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Evening all, The time is nearly here for me to set up my new tank and I'll be planting it up on Saturday. My plan is to get the hardscape and planting done, fill the tank then move the filter and fish from my old (current tank) down to the new one. It's the first time I've moved my fish so...

Well I figured it was about time I started a journal for my new setup. A bit of background I currently have a 36”x15”x15” upstairs in my office and water changes were becoming a pain. However much I enjoyed carrying 25L water containers upstairs I figured I should really move it downstairs into...

Just had word that my new brace-less optiwhite 4 foot tank will be with me in the morning. :) can't wait lol

Hi all, Firstly I'll apologise if these things have been covered before and for my ignorance in these matters. I currently use APFs All in One solution which has been great as all I have to do is mix with water and dose daily. For my new tank I'm considering switching over to mixing my own All...

Hi all, Well the DIY fun continues. I've now finished my new lighting rig. Thought I'd share some photos as I know how much you guys like photos. A big chunk of the cash I saved on doing the DIY stuff has gone now. I ended up splashing out on some nice stainless steel components for the...

Anyone any idea what kind of algae this is, and what causes it? Not seen red algae before, it actually looks quite striking against the green hc and hair grass.

Hi guys, I'm looking for a QUIET pump to power a spray bar running the 4' length of my tank. I have a Hailea HX-6530 which rated at 1750L/h but it's pretty noisy and will probably amplified once it's in the cabinet. The tank is 200L and I'll be running the pump/spray bar along with an...

Hi all, Just thought I'd share some photos of the cabinets I have just finished. This one is for my new 48" x 16" x 16" - 200L Optiwhite rimless/braceless when it arrives from Jez at Poseidons Palace (getting so excited now :crazy: ). and this smaller one is for my Fluval Ebi 30L. Though...

Hi all, I've been having a look at my water report and not really sure what some of the levels should be for my CO2 injected tank. Can someone take a look. Thanks. Richard Water hardness type: Very hard Water hardness average: 141.75mg/l calcium Calcium: 137.0000 mg Ca/l Magnesium: 5.3925 mg...

Hi all, Just after a bit of advice really on lighting requirements for my new setup. I'll start with my current setup. Tank: 36"x15"x15" 120L CO2: Pressurised (Fire extinguisher) on 3 hours before lights on Lighting: Arcadia Twin 39w controller (1x Original Tropical, 1x Plant Pro tubes) on 6...

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a new tank to replace my Clearseal 36x15x15. I've not got a huge amount of cash but would love an Optiwhite rimless, brace-less tank. Has any one used either of these sites before ( I suspect they may be the same person ) http://www.poseidons-palace.co.uk...

:( I've just got home from work only to find one of my CRS curled up dead on the top of the table in front of the tank. She must have climbed over the edge of the tank and fell off. I'm really sad now :(

Hi all, Since adding pressurised co2 to my tank (was previously using dosing easy carbo only) I'm getting great plant growth but over the past week I've been getting green water. I've upped the amount of water changes but this only reduces it, doesn't get rid of it. Any suggestion on what I...

I'm looking for an external pump to make my water changes a bit easier. Preferably one that doesn't have to be submerged where I can have 2 pipes, one attached to it's inlet and placed in the water container (25L jerrycan) and the other going from the outlet into the tank. Does anyone have any...

Hi all, I was just wondering if there is an easy way of testing the water flow in my tank to help me decide if I need a powerhead. Could I add a couple of drops of food colouring for instance? The tank is 36"x15"x15" 120L with an Aquamanta EFX300 (rated at 1100lph) which seems to give pretty...

Evening chaps, I received my new regulator for my 30L setup today (only took 2.5 weeks from China) it seems like a like a solid bit of kit. Hopefully my glassware and FE will arrive tomorrow. Anyway it's a bit different to my other one and I have a couple of questions, so if someone doesnt...

Just setup my first pressurised co2 system with a fire extinguisher. I tell you scary stuff :eh:

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get some 16-12mm filter pipe reducers? I've seen 12-9mm but can't seem to find any 16-12mm. Thanks

Hi all, I'm looking for something cheap and effective to use as substrate supports and I was thinking of maybe using one of them plastic CD/DVD spindle cases, chopping it up to get nice curved pieces of plastic. Do you think this plastic would be ok submerged in the substrate for the long term?

Hi all, I'm looking at replacing the internal filter that came with my Fluval Ebi 30L tank. Ideally I would like something that I can adjust the flow on and can take some 13mm nano glassware. I've been looking at the Rena XP1 as it's nice and small with a flow rate of 750lph. Does anyone have...

Hi all, Well I've just received my first nano tank which I got free with my PFK subscription and figured I'd try a real attempt at aquascaping (unlike what I did with my soon to be re-scaped 120L). Anyway I got a Fluval Ebi, which is 30cm x 30cm x 35cm. Overall I'm quite impressed with the kit...

Thinking of getting one of these regulators http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Co2-Working-Pressure-Adjustable-Solenoid-Regulator-A165-/190529821177?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2c5c7659f9#ht_5877wt_905 They are listed as having a m22-14 connection. It looks like they come with an adapter as well...

Hi all, I'm just after a bit of advice really. I've had my 120L planted tank running for nearly a couple of years now and would really like to rescape the whole tank (substrate, rocks, plants etc). However this is the first time I've done anything this major with my tank. I haven't got another...

OK before I start, I'm new to everything aquaristic and have done a lot of reading the past few months but If anyone can take a look at my test results and give me any advice it would be much appreciated. I have a 130L Medium to heavy planted tank and I was planning on introducing a few Zebra...

Hi all, Just a quick query, new to to the whole planted tank and aquarist hobby in general so there will probably be more of the "I don't know what I'm doing" questions in the coming weeks. My tank (36"x15"x15") has been running for just over a week now and things seem to be settling down...