it was @Daveslaney who I stole the idea from :) @Daveslaney - sorry to bring you into here but I've set my EF up in a similar fashion to you and have noticed that making the ph drop below PH7 has...
  15. Akmaliano

    Olympus is Calling.

    I only installed it on Sunday so won't have much detritus especially since mine is also post-filter. Can't imagine there being a big bubble as it's stuffed with plastic scourers. Shame I can't remember who it was that I got this idea from, i.e. using scourers, otherwise would've asked them too...
  16. Akmaliano

    Olympus is Calling.

    Hi Zeus - having taken inspiration from your set-up here, I've connected one of those external EF boosters on the outflow of my Fluval 306 using a Qanvee M2 diffuser. Previously, I was injecting CO2 through the 306 using an UP inline diffuser and whilst I wasn't enjoying the regular burping of...
  17. Akmaliano

    Drop checker green BEFORE co2 ON

    Same here. My DC never really goes blue, always dark green at CO2 on. Ph is at 7.6. Had my regulator not working for a few days this week due to leak and guess what, the DC went proper blue and ph jumped to 8. My conclusion: CO2 doesn't really fully leave the system overnight.
  18. Akmaliano

    Feedback CO2 Art - as always 10/10

    My Co2 art dual stage regulator which had been working without skipping a beat for over a year suddenly started to leak after I changed the FE cylinder (more details here --> https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/how-to-fix-co2-art-regulator-leak.55517/) Contacted CO2Art by email on Sunday...
  19. Akmaliano

    How to fix CO2 art regulator leak?

    Just a quick update on this. I emailed Co2Art on Sunday, got a reply from Karol next morning (super quick response!) He said the reason was that the o-ring within the relief valve had got damaged, probably during connecting a new cylinder. He posted me a replacement o-ring via priority mail from...
  20. Akmaliano

    CO2 into filter

    I'm also thinking of going that route as I'm quite tired of my 306 regularly burping lots of bubbles out.
  21. Akmaliano

    CO2 into filter

    I agree that there may be mechanical/physical effects of directing CO2 through the filter, however the OP's question was specifically around the effect of such method on bacterial culture within the filter which I think are not really affected by this method of CO2 injection. From the physical...
  22. Akmaliano

    CO2 into filter

    Simple answer - no. The CO2 doesn't get locked within the filter forever as the filter moves the water continuously so in theory after short time the amount of dissolved CO2 in the filter will more or less equalise to the amount of CO2 in the aquairum. I've never had problems with mine.
  23. Akmaliano

    Liquid Co2 Advice

    Just use syringe. I dose 8ml of Easycarbo using a syringe for my 240l. This is on top of the injected CO2. Instructions say maximum twice the normal dose for heavily planted tanks so I could in theory go up to 10ml.
  24. Akmaliano

    Liquid Co2 Advice

    +1 for purigen. keeps the water crystal clear and a good value long term as you can recharge it regularly. I think not many people on this forum use carbon in their filter. I've never used them, even after meds, and never had any problems. my >50% weekly WC as part of EI takes care of the...
  25. Akmaliano

    Berkshire Co2 refill

    mate, that's not a bargain. going rate for 2kg's is £5. I know at least 3 places in Berkshire/Hampshire where you can pick these up for a fiver
  26. Akmaliano

    How to fix CO2 art regulator leak?

    My Co2 art dual stage regulator which has been working without skipping a beat for over a year suddenly decided to fail on me today. Preparing for my WC in the morning, I noticed the high pressure gauge was showing zero on a freshly installed FE. i thought the valve had a problem but realised...
  27. Akmaliano

    SDIESEL77 AQUASCAPER 900 DIARY

    Sorry for offtopic but do you know if this would work with Fluval F&P 2.0 59w? Cheers
  28. Akmaliano

    Ludwigia repens rubin leaves curling downwards

    Hi Guys, I have no idea why the leaves on my L. repens Rubin are curling downwards. I don't think it's a CO2 issue as my DC is almost yellow. Flow is good. Ferts are more than enough (EI + additional dry Mg, K, Fe added) Light: Fluval F&P 2.0 at 100% - 6hrs and stock LED 1 hour each side so...
  29. Akmaliano

    Whats the secret to keeping Red plants Red ?

    Lower nitrate and higher phosphate and chelates is said to bring up the best colouring in plants. But I've never tried that myself
  30. Akmaliano

    help identifying species

    Yes, I think you're right actually :)
  31. Akmaliano

    help identifying species

    Isn't it Crinum calamistratum?
  32. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Exactly. IMHO, EI dosing standards for the UK should be updated to specifically recommend additional MgSO4 to reflect the fact that our water simply does not have enough of it and its lack causes so much trouble
  33. Akmaliano

    Do I need more Nitrate if tap water has enough?

    Wow, that plant looks so healthy and bautiful. :thumbup: It's ludwigia isn't it? Love them.
  34. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Yes, new growth seems to be much better. Also thanks for posting the link to our previous discussion in this topic, I was actually looking for it. In there you too did mention that in the uk we almost always have to add extra Mg but it's a shame that the most of the sources of EI information...
  35. Akmaliano

    Do I need more Nitrate if tap water has enough?

    Hi Ian, your plants do indeed look very nice and red. Re the effect of limited nitrates on colour, I've come across this information on a few resources. The one I could remember was here: https://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/details.php?id=98&category=sci&spec=Limnophila...
  36. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Thank you Darrel. That's more in line with what I've been suspecting. I've been dosing additional DTPA 7% chelated iron for a while with no success and from further research realised that a lack of Mg was the real culprit since apparently its lack prevents a proper uptake of iron? So I've...
  37. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    My DC is in opposite corner to the outtake of the 306 from which co2 come out, and about 5 inches above substrate. The hydor powerhead is next to the 306 outtake pushing the water well into the centre of the tank. Overall I'm pretty sure that the co2 is sufficient and being moved around. The...
  38. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Thanks for your feedback Ian. My drop checker is bright green/almost yellow, so I guess I need to turn down the lights a bit. Which is more important for light: intensity or duration?
  39. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    I'm running a Roma 240. I have considered the flow but with an FX4 + Fluval 306 + Hydor 3200 I have been inclined to discount that factor especially given that I can notice pretty good (at times quite strong) swaying of plants. I know that I have Mg issues which in turn have led to Iron...
  40. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    I was getting pinholes on lower leaves especially on the Ludwigia Repens and thought I should dose more K which I'm adding as potassium sulphate dry salt
  41. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    I'm dosing KNO3 as per APF's guidance, and even slightly more: 9-10tsp per 1000ml water (APF says 4tsp per 500ml). Do I still need to add extra nitrate then?
  42. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Thanks Ian. I am dosing potassium nitrate via the ususal Macro solution but have been adding more potassium lately. Is it better to divide the dose of potassium sulphate and magnesium sulphate across 3 days or can I just add the whole lot post-water change? many thanks
  43. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Hi Darrel - one more question. Which days should I be dosing the potash? With Macros or Micros? Also, which days to dose Magnesium (Epsom salts)? Many thanks ak
  44. Akmaliano

    how can i prune my lumniphia sessifloras?

    there's also a good video by Tropica:
  45. Akmaliano

    Rotala Rotundifolia - Growth Issues

    thanks Darrel
  46. Akmaliano

    Rotala Rotundifolia - Growth Issues

    Thanks Darrel. Really useful. A few more questions :crazy:: - Are those ferts in your links safe to use with fish in tank? - What about Fe DTPA 7%? I've started dry dosing it from this week. Is it also relatively useless then in hard water? - Also, will adding more of these more effectively...
  47. Akmaliano

    Rotala Rotundifolia - Growth Issues

    What a great thread. Found so much useful info here. I'm gonna have to revive it :D Darrel - I live in a very hard area. My Mg is low so the hardness must be coming from Ca? I've started adding Mg recently. Do you think this should help reduce calcium's negative effect on iron uptake? Or do I...
  48. Akmaliano

    Do I need more Nitrate if tap water has enough?

    The reason why I started thinking of getting rid of excess NO3 is because apparently reducing it enhances the colour of red plants. How can one achieve that without making other plants suffer insufficient NO3?
  49. Akmaliano

    Do I need more Nitrate if tap water has enough?

    Maybe a slightly dumb question, but if my tap water report shows 21.3ppm Nitrate, can I stop adding, or at least reduce, the KNO3 to my macro mix? Thanks PS. I'm going to dose sufficient potassium separately anyways as I have a few plants with pinholes on their lower leaves
  50. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Excellent, thanks Darrel
  51. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    Thanks Darrel. As always, a very comprehensive explanation :thumbup: so it's okay to use those horticultural grade "sulphate of potash" products to boost potassium in an aquarium then?
  52. Akmaliano

    Is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums?

    As per the title, is Sulphate of Potash safe to use in aquariums in place of Potassium Sulphate, as the former seems to be more available and cheaper. For example this one here...
  53. Akmaliano

    CO2 Refills...

    For anyone who lives around Aldershot/Farnborough areas, Richard at http://richardthorpefire.co.uk/ always has loads of out of warranty cannisters. I think a 2kg goes for a fiver. very nice chap
  54. Akmaliano

    Where to get CO2 Cannisters and Refills

    For anyone who lives around Aldershot/Farnborough areas, Richard at http://richardthorpefire.co.uk/ always has loads of out of warranty cannisters. I think a 2kg goes for a fiver. very nice chap
  55. Akmaliano

    Do I need more light?

    The Fluval Fresh & Plant is supposed to be a high light with good PAR levels at substrate but by the looks of it it's not performing as well. Can you suggest any other lights of similar price that would completement well with my tank?
  56. Akmaliano

    Do I need more light?

    Here you go as promised some pics of my tank. Pics taken on my phone so pls excuse me if the quality isn't very good. Basically, in 4 months pogostemons have only reached this height whilst the eleocharis acicularis is not growing tall (it seems to stick to the substrate); after a month or so...
  57. Akmaliano

    Alternative to the fluval led

    I was coming more from high-tec tank perspective, but even for low tec setups I just can't see this light being sufficient for anything other than very low light demanding plants (e.g. crypts etc). Especially in Roma 240's which are quite deep at 55cm. IMHO, if you buy a Roma and plan on keeping...
  58. Akmaliano

    Alternative to the fluval led

    the stock LED strip that Fluval aquariums come with are not fit for the purpose of keeping plants. For my Roma 240 I've added a Fresh & Plant 59w. You might consider adding 32W version of it.
  59. Akmaliano

    Do I need more light?

    Hi foxfish, thanks for your reply. As you may have noticed, the light are on for: Fluval F&P - 7hrs at 100% brightness, stock LED strip - 8hrs (30 mins before and after the F&P). Yes, I agree I'm quite fortunate to have a tank that's running well (touch wood!). Knowledge and information I've...
  60. Akmaliano

    Do I need more light?

    I'm currently running a Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 59w (at 100% brightness for 7 hrs a day) together with Fluval Roma 240's stock led strip for 8hrs. The stock light isn't bright at all and completely inadequate for a planted tank (now idea how Fluval can sell the tank with that light). Mine is...
  61. Akmaliano

    Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 condensation normal?

    Just to update on this. I sent a few pictures of the faulty lighting unit to Complete Aquatics (CA). You can see in the attached pic how soaked it was inside. No idea how Fluval can claim IPwhatever watertproofness but I hope I just had an odd faulty item. Anyways, CA immediately arranged for it...
  62. Akmaliano

    Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 condensation normal?

    I have indeed had some difficulties operating the touch button lately (it would not respond) and the light seemed to have dimmed itself once to a lower setting. At the time I hadn't realised that there was condensation. How I spotted it is when I noticed that the plants weren't growing as fast...
  63. Akmaliano

    Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 condensation normal?

    Thanks Matt. I'll check again tonight when I get home. I've also emailed the shop (complete aquatics) and they replied pretty quickly asking for some pics, so I'll send them some tonight. Let's see what they say.
  64. Akmaliano

    Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 condensation normal?

    Hi, Can someone please advise if condensation/water drops inside my Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 a sign of a fault? I bought the lights in Dec'17. They are 59W & used with my Roma 240. Being used normally, 7 hrs a day, never been dropped into the water. Many thanks
  65. Akmaliano

    Changing lights to LEDs

    thanks, I'll start a new thread.
  66. Akmaliano

    Changing lights to LEDs

    sorry for resurrecting an old thread but can someone advise if condensation/water drops inside the Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0 a sign of a fault? I bought the lights in Dec'17. They are 59W & used with my Roma 240 Many thanks
  67. Akmaliano

    recommend me a new filter please

    I always think that you can't have too much filtering. I run two filters on my Rio 180: Fluval 306 and 406. I love Fluvals - they're quiet, powerful, versatile and fit in my cabinet perfectly. The 406 is used for filtering + CO2 injection + inline heating whilst the 306 has very little media...
  68. Akmaliano

    Experiences cleaning inline diffusers?

    Just cleaned mine for the first time over the weekend. I took the following method suggested by a few before: 1. soaking in 100% thin bleach for a few hours (just a generic cheap one from Morrisons) 2. followed by cleaning using a tube brush and thorough rinsing 3. soaking in white vinegar to...
  69. Akmaliano

    Hello from Farnborough Hampshire

    Hello everyone. Long time lurker first time poster here. I have re-started my aquarium hobby last year and this forum has been amazing as a source of knowledge and experience. Now that I've also become a planted tank fanatic and am upgrading to a larger 240l tank, my interest in this hobby is...
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