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  1. StevenA

    Brilliant Tai Strietman Interview!

    I can vouch for that, he's a really nice interesting guy. Check out his YouTube channel there's some really cool videos on there of his tanks and where he's doing his research.
  2. StevenA

    Water change pump

    MA sell an Aqua Marin water change pump(£29-99) that looks exactly like the type of thing that I think people use in caravans etc. for pumping water. I think the MA one comes with a transformer, but I was wondering if it's possible to buy a cheaper one from amazon...
  3. StevenA

    Cryptocoryne choices

    Hi all just looking for some recommendations for foreground low growing Crypts please? Anyone have any suggestions?
  4. StevenA

    Feedback First visit

    Popped into Aquarium Gardens this afternoon for the first time and what a fantastic place, never been in a specialized shop for aquascaping before and can't wait for a return visit! Great selection of top quality products, fantastic plants and awesome displays. And thanks Dave for all the advice...
  5. StevenA

    Where to get CO2 Cannisters and Refills

    Can anyone tell me where to get Co2 FE's in either North Herts or South Cambs please? A few years ago I used a guy over Hitchin way I think but can't remember his contact details.
  6. StevenA

    New Fluval Roma 125

    Hi there, I would definitely add the extra substrate, the tank looks quite deep so you need to try and get some height in there with rocks, wood or plants in my opinion.
  7. StevenA

    Hi from letchworth

    Scotsdales is near Cambridge. Also what about The Japanese Koi place near Henlow?
  8. StevenA

    Hi from letchworth

    Over this way I usually go to either Scotsdales or the MA place at Coton
  9. StevenA

    Hi from letchworth

    Hi Lawrence and welcome, I'm just up the road from you near Royston.
  10. StevenA

    Taiwan Bee Nano

    Absolutely stunning Iain, you must be very very pleased?
  11. StevenA

    Dwarf pass. (My First nano)

    Very nice Lauris you must be pleased with it so far?
  12. StevenA

    Rebei Bowl

    Very nice indeed, that's certainly some good growth in a fortnight :)
  13. StevenA

    Co2 bottle refill

    Contacted him today, very helpful guy :)
  14. StevenA

    Bucep's bluff thread finished :-)

    Great looking nano there tim, how do you find the Boyu external, have you got the drip tray there in case of or because of any leaks?
  15. StevenA

    A fool and his money...

    I think we've all got a bit of OCD in this hobby :D The devil's in the detail and we all love to fiddle with the detail :p Setups looking great by the way.
  16. StevenA

    Starting point The Cube-- New Cube Rescape

    Looking good, great advert for DIY Co2 :) Do you use the one bottle or have you got two or more on the go, and how often do you need to change them?
  17. StevenA

    Taiwan Bee Nano

    Hi Iain, we met a few months ago at the MA in Coton where Tai works. Just read the whole thread, love these setups and the shrimp are stunning. How often do you feed them, and also how often do you deep clean the substrate? I've only ever kept Red Cherries myself, but am thinking about...
  18. StevenA

    Stu's Black Lava Mini M Nano Scape

    Superb Stu, I particularly like the valley and the contrast with the lava rock is stunning.
  19. StevenA

    Plant id please

    Just Googled that Ian, it does look like it yes.
  20. StevenA

    Plant id please

    Can someone tell me what the name of the plant right at the front is please? The low growing grassy one.
  21. StevenA

    Lakeside Rilli-state

    Are you spraying with neat water or have you got a little fert mixed with it too?
  22. StevenA

    A newcomer...

    Yes I will do, not sure I've got enough yet though :eek: :p Might pop over in the week, will see how work pans out :) Have you convinced Mark to let us re-scape one of the other tanks yet?
  23. StevenA

    A newcomer...

    Hi Tai, welcome to the forum, I knew you'd like it :) You should start a journal for the new setup, its looking really good.
  24. StevenA

    90 cm optiwhite journal- new layout page 3

    Any updates Tim?
  25. StevenA

    Tonys "Mojito's Cove" 200L - 4 week update pics

    Looks fantastic Tony, I loved Horatios Cave, especially the use of the Hydrocotyle, but this is gonna be a stunner, great use of minimal species, well done once again :)
  26. StevenA

    Defective tubes?

    I've got an Arcadia luminaire with these two T8 tubes in it. I've put two new tubes in, two new starters, and a new fuse in the plug, but all that happens is the tubes flicker but won't come on properly, does that mean it needs a new ballast? Can you buy these from eBay or somewhere or is it...
  27. StevenA

    Defective tubes?

    When the tubes are blackened at the end, I assume this means they no longer work?
  28. StevenA

    my 6-month old 10 gallon

    Looks nice Macoy, have you got any more info about the setup, lighting, filtration etc...
  29. StevenA

    65x45x42 DIY

    Is that filter a couple of posts above one of these? Aquarium Fish Tank External Filter 150L/H + Free Media Included Boyu EF-05 | eBay
  30. StevenA

    George's TMC Signature

    Looking good George, love the warts and all approach to this journal. The open cabinet shot is cool too, love seeing the techie stuff underneath, wish those filters were a tad cheaper to buy :) How's the Hottonia doing?
  31. StevenA

    ENTity

    Love the scape, the lava rock works very nicely :-)
  32. StevenA

    here goes nuttin folks....

    Congratulations mainly on number 1 Lee, but great to hear you have a plethora of shrimp now too. Upload a pic when you get time :)
  33. StevenA

    DIY complete tank

    Looks nice, well done, and i think your wife's right about the door :)
  34. StevenA

    Changing plug

    Flat like this [/IMG]
  35. StevenA

    Changing plug

    It came with a UK adapter plug so i assume that means its ok to change over?
  36. StevenA

    Changing plug

    Hi all just want to check something before i do something i maybe shouldn't :rolleyes: I've got an overtank luminaire with a two prong plug (from Asia somewhere i should think) and want to know if its ok to cut the plug off and pop on a good old British plug?
  37. StevenA

    George's TMC Signature

    I've been lucky enough to see this tank in the flesh, so to speak, and it really is awesome, great plant choice, especially loved the Hottonia in the back right top corner. Defo going to try and incorporate that in a future setup :) The idea with the mosses is very intriguing too. The hard scape...
  38. StevenA

    aquanano 40 and cabinet build - finally berried CRS and baby CBS!

    Looking really nice nduli, love the piece of wood. Just out of interest as I'm after something similar for a 40 litre, where did you source it from and how much was it?
  39. StevenA

    Edge 23 litre

    Will be keeping my eye on this one, very nice setup Martin
  40. StevenA

    The Kraken Archipelago of Vietnamesia

    Very nice, love the wood placement. Any details about equipment, plants used etc...?
  41. StevenA

    Tonys 'Triassic Hollow' 420L - Now FOR SALE !

    Hi Tony, just been browsing this thread. The full tank shots look stunning, very well done on another fantastic layout :)
  42. StevenA

    Which Crypts?

    Yea thats what i thought, was tempted though. Had a look at Aqua Essentials, but they're out of stock at the moment.
  43. StevenA

    The bowl

    Looks great Ian, even my wife likes it :) Will you be adding any ferts or does the Tropica substrate take care of that?
  44. StevenA

    Which Crypts?

    There is some on eBay, item number 261109546500, in Norwich.
  45. StevenA

    3 Nano 'heterogeneous' Triptych - The end.

    Just read the whole thread Jack, love the progression of these tanks, they look fab mate. Just found that fert on eBay too :-) Just setting up another nano myself and I like the idea of the carbonated water, think I'll try that. This thread has given me so many ideas!
  46. StevenA

    Which Crypts?

    Thanks guys, sounds like parva might be the one to go for.
  47. StevenA

    Which Crypts?

    Can anyone suggest any low growing, or smallish Crypts that would suit a small tank, 25-30 litres?
  48. StevenA

    450L Low Tech Aquarium

    Excellent tank, any updates?
  49. StevenA

    [NANO] Double Opti White - Cherry/Sakura/White Pearl Breeding Colony

    Love these two Paulo, great job, very inspiring. Had a look on the Ikea website, and yes your right they don't seem to do those lights anymore, which is a shame, but Argos have some very similar looking ones for £19-99. How often do you need to clean those Hob filters?
  50. StevenA

    Soil under Akadama

    Hi all, I'm starting a new tank, only a small one, around 30L, and was going to use Akadama. Would it be ok to put a layer of soil under this to help plant growth, if so what sort of soil? I'm talking about soil from a garden centre, not a specialised aquatic one.
  51. StevenA

    George's Nano

    Hi George, my other hobby is air rifle shooting, and I use a company called JS Ramsbottoms for various bits. For Co2 88g cartridges you might like to try this link http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/88gram2-umarex-88gram-co2-single-bottle-[2-pack].html They sell them in 10's too, which...
  52. StevenA

    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - Shots of new growth 11/02 Looking very good Tom, you've definately got more patience than me mate :D I'd have had it filled a while ago and then probably regretted it :lol:
  53. StevenA

    Glass bubble counter+check valve

    Cool, cheers LD :D
  54. StevenA

    Glass bubble counter+check valve

    Oh right that makes sense :D Do i have to put water in the bubble counter, or will some just syphon back to it naturally?
  55. StevenA

    Glass bubble counter+check valve

    I have a glass inline bubble counter. Should this go before or after the check valve? And also should it have some water in it like a normal bubble counter?
  56. StevenA

    80L 24Lx14hx15w my soothe distraction

    Looks great, i love the light suspension kit. Could you tell me the maximum thickness that the side brackets will fit onto please?
  57. StevenA

    TMC AquaGro CO2 Power Diffuser 1000

    Would it matter that i have an inline heater on that pipe too?
  58. StevenA

    TMC AquaGro CO2 Power Diffuser 1000

    Just getting back into the hobby again, how do these work then? I take it the Co2 tube is attached at the side, and its fitted on the return pipe?
  59. StevenA

    Cal Aqua

    Oh great, I've got some of that, might as well order a 100ml bottle of 4dkh for the same price as the mixed smaller bottle :D How many drops of Bromo blue do you put in the drop checker with the 4dkh?
  60. StevenA

    Cal Aqua

    Am I right in thinking that Bromothymol Blue is the reagent in the Nutrafin pH test 6.0-7.6?
  61. StevenA

    Cal Aqua

    Might be better to go for this then http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/ae-design-4-dkh-solution-with-bromo-blue-30ml-p-5339.html, unless anyone else can verify my original post.
  62. StevenA

    Cal Aqua

    Am I right in thinking that this http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/cal-aqua-reference-solution-60ml-p-1992.html is put straight into a drop checker, and not mixed with anything else?
  63. StevenA

    Tom's Bucket O' Mud - The End

    Re: Tom's Bucket O' Mud Absolutely love this Tom, great idea, something a bit different from the norm :clap: Looking forward to its progress.
  64. StevenA

    CO2 Refills...

    Anyone know of any places in North Herts/South Cambridgeshire?
  65. StevenA

    72l Forest walk first aquascape

    Any chance of the links for those bits Radik? And I look forward to following this Journal, sounds like it will be 8)
  66. StevenA

    juwel rio 400l (new pics 03032011)

    Re: juwel rio 400l (new pics 02022011) In the video on page 4 what is the name of the plant at the front right?
  67. StevenA

    Low tech lily bowl

    Looks lovely mate, very natural feel to it. Is it still going?
  68. StevenA

    Washing sand?

    Thanks I'll give that a go.
  69. StevenA

    Washing sand?

    Thanks Antoni, I'll give that a try
  70. StevenA

    Washing sand?

    Probably a daft/obvious answer to this, but I'm going to be using play sand from Argos as my substrate, and was wondering about the best way to rinse the sand before it goes in the tank :? With gravel I'd just use a seive and hey presto, but the sand is obviously alot finer, so what do you...
  71. StevenA

    Online plant retailers

    Can anyone give me some names of good online aquatic plant retailers please? I've just bought another tank after almost a year being away from the hobby :D And i can't for the life of me remember any good sites i have used in the past :(
  72. StevenA

    Sigma macro lens

    Well thats a pretty good endorsement if ever I read one :D
  73. StevenA

    Sigma macro lens

    Don't know if this is any good for anyone, but just seen it online...
  74. StevenA

    Recommned me a regulator with solenoid

    This is what I have http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Regulator-Electronic-Solenoid-Live-aquarium-plant_W0QQitemZ250437755309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item3a4f40e1ad&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A4|294%3A50 , been using it for several...
  75. StevenA

    Installing JBL M601 - Need some advice please

    You sure you don't mean pH?
  76. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    It's 2.5m long and 1.5m wide, and about 1m at it's deepest point. To be honest although I'm interested in Koi, I'm not too worried about keeping them, this is just a nice garden pond for my whole family to enjoy :D With regards to filtration, I've seen a Green Genie 6000 for £42-95 from...
  77. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Just another question. Where built in UV's are concerned, is it better to get a filter with a 16w one or is 8w OK? Might be a daft question, but is it only a case that you need a higher wattage one the more water passes over it, or is a higher wattage one better at it's job in general :?
  78. StevenA

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    Re: Tonsers 200L Optiwhite (now ft. plants & a bag of gravel !) I recognise that reg, solenoid and bubble counter :D Glad they've been put to such good use Tony :D
  79. StevenA

    Watering garden vegetables with old tank water...

    Yea, when I do my Sunday water change I have been watering all our pots, tubs, hanging baskets etc... They all look great :D
  80. StevenA

    Pond forums

    Whereabouts is this open day ED?
  81. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Thats what I thought ED thanks for clearing that up :D
  82. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Surely they will be okay if done in this way?
  83. StevenA

    Pond forums

    Lovely Paulo, that's just what I had in mind :lol:
  84. StevenA

    Pond forums

    Cheers guy's I'll have a look at all of them :D
  85. StevenA

    Pond forums

    Anyone know of any good pond forums on the net, preferably general pond forums, but Koi forums will be interesting too?
  86. StevenA

    Our garden pond...

    Nice pond Tony, any more plans for it in the near future?
  87. StevenA

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    Re: Tonsers 200L Optiwhite (now featuring hardscape !) Fantastic Tony, I think you're scaping skills just went into another dimension 8) Seriously mate, very special :mrgreen:
  88. StevenA

    Journal My New Filter and Pond - Lots of pictures

    IMHO your best bet is to build the pond deigned for koi and then other fish will love it too. I look forward to the pics mate and will try and help best I can! The first thing I'd do is upgrade the filter pretty seriously if you want to improve things as those box filters tend to clog up a lot...
  89. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Yea I knew about it being armoured and I will definately be fitting an RCD, just wondered if the cable itself was special really. I've ordered the pump and filter, and liner this weekend, and I also picked up some free railway sleepers, although not the original ones i was offered(these are...
  90. StevenA

    Journal Project Waterfall

    Yea how's it coming along, we need more pics :D
  91. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Just started getting all the bits and peices together, and I was wondering what sort of electric cable I will need to run from the house into my Blagdon powesafe box. Is there some special cable or is it just the standard 2 or three wire stuff used around the home?
  92. StevenA

    CO2 Diffusion

    That's exactly what I'll be doing with mine this weekend :D
  93. StevenA

    DIY Project home made lighting stand's hints & tips

    Re: saintly's home made lighting stand Fantastic Mark, what a great idea. I love seeing DIY solutions on peoples equipment/tanks 8)
  94. StevenA

    'A Simple Plain' a post project aquajournal by S Lancashire

    Excellent start with the journal, love the reviews too, nice touch :D If it were me I'd like to see a bit of instant height in there, but I guess that's not the style you're going for. Nice plant choice too, the hairgrass looks great.
  95. StevenA

    java plants customer services

    I think you're spot on about the delivery Steve. I've used Java Plants about 4 or 5 times over the last couple of years and thankfully I've had nothing but great service from them, good quality plants and delivered inline with the policy stated on the website. As long as you order by 4pm on I...
  96. StevenA

    Replacing Hose on Fluval 305

    You obviously mean the 16mm ID 22 OD hose?
  97. StevenA

    Replacing Hose on Fluval 305

    I think the hoses on the 305 are 17mm, so hopefully the 12/16mm should be ok. Can someone confirm this please, or should I get the 16/22mm? :?
  98. StevenA

    Duty calls

    Well done George and good luck 8)
  99. StevenA

    Drop checker is clear colour ????

    This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. It happened the first time I used the drop checker afer cleaning it over night in bleach/water solution and soaking in dechlorinator afer that. Added the 4dkh solution and the B.blue and after a while it went clear :shock: The next time I changed the...
  100. StevenA

    Starting new pond

    Should have said in the original post, but when the present owner bought them they were new sleepers, not been anywhere near a train :wink:
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