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    Purigen re-generation process guide

    Wonder if an untra sonic cleaner would work Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Purigen re-generation process guide

    I have used the cheap Asda thin bleach for several years now with no issues at all even when i had my marine tank and they are VERY sensitive and the purigen working fine and re-generating to like new each time. Its about 36p a bottle im sure other places will do similar like Tesco ect but ive...
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    Purigen re-generation process guide

    Thought I would update the bags been going over a year now and are now in for a good Christmas soak in bleach they still come out well and like new i have 6 in total so no need to rush the process changing the bleach often I have found to really help bring them back Sent from my SM-G975F...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    See how they go can soon replace what ones you talking about circle them for me [emoji846] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    My tank has changed a bit since I updated this thread here it is now Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    There is some plants with a little nibble out of here and there but adds to it being more natural and if I have to replace a few plants here and there it's no big issue or expense no like when I had a emperor angel in my old reef tank one night it decided to decimate my SPS [emoji85] that was an...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    It's a 6ft tank and they been in a long time they have a nibble here and there but I keep them well fed Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    The carp and tench have been moved on the tank has just been ticking along Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Beginning of December visited and LFS and always wanted some common carp however the lad at the shop didn't know the difference between carp and tench so ended up with 2 carp and a tench sadly the tench was very thin and not looking it's best but have since been feeding very heavy and it's...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Christmas clean for the tank all sponges and filter spangly nice big watechange have a good Christmas all. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Purigen re-generation process guide

    Check the ingredients if it contains surfactants dont use it I havent seen a thick bleach yet that dont contain it !!! Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Having neglected the tank for a month decided today was the day [emoji85] I got the scissors out and a bit more [emoji23] Looking spangly again I popped into a new LFS and always wanted some carp and purchased 3 very small common carp however on returning home and floating the fish I...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I've had a prune and things still going well Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Mine is the 4-5mm and they only had 10L bags and is the same price as online Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I got mine locally in the UK but I see you are in Greece so it's a case of looking on the internet to see where its available in your area Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I use the Ista CO2 setup the diffuser is directly under my FX5 intake so it gets infused into the water well and I have Oliver knott nature soil as the substrate and I dose Ei Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks the purigen helps with the clarity Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Purigen re-generation process guide

    I wrote this for another forum thought I would share it here Not sure if there is one on here so I'll write one up for anyone wanting to use Purigen. What is purigen some may ask this is a copy and paste from Seachem Seachem Purigen is a premium synthetic adsorbent that is unlike any other...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    In marine people tend not to add alage to the display tank due to how it can take over a tank. I use to grow chaeto in my sump and only time I put any in my tank was when I was thinning it out and gave the tangs in there a treat they would inhale it so was also a good natural food for them...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks it's getting there and growing out well The difference 6 days make 26 October 1st November Seems I'm more green fingered then I thought also been managing to keep household plants alive as well [emoji23] by now I would of normally killed them even treated myself to a Bonsai tree...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Yes it is shocking in a marine it was a battle to keep 0 nitrates and here I am trying to keep some in the water [emoji23] totally different ball game Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Strange thing is if I test water from the tap i get a nitrate reading so presume the plants are using it and yes they all look healthy so will just leave it be Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Things are still growing away at a very rapid rate and looking healthy and currently no sign of any algae I also cant seem to get any nitrate reading I've upped the Ei dose and been feeding heavy so looks like the plants are just munching through it. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I didn't like the odd piece of wood over to the left so had to move that looks much better now I think also altered the angle of powerheads so valis now sits up instead of being blown to one side 200L waterchange done , filter floss replaced sit and enjoy for remainder of the day Sent...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    This seems to of happened case of it growing out now Gave them all a feed after Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  26. M

    Staghorn Algae

    It seems most have irradicated it using excell I have been spot treating and today most appears red so I'm hoping I'm getting ontop of it nice and soon Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Staghorn Algae

    I'm wondering if there is an imbalance between N03 and P04 I need to go grab a phosphate test kit to see that's next on my list What you mean by PH profile ? As in before , middle and after ? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Staghorn Algae

    Looks like this staghorn algae is fun to get rid off so far I have Halved lighting from 4 x 54w to only 2x54w Have upped CO2 so I'm seeing it tipping yellow at end on drop checker and PH going from 7.6 to 6.4 so presume I have enough CO2 saturation. Dosing Ei ferts as per there instructions...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Had a bit of a move round of plants and added a few more looking nice and full now [emoji846] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Nice big 50% waterchange done today a little tidy up be rude not to take some pics Taken on the 16th Taken today 4 days later the growth [emoji50] Them red plants I find absolutely stunning Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Haven't done a feeding time vid yet so here one is Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    The other half needing to do some walking today so perfect excuse to go for a walk round LFS see what I did there [emoji6][emoji23] there was a gap in the middle of tank that annoyed me so picked up a plant for there and some faster growing ones for rear to help consume the nutrients ect also...
  33. M

    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Fluval FX5 filter 4 x 54w HO T5's Ista CO2 system That's about it Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Cant beat looking down the tank just a shame the camera does not show how crisp and clean it is Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    What is this Algae

    Thanks he and mum doing well Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    What is this Algae

    Tomorrow I'll have a good pruning session and remove as much as I can from the tank hopefully that will get it sorted Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  37. M

    What is this Algae

    It's only localised to a few stems and leaves here and there so maybe easier to just trim and remove the affected ? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    What is this Algae

    Been in hospital with other half she was giving birth to our little one and my dad was left in charge of tank for 4 days..... Looks like he has double dosed the Ei ferts and have fed the fish like they was at a banquet [emoji85][emoji85] Tank has 4 x 54w T5 HO bulbs over it CO2 injected...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    What a difference a week makes A week ago And today Happy with it so far the growth has been incredible Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Any idea what's happening to this plant

    I have upped the CO2 and drop checker remains Green thanks Also any idea what species the plant is as it had no label Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Any idea what's happening to this plant

    As you can see in the picture its low in tank on bottom left now not sure if it's a coincidence but since adding 2 more 54w T5 bulbs the leaves have gone yellow the plant however only been in there a week or so but was in my previous tank but different lighting. Tank has 4 x 54w T5's Injected...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Well the other half is happy me not so [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Why do they do it no need for it is there you ask advice and get sold that [emoji85] Will that happily just live in a plant pot the other will be happy another plant she can have in a pot [emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Been advised this plant is not aquatic can you confirm this if so will be taking it back to LFS You can see it in centre of tank at back Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks I didn't know its name I'm still learning [emoji85] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Upped the lighting over the tank now have 4 x 54W T5's booming down made a big difference no shaded areas now and one the plants is looking stunning has changed a lot since it went in here a few picture The purigen working well looking down all 6ft This plant is stunning Meet the 3...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Popped to LFS today and treated the tank to a few more plants and some Cardinals hopefully the plants will carpet nicely. CO2 still spot on and Green and checked PH seeing around 6.6 and out the tap its 7.6. The CO2 as it exits the diffuser is sucked strait up by the intake on the pump and no...
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    Carpeting plant ideas needed

    Currently have 2 x 54w T5 and 21w of LED over the tank can soon up the light level if needed. CO2 injected, Ei Ferts and plant substrate This the substrate And got 6ft to fill Ideas and suggestions please [emoji848] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Yeah there is space for more plants and fish stock yet but once all grown out should look well Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    410 litre Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    CO2 still showing green so all good so far Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Having swapped it all over today it's now clearing hopefully this goes as well as the smaller one I had Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Lighting advice please

    I'll keep an eye I have the output on diffuser going strait into intake of FX5 so should get mixed in well with little to no loss so to speak Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  54. M

    Lighting advice please

    It will have CO2 which I will be swapping over to it from the other tank this kit So what would you suggest It's currently clearing and coming upto temp Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  55. M

    Lighting advice please

    Thanks that's a great help to see how it would look Only other thing is how many 54w tubes would I need on a 6ft.... 2 or 4 tubes ? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Lighting advice please

    Now picked up a bigger tank 6ft long x 2ft high and roughly 20" deep what T5 lighting would you suggest I was thinking 4 x 5ft T5 lights or will this be to much. Tank will have aquasoil , CO2 , liquid ferts Any advice on what tubes/colours to have would be much appreciated Sent from my...
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    A little update have had a bit of a re-scape and changed a few plants around and have now added CO2 so will be interesting to see what happens with growth and the plants now Looks a bit different now CO2 working away underneath Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Ei kit

    Yeah I see they was out of stock [emoji852] why I wanted somewhere with stock Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  59. M

    Ei kit

    Where the best place to get one that is in stock as want to order a kit Advice and links be appreciated Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Nitrates

    Yes it states higher when I lived up the road and had my marine tank there it was 40ppm out the tap however the water here is defo 5ppm I have tested it a few times and could not believe it Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Nitrates

    From the tap I have 5ppm but even doing a 75% change come the following day no trace in the tank. I'll take a look a YouTube Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  62. M

    Nitrates

    I'm using the Api Freshwater Master kit to test. And dosing wise I'm dosing the below as pictures Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Nitrates

    I tested water earlier Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 0 PH 7.6 No matter how much I feed I cant get any nitrates [emoji85] I know the plants want this one thing I did do from the off was add a load more biological media to the filter but if it's the same as marine then this will not remove...
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    It does not want to stop growing Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    I do love taking pictures cant believe how well it's starting to look just needs to be on a larger scale [emoji848] everything is just looking so vibrant and who does not love a cory I must be doing something right Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Anyone know what's happening

    Thanks I have chopped off the affected leaves all others are fine Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    An upto date picture the grass at bottom a little yellow I put this down to me reducing lighting for the algae bloom I had but the lights have now been ramped up again so will see how they go. Its filling out nicely And christ do snails get about [emoji23][emoji85] Sent from my...
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    Anyone know what's happening

    Most the plants in the tank are absolutely fine the plants have been in for around a month now I have plant substrate under the normal substrate I also dose the Seachem ferts 1 and 2 set currently run no CO2 The plant below seems to have holes in it as pictured any ideas. Checking water I do...
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    I'm totally shocked looking back over the last 10 days the growth [emoji50][emoji50] 10 Days ago And tonight Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    Some the plants are growing like weeds I've added a few more so I think I'm now fully planted currently looking into CO2 Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Any idea what's going on here

    Have noticed the leaves on this plant are going see through any ideas what can cause this Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    Having had a marine tank for a few years and closed that down decided to have a go at a planted tank I'm open to advice and criticism as I'm new to this here is a picture all be it a bit cloudy having stired it up a bit adding some more plants Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Limnophila Sessiliflora I have been advised ?

    Thanks for taking the time to reply as I could not find any answers online about it at least the lights I have must put out some poke then. I have since moved this plant to the back as the growth was just mental and it looked silly being at the front. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  74. M

    Hello

    Yes from what I have looked into you have much greater room for error for example a plant would start to change colour should it be lacking a vital element where you can go to bed at night with your corals looking spot on and wake up in the morning to stripped corals and just a skeleton and that...
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    Limnophila Sessiliflora I have been advised ?

    None at present they are currently on there way to me I have ordered these and a set of syringes so I can accurately add them. Any tips would be handy :) Thanks for your reply Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    Limnophila Sessiliflora I have been advised ?

    Not sure 100% what it is but when I put it in it looked like this 5 days on it now looks like this is it normal or lacking something also has all roots appeared on the sides Any advice would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  77. M

    Hello

    Hi I'm new here having kept a marine tank for a few years a full reef and selling up I've recently got a smaller tank and gone freshwater planted. Its all new to me but I'm hoping they a bit easier to care for then a full SPS and LPS reef tank no doubt I'll be asking some questions Sent from...
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