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  1. Nigel95

    Recommend/ Why hasn't anyone done a comprehensive video about all the chemistry of a planted tank?

    This website has everything you need IMO. Apply it, make mistakes, learn from it and you will get there.
  2. Nigel95

    ‘Lazarus’...80x40x40, back on track!

    Nice tank bro
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Never stop trying 👊 aquascaping by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Hmm are there any old versions that work properly? Not sure If I should let it replace before using it or first try and then swap if problems a rise.
  5. Nigel95

    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Hmm I still have a v1 Ultramax 2000 which I soon will use on my 120 tank. I got the new impeller with 6 wings and hoped that would fix possible issues.
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Farm tank explosion Time to clean the lily pipes, can't remember when I cleaned them for the last time... planted tank by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    45P Nano Aquascape 45p Nano aquascape by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    aquascaping by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Inspiration from hiking today moerputtenbrug by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Have a nice weekend here is a shot of my 45p aquarium 45p aquarium by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  11. Nigel95

    How to make the best photo as possible of your planted tank

    Glad it works for you mate!
  12. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Dutch Mushrooms dutch mushrooms forest by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  13. Nigel95

    Anybody use this Chinese External CO2 reactor?

    Did you use it? What is your experience so far?
  14. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Nature Aquarium nature aquarium by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  15. Nigel95

    The Spirit of Nature Aquarium - The Aquascaping Story of Takashi Amano

    Thank you Tim yes it is Yusuke Homma. Amazing guy :)
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    The Spirit of Nature Aquarium - The Aquascaping Story of Takashi Amano

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery ada nature aquarium gallery by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    The Spirit of Nature Aquarium - The Aquascaping Story of Takashi Amano

    Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo aquascaping aquascape nature aquarium by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    The Spirit of Nature Aquarium - The Aquascaping Story of Takashi Amano

    Beautiful Iwagumi scaped by Mr. Takashi Amano in the ADA Nature Aquarium gallery. ada nature aquarium gallery by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  19. Nigel95

    The Spirit of Nature Aquarium - The Aquascaping Story of Takashi Amano

    NEW Cinematic video about the nature aquarium and the story of Takashi Amano in Japan. A Lot of work to edit it together but was very fun to do, hope you will get inspired for your wonderful aquascaping journey. I am hosting an Ask me anything in the comment section of my new video. So feel...
  20. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    NEW Cinematic video about the nature aquarium and the story of Takashi Amano in Japan. Lot's of work to edit it together but was very fun to do, hope you like it :)
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    NEW cinematic video coming soon about the Nature Aquarium and the story of Mr. Takashi Amano on 30 January. takashi amano nature aquarium by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  22. Nigel95

    Anybody use this Chinese External CO2 reactor?

    Let us know :) Found it on Ali as well https://a.aliexpress.com/_BT4BJr
  23. Nigel95

    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Hmm but they didn't mention to replace the impeller with 6 wings. Did you ask about this?
  24. Nigel95

    How to make the best photo as possible of your planted tank

    Indeed my setup has changed a bit over time. I bought 2 black curtains that block light really well. Now a days I have one or more softbox above the tank instead of the black cardboard to create really soft lighting with 2 diffusion layers inside. On the sides of the tank, I clamp the curtains...
  25. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Playing around does anyone like this? boraras-brigittae-digital-art by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Well I have the impeller with 5 blades. Can't they just sent a impeller with 6 blades instead of a new pump head?
  27. Nigel95

    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Seems all filters have some sort of issues. My current Eheim Experience 350 is changing output randomly. Spoke with Eheim and can't get it to work properly. Friends of mine complain about JBL filters randomly starting to leak. Other friends say the Oase is prone to pushing bubbles into the tank...
  28. Nigel95

    The brief and incomplete future of aquascaping

    According to Christel Kasselmann, 2003 Aquarium plants In Rio Aro (Venezuela) Carbon Dioxide is around 32.4 ppm in that biotope. Usually I agree it's a bit lower in nature. :p
  29. Nigel95

    Critique my hardscape 90cm scape

    I would add more wood and smaller rocks. When adding more wood, try to fill the frame with more towards the top of the tank (with wood). A lot of the wood and rocks will disappear once planted. It's not bold enough right now IMO imagine when planted. The foreground is very empty atm. I would...
  30. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    nature aquarium aquascape by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Lighting a 120 X 60 X 60cm

    T5 fixtures can be cheaper compared to 2 (decent) LED units for a tank that big. However on the long term you will have to spend money on replacing the bulbs. Depends also what kind of style you prefer. T5 can be truly amazing with colorful layouts. Lots of options to swap a bulb to change the...
  32. Nigel95

    Underwater photography

    Stunning pics
  33. Nigel95

    Are Anubias Snow White a waste of time and money

    Mine isn't melting some new leaves are popping up but it's a bit hard to build up volume for me personally. Older leaves sometimes struggle and need a cut.
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Bucephalandra by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Close up Amano Shrimp amano-macro by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  36. Nigel95

    Aquascaping Contest Scandal

    Haha my first entry in the IAPLC contest rank 477 was disqualified because I also entered the same work into CIPS. A shame really what Albert did for all the people that work so hard on their tank every year. Personally I am not against color correcting for example if you shoot with flash you...
  37. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    @Wookii Thanks for tips! If I am correct this is a Cerges style reactor right? Did you ever use one of the Griggs style reactor and experienced a huge flow difference between the two styles?
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    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Good luck buddy looking forward to see your result and your experience!
  39. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Wait so why does the top have to be converted? The top is already a manual valve if I wanted to manually remove the gas? I probably still don't understand the concept fully lol. If I make a T or Y airline connection for 1) the co2 inlet and 2) venturi airline towards the filter. Does it work...
  40. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Asked the guy and no problem if I want two additional holes but it's not possible in the top of the reactor due too the vent valve over there. I wonder if this kills the idea of the venturi loop? If I am correctly I could still have an extra hole on the opposite of the reactor of where the co2...
  41. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Looks nice! Did you also add a venturi loop in the end or did you skip it? If so did you put the venturi loop back in the outflow or inflow hoses? Or a dedicated pump? Seems like a really easy option for not much DIY and cheap... About the space well... My 60p is on an simple table and the...
  42. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Haha nice one!
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    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Hahaaa scaping is different IMO This product I linked above looks like a very easy solution. If it works. Does anyone believe in such a product?
  44. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Appreciate the input man! @Zeus. Yeah the bubble counter I was not planning to use its an option you can choose for and couldn't find a pic without it. I have a bubble counter in the co2 art regulator anyways. I think I'm go stick with my atomizer haha. Those reactors are a rabbit hole. Guess...
  45. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    How is this design in your opinion? Some guy in my country makes one. Not cheap as DIY but if it works.. Price is €100 My idea was to let him drill another hole same height as where the co2 enters. And make the Barr venturi loop to get rid off the co2+o2 build up. Plan is to put the airline from...
  46. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    I am wondering what is a sweet spot in terms of length for a pvc pipe for a reactor. Ofc bigger the better for efficiency. But in terms of flow? For my 60p with 1000lph filter I have to cut the flow on my filter. No idea what a 15" pipe will bring me. Still okay or too less flow who knows? For...
  47. Nigel95

    DIY Barr's venturi design reactor build

    Did anyone every try to make this build? It should be the 'best' So If I understand it correctly it's a Grigg style reactor. Like this one With 3 holes drilled into it. One hole to add the co2 (as with any reactor). 2 extra holes, 1 in the top chamber and the other one 2" down from the top on...
  48. Nigel95

    EW 604 External Canister Filter With Atomizer Combo

    lol I thought I was close to making one and call it a day. This is a rabbit hole haha! So what means low flow exactly in a co2 reactor? 250lph? 500? 1000? This is yours unit or do all units of this share the same bottleneck problem?
  49. Nigel95

    EW 604 External Canister Filter With Atomizer Combo

    I wouldn't say it's impossible to use an atomizer. I used it on several setups with success. Every layout is different as well but overall yes it is pretty safe to assume that heavy flow areas with co2 mist can be more vulnerable to BBA. Ofc BBA has many other triggers. Let's say your tank has...
  50. Nigel95

    EW 604 External Canister Filter With Atomizer Combo

    An interesting option maybe what do you guys think? @Zeus. With this connector I believe. Male, 16mm and 3/4 (because I have 16/22 filter)
  51. Nigel95

    DIY Rex Griggs Reactor

    Any update @Barbara Turner? I also have this co2 art / Qanvee atomizer and looking to use it with a reactor or external pre filter setup. This external filter was an interesting option but it seems that he fittings are only 12mm which will cut the flow a lot. The idea was My filter > atomizer >...
  52. Nigel95

    EW 604 External Canister Filter With Atomizer Combo

    Do you know any other good options for this purpose that not have this 12mm diameter limitation ?
  53. Nigel95

    EW 604 External Canister Filter With Atomizer Combo

    Saw some threads about using this external filter with an atomizer to avoid co2 mist in your tank. I personally just want to limit the heavy co2 mist areas since it can be a trigger for BBA. My question is does anyone have personal experience with using the following setup Filter with 16 / 22...
  54. Nigel95

    All Pond Solutions EF 2 Filter booster as reactor

    I was wondering if those EW 604 are a good fit for 16/22 filters. As in real 16mm diameter? So it doens't cut the flow extremely hard by making making the diameter more narrow than the 16/22 hoses of the filter...
  55. Nigel95

    CO2 APS EF2 reactor with internal Venturi fitted - testing ATM

    Just found them a minute ago haha. Thanks anyways! I was wondering if those EW 604 are a good fit for 16/22 filters. As in real 16mm diameter so it doens't cut the flow extremely hard by making making the diameter more narrow than the 16/22 hoses of the filter.
  56. Nigel95

    All Pond Solutions EF 2 Filter booster as reactor

    I am interested in getting some of those transparant external filters to use in combo with inline atomizer. Not so much because I hate the mist in my tank. More that BBA seems to love higher flow mist areas. I do have 16/22 filters and was wondering if anyone found an option yet, for an...
  57. Nigel95

    CO2 APS EF2 reactor with internal Venturi fitted - testing ATM

    Hey this link is dead do you have any other links or names for the product?
  58. Nigel95

    Eheim experience 350 unstable flow

    Yeah they asked to send the filter but as you know that is not really my favourite option. Would like to try to fix it first myself instead of having no filter and my filter media. Yes it worked before on another tank with same filter and inflow skimmer.
  59. Nigel95

    Eheim experience 350 unstable flow

    It's a different filter and yeah I am not sure about air leaks maybe a tiny one. There are no water leaks and if I tilt the filter you don't get the usual filter burps. Can you still have air in the filter when you don't hear the filter burps when you tilt it?
  60. Nigel95

    Eheim experience 350 unstable flow

    My Eheim Experience 350 seems to vary in output during the day. I don’t like this unstable flow as I want to keep my co2 and flow stable during the day. I observed that the surface ripple changes between ‘normal’ and very intense (the surface ripple becomes much much stronger not a little bit)...
  61. Nigel95

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    In this layout around 9/4/18 NPK ppm per week. Thanks :)
  62. Nigel95

    Critique my hardscape First Iwagumi attempt

    IMO the main stone has nice texture and details but is simply too small in terms of height. Also the width should be bigger to have more impact as a main stone. So either you need a smaller tank with less height or a bigger main stone. Like what your doing trying to create flow towards the...
  63. Nigel95

    865 vs 965 T5 Bulbs - 'Best' T5 White Tubes?

    Currently have the Osram 865 white ones and as they have CRI 80, I wonder if the Osram 965 or Philips de Luxe Pro 965 would be a lot better? 965 are more expensive but if it's worth it I would do it. Especially since I make videos of my tank a higher CRI can be useful. For example for better...
  64. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Autumn Vibes with Dutch Mushrooms Dutch mushrooms by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Me too very curious how it will do long term. Will it stay white? Right now it really pops lol against the green shades in my farm tank. Even if it will become a bit more green/white it can be a nice addition in a planted tank. Or even in a contest tank to pull the eye towards the main focal point.
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Would you like to use this Anubias Snow White variant in your tank? It can be an eyecatcher for sure in your aquarium. Going to grow it in my farm tank and try it in a scape later to see if I like it. 😊
  67. Nigel95

    Eye operation a success

    Hope you are doing well Keith Kind Regards Nigel
  68. Nigel95

    Rhinocerous

    Never give up!
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    River/stream Iwagumi - 90P

    Nice!
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    Rhinocerous

    Nice tank :)
  71. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Not a underwater photo this time! :p This time some Dutch mushrooms in the forest. Nature in the Netherlands isn't the most exciting on the world to photograph. However when it's autumn those mushrooms become a perfect subject to capture with my camera. Dutch Mushrooms Forest Autumn by Nigel...
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi Fish Flexing On Camera Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi Fish by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Making of Taihang Mountains Enjoy your weekend!
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Love this little Boraras Brigittae fish. boraras brigittae-fish by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Fissidens mini or fox idk... fissidens riccardia detail by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    That picture is with Canon 200d + 60mm macro lens. Some shots in this thread are older and shot with canon 700d. Now a days I use Canon 200d Canon 10-18 mm (final tank shots for diorama / depth styles) Sigma 18-35 mm (FTS nature style, medium and close up shots) Love this lens for video...
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Yes lol this is a big PITA lol :p
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Yeah they are bastards. I do remember though in one of my first forests there was some hair algae in the mosses. Was still learning a lot and probably could fixed it with better conditions but didn't really know how back then. I added some amanos back then and they were really effective for...
  79. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Love-hate relationship with those amano shrimp amano by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr Great cleaners but I have also see them eating very expensive moss. It was adapting with new fresh shoots and suddenly everything was gone lol. Maybe I should feed them more :banghead:
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Some old pics does someone mind the reposting? :) forest 8 by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    45p Forest scape from 2018 forest-scape-45p by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
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    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    green neon tetra by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  83. Nigel95

    Nigel's Aquascaping & Water Garden - Photos & Videos

    Hi guys, Decided to make a new journal to share some moments of my underwater world. Hope you will enjoy it! Cinematic video about the nature aquarium and the story about Takashi Amano 45P Nano Aquascape 45p Nano aquascape by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr Microsorum sp. pearling Microsorum...
  84. Nigel95

    Hello Everyone!

    Thanks for the compliment bro :)
  85. Nigel95

    Nigel's Mountain scape 36L

    Toke a break for the contest tank, life has been busy also. My 120 cm tank is not even ready with the hardscape. I am not working much on it and doing this stage slowly aswell. Maybe it's ready in 2021 hehe :D Currently just a 60p with my farm / holding plants tank. More relaxing than a contest...
  86. Nigel95

    Nigel's Mountain scape 36L

    Thanks man! :)
  87. Nigel95

    Nigel's Mountain scape 36L

    haha this is the boring part where the tanks need to stabilize :p Those clips aren't that beautiful IMO but it gives indeed a glance of how it grows in.
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    Nigel's Mountain scape 36L

    New Video - Making of Taihang Mountains. If you like the video please consider to subscribe to my channel. That would be greatly appreciated :)
  89. Nigel95

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    Thanks man :)
  90. Nigel95

    31x21x26, nano, ‘nature heart’

    Somethings are much easier indeed water changes, less trimming. But a nano tank can also be a PITA to hardscape and very limiting in plant selection and hardscape that you can use IMO! Nice tank congrats
  91. Nigel95

    ADA Light screen

    Did anyone build on yet? Would love to see a tutorial :)
  92. Nigel95

    Hardscape Challenge 2020 Winners

    Thanks for organizing this contest! I'm very happy with the result. Congrats to everyone. Stunning works!
  93. Nigel95

    UKAPS Hardscape Challenge 2020

    Country: The Netherlands UKAPS nickname: Nigel95 Tank Size: 45x27x30cm Title: The Garden of Eden
  94. Nigel95

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    Thanks for the kind words. I truely did a lot of tweaking at the final stage to get the details how I wanted them to be.
  95. Nigel95

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    Details 80cm-detail-shot-aquascaping by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
  96. Nigel95

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    Yes nothing wrong with T5. I have an ATI myself for my 120cm tank. Also with T5 the reflectors have huge impact on the actual par output in the tank. So without describing them it's hard to say anything aswell. Sorry but with the measurements of our friend Tiago (that doesn't mention par data...
  97. Nigel95

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    It's outdated honestly for the ada gallery. The other locations do not have ada rgb solar indeed. When did he visit 2008? ADA RGB Solar is on the market since 2016 and all bigger tanks have them. Its definitely not low light at the substrate. The fact that some tanks don't have stems in it with...
  98. Nigel95

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    As far as I know they don't have low light. Almost all tanks have ada rgb solar lighting. I believe (not sure 100%) ADA filters seem to have weak turnover on paper but its actually pretty strong if you compare it to other brands with the same specs. The tanks use the ada system which is designed...
  99. Nigel95

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    Thanks for your compliment. At the ADA gallery my favourite was the work of Yusuke Homma https://www.instagram.com/p/B1I-OwiprXx/?igshid=agluio5t0gl5 A lot of tanks didn't make it in the edit due the heavy reflections on the glass with all the tanks and lights in the gallery. My favourite...
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    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    Thanks for your replies! Glad you like it [emoji4] Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
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