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  1. andyh

    Andyh's "Twisted Wood" UPDATED 10May14

    Hello Been a bit slow starting the journal, as i have had a lot on with work, but here we go again: Aquarium - ADA 60P Cube Garden 60Wx36Tx30D, now with ADA cover glass. Lights – Suspended Arcadia Luminaire 4 x 24w T5, currently running 2 tube for 7hrs per day. 2 x Osram Skywhite 8000k...
  2. andyh

    Stainless Lilly Pipes

    Who else apart from ADA does stainless inlet/outlets?
  3. andyh

    Moss question - Tropica Fontinalis Sp. Willow

    Hello Quick question will this species of willow adhere under its right to wood? i.e if i tie it on with fishing line etc. Andy
  4. andyh

    Found my way back..........

    Hello:wave: After what seems like an eternity with no tank and no time on UKAPS I am delighted to say there is water in my 60p again! This is after a wedge of TGM vouchers arrived for my birthday followed by a trip to Wrexham to visit TGM and i am all motivated again. I will shortly...
  5. andyh

    I got wood!

    Have to share my excitement somewhere!! I got wood!!!!:woot: Just had my order confirmed from the USA for a nice big box of Manzi wood! There is not many people i would tell outside the friendly walls of UKAPS, that i am really excited about receiving a big box of roots and branches from...
  6. andyh

    Sulawesi Shrimp Project

    Hello Just thought i would share a little project i have been tinkering with behind the scenes. Since attending Aquatics live and seeing the fabulous stand of one of our sponsors Freshwatershrimp. I have been bitten by the shrimp bug again. I am currently keeping CRS and Rilli Shrimp in my...
  7. andyh

    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Hey guys Yes its been a while but i am starting a new journal for my new scape..... I have been busy playing with stones and sand and have got something i am happy with for now :geek: Probably get tweaked a few more times yet. I am using my ADA 60p, combined with Dragon Stone, Sarawak sand...
  8. andyh

    Looking for Inspiration; Sandy/beach style scape

    Hey guys and girls Looking for some inspiration around a sandy beach type scape, anyone care to share any good scapes they have seen? I am currently in the planning stage for a new scape. Please post your favourite ones here! Andy
  9. andyh

    Very cool "ADA View" Video

    If you don't know about this your in for a real treat. 8) ADA have a youtube/Facebook page now and regularly upload some fantastic videos of their tanks and scapes. Get subscribed if your not already! Now in my humble opinion this is the best video to date, as its Amano completing a scape and...
  10. andyh

    Andyh's ADA 60P Cube Garden UPDATED 15-07-12

    Hello! So after a recent trip to TGM i have finally got what i have secretly always wanted a ADA Cube Garden 60P which is W60xD30xH36 (60l). The clarity of the glass and the pretty much none existent silicone make this a really special product. Its far better than other opti-whites i have...
  11. andyh

    Shallow Scape at The Green Machine

    So i found myself up at The Green Machine Yesterday purchasing a few bits, and i couldn't help but admire one of their new scapes. Its a shallow one, i know George has done a shallow tank before (was in PFK) but its the first one i have seen in the flesh, and i was really impressed and it added...
  12. andyh

    Sarawak Coast - 35l Nano (Now with Pics)

    Hello UKAPS, Time for a new journal......... Sarawak Coast I have managed to find some time to get things straight and i have stripped down my nano completely. This was for two main reasons, Firstly it needed a lot of work to get it back on track, and more importantly i fancied a change and...
  13. andyh

    Help choosing the right gravel

    Hello UKAPS Massive Can anybody recommend a good gravel to use in a small tank with Seiryu Stone I have been looking but not seen anything that sets my world on fire :roll: Andy
  14. andyh

    Fish Shop Tour TGM - Saturday 28th May with pics!

    Started a Seperate Thread! DATE CHANGE BECAUSE OF ME! Sorry but work commitments have now prevented the 21st MAY. NEW PROPOSED DATE! 28th May 2011 Please confirm you can attend! Event: Fish Shop Tour! All welcome. You can even meet us there! Date: Saturday 28th May 2011 Location: Going...
  15. andyh

    White Balance

    Ok, I moved this from my Lounge tank journal as i feel its more relevant here; Here is the original pic Quote George: I said: So this set me on a journey playing with settings and trying to get better more relastic pictures. Please be aware i dont have a full on slr camera, i have a...
  16. andyh

    Quick review of the Cal Aqua Labs Double Check 2 CO2 Checker

    Well i managed to break the £4 drop checker that i bought eBay a year ago whilst cleaning it. The glass was very thin so no real surprise there! I have decided just to write a quick review of the new drop checker i have purchased, i hope its useful :mrgreen: So i had a good look around and...
  17. andyh

    Goodwood Race track and fast cars! One for the Petrol Heads

    I know that there are a few car junkies/petrol heads on here so though i would share a few pics. I was lucky enough to spend a day at Goodwood Race Circuit last week(which is a privatley owned Race circuit, kept in its original 1950's style owned by Lord March.) We got to drive the circuit in a...
  18. andyh

    Which type of CO2 system poll?

    I am interested in seeing what the UKAPS massive deems as the most suitable type of CO2 distribution is for a 200 litre planted tank? Please feel free to comment and explain your reasons. :geek: Thanks Andyh
  19. andyh

    CO2 Reactor - Advice/help etc

    Hello UKAPS I am considering getting Aquamedic Reactor AM1000 for my 180l Setup. Would any of you like to share some photos of how you have them setup? I am intertested specifically in how you have them installed in your cabinets, photos of your installations would be welcomed? :thumbup: Do...
  20. andyh

    70 or 75w metal Halide?

    I am trying to source a 75w ish Metal Halide light for one of my scapes. So far i have only been able to find a Giesemann Nova 70w but its £306.95 :jawdrop Any of you chaps know of any others? I can find 75w Metal halide bulbs (arcadia ones) but no light units. Could i fit a 75w bulb in...
  21. andyh

    Wave CO2 Regulator & Solenoid help?

    Hello UKAPS :wave: Anybody know how to adjust the working pressure on a Wave Regulator? I know how to do it on my JBL ones (with an allen Key), but the answer is not jumping out on me on this particular reg. Under the Wave logo is a large hex nut with a screw in the middle of the nut, which...
  22. andyh

    Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l

    Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l Nano So here is the start of my next aquascape and journal, I have stripped down my nano and started on re-scaping it. Wanted to do something different again so I have decided this time its rocks and rocks only! For those interested, the definition of a "Tor", “this is...
  23. andyh

    Just a rant!

    Went to get some Amano Shrimp for my tank yesterday wanted 6 or so, but to my surprise the fish shop i was in wanted £6 per shrimp!!!! Madness! (I have no problem spending this on CRS etc, but not an Amano!) Last time i bought some they 4 for a tenner! Whats going on there then, anybody else...
  24. andyh

    PO4 dosing help advice

    Hey guys I think my tank needs more PO4 as i am getting a little GSA etc, i have good CO2 and Circulation etc. I currently dose using ADA products bright k and step 1 I have some Easylife FOSFO PO4, which is strong and concentrated (according to the bottle) :lol: dosing recommends 10ml in...
  25. andyh

    Making the transition 't5 to MH'

    Hello My new Metal Halide arrives in a few weeks and want to start to think about the transition from my current lights Arcadia 60cm Luminaire 4 x24w T5 tubes for 7 hours per day. The main reason for the change was the fact that the 6Ocm light was a tempoary fix whilst waiting for Mh to arrive...
  26. andyh

    Easy to grow mid/foreground plant

    you have answered your own question :)
  27. andyh

    Question ref Polarizing Filter?

    Photography people, what are you opinions on the use of cir-polarozing filters when taking photos of tanks? Good/bad? use/don't use? thoughts when using them? Thanks Andy
  28. andyh

    If you like HC, you will love this!

    Whilst at TGM the other day i snapped this picture with my Iphone and it turned out ok. For those who haven't been to the shop ever/in a while, this the end view of the 10ft tank which was scaped by Jim. When taking this photo, I am looking down the entire length of the tank, which is all HC...
  29. andyh

    Another one of my Hobbies - RC

    As some of you may know i am not just into planted tanks i have a few other hobbies. One of them being Radio control cars. I have just finished building a fairly quick electric custom 2wd stadium truck. Check this video i put together for another site, according to my reckoning this thing is...
  30. andyh

    Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 20-09-11)

    Hey guys if you want to avoid all the pre-amble, planning head scratching etc, the tank actually starts half way down page 9. :thumbup: Greetings, After lots of consideration and planning i will be setting up a new aquascape in my lounge! It does mean my other tanks will be going but we are...
  31. andyh

    Volcano Pictures

    Just thought i would share this link, some great photography!: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html
  32. andyh

    2ft x 2ft x 2ft cube

    Hello I really fancy a planted 2x2x2 cube, anybody done one? Any challenges/problems? Anybody seen/got any good pics? Andy
  33. andyh

    Where do you have yours?

    Hello UKAPS, :wave: One of the things i really enjoy on here is all the pictures of peoples setups. Although we all tend to focus on the tank itself and not its location. I have seen several pictures showing where it is possible to have your tank, and as an inspiration to new/old members i...
  34. andyh

    V red Cherry Shrimp

    These are a few pics and a HD video of my Super red Cherry Shrimp, decided to put these up as i cant have Paulo aka London Dragon have all the super red shrimp glory! :lol: :lol: :lol: :geek: CLICK Here :arrow: HD Video Super reds Thanks for looking! Andyh
  35. andyh

    Can you keep Chocolate Gourami with Shrimps?

    Has anybody kept Chocolate Gourami with cherry shrimp (neocaridina) etc? Will the CG eat them? Andy
  36. andyh

    Good Effort PFK

    Just a quick comment to say that i think PFK is getting a little more suited to us planted tank enthusiasts! Just read my latest PFK and i have to say very happy, it seems to be including lots more around the planted tank world. Is it only me noticing this? Personally i think its great news...
  37. andyh

    Andyh's - Dragon Beach

    Hey guys. This is my new journal for my former kitchen tank setup. The theory behind this setup is to create something with Dragon stone and wood and accommodate my Stiphidon Gobies. They like a sand substrate to forage in and rocks to graze the algae off. I wanted to use more of the dragon...
  38. andyh

    Blixa japonica - tell me about it

    Hi I would like to draw from the experience of UKAPS? What conditions work best with Blixa japonica? Light, CO2, Nutrients etc? I am planning a new scape and was looking to include this plant.
  39. andyh

    Technical Photography question

    Hello Can someone give me some pointers/advice please? How do i control the brightness, and the areas that almost look white with too much light in my photos. I would like to know, what do i adjust on my camera, to get a better less bright/over exposed photo. I have tinkered with a few...
  40. andyh

    Best Snow pic

    Come on then avid photographers who has got the best snow related pic? :thumbup: :?: Good/bad/funny/taken with your phone, get them posted!
  41. andyh

    Plant Indentification

    This tank is one of Amano's masterpieces. Please can anybody confirm what the small leafed plant at low level all along the front is? I think its a Anubias, but i am unsure which one? Anybody able to give me any info on this would be much appreciated. :thumbup:
  42. andyh

    Nerite snails work well

    Just thought i would share this with you all. I managed to source a Nerite snail locally last week and i have put in my Kitchen tank Setup, he has been in there about a week and all i can say is boy does he like to eat algae! You can see where he has been, and he eats all types of Algae. If...
  43. andyh

    Algae Problem or lack of ferts?

    Hey guys I have a few leaves in my tank which have got a dark green algae on them and my hydrocotyle has some light black alage on. Dont get me wrong its not taking over but i am not sure whether they are not getting enough CO2 or Ferts. Its my kitchen tank, full journal below: Pressurized CO2...
  44. andyh

    looking for moss or similar to grow out of water

    Hello UKAPS, I have a piece of wood that breaks the water surface in my tank and wondered is there a moss or similar that i could encourage to grow on it? So ideally something that can grow out of water and handle the lights and the moisture. In terms of size something on the smaller side...
  45. andyh

    Comp_Nov09:Small Wonder

    Name: Andyh Tank Dimensions (Height/Width/Depth): 14cm x14cmx14m cube/vase Aquascape Name: Small Wonder Hardscape/Materials used: Dragon Stone, ADA Amazonia, ADA Powersand S, pea gravel. Plants: Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba, Cryptocoryne x willisii, Eleocharis parvula...
  46. andyh

    Pinching out new leaves

    Sorry to thread hijack..... matt can you explain the pinch out leaves comment above, I am interested in this technique as i am trying to get my staurogyne to bush out. :?:
  47. andyh

    'Deep Rooted' - Andyh's 35l Nano

    Hello, I really enjoyed putting my journal together for my 60l Kitchen tank, so i will be putting together a complete journal for my new set up. I have been doing a fair amount of research and taking inspiration from lots of scapes, including submissions for the ADA aquascaping contest and...
  48. andyh

    TTL OFF CAMERA SHOE CORD

    Who has used one? The canon one is £50, but seen on ebay equivs for £12. Will there be much difference, i normally always buy genuine equipment, but surely in this case a cable is a cable? Anybody got one?
  49. andyh

    Tropica Substrate Problems or not?

    Hello Reference Tropica Substrate has anybody had any problems with this causing cloudyness in the water? I recently saw Oliver knott cap this with ADA amazonia powder at TGM demo day, but i am helping a friend and he has done the same but gets constant cloudy water, He suspects that the...
  50. andyh

    How do you distribute your CO2?

    Guys, i am looking for inspiration....... I am using pressurized Co2 with a glass diffuser and i want to improve my flow around the tank. Can any of you post a pic or two showing me how you have set yours? I.e location of the equipment in the tank? I have an Eheim external return and Hydor...
  51. andyh

    New Goby for my tank* edit Prolific algae eater!

    Just a got a couple of new rather cool new algae eaters for my tank. Stiphodon Goby's Couple of different species: This is the Red one, and is not photo shy: However the blue ones are very photo shy so i borrowed this pic off a forum. They are great, no threat to my shrimps and small...
  52. andyh

    Staghorn Algae Challenge

    Hello I am getting Staghorne in my tank, I have started to try and combat it but wanted to check i am heading down the right route. Firstly My Tank Spec. 60l, 6 weeks old. 2 water changes per week. (30%) ADA Amazonia Substrate, Tank temp 25c, Pressurised CO2 using glass diffuser, solenoid...
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    Is all CO2 the same?

    Can i use these on CO2 system to replace the JBL non-refillable bottle? Is all CO2 gas the same, they are the right size connection its just says welding gas though. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/co2-gas-cylinder-600g
  54. andyh

    Oxygen in a planted tank.

    People of UKAPS! A question, wasnt sure where to post this? Do i need oxygen in a tank overnight. I see from reading about Mr Amano, he raises his lilly pipe outlets to add O2 to the water for 14hrs overnight. I hear some people use a air pumps on a timer to come on once lights and co2 go off...
  55. andyh

    ADA aquasoil Amazonia question

    First time I have used ADA Aquasoil Amazonia do you need to rinse it b4 putting in the tank? To prevent cloudyness?
  56. andyh

    Whats the ultimate shoaling fish?

    Hey guys I am setting up a 60l and i am looking of inspiration, what shoaling fish should i go for? I want something special? There seems to new species pooping up all the time and fancy something a little different. Anybody with ideas, please post links, pics etc? :geek:
  57. andyh

    UV?

    Is anybody using a UV sterilizers in their setups. They are obviouly used widely in ponds for killing algae. Does anybody run them on there tanks? If so how? Inline on your external? Are they worth it? :thumbdown: :thumbup:
  58. andyh

    Video of my Shrimps

    Hey guys i have been playing around with my HD camera and getting a few bits of decent footage. I had to drop the size a little but i have managed to post a video of my shrimps feeding and a Cardinal deciding he wants it! Andy
  59. andyh

    Improving my photos

    Hey guys! Just wondered can you give me some advice, how can i improve when taking pics of my tank and livestock. Are there a rules that i should follow? I took this pic a few days ago and i am fairly happy, but i want to take better pic's and experiment more. Taken using a Canon Powershot...
  60. andyh

    Fishkeeping on a slightly different scale!

    These were taken on a recent trip to The Atlantis Palm in Dubai, apparently its 11 million litres! :shock: :shock: It was truly breath taking, every time you looked you saw something different! Hey Graeme could you scape it? :wink:
  61. andyh

    Pruning help?

    I have what i believe to be Pogostemon Helferi in my tank and i would like to prune it and use the cuttings elsewhere in my tank. Whats the best way to do this as they are getting a little tall as they are in a fairly low light set-up?
  62. andyh

    Andyh's 60L kitchen tank

    Hey guys, IF YOU WANT TO SKIP ALL MY WAFFLE AND PRE-AMBLINGS, GO TO PAGE 5 FOR THE FIRST PICS OF THE SCAPE! :thumbup: This is the start of my journal which will cover the complete development and installation of a 60l planted tank in my kitchen to be located on the kitchen worktop...
  63. andyh

    Arcadia overtank luminaire 4 x T5 24w, have you got one?

    I have a chance to buy a 4 x 24w t5 (the older version not the OL2 super thin one.) Can anyone tell me the depth of the actual light unit? as i am limited on the size of unit and can accommodate. Also can anyone tell me the total height with the legs on from the rim of the tank to the top of...
  64. andyh

    Easy Life ProFito and shrimps

    Easy Life ProFito apparently this contains trace copper, see extract below: "The presence of high concentrations of especially iron, potassium and magnesium in ProFito, the need of the plants is fullfilled to take up large amounts of these nutrients. Moreover this plant nourishment product...
  65. andyh

    Tube Identification!

    Hey Guys and Gals Anybody tell me what type of tubes these are? I am looking to see if i can pick up any higher/alternate spec tubes for my lights its a 18w Aquadistri Pod style light. I can source standard tubes from my local Maidenhead aquatics, but wanted to have a look if anything...
  66. andyh

    Co2 for 35l tank, DD Complete CO2 set?

    Hey Guys, I have a 35l set up in my kitchen and i am looking for a pressurised Co2 system for my tank. It needs to be small, hence why not considering FE route as it needs to stand behind the tank next to the external filter. I have no were else to put it and for some reason the Misses wont...
  67. andyh

    Plant/moss/algae indentification?

    Hey guys any one help me? Bought this bogwood piece with Riccardia on it last Friday and a moss/algae has started growing alongside it, can any one identify it? Is it a moss or and Algae? Just wanna decide what to do with it?
  68. andyh

    Co2/easy Carbo question

    I am running a 35l nano with Tetra Co2 optimat and dosing with Easy carbo. I have used the Co2 on its own for over a year now with fairly good success. (yes i know its not as accurate as a proper system but for my budget 35l its does the job.) I recently started dosing EasyCarbo as well as the...
  69. andyh

    New Member tank

    Hi guys this is a little tank i have been getting to grips with over the last few months. its only 35l so it small one but it does give me a fair amount of satisfaction. I welcome comments and feedback. I am looking for a decent plant to create a carpet across the gravel. Any recommendations...
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