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  1. Keith GH

    Eye operation a success

    Hello to all. I have not forgotten you or any of my other Forums. Briefly I had to have a very urgent eye operation in fact it was my 14th and the most dangerous apparently there were blocked arteries at the back of the eye. Its only now I fully realise the situation was if it was not a...
  2. Keith GH

    Jasons Learning Curve

    Jason My advice has not changed forget about the Aquascape for a while, learn all about plants and, growing then in the mean time do a lot of research. Start looking for the hardscape materials and play around in the Mock tank and enjoy learning about growing the plants. Members are often...
  3. Keith GH

    Jasons Learning Curve

    Jason The only thing I like about your Aquascape are the two small pieces of DW. They are too small to give you any height at the rear of the tank. Rocks not what you would call full of character. With the placement it looks like you have carefully placed them in rows certainly not natural...
  4. Keith GH

    My first high tech aqauscape

    Nathan If you decide to let the trident fern grow that tall it will cover that well sculptured rock and hide it. You might find the Betta would like a good surface cover. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  5. Keith GH

    Jasons Learning Curve

    Jason Mistakes can be avoided if you do all the correct research first and listen to the plant experts. Growing plants is easy providing you select the correct plants for your tanks conditions. Eg start with a low tech tank first by doing that you can concentrate on the plants not all the...
  6. Keith GH

    My first high tech aqauscape

    Nathen Looking good so far it will improve as it ages. My only concern is the small piece of DW leaning on the rock front LH side, reason it's very distracting. Keith:clap::greenfinger:
  7. Keith GH

    Best way to keep Crypts low?

    Krish That is easy only buy low growing Crypts. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  8. Keith GH

    Confused over water changes

    BarryH I had Shrimps in my tank and never stopped breeding and I did 2x30%-40% twice a weekly for many years. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  9. Keith GH

    Woodland Troll - Take Four

    Tim If you are attempting to get the natural look at the moment the medium is too Aquascaping rather than the natural appeal which could give you another interest. My suggestion would be pour more substrate 3-4cm deep across the back and in front of the rocks RH side. I would then let nature...
  10. Keith GH

    Woodland Troll - Take Four

    Tim Old New The twiggy pieces on the rocks is very obvious, less fine pieces on the RH side of the trunk, a medium piece on the LH of a main root also in the centre a few very fine pieces rearranged. Its looking more natural now. Keith :wave::greenfinger::greenfinger:
  11. Keith GH

    Woodland Troll - Take Four

    Tim I have fished the mangroves many times at the top of Aust. In saying that the fish do live in the lower mangroves and grab a meal as it swims past. In your Aquascape I would like to see a lot more mix of the fine twiggy pieces in base area up to about one third height even over the rocks...
  12. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape rocks and twigs

    akwarium As far a Aquascaping the second photo has the best possibilities with careful planting. It appears to be very well balanced. I would never place rocks directly on to glass as it could scratch and create more concerns as it ages. If the tank is in it's permanent location I cannot see...
  13. Keith GH

    advice wanted on hardscape

    Darren At the moment it looks like you are going backwards. My suggestion now would be strip it down and do a lot of research, then start thinking of what should I do??? Its obvious you require more rocks. IWAGUMI INFO 5.6.17 Here are some very interesting links to Iwagumi if you are...
  14. Keith GH

    How to add cosmetic sand

    DD1880 If I was doing it I would wash the sand first and let it dry then pour it as required. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  15. Keith GH

    Sunday Scape

    Kezzab You have created an excellent tank that is very relaxing to sit back and enjoy you work. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  16. Keith GH

    Losing the Battle to Staghorn/Red Algae

    Jon Looks like you are getting plenty of help now. I have also noticed these. I gave up using a pinch as it varied too much I used a very small Mustard spoon plus only once a day morning feeding. I would do two 30+% twice weekly. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  17. Keith GH

    Plant Density for Cycling

    onetwothree To be perfectly honest and it is going to take a long while to fully cycle your tank. I have always used Seachem Stability (Never it's as good as from the LFS) and plenty of cheap leafy floating plants. Just checking if you are using carbon in your filter remove it please...
  18. Keith GH

    Which of these is best set up for an island layout

    Mark Any updates on that aquascape please? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  19. Keith GH

    Losing the Battle to Staghorn/Red Algae

    Jon It might help if you supply us with every detail about your tank and it's inhabitants. With the Water Parameters how was the test done. Filter brand and size plus how often is it cleaned also are you using carbon in the filter. Your tap water parameters. Water changes what percentages...
  20. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Diorama / Island jungle.

    I fully agree it just does not work it does not blend in together then there is the massive BUT if the BOSS likes it leave it alone or hunt the WWW for something a lot better. There are a few excellent Scapes here plus a few Shockers...
  21. Keith GH

    There's Something Missing. Any Ideas?

    Jonatk If you decide to plant a different tall plant it will look like you have two sections of your tank. Why not use what is growing successfully on the RH side and then every thing should blend in bringing the two sides aquascape together. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  22. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Setting up new scape

    jsiegmund Looking good now all you have to do is select all the correct plants that will blend in with your hardscape. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  23. Keith GH

    White spot treatment

    Here is a lot of very useful information about Ich I strongly suggest you copy and print this out for future reference. WHITE SPOT ICH White spot Parasite, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis This disease is easy to recognise, as the skin of the infected fish becomes covered with white spots, each the...
  24. Keith GH

    Pre or Post stripdown

    It's free and easy to make all you have to do is add a few shrimp pellets and they will go into the bottle. Another benefit is you do not stir up the tank at all. Don't drill big holes in the bottle top. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  25. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Forest hardscape

    Nick A mock tank is one especially made from cardboard or wood etc. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  26. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Setting up new scape

    jsiegmund This time only a very short reply reason it's all OK all I would do now would be add more twiggy bits and pieces over the front of the rocks both sides. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  27. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Forest hardscape

    Nick First congratulations for using a Mock Tank and recreating nature. At the moment I can only suggest one small move. The thin piece laying across the front is like adding a wall it blocks the eye flow completely. My suggestion would be re position it starting in front of the trunk on...
  28. Keith GH

    It's not much, but I'm happy to have it

    Castle That would be an excellent idea. Instead of a full replacement remove all the substrate about 5cm back around the glass and top up with a 1-3mm natural river stones giving a good slope from the back RH corner. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  29. Keith GH

    Cannbalistic shrimp-any advice in preventing?

    OhKay13 https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/articles/ Seeing it's your first Shrimp tank this will be an excellent program for you. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  30. Keith GH

    Keep losing shrimp in filter inlet

    Monkfish Easily fixed a fine pre filter I used a piece of Styrene foam for many years i8t was never seen as it was hidden by plants. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  31. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape 90cm rock scape

    Kezzab I actually like that front rock it's only a suttle change (Like nature) and it gives your scape another interest. When it's fully established with plants most of those rocks will not be seen anway. Keith:wave::wave:
  32. Keith GH

    Small brush for cleaning rocks

    BarryH Just heat the plastic up and bend it as required. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  33. Keith GH

    HELP aquael ultra 2000 problem

    Onoma 1 https://www.aquael-aquarium.co.uk/ Sounds like it might be an air lock (the Eheim I used had a primer to remove this problem) What to try make sure the filter is full and correctly set up. Set it in position and try to syphon by sucking some water through the outlet tube...
  34. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Setting up new scape

    jsiegmund I am still saying this is the best LH side except for the large rock it's too overpowering. Over all very sorry to say you have taken a massive step backwards. LH side all rocks in a perfect curve totally uninteresting. RH side two straight rows of rocks again totally...
  35. Keith GH

    Best resources to learn from...

    andusbeckus Go to as many LFS as you can and ask questions by doing that you will discover very quickly who will help you and who are only interested in your money. Locate the best Aquarium Club in your area they will be a very big help for you. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  36. Keith GH

    Best resources to learn from...

    Good research is one of the best methods. Make a good Mock Tank and use cheap sand or even clean garden soil for the substrate and start having fun. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  37. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Setting up new scape

    jsiegmund Yes that is correct I can do the PhotoShop but that is far as I can go at the moment. If lucky PB should be all OK later today. Looking at this one LH side that front LH rock is way to large in fact its over powering the LH side completely. Pathway a good idea but could be...
  38. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Setting up new scape

    Jasper You are off to a very good start by using a Mock Tank, Changes can be made very easy compared to the actual glass tank. The LH side is very interesting, the large stone is way to big I would use another stone a little smaller than the one on its right. The RH side sorry to say it looks...
  39. Keith GH

    Time for a big prune?

    Fisher I would only suggest a light trimming if not you could easily end up with an unistering bare looking tank. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  40. Keith GH

    Why can't they stay little

    Gill Show him some photos of children starving in war torn countries. I was born in 1937 I can assure you I would be lucky to get a few toys. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  41. Keith GH

    5ft Blackwater Shallow Stream

    doylecolmdoyle 5ft tank the water movement at the opposite end would be limited and "might" cause a few concerns. I would also be considering a small fine airstone under the wood in the middle of the tank. Reason your plants will do far better with water movement. There are safe products...
  42. Keith GH

    5ft Blackwater Shallow Stream

    doylecolmdoyle There are not many tanks & waterscapes done today it's a pity as all members can see it can be done. When it's fully finished and aged it will be something to sit back and admire. One question do you have the inlet and outlet at the same end. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  43. Keith GH

    Forest Diorama in a second hand beat up bowfront

    Great idea you have created an extremely interesting Aquascape. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  44. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape 45 gallon critique

    Bryson At first glance it looks over crowded and the smooth rocks are not interesting. What can be done with what you have and possibly one large smooth rock. LH side replace the back rock with the middle lock. Front LH corner I would like to see a rock twice its size. Front middle rock...
  45. Keith GH

    My first wabikusa + how do you deal with the mould?

    bettaguy At a rough guess overcrowded, wet and overgrown plus a very good chance of very little if at all no ventilation. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  46. Keith GH

    Washing Sand

    Barry You will be surprised how much dirt and fines you will wash out. A kitchen seiv is the best way to remove all the fines and dirt before you wash the sand. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  47. Keith GH

    Final attempt before I pack it in and start again

    Sacha Using the information you have supplied. At a guess could you have several causes of your concerns. Lighting, over feeding, filtration insufficient and/or lack of maintenance, carbon in filter if used? soil used as there appears to be more than one type of the John Innes soils, and...
  48. Keith GH

    Final attempt before I pack it in and start again

    Sacha My advice would be strip it down and start afresh. This time have every thing planed down to the last detail. Then start be doing it step by step by doing it that way it's going to take a lot longer but there is far less chance of having concerns later on proving you have planned your...
  49. Keith GH

    Critique my aquascape Quick 30 min rush

    Tucker To be perfectly honest it looks like it requires a good trimming and cleaning. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  50. Keith GH

    Critique my aquascape To remove some hardscape

    Same for me too. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  51. Keith GH

    Central heating timers

    This is all I have ever used for my Aquarium tanks and now for the Terrascapes Arlec SURGE PROTECTED 24 HOUR TIMER PC723 Double Pole Switch Mechanism*AUS Brand https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Arlec-SURGE-PROTECTED-24-HOUR-TIMER-PC723-Double-Pole-Switch-Mechanism-AUS-Brand-/263427021517...
  52. Keith GH

    LFS pricing and stock trends

    The local LFS's in my general area stocks are basically standard. They have a mark up of 300% plus. A point of interest the average small take away food shop in a small Super Market pays $11,000 to $12,000 rent per month. Imagine what there markup must be. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  53. Keith GH

    What Osmocote fertilizer are you using and why?

    https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GIGM_enAU718AU718&q=osmocote+fertiliser&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi60ebHot7lAhVDuI8KHZrMC_gQ7Al6BAgDEDw&biw=924&bih=470&dpr=2.08 Osmocote make many plant fertilizers. What do you use and why that particular variety? If you do use Osmocote how...
  54. Keith GH

    Critique my hardscape Valley #1

    Kezzb If they are Limestone rocks unless I am mistaken you are going to have a very hard water tank. Have you checked out the suitable inhabitants and plants? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  55. Keith GH

    Filter intake

    Fisher I fully agree with but they are cheap extremely easily cleaned and, most important they work 110%. They can be easily hidden by plants. The Shrimps keep the outside clean as well. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  56. Keith GH

    Filter intake

    Fisher I would a sponge filter cut to size and cut a deep X from the top and pushed the inlet into the sponge. I would remove and clean it at every water change Some sponges had a deep hole already in them Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  57. Keith GH

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    I can tell all this much Nigel pays full attention to every detail until he gets it perfect. When photographing his tanks it's far more than a quick one shot photo again every detail must be perfect, lighting and, schooling fish in the right location. I personally think he is extremely...
  58. Keith GH

    300l build layout

    Johnny So far it looks very promising as its extremely difficult to see the full effect unless its in a tank with substrate. At the moment my only concern is the two rocks under the long DW section front LH end. I would leave them out reason being they are a distraction at the moment...
  59. Keith GH

    Bad back and carrying 25L contaners-Options?

    I had exactly the same concern its extremely easily fixed buy smaller containers I ended up using 15lt then finally 10ly containers. In the end age and my old back won next step I sold every thing now I have 3 terrascapes I use a 1lt watering can now and no back problems at all...
  60. Keith GH

    Nigel's 80cm Nature Aquarium Aquascape

    Nigel Those rocks inside the cave is certainly effective. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  61. Keith GH

    shrimp dying off

    danmil3s As a start I would do 2x 30-40 twice a week and no feeding that day. Why ? If you have a concern it "could be in your water supply" I always treated my water first. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  62. Keith GH

    Terraliving and Baiosphere

    Rebel The 5ft does not have a top and the Bow fronted is open back and front the glass top in only there to place the light on. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  63. Keith GH

    Simple bedside nano

    Aqua DuckWeed and that is what it is A Weed once established its like a blanket and can take ages to completely remove it. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  64. Keith GH

    Terraliving and Baiosphere

    Aqua Thank you Humidity ??? no idea there is no moisture visible in either tank. Each tank is mist sprayed every morning and deep watered as required. Both tanks have UGF's and are watered through the riser in the back corner. The Bow front riser can be seen RH corner and will be covered...
  65. Keith GH

    Terraliving and Baiosphere

    Aqua Is this what you are asking for? Both photos are several months old and Terrascapes have developed more The Jebo Bow fronted tank. The 5ft Terrascape Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  66. Keith GH

    Simple bedside nano

    Aqua A very basic and simple Aquascape very well done perfect for the Bedroom. Are you going to add a basic floating plant eg Water Sprite for the shrimps? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  67. Keith GH

    How much space behind tank?

    Johnny I would go as close as possible and have a 10-5mm gap this would stop any vibrations coming via the wall. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  68. Keith GH

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Oscar Your presentation is very good no bits and pieces laying around which is always very distracting. The wall paper makes an interesting backing for the Aquascape I appears to give it added depth. Your Aquascape is well balanced with everything blending in together making it a very...
  69. Keith GH

    Cherry shrimp losing color!

    DD Great, the more plants the more natural Algae for them. In the mean time see if you can get any Algae food tabs depending on their size break the tab up and spread it between the wood and No2. Once they start getting more natural food they will breed faster than rabbits. This is what I...
  70. Keith GH

    Aquascaper 600 “ happy I think..maybe not”

    Oscar Looking very good, any chance of a full tank photo please. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  71. Keith GH

    Cherry shrimp losing color!

    DD There are several points I think will help the Shrimps There are some excellent articles here. https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/articles/ Run this program and post the results please remembering it's only a guide but a good guide. http://www.aqadvisor.com/ I suggest several points here...
  72. Keith GH

    Creating a 2 sided scape

    Johnny That makes it a lot easier the 4 Point vanishing point works perfectly for a tank that is viewed from the two basically front sides. What every you decide to do using a Mock Tank would certainly help and save a lot of work. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  73. Keith GH

    Cherry shrimp losing color!

    DD Is this the tank we are referring to? Is this the tank "below" we are referring to? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  74. Keith GH

    Cherry shrimp losing color!

    DD aqueon power 30 HOB filter Stage 2 – Activated carbon removes toxins, odors and discoloration. Do you have the Carbon in the filter if so please remove it as it's not required. Water changes I would prefer 2 x 30-40% twice a week. Is it possible it could be an external concern Room...
  75. Keith GH

    Creating a 2 sided scape

    Johnny This is a 4 point vanishing point, is this what you are thinking it can be viewed from 4 sides of your tank. It is possibly more suited for a shallow tank. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  76. Keith GH

    Cherry shrimp losing color!

    DD Nilocg thrive twice a week. What quantities? Have you done a full water test if so how was it done? Filtration type and medium used plus how often is it cleaned. Water changes how often and what percentage. I am the answer to you concern is there somewhere. This is an excellent site for...
  77. Keith GH

    Can I raise a cabinet height on an EA Aqua

    Alto I think I might have miss read Johnny's post The cabinet is a few cm's short. I read that as the length of the cabinet. Then Johnny asks "put wood under the tank" that would refer the Cabinet being not high enough. It might help if Johnny posted a few photos to show exactly what the...
  78. Keith GH

    Can I raise a cabinet height on an EA Aqua

    Johnny It can be done by adding Styrene Foam sheets very easily. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  79. Keith GH

    Creating a 2 sided scape

    Johnny I am not saying it cannot be done. In all my years of design work and Aquascaping Forums I have seen a few tanks viewed from both sides and fewer from three sides and can look excellent but never what you are asking about. The only position the Focal Vanishing Point I think would...
  80. Keith GH

    Fighting condensation - epoxy or varnish

    Idris Even though I taught the Cabinet Making trade for 26 years I have been retired for 30 years now and many things have changed my suggestion would go to a proper paint store that also sells marine products. One point to consider as you old hood could also have a lot of moisture in it...
  81. Keith GH

    Too much soil?

    Monkfish I agree with Tim 110% you can have whatever you want in an Aquascape it's in your home and as long as you like it all's OK. My criticism would be if any thing it's too low BUT if you use tall plants/Driftwood in the back corner it will give you all the extra height you need Keith...
  82. Keith GH

    The shallow one

    Paul You have a very interesting shallow Aquascape. I think the Java moss is a very good choice. Will you be able to take the wood out to attach the Java Moss? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  83. Keith GH

    Shrimp tank mates

    Fisher This an excellent site to help you. https://www.theshrimpfarm.com/articles/ Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  84. Keith GH

    First tank

    thatblokeoverthere I photoshopped it a little for you. Looking good keep up all the good work. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  85. Keith GH

    How many fish initially?

    GlenD It's not only the new fish it's feeding reduce it by half the next day and let the fish settle in first. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  86. Keith GH

    Is this glue suitable?

    Delirious There is one very old saying re adhesives if it does not say Aquarium Safe "Don't use it" Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  87. Keith GH

    Shrimp Traps

    Onoma1 Here are a few for you. http://fishtankdk.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-way-of-catching-shrimps-free.html https://www.plantedtank.net/forums/88-shrimp-other-invertebrates/59919-diy-shrimp-trap-shrimpimp.html...
  88. Keith GH

    New to this - First Aquascape

    Joshsils As long as it's improving that is the main point. 1% improvement per day is far better than no improvement at all. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  89. Keith GH

    Finally

    Gregory That is a massive tank and it deserves far better than a pile of what looks like excellent DW one end and a big unnatural pathway the other end. My suggestion star by removing that pathway immedly and then do a lot of research for a tank that size using your DW to show it off...
  90. Keith GH

    Need some inspiration

    Delirious This is where I would start looking. There is a mix of excellent to shocker aquascapes here. Keith:wave::greenfinger...
  91. Keith GH

    First aquascape!

    Ady34 My first impression is it looks very neat and, tidy. Then comes the BUT 1. It's over balanced/central at the rear of your Aquascape by that I am referring to, the large rock and the DW. 2. At the front of the tank one large central rock with rocks spaced either side. My suggestions...
  92. Keith GH

    New to this - First Aquascape

    Joshsils Here are a few simple suggestions for you to consider. Note the 4 red dots they are approximately the 4 focal points. The back LH large rock I have lifted it a little. This can be done by adding more substrate underneath it. I have also added a smaller rock behind it to narrow the...
  93. Keith GH

    New to this - First Aquascape

    Joshsils You have two very good Aquascapes divided by a very light coloured pathway that appears to be the same with from front to back. My only suggestion would be to rethink the pathway if you must have it. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  94. Keith GH

    Could it be the substrate? Tank in terminal decline...

    Cat Without actually seeing the tank it can be rather difficult. Only thing for sure your plants are dying and something should have been done at soon as the concern started. Looking at the first photo other than a beautiful healthy planted tank I immediately noticed the depth of the...
  95. Keith GH

    Get your garden out

    I have just ordered these Daffodils all on a Pre Order that means a lot cheaper. Daffodil Double mixed Daffodil Replete Daffodil Ice Follies Daffodil Mini collection Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  96. Keith GH

    DIY 90cm aquarium cabinet ADA style

    Chris When I was in the trade all the Cabinet Makers had several of these. I have probably forgotten more than I can remember these days. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  97. Keith GH

    My Garden Trees, Plants and Flowers

    A few of my Jonquils Jonquil Erlicheer A Double Golden Jonquil Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  98. Keith GH

    Terrascaping the 5ft, Jebo Bow Fronted and 45lt Bay Window

    Here are a few photos of the Jebo Fronted. 21 Aug 2 019 All the plants are naturally common indoor plants. Watering (as required) is done via the UGF tube RH back corner as the backing plant grows it will be completely hidden. It is misted every morning. Spanish Moss This is my first...
  99. Keith GH

    Noisy Eheim 2213

    Aqua sobriquet Have you contacted Eheim direct? Keith:wave::greenfinger:
  100. Keith GH

    Critique my aquascape 90x45x45 Aquascape change recommendations

    Hanuman I like everything about your tank it's looking healthy and extremely colourful. Keith:wave::greenfinger:
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