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  1. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    Cheers guys, I ended up with Perspex and countersink stainless steel screws. Happy enough with finished aquascape, thanks again wookii Oscar
  2. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    Thanks everyone, as i have the slates so will give them a go / were already drilled so must have been on the roof at some point. Hopefully its enough weight to keep it down, I'll let you know :oops:
  3. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    Can you use, slate tile off roof?!? i've a couple in garage...even have holes already drilled.
  4. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    Any idea where you get perspex, cut to order online seems to be the best option?!?
  5. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    Cheers Wookii. I’m a bit apprehensive on trying to glue to rocks… trunk is fairly large and it needed the largest piece of rock before it sunk properly. I’m thinking slate tile/ drill using stainless steel screws?!? But what slate is safe?! 🤔🤔
  6. oscar

    Large piece of Corby root

    HELP?!?! Photo attached, this piece “main trunk” has had a piece of elephant stone on it for 8 weeks… still no sign of sinking. Any ideas, I was thinking to drill slate tile to bottom as is flat?!? I’m happier with aquascape, but rock on top doesn’t look right/ you can’t see inside crevices...
  7. oscar

    Corby root

    Yes I have done some diligence, these piece’s don’t pop up often. My local dobbies has many nice examples 😊
  8. oscar

    Corby root

    Hi guys, Has any one had any experience with this type of wood?! My local dobbies has some very nice pieces, large/ small… looks great for attaching annubias/ buce etc… Does it leach lots of tanning?! Many thanks as always, Oscar
  9. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, I ended up going in by local dobbies, lovely juvenile black ruby barbs… YES, ended up purchasing x6 . Photo not the best, still can’t seem to get correct settings for iPhone 11. Was during feeding time/ but colours already starting to show. Hope you all taking care/ safe, anybody...
  10. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, I’ve changed the lay out, what do you guys think?! Also much appreciated would be any ideas on next fish?! I only have x3 amino shrimp/ x 3 black neon tetras/ and a couple of snails.
  11. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Water changes so much easier with DIY hoses/ heater ‘holder’ 😆 and small pump. Happy days no more sore back for me 👌
  12. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Photos attached this time😊
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    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, Large water change also created larger sand area/ replaced it at the same time. I’m also now carrying out water changes using a pump/ hose, soooo much easier than carrying buckets of water…. I should have done it years ago 🙄👍 Oscar.
  14. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Whole tank/ cabinet view, aquascaper 600 still to me is a lovely footprint of tank. Just a pity it seems you can’t get your hands on them any longer online ?!?! have a great weekend everyone, Oscar
  15. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    So a few months have past, plants seems to be establishing themselves in tank/ background needs trimming or it gets pretty invasive. Hope all you guys are doing well , Oscar.
  16. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Was inclined to re - scape, last minute decision decided to expand sand area/ add more plants. What do you guys think, seems to have given more depth...happy - ish for now🤔 Oscar
  17. oscar

    Rimless tank options post-EA?

    I have a EA 600 , I’ve had it for over a year now/ very well made and nice silicone work/ glass. If I was you I would purchase the waterbox, I’ve heard some good reviews also.
  18. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Moved my lily pipes to other side of tank, less distracting I think 🤔 .I also added some tropica capsules in sand/ soil just for a boost, as I already add all in one fert. Was also thinking perhaps to move sand, to soil?! any advice/ comments most welcome. Happy weekend guys 👍
  19. oscar

    Re-education.....

    Absolutely stunning tank and journal was very informative/ fantastic to follow, carry on the great work 👍
  20. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, I wish everyone a fantastic new year, even though will be much confide/less known as others 😁 Again i have moved some aquascape, BUT is the last time. I think i need a black background, did see one in aquarium gardens...Ada make?!?! See you all in the new year 🙋‍♂️
  21. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Unfortunately we losses Freddy, he was a great little character .... sadly missed. I’ve attached a couple new pictures, changed hardscape slightly / smaller stones left side of tank. see ya.... Oscar.
  22. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Not sure if i have an issue with Freddy my apisto male. He as picture shows seems to be spending time lying/hovering over either the sand or rock. Any thoughts?? Oscar.
  23. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys I’m just pondering how my stocking levels are, perhaps be able to add something else. I have x10 rosy tetras/ x1 apisto macmaster male/ x2 netrile snails and x2 otocinclus . I was thinking corys, perhaps pushing it a bit🤪 I am running a external more than x10 the filtration needed for my...
  24. oscar

    Tank Two - DOOA 60P

    Really top class set up, I’m following all the way with this one 👍👌
  25. oscar

    New Decade, New Decadence...

    Luv the wood 👌
  26. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi Guys, Just a little update, I removed the larger piece of elephant stone/ added a couple extra smaller pieces. Planted some more buce red, things seem to be coming along okay at moment. I added some netrile snails/ shrimp seems to be helping with whatever was on moss. Apart from breaking lily...
  27. oscar

    STOPGAP

    Perhaps if available, another piece of wood transitioning from behind original ?! Agree completely some stone, Frodo perhaps very natural placed around wood. Oscar :thumbup:
  28. oscar

    It's me again... back after a break

    Good to have you back !
  29. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, Need some advice on picture, some sort of algae perhaps?! Had it for some time on the moss, thought cutting back moss would help, but seems to attach itself. Again any help much appreciated. Oscar.
  30. oscar

    Sand/stone only hardscapes - no soil

    I’m sure Andrew I‘m not the only ones following this with great interest. Very intrigued by the expanding foam, cant wait for some of the obligatory/ but very welcoming pictures :thumbup:
  31. oscar

    Sand/stone only hardscapes - no soil

    Very nice stone :) It’s just trial and error creating the hardscape, and is the enjoyable part. But you are on a winner with that stone. I would use larger pieces to begin with as your focal point. All the best ;)
  32. oscar

    Sand/stone only hardscapes - no soil

    Expanded foam for height in theory sounds a great idea..In practice i would think there would be other ways of achieving the look needed, as there is not much room for error with this idea/if goes wrong would take perhaps more than a little work to put right. Have you a certain look you are...
  33. oscar

    Lily pipe position?

    I would position inlet front left, and outlet back right...nice in let pipe...do you get good flow from that lily pipe? :thumbup:
  34. oscar

    Broken lily pipe

    Hi guys, Okay I’ve had a set of glass ones , purchased from aquarium gardens 2 years ago. I had a little accident and broke the outlet when cleaning. Anyone purchased steel ones?! If so thoughts on them? Also looks like aquarium gardens out of stock for the single glass pipe :confused: I’ve...
  35. oscar

    A Little Slice Of Nature

    Yep I second that :thumbup:
  36. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Unfortunately no photos were taken. I would describe it as in early stages, was creeping over tropica soil, slowly spreading. It was also in patches growing on my juniper wood/and elephant skin rock. I would siphon it off, but would reappear/as quickly as i removed. It would be light green/blue...
  37. oscar

    Do I have BGA?

    That’s good news;) I also have had issues, i have a thread under journals ‘ aquascaper 600” goes into detail. All the best, fingers crossed for you :)
  38. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Well the ultra life finally arrived last week. Dosed as per advised and it really works, at least a 75% vanished from soil surface....hopefully over the next few days it completely has disappeared. As said above i took out extra pump, but added it again as when giving this product you have to...
  39. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Thanks CooKieS.....just ordered, I’ll let you know how it performs /reviews great ;)
  40. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Ive been getting some green/blue algae on my substrate/sand foreground. Ive read this can at times be down to having to much flow. To combat this I have removed my hydro Korallia circulation 1600 pump, as seen some comments this can be the culprit/ I did add this around a week or so before the...
  41. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I do 50 percent weekly, is in tandem with what’s needed with using aquascaper all in one ferts.. I’m hoping to get a female apisto for my Male, as female jumped out a while ago.. Oscar
  42. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I have ......6 green neon tetras/ 10 rosy tetras/ 1 ammano shrimp/ 2 ottos and one Male apisto macamester ...:)
  43. oscar

    My EA Aquascaper has just arrived.. :D

    Hi Matt, I was going to go for the Oase as the pros are the heater concealed in cabinet/ and as the guys are saying pre filter easy to change. I personally went for the fluval 307, it’s well over x 10 turn over for the 100litre tank. Part of that decision was based on ive always had fluval...
  44. oscar

    My EA Aquascaper has just arrived.. :D

    Welcome Matt, its a great site with lots of helpful advice/knowledge. I have the same tank, ultra copper gloss cabinet....and love it. I will be following your aquascape journey :thumbup:
  45. oscar

    Hydro korallia nano 1600 pump

    Hi guys, I have one of these circulation pumps, it started to make a noise so investigated. Was a humming noise which was constant/ started for no obvious reason... I did a quick google search, so decided to purchase a new impeller. Problem is still there, after doing some more digging...
  46. oscar

    Critique my hardscape Opinions on hardscape

    I like the first option, perhaps have some overhanging smaller branches from rocks into sand. I’ll be following this, keep up the good work :thumbup:
  47. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, More photos attached, no real change apart from removing the 53b. I have added s/ reopens in its place to establish a nice carpet effect around elephant skin rock within background. I hope everyone is staying safe, working from home sure gets those weekly water changes done :thumbup...
  48. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Quick update, Finally planted more annubias/ buce in foreground. Hope everyone is having a great weekend..
  49. oscar

    NatureScape - The End

    That was/is an outstanding planted tank :clap:
  50. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    HI Guys, Does Hygrophila Siamensis 53 B, take well to being cut back to around 2/3 inches from base?!? At the moment i only trim the top stems, growth is good with ample side shoots. Thanks again, Oscar.
  51. oscar

    EA600 Nature style (first scape)

    I have same tank/light unit, dose 3ml all in one aquascaper fert/ 1.5ml liquid carb - all daily. I still only have my lights on around 60/70%.. Im sure things will improve soon for you, as was / will be soon a great looking aquascape again :thumbup: Oscar.
  52. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Well much deliberation “well over night’ and finally decided on a full change to sand over foreground.. I still have to break up some smaller rocks, purchase some more mini annubias and buce wavy green to make foreground more natural.. Again thoughts greatly appreciated, Oscar
  53. oscar

    NACD Nature Aquarium

    Very nice , luv the stone work.:thumbup: Are you going to add sand/gravel, make it more defined as a island scape?! Just curious as I’m at the moment contemplating using sand for my foreground rather than sand/gravel.. Oscar.
  54. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I was thinking the same myself over the sand/gravel combo. Thinking of going sand for all foreground with some smaller rocks/plants. Elephant skin stone is a beautiful rock but “using a hammer” making smaller pieces can be difficult as inner rock has a completely different look “ not as easy on...
  55. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi Guys, I’ve changed things slightly and added JBL riversand. Any thoughts/ advice most welcome as always :thumbup: I think I will get some cherry shrimp, hopefully my Male apisto will behave himself as I’d like to have a shrimp colony... Oscar.
  56. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I only have the Male Apisto, the female jumped out.....I was going to get him another companion but he seems happy enough with the tetras. On the cherry shrimp, it’s something I’ll give some thought to, as I would like to go down that route.. Oscar.
  57. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Unfortunately they disappeared without a trace. So my thinking was that the Apistos got a bit to close.... I would really like some shrimp again but not sure if I should risk it ?!? Oscar.
  58. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Cheers for that, I’m perplexed as I would prefer not to Dose liquid carb IF possible?!?! Taking into consideration the all in one fert I’m using “ aquascaper evolution all in one/ George farmer endorsed ” if moderate lighting you have to dose “ liquid carb” as per directions on the bottle ...
  59. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, Trying to figure out if I have mild or moderate lighting ?!?! I have the ea 600 twin star light, set at around 70 percent... thoughts ?! Oscar.
  60. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, Just a small update, I’ve added some java fern/ been doing some trimming of foreground plants. Things seem stable, just the one question.. crypts doing fine/ no melt BUT taking there time to grow?! dosing with all in one feed and l/carb.. all other plants thriving. Oscar...
  61. oscar

    The Island - ADA 75P - It's been a while....

    Very nice...:clap:
  62. oscar

    ADA 45P - Red Planet

    Absolutely stunning.......
  63. oscar

    60-P "Succession"

    I agree some smaller interesting branches of wood could complement/finish off the scape on the right hand side. Looking good so far :thumbup: Oscar.
  64. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Cheers Keith...I think the tinkering days are over, time to let the plants grow in...:thumbup:
  65. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Here you go Keith....
  66. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    So more elephant skin stone added, aquascape changed slightly. I’m happyish, might get some more bruc for between the stones... Again any advice greatly appreciated ;) Oscar
  67. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I’m in luck as there was several pieces, so after some deliberation I purchased them all ;) Will this evening see what I can achieve, .. Oscar.
  68. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    The more I think about it , you guys may be right...I do like to have that character stone visible.... so I’m off to see if I can retrieve any more elephant skin stone at local LFS.. perhaps another small rescape is in order. I don’t want to change planting as all is established but perhaps just...
  69. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    I see where you are observing from, as in replacement of background hardscape to foreground has changed the overall ‘ look’ of aquascape.... With the moving of this larger more character stone , the surrounding hard scape is slightly off scale.. I feel that ‘yes’ I could again re arranged the...
  70. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Not sure if good judgment or just the “tinkering” but re scaped slightly bringing the dominant stone to the foreground, even created a small cave that my apistos seem to love.. What do you guys think?! Oscar
  71. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi Guys, Just back from holiday and apart from a small amount of algae on glass we had no issues. Thanks for you help on advice regarding maintenance while away, especially Darrel/ I’m learning all the time regarding this hobby. I’ve attaches a couple of pictures,one is off Moss I have sub/ and...
  72. oscar

    90x45x45 medium tech :)

    Very nice, the depth of aquascape is really nice - “life like”..
  73. oscar

    Marine

    Hi Guys. Just putting it out there has anyone converted a freshwater to a marine tank?!! I know this involves numerous bespoke upgrades/changes... I’m just trying to start a conversion, gain some past experience? I’m on holiday at the moment, and have just been diving out at the reefs.. seem to...
  74. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Thanks Darrel interesting read ...I was under the impression if leaving lights on while away on timer, would mean I would need to “keep”adding the l/co2 and l/ferts..as said only want my friend feeding when I’m away and topping up the tank.. Thanks again... Oscar
  75. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Thanks Darrel :thumbup: Sad days , I think I might just stay at home :) I’m thinking getting my friend to feed every 2nd day. BUT also I’m thinking what if I leave my lights on” lowest setting” on the normal 6hr setting.. lowest setting on lights just gives a slight glow nothing else ?! Again...
  76. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Cheers Jimi.............:)yep they are, purchased from aquarium gardens alongside the lighting/juniper wood..
  77. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi again guys, Okay so I’m going away for a couple of weeks, and have a maintenance dilemma as we all have from time to time . I have someone coming in to top up my water obviously as will have evaporation issues. The question is can I get away “if keeping lights” offf, without having my regime...
  78. oscar

    Get your garden out

    Here is my back garden, nothing better than pottering about- well aquascaping is up there ;)
  79. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi guys, Just another small update, crypts are seeming to grow in nicely fingers crossed. I’ve attached some wavy green high up on juniper wood, I want to create plant being sub/ and emerged also ?! Any thoughts on this, will it grow emerged....I’ve attached some on juniper wood a bit lower...
  80. oscar

    Re-education.....

    Stunning aquascape Andy :thumbup:
  81. oscar

    Cloudy sky

    Very nice...I think you are onto something here a change from the norm/ in a good way
  82. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    As promised here is a couple of pictures of the new guys.... fed the tank this morning/ as usual the rosy tetras/ and green were in it straight away.. New guys didn’t seem that interested, are they middle/bottom feeders- as if so we might run into issues :( I know it can take several days before...
  83. oscar

    ADA 90P - "Low Roar"

    Very nice :thumbup:
  84. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    So I went in by local LFS today , and ended up purchasing x2 Apisto macmaster... great looking fish/ I will let them settle hopefully get some pictures soon....:thumbup: Has anyone got any experience with this type?!? Thanks, Oscar.
  85. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    So much choice/ genetic strains of agassizii :(... I will see what local LFS has and perhaps get your opinions before purchasing..
  86. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Okay regarding stocking levels Darrell?! Thanks for the link, away for a look - see ;)
  87. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Need some experienced feedback if possible guys...my tank is just over 100 litres, and at the moment I have the following: 6 green tetras 10 rosy tetras 2 amano shrinps I think I’m fully stocked, but would like if possible a couple of stand out fish, I think agassizii are stunning... what do you...
  88. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Just a small update. Hygrophila siamensis 53b has grown in well in background. I removed the s/reopens and planted a couple of crypto in its place. Also added more bucephalandra/ wavy green and red in the foreground..... Hopefully a few photos attached ;)
  89. oscar

    A 90cm New Beginning

    Hi Arana, This looks like the way forward a strong hardscape using the full dimensions of tank, with perhaps a nice carpet. A graduation of smaller stones towards the front of aquascape would make it more natural.. Once that tank arrives ;) I’m happy as Liverpool are wining :clap:
  90. oscar

    Discussion on pipes

    I have the fluval black ribbed hose on my external which in turn is connected to lily pipes. Personally I would think a slight build up is not going to cause major concerns/ if you are carrying out regular water changes.. I’m going to check / observe build up on my ones after 6 months and take...
  91. oscar

    A 90cm New Beginning

    Hi Arana, I have my own journal on this site “aquascaper 600” with the gloss copper cabinet...I also purchased most of my hardware from A/G.. Cabinet/ tank is very good spec for price. Now the fun begins ;) enjoy..... Oscar.
  92. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Hi Guys, Just a little update, hopefully photos attached. Everything seems okay at moment, apart from some brown algae on glass recently but is an easy fix but hopefully not the start of anything major ;)
  93. oscar

    Cloudy sky

    Hi Andrew, Have you any photos of updates , I think it’s productive to as much as possible try out as much ideas.One thought though always best to make as natural as possible/ blend into nature. My daughter try to persuade me to add a sponge bob square pants into my current nature style aqua 600...
  94. oscar

    Oase heat up 300 broke.

    This is the reason I swayed away from purchasing. Okay in terms of keeping the heater out of view its fantastic, but have heard several other views on exactly your issue/and others. For me you can't beat Ehiem/Fluval ... Oscar :)
  95. oscar

    First try to make an Iwagumi style scape with DSM

    Great hardware
  96. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    No those two were from pets at home £10 for the two, after some feed back I gave these two to a friend... I then purchased two from Maidenhead aquatics for £25 a pair - it was the female from this batch that jumped...
  97. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    :thumbup: Just liquid carbon/ evolution all in one plant food.. And don’t forget those twice weekly water changes. Still have the light only on around 60% intensity.. Cheers Matt.
  98. oscar

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Issue over the past couple of days Firstly I purchased another 6 rosy tetras, that is 12 in total. A couple of hours after they had settled, the female ram started annoying the tetras. The following day one tetra was found dead, and female ram had jumped from tank. She could have been pregnant...
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