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Already posted the Florestas, This is the Marine Section which was most Popular with everyone. I enjoyed this alot, as could name most species and offer little factoids about them. Friend would spend most of the time here sitting and just gazing at all the fish, as every little alcove seating...

Apologies for the delay in posting these. Been a very busy few days upon return. And a very poorly dog since Friday which took priority. I spent 4 days in Lisbon this past week and thoroughly enjoyed my 1st Holiday Abroad since 2013. And my 1st Holiday without family, just me and my best...

So i have been looking at a long weekend to book a trip to London. And would either like to see the HP Cursed Child or Spirited Away. The Cursed Child is split into 2 parts - and a decent seat is coming up as £540 for 2 people for the 2pm/7pm showing. All the other seats available either have...

So was chatting with one of the Admin team leaders and they play/Host DnD nights and live near me. And have asked if i would be interested in joining the next event. I have said yes and eagerly devouring info on races etc. I have Chosen A Yuan-Ti Snake Abomination Class. Been advised to choose...

Saw these earlier and they are sold out, Does not bode well. Thought they were still banned. Glo Danio

I went swimming for the 1st time in i don't know how many years this morning. And that's only cause my right knee has finally recovered tot he point i can put sock on again without the use of an Aid. Managed i think about 10 lengths in 45 mins. Getting out of the pool was an effort as my legs...

Couldn't help myself while browsing on eBay, and bought a nano desktop tank all in one. Will sit on my Desk next to the Work Setup I have. This will be shrimp only, but undecided on what shrimp to get for it. As Always I start out with a plan and along the way it evolves into something else...

Bug bombed the house this morning. Dog has fleas for the 1st time. And this was one of the casualties, any ideas on what it is. Never seen one like it before.

Once I have moved and settled. I am planning on visiting the massive aquarium. Those who have been in the past, are there any recommendations for where to stay nearby etc. Budget wise no more than £400 for the hotel for a few days would be good. Will be going a few times as advised on a few...

This is the state of the garden after nearly 10 years neglect. I am doing it all on my own, and know its going to take alot of work. And will be slow going with my health. The ivy is over 10 foot high. And the grass is taller than me and has now covered the path since this pic was taken. I do...

Who was looking for the above, just seen a post from Ferrybridge aquatics. That they have some

Browsing BAND and saw this listing. Looks cool if it does indeed grow like this.

This is the new lake area as I call it that Rolls Royce have created near the new additions to the science park. And Nuclear sub division nearby. It used to be farm land attached to the local park, and you could walk across it as a short cut to Chellaston. You can walk round the embankments...

So I Set the tartarium up and scaped it etc. And once done, I had a change of heart and decided to get some Musk Turtles instead. I will set up the BW/SW tank another day. Tank: Ciano Tartarium 40 - Did not use the Dock, just the white bracket to rest the light unit on. Lighting: Fluval 2...

I was finally able to gain access to my vv old Photobucket acc. Sadly the majority of my pix were no longer there from the 2000's, though was able to DL a few. One of the folders I was able to save was these odd rams. I know I bought them from R&S Aquatics in Coventry Pool Meadow, but cant...

As I wanted to save some of the shrimp from Meander. I have setup a Nano this morning for the Shrimp. Tank: 18L Starter with stock filter Heater: 15W Hydor Mini Lighting: Cheap RGB led , saved it from the Newt Paludarium. Substrate: Unipac Black sand Planting: Eleocharis Acicularis 'mini'...

Quick few pix. I happened to see the Largest Vampire sitting on the scraper. And fanning for food during feeding. It had already filled its mouth, so only got a short video of it placing food.

So now that the Dragon Goby/Violet Goby has well and truly settled in. He has made his home behind the Aquadecor style background in the reat left side of the tank. And I know when he is digging etc, as a plume of dirt rises into the water column. The other fish love this, as they swim into...

I have not had any planted tanks now for quite a while now. Don't know what it is, but have no motivation to keep anything planted. I rescaped the Meander Tank Last week, and still did not add anything bar some java fern. And reused the fake plants I had. And the Aquadecor nature style resin...

Any ideas what this could be. Just noticed it on one of the Amanos. It has been separated from the tank. And is in isolation.

Many Thanks for the speedy delivery. This is a great set once you figure it all out. Neo Set Install

One of the betta cubes from Bardills. £9.99 each 15x15x13 cm Filter - ocellaris 400 with a tap to reduce outflow. Lighting - Led from the cunzo pico Substrate - Unipac Black sand Hardscape - none Planting - Wabi Kusa from forum member. And some flame moss and one I can't remember but reminds...

Was going thru an old External hard drive, trying to see if I could find any pix of the red rams. And came across this pic of one of my many picos. I think that this one one was from 2013ish. I thought this was Infusoria, but not so sure now. It used to move around like a wispy cloud and in...

So after seeing a Post from Bardills, was excited to see them in the flesh. Something told me to ask for pix of them before I travelled there today. I am glad I did request pix, as they turned out not be. And would have had a wasted journey. They turned out to be Red headed Gold Rams and...

New Pico coming soon Tank has been ordered tonight and should be here by next weekend. This one is going to be an Odd one indeed, don't think anyone on here has used this tank before for a nano/pico. The shape of this will make it challenging to scape and plant, but that is what appeals to me...

Seen these plants growing in Hells Brook They get very thick

Now that I have been enjoying the many walks nearby. I have been noticing these shapes in the grass near to to tree lines. Any ideas what causes the grass to grow in this way. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

83cm Long With the sliding hood on. 81cm without. I currently have: x1 Kessil A80 Tuna x1 A601 RGB Chihiros x1 Fluval aquasky 32W Now I like that I can control the fluval from my phone, laptop or tablet with the fluval app. The Chihiros has a controller but cant get the instructions in english...

Was browsing in Deans earlier, and saw this. Could not remember who it was that was looking for it. I bought it to keep in my supplies, but Dean can get them in easily. Price is 12.50Gbp

As I have setup my Office desk now. Just waiting on the Custom Keyboard, mouse and Desk Mat to arrive. Thought it would be a good time to set this teeny thing up again. No Heating as never have used them in this. And room temp has been fine. Sumped as Normal - Sponges + Bio Balls + Ceramic...

So this will be the new tank for the new house. Will be Collecting it at the end of the week to be setup etc later. Specs: Model: OakStyle Shades 145L Volume In Litres: 145. Dimensions: 81W x 38D x 55H cm. Aquarium Colour: Flint Grey. Lighting: Stock LED + Fluval 3. Filtration: Ocellaris 850 +...

I decided not to enter mine, as it was not ready. I did try and keep things to scale as much as possible. And keep everything trimmed to under 5p size, but felt not quite there Just looking at the top 10, shows I was not in their class at all. And have alot of catching up to do. Maybe by...

So this has been growing on all the exposed areas of my mini complete. What is this, I just wipe it off with a Q Tip. Yes its a mess, it needs heavy maintenance session to remove the hair algae and add more plants. And pipe clean the inlet etc Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

Been seeing these on my feed. And wonder, these would be great for a scaper. So many cubby holes to store scaping materials etc. https://www.facebook.com/928819337225552/posts/2858709717569828/?sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=vtIO8m2suX5g7HMl&d=n&vh=e https://thebrandbox.de/ Sent from my SM-G970F using...

Been Looking for a Dog Fountain for the Pup. Bless him with his dumbo ears. He ends up dragging a trail of water once he has drank. Did not want to Spend £30 on a Plastic box with a Piddly little pump in it. So Decided to Build One. Harvested some Pebbles from the garden. A Haribo Tub from...

Going to have a Go at a Palu for the Living room. Will be using the Matala Matting for the background and will cover in Moss and Wood. Going to use one of the many spare pumps to draw water to the top for the trickle. Using Bio Media for the gravel and Biohome aswell to surround the Pump...

I have suffered from Chronic Vertigo since 2003/04. And have a walking sticks, and Frames to aid me at home when needed. Now I am working again full time. Does anyone have any suggestiions for one that Is: Lightweight. Folds down Very Small and Flat for the boot or back seat. Has chunky wheels...

Just saw someone post this on fb from Michaels department store in the USA. How cool would they be, a ready made matt of moss. Remind me of the epaq Matts from Italy. That failed to sell here in the uk. Live anubias woven onto a steel mesh along with hair grass and other carpeting plants...

Been seeing these more and more on youtube. And was wondering if anyone knows a supplier for the uk. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

I bought a nice group this week. And I slowly transitioned them to derby water. Used water from the main tank and dripped them for 5 hours emptying down to 1cm and then letting the tub fill up again. Added buffers and mineral stones and leaves etc. Hopefully I can get these breeding. As never...

I purchased 500g to try in the new Pico tanks sump chamber. It's so light but looks very good for bacteria colonisation. Looks like grey wotsits [emoji1]. Going to see how much liquid one peice can absorb, as interested in that aspect of for my own curiosity. Would have bought the bio gravel...

Say Hello to Calcifer In a Position to once again own a dog, and could not say no to this little bundle of Joy. Drove an hour to pick Heen up. Decided to wait and see which of the Pups came to me. And this little one came up and started licking my fingers, so this one came with me. I wanted a...

Bored so did this today. Tank is an old display tank from Bardills £10. Was used for bettas. 15x15x12 and holds just over 2.5litres. Going to filled with moss species etc. And hydrocoytle species. And something climbing, but undecided as yet. The filter will be usb water feature pump...

I received one of these in this months loot crate. Jut wondering whether or not to create a terrarium style using moss and and hydrocotyle. What do you think, its made from terracota so soaks water.

These are Loas micro crabs/ Spider crabs/ Thai micro crabs. These teeeny weeeny guys just arrived and they are so cute. Not had speckled before only ever the plain off white ones. They are going in the mini tank. This is the only one the camera would focus on, others to small to capture. For...

Is Anyone else Entering The Master of Pico - Diego Sandovals Competition this year on FB. It was his showcasing that made me want one, and OK's comp. Mine had been sitting in a box for months, and have not had time to set it up etc. On seeing Diegos post. I got this restarted. Can't remember...

So I love the Fluval App for my Lighting. So it got me thinking, I would like to be able to control certain plugs that are used for my tanks. Now which plugs do people recommend. And also work with 5ghz. As i still can't figure out the 2.5ghz channel from my router. Sometimes it appears and...

So I am excited for the new deal with studio ghibli and Netflix. So that i can stream 4k quality ghibli films once they are added. And the new ATLA reboot from nickleodeon studios. And was wondering, is anyone else also looking forward to HBO Max coming online. As will be reliving the good old...

Decided to set one up this evening for this years Competition for IAPLC 2020. Just need to order the USB port splitter for the lighting. And thru shear frustration trying to glue together the hardscape. Discovered that you can use Marimo moss the same way Jurjis uses cigarette filters. Which...

So son was moaning that he did not get enough for Christmas. Complained that compared to some of his friends, it was not fair. Why can't they stay little, when whatever you gave them was amazing and the best thing ever.

As there was no real interest in the tank or any of the mountain of equipment. I am setting this back up in the morning. So will be up early to prep the tank and hardscape it. I already grabbed a carrier bag full of live food Tuesday. And will be seeding the tank with all daphnia etc. Plus...

So as above. Whoops bought a new Pico tank. I have had these tanks in the past in another incarnation. And to be honest, really liked them and how versatile it was. Now I saw an all Acrylic version that had a larger powered ugf chamber. And clicked buy. Its not going to have much in apart from...

Who has made a start on their house. I am in day 2. And so far made a good start on the main tree in the living room. Just waiting for the sorting hat tree topper and great hall floating candlea for the branch tips. Swag for living room window started Swag for fireplace almost finished...

So After the Main tank was wiped out by some unknown factor a few weeks ago. Had been itching to get something going, as Had harvested my blue dream/velvets from outdoors. As well as the different ramshorns i have in tubs with my livefoods cultures. Spotted some Pipefish for sale at Deans and...

Found a lovely pair of these and after 2 weeks. They are raising a fair number of fry. Just wondering what else should be kept with them. Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk

So I saw these In the garden centre last week. And just knew I had to buy them. As have wanted another lightbulb tank. Holds about 4 litres. Substrate: left over bag of mixed sands from work NO hardscaping at all. Plants: Echindorous purperea, Hygrophilia corymbosa Thai, Moss balls x10...

Getting back into Scaping etc. Working in Aquatics again, which I am very happy about. Decided this morning to set this up. I have had it for months, and purchased one as soon as I saw the Original Youtube Video from Oliver Knott. Just flattened some Marimo Moss, a bit of java moss. And a...

This is my hermit crab crabitat. Used a 10l tote. 1 block of coir mixed with 2 bags of vermiculite. Heated with a hydor Pico heater. Works well for this setup. Led lighting. Fed on mixed veg, apples, grapes. Hermit pellets. Shrimp sticks. Dusting of spirulina. Also cuttings from the tank and...

So have been Noticing that both the Pearls and the Dwarfs have been Nesting. Pearls have stopped for now, But the Dwarf Flame is rampant. Builds a nest each week next to the previous one. On the 2nd batch of hatched fry now. Had put the 1st batch in the daphnia tub, to see how they do. This...

So does anyone else have this, Ordered it and looking forward to setting it up. Was on Offer and jumped at the price. Thankfully the transformer in is the Doorbell in the Hall. So Dont need to mess with the Fuse Board. This is in addition to our CCTV, just so we can see who knocks the door...

I have been watching since the 80's, When Channel 4 used to show it late at night. And The Bravo channel on Saturdays. My 1st foray was Laputa and Oedoe City. Been a Fan of Ghibli since then, and will rewatch most of the films each month. Regular Anime: Magi - A Must Watch Gundam Bleach...

While watching The Money Pit today. I am convinced this is Nana Visitor( Kira DS9). Its the scene where Tom Hanks gets covered in plaster and the Scaffolding is collapsing. She is sitting having a Soda and gets up scram.

Marks Shrimp is asking for feedback on this to try and help with a resource.

Not sure what has happened, but cant see any images loaded with

So I was offered this bett as a rescue, And I cant say no to Giants. Standard PK color. He is a Tatty looking fish with messed up finnage. Can see that he has been neglected alot and was being kept in a Penplax 0.5L Critter Keeper. Finnage is messed up from being shredded on the stupid littel...

So have finally decided on the pond. Going to be a faux stone resin pond. 4 tier with interchangeable modules. Each level cascades into the level below. So going to to the upper 2 as filter boxes that overflow I to each other. That way I can create the best filter without having to compromise...

So whenever I am having Breakfast- Toast. I always feed the crumbs to the fish, well the guppies always get to it 1st . And Treat the Shrimp/Snails to the odd peice of Bread. What else do you guys feed.

So I am thinking of a pico and came across this little acrylic led light. Its going to be for a pico, so no more than 2 gallons. And either a Cube or Bowl shape. Length is 28cm

So in 2017 I moved house x3 due to family drama. I am finally settled in a lovely 3bed detached new build. Looking forward at redoing to garden. No grass going to astro turf once weather gets a little better here. Looking at having a few trees. No clue whatsoever as to what to have. Garden...

So this tall cube used to house hermit crabs. And has been sitting empty for some while. I decided to set this up for some shrimp in my room on the bedside table . Tank: custom aquaria tall cube 20x20x50 - for stick insects spiders lizards etc, has a mesh screen built in for ventilation...

Evening All, Apologies for not posting for a few months. Have not had a good run of late. And have Moved twice since February. And Have now stopped working due to my Health. I am not letting this get me down, so As I moved into my Brand Spanking New 3bed detached house on friday afternoon. I was...

So got my new phone and a little confused by it. It has alot of settings for taking pix. The main issue I have is that the pic i am taking looks to be in perfect focus when taking the pic. Upon DL to the Laptop they are not in focus or too soft. Have tried using the HDR setting and not much...

So I move house on Monday next week. And was a little miffed at having only my pico tanks to setup. So after a little fenagling, decided to bite the bullet and get one of the tanks george has designed. Going to go for a 300 with cabinet complete. Ordering from Rockpool as they will be less...

So now that I have no Tanks in the House. Had Moved the Sons Brine Shrimp Pico tank out into the garden. And just left it sitting on a stack of bricks (adults had all died and could not see anything moving when shining a light into the cube) Decided to check on the cube today and could see lots...

Evening Guys, Which website can i buy Panacur powder from without having to complete a questionnaire on the animals. As so far can't find the one I used to buy it when had hydra. Thanks

I represented my office last year in a grass sculpture competition. And Left one of the designs that did not grow in time for the deadline, in a shady spot on the patio. I used an old washing up bowl and it holds about 30 litres. It has filled with rain water over time and the Grass has covered...

Tank: Ciano Tartarium 40 = 40*25.6*16.9cm Filter: APS 300 HOB With Prefilter Sponge. Heating: Interpet 15w Slim Card Heater Lighting: Waterhome 9W and JBD 9W LED Substrate: Wet for something contrasting - so a Orange/Red Sand Hardscape: Seiryu Stone covered in Various Moss and Stems. Wood Used...

Most of you have seen this tank in Many Many Guises over the years. it was my sons Fancy Goldfish tank untill a few weeks ago and then gradually has become this over time. What helps is joining the local scaping club. so Hardscape and Plants are 1/2 price. This peice fills the tank alot and I...

So this afternoon I just happened to beat the traffic and made it almost home in under 10mins. So took advantage of this and popped into Rockpool Aquatics. As wanted a new tub of snowflake shrimp food. There was a customer talking with Malc about a tank. after I had a browse around the tanks...

Evening All, Since the wife let me upgrade my sons tank for his tropical fish. Thinking she will let me have another Pico. Going to use a trusted fave brand. And using an Azoo Desktop Pico. And since the complete sets are under £25.00 Can't say no to them. Going to House my Indostomus...

So I managed to bag a free 60L Biorb as it was being thrown away. Been wanting to try a Large scale Bowl. Still have the Baby going, just using it to grow Brine shrimp. It Is Very Heavily Planted Most plants are InVitro from Keenshrimp - they took the time to De-Gel the plants and make them into...

Going to try my hand at a baby bio-orb 15l. Pick it up on Friday evening after work. Going to house my Sulawesi shrimp and micro crabs. Horned nerites, etc. Fish wise not sure at the moment, but will decide later. Want to stay pygmy size, so will see what comes up on lists. Might stick to...

So Some have seen my Little 2.4Gallon Table top tank made by Aquavista (aquavista100) Well i decided to set it up for a hareem of Apisto Steel Blue. 1 Male 4 females And chucked in some Cherry shrimp from a local breeder. The tank is scaped with mainly Bogwood to create numerous little caves...

Not been on here in an age. Been lots of things happening. Most recently was approached by my Local LFS (rockpool aquatics) to scape a few tanks in store for them. Well that did not go to plan due to the Shops ceiling collapsing (due to upstairs flat, which turned out to be a cannabis farm)...

So in a few weeks will be scaping a few tanks for a local LFS Will be using plants from the 1-2 grow and whatever hardscape I want. 1st couple of tanks are going to be using Dragon and Seiryu. And then will be helping them work on a brackish riparium for archer fish and mono sebae. Can't...

Not been on here for an age. Been concentrating on my picos and have them growing well. With a nice group of micro crabs and scarlet badis. My Larger tanks have been sitting with just a small amount of water keeping the marimo and other moss alive. with minimal lighting from a small window in...

Decided to Start another Pico. Container: Whiskey Tumbler Size: 5*5*5cm Substrate: Play Sand Hardscape: Either Stone or wood depending on what is in my pico hardscape tub. Plants: Marimo Moss, Peacock Moss, Climacum japonicum, and maybe riccia as floating plant. Will put up pix once I have...

This Afternoon I performed a heavy moss trim on my Pico Heavily Planted Cube. 1st since setting it up. Also removed all the Marginal plants, as would loose points for them in the judging for IAPLC. And for the 1st time have had a reaction to the various mosses in it. After handling the moss...

Who is entering this year. After the resounding success of last year, and getting a place last year. I am entering this year, and started the scape in October of last year. Decided to go a little larger than 30ml and this one is just under 1Gallon.

Hey Guys, Been a While since I have been on here. Alot has happened, and gladly we are staying put. We don't have to move as restrictions are now in place. All the tanks have been broken down, and just have my IALPC 2014 growing away nicely. And as christmas is coming, I decided to treat...

Just Started on this today. Got the tank out tested the filter for size and will work. Lighting will Be a LED High Bright White LED. Filter is going to be one of those XY- chinese Weighted Sponge filters with a powerhear driving it. Have used some Black Lava Rock as a Base for Scaping. Some...

Just seen the video for this, And is a very interesting scape.

So I went looking to see if there were any filters cheaper than what I had found online. Sadly there were not, And I could not help popping into A5. As have not been for a good while. They had the model I wanted but an older version. So just got some new Brine shrimp to mix up the bloodline. And...

Going to post this as a thread. Starting on the Filter this morning. Found a Rubbermaid Bin with a tight fitting lid, so using that for the canister. Pump will sit underneath the last trickle basket. Will be using Hozelock click fittings, and Hozelock heavy duty hose pipe. Trickle trays will be...

Anyone going to the show, I am taking my son for the day out. As we had some groupon vouchers for it at less than half price tickets. Will be taking lots of pix and videos. The Pet Show : 20 - 21 July 2013 Stoneleigh Park

Some of you know about the problems My wife and I are having at home. And that we have been forced to move in with my Grandmother. Have given up the use of the family car and cancelled paying for the insurance. I cannot get by without a car due to my health. I do enjoy walking as much as...

Noticed on day out in town with the little one. We had popped in to have a look in the reptile shop(KBN Reptiles). And noticed that they have a large box of mixed stones for £2.50 a kilo. From what I could see between the little one pulling at me to show him the snakes and lizards, there were...

Ok, so I have my eye on something spectacular for the new scaping idea. Something I have been wanting to try for a few years, but not had the right tank till i decided to set up the cube. As it has the right diagonal width. And would like to know, are there any plastics I should not use in the...

Not being able to scape is doing my head in. So after a little persuading. Grans Garage is mine. Already share the space with gym equipment. So I am setting up the 2ft square cube that has not been used in a good while. I used it before as an outdoor tank in the past. Going to try DSM method...

So yesterday one of the neighbours knocks on the door. Tells us he thinks he has found some of the stolen stuff from the garage breakin. Turns out the theives had stashed some of the stuff the took in some bushes that had been cut down. And low and behold my Desktop tank was still in its box...