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I’ve had this tank up and running for 2 years now, everything in it grows well, and there’s no other types of algae except for the one pictured which covers the plants and kills them. I read that high phosphates cause this, so I tested my tap water (London tap) and found that my tap water had...

Hi all, Looking for: Internal filter Overflow / skimmer inlet Space for biological filter media Built in heater / space for heater (bonus) Hooks onto glass edge, as suction cups are CRAP. For use with 30cm planted cube.

Hi all, After many years of having various tanks from 50 - 60 litres, I am planning to upgrade to the biggest tank I can house which will be 120 litres (100x40x30H cm). I will sit about 3 metres away from the tank so want some fish I can actually see in there, as much as I love nano fish. In...

Hi all, After a bit of success with some plants in my 45x35x35 I’m setting up a new tank. The plan is a thin sandy bottom with all plants attached to hardscape. I want a triangular layout, with smaller plants to the left, then rising up and out of the tank on the right. This is what I need some...

Hi all, I’m on my third Twinstar diffuser and the suction cup is now useless. Unfortunately the new diffusers don’t actually include a new suction cup, so now my diffuser is just flapping all over the place. Anyone know where I can get one that’ll fit? I have the M5 model Twinstar. Thanks

Hi all, I keep seeing small clusters of these bugs at the water line. They're tiny, line 1mm in length. I squash them and remove them from the glass, literally 2 minutes later there's more. Been going on for about a week I think. They also seen to be able to stand on the water surface and also...

Hello UKAPS. After a few years off I’m about to get back into the hobby. My history in aquascaping could be summarised as ‘algae growing expert’. I hope that some discussion will set me off on the right path, and hugely appreciate people’s help to produce a tank I can be happy with, for once...

Hi all, I’m considering a 40cm cube. Does anyone know what the silicone work is like on these aquariums? Is it as good as ADA? I can’t seem to find any user examples online. Here’s a link...

Hi, I was about to buy an optiwhite 40x40x40cm from The Green Machine, but they told me they don't do them anymore! Where can I buy one with excellent silicone work like ADA? There was another site that used to do them in the U.K. But that seems to have disappeared too.

Hi all, :) Not sure if anyone here will remember me, I've been out of the hobby for a good few years now. I would like to get back into having a tank, and feel the need for discussion as I believe there may have been some developments in certain areas whilst I've been away. Please bare with...

I have a Superfish Aqua Cube 9 watt light as pictured below over my ADA Mini M. Though the tube has just gone. Can I replace the tube? It seems I need a torx head driver to open it up so I'm not actually sure if it can be replaced? I would rather replace it if possible than just bin the...

I have 12 Ember Tetras, it's been 6 days now and they will not eat either the ground up Tetra Colour Pro food or frozen Cyclops. They will put it in their mouthes but spit it out, I have not observed ANY eating, at all. They seem happy enough, if a little shy, though most of them have good...

Hi guys, I am looking for a screw-in bulb for my desk lamp to work as a light for my ADA Mini M, and as a desk light. I have just noticed that many of my colour adjustments in photoshop are off (yellowish) due to all of the warm lighting in my room. So I want a 6500K bulb, (not 8000K or...

Hi all, Do I need an active substrate (like Flora base) for a low tech non-CO2 tank, with only mosses and anabius petite or can I just use plain sand? And if I use sand should I put anything under it? Will house dwarf shrimp and one snail.

Hello everyone! I'm glad to announce that after a very long time without a tank (due to moving house a lot), I have bought a flat with my girlfriend and am going to set up my old nano on my desk! I need this to look slick and elegant, as my desk is in the middle of the main room (all open...

Hi guys, I have a Tetratec check valve (plasticy type), on my CO2 setup, just before it goes into the UP! Atomizer. The tube keeps popping off the check valve, and the water backflows out of the tank all over the inside of my cabinet, and over the floor. It's really doing my head in, I have...

Hi all, I'm about to buy one of these two Micro lenses for my Nikon D5000. The lens will be use for shooting my shrimp, fish & snails in my tanks. I have other lenses for other uses. My biggest tank is 30cm deep, and I have no interest in going full frame. I am set on a Nikon lens, as there...

Hi all :D I need some better scissors. I'm using JBL Inox tweezers and scissors, the tweezers are great I find, but the scissors are heavy, and have a rounded tip at the end of the blades, which I find doesn't work too well when trying to get in for precise cuts. I'd like some which are more...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobile_gnome/4676677163/ Including the glass lids.

Hi all :) Just wondering what forums & how many people are registered to, in the subject of aquascaping/fishkeeping. I often google stuff and end up reading on forums overseas and am surprised how many users use multiple forums for the same topics etc. I'm registered to 1. here 2. Aquatic...

This has appeared in the last 48 hours of adding a plant bought from the forum. EDIT: Those weird swirly things on the glass. It's everywhere! :eh:

Hi all! :wave: I am trying to decide which species of shrimp to breed in my new shrimp only tank. I'd like to know what people would like more availability of, as I considered cherry shrimp to start with, but EVERYONE has them, so thought I might try something different (but not too hard to...

Hi all, I just got this lens through from ebay, it apparently has VR (vibration reduction), when I flick the switch for VR between on & off, I see absolutely no difference, still just as shaky. The VR is the main reason I bought this lens, it's in immaculate condition, and the seller said it's...

Hi guys, so this tank started simply because I had it spare and couldn't fit it in my cupboard :lol: so I started out researching about what I'd need for a simple shrimp tank. This journal follows on from here: http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=12285&hilit=simple+shrimp+tank I have...

Hi, I have a spare 12x8x8" clearseal, I'd like to turn it into as simple and low maint a shrimp tank as possible. Can anyone recommend any good journals on here or elsewhere. I have searched a lot but to no avail. Or any tips will be much appreciated. I was thinking just get a light and small...

My tank is normally and should be 24 degrees C. Right now (at night), it is 27.5. My room is very hot and even with windows wide open and a fan on, holds onto heat very well. My question is, how can I cool the aquarium down? A water change is only very temporary in this heat. I was thinkng...

Hi all, I recently got some Redmoor wood from TGM, the wood is lovely, though it's WAY bigger than I thought it would be. This means I'm gonna have to cut most of it down, so I won't have the big lumps at the bottom to keep it stable, so the only way is to fix it. Propping up with stones...

Hi, I am going to buy an optiwhite 60x30x36H soon, and need an upgrade from my Eheim 2322. Would I be able to connect the 2074 to my 12mm lily pipes? I think the 2074 uses 16mm tubing (?) but I could use an adapter right? Also I probably wouldn't run the filter on 100% flow rate, more like...

Hi, I just bought 3 more rummy noses and one is swimming with his nose down and tends to float upwards. I think it's a swim bladder problem. Is it possible that it might put itself right? Or should I take him back and get another? Only thing is catching him will be a right pain in my tank and...

Hi guys, Quick question, with high light and CO2 is it normal to have bubbles forming from photosynthesis on light sand? This is happening at the front of my tank, the sand is very light in colour also, and the tank is only 30cm deep. Is this a problem? Start of BGA or something else??

Anybody got this DVD? http://www.aquatic-experts.com/freshwater_natural_aquarium_documentary.html Any good? It's certainly expensive, but I'd like to see it, I wonder how long the footage is. Sorry if this is a repost!!

Hi all, I have just replanted, pruned and cleaned my whole tank. :shock: Problem is that my actual hardscape is crap! :cry: I need to get some good wood, the tank is 60x30x30, and eventually I will get an Opti-White 60x30x36, so I don't mind if the wood sticks out a lot from the top as I'll...

Hi all, Haven't posted in a long time here, hope you're all well, I have just graduated :) I bought 2 Rams about 2/3 months ago (the first died within a week and I got a free replacement). BUT, both fish are extremely ill and on there way out, which is quite sad as they really were great. I...

I am supposed to be in the first day of my 3 day blackout due to my BGA problem, but I don't know how to wrap up the tank! I have covered all the glass sides with thick black card, but how do I do the top? I tried draping towels over it but they dipped in the middle and got soaking wet! Also I...

I was wondering if I can get it refilled anywhere, but it didn't come with any papers or anything so I don't know if they will do it? Anyone know? I can always buy another one but it seems a waste when it's fine and just needs topping up!

Hello scapers, I was hoping around this time to post some lovely pics of my tank and plants, though the BGA just won't back off. I had to go away for 3 days, it was the end of my dosing cycle so the tank normally gets 2 days break, but had 3 instead. The CO2 and lights were on timers and...

Hi, how long should my 2kg fire extinguisher last for? I am running about 1.5 bubbles per second (counted on ADA bubble counter) for 11 hours per day. I think it's been running for about 8 months (ish)? Any ideas??? :D Ta

I just got charged £25 for being past my limit by £60 I thought it was illegal now, does anyone know what's going on? :( Thanks again HSBC :x

Hi, I just noticed that one of my fish has some fungus/finrot :( I have this stuff, Does anyone know if this is okay with amano shrimp in the tank? It doesn't say... Thanks

Hey, can someone suggest a CO2 reactor for my tank please? (My tank is 60x30x30cm). I'd like one that is as small as possible, though reasonably efficient. This decision comes as have recieved my surface skimmer attachment which works great, but would like to try to minimize the equipment...

I just received a parcel from Hong Kong containing a drop checker and kit! I didn't even order it! Oh well, I could use I spare :lol:

I have no algae problems any more, the only thing that I cannot control is this: The small hole you see is hrere I put the food for the fish about an hour ago :shock: Raising my lily pipe is not an option as this tank is in my bedroom and I would not be able to sleep with the noise...

Apart from the Eheims, does anyone know of a good external with built in heater? ta :)

Watch this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00cymjp/ There's lots of great fish and other animals, including a sabertooth tetra! Fantastic program.

The time on the forum is always an hour behind for some reason???? :x :x :x :lol:

Hi, I am an internet shopper just as most other people, and the more I shop on the internet, the longer my list of problems is getting; not receiving items, or receiving faulty items and getting no refund or replacement, etc etc. :cry: Most of my problems are restricted to ebay, but there are...

Anyone ever used a small wave maker in a planted aquarium? It would increase flow, and move the surface more. And look nice I reckon :) I might try one but a very small one though... What do you think! :shock: :D

I have been thinking about getting an in-line CO2 diffuser, as it annoys me having to have one inside the tank (as my tank is very small). Does anyone have one that they are using on a smallish tank (mine's 54 liters) are they any good? Any problems?? Also is it just Cal-Aqua Labs that make...

Hi, I thought I would start a journal on my tank instead of posting all over the place with my questions :) This is my first journal and my first proper attempt at a planted tank, though I would say that I am not quite at the level of 'aquascaping', at least that is how I see it in my head -...

I have one of the above, been maybe 3-4 months now, and the solenoid just gets louder and LOUDER! This morning it sounded like a numatic drill going through a brick wall! Then I just turned the power off and on a couple of times and it became a bit more quite. Though it used to be silent, and...

I have been looking to purchase a calender for this year, as I use one on my computer but would like one to write on also. I was looking at calenders online and thinking what I would like (what theme, images etc). I decided that I would love an aquascaping calender, though couldn't find any...

Thought I would share these vids I found on a late night YouTube trawl (haha trawl)! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=F4DaP8HQyBU&feature=related - Neons (my fave video) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HzKa7d-Ha7Q&feature=user - Cardinals http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3n00Hgzi1Js&feature=user -...

At the moment I just cannot get rid of my BGA, I remove as much as poss, and within 1 or 2 days it's EVERYWHERE again. Stats: CO2: Pressurized - 30PPM (drop checker) Filter: Eheim 2322 Lights: 2x24W suspended (10 hours) Dosing: EI - K2PO4, KNO3, Trace all from Aqua Essentials. Water change...

How many Ottos would you say is a good number for a 54L planted nature aquarium style tank? Also how many algae shrimp? I have 7 rummy noses, 5 black neons, 2 black phantoms, and one platy. ta :)

Hi during some much needed maintenence this evening, I spotted this: Are these fish eggs in the middle of the pic? I have black neons, rummy noses, ottos, and shrimp in my tank, so I don't know which they are? What do I do if I want to like grow them? Do I have to act fast??? I have a 10...

Hello all, this is my first post on here I believe, I have a 54L planted and I really need to prune my Tropica Juncus repens and Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Any tips? I have no idea how to treat these plants!! Thanks :D :D