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I'm looking to get a new filter for my tank which measure 65x40x45 so about 115litres and need some advice on filter size. Trying to decide between the JBL E1502 and E902, the 902 looks like a good bet especially as I'm unlikely to ever get a larger tank but wondering if the additional flow on...

Thanks chaps Looks like you are right as its already dropping leaves...my wife said it was ugly as well.

So a week of horrible weather but great for rain water gathering whilst I do daily water changes, tank is doing well and fish / shrimp seem happy. I'm keeping the light to 5 hours per day and have also decided to keep the moss balls but have re-arranged them. Next job is to get some backing...

After about 3 hours of dismantling my old tank, catching fish and the Amano Shrimp (I had more of than I thought) and cleaning I was ready to start As mentioned above I followed James C guide for an Akadama substrate, I got the spagnum moss peat from a local nursery as well as the miracle grow...

After losing interest in my tank due to never really being happy with the layout I decided to start my tank from the beginning. As with most hobbies I'm hoping that i have learnt from all of my mistakes last time. I'm also aiming for a slightly tank that will be lower maintanence. I'm a little...

I like them so will keep them was wondering what to grow from the top of the wood my tank delivered it naturally [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So had some very excited kids today as my driftwood has sprouted some mushrooms. Never saw them this excited over my tank before. Is this normal or did I do something wrong ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is our tree and merry Xmas everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have never been to the store but have dealt with on the phone many times and always been really helpful.

So my tank has been going well but have noticed as my plants I have grown that I'm not getting as good circulation which has led me to thinking about a switch from lilly pipes over to a spray bar. My tank is L:65cm x w:40cm x d:45cm and I'm wondering if its best to have a spray bar on the...

Agree on swallows, creation aquatics I keep away from really not helpful at all. The thing with fins aquatics is they will order in for you which is good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in Billericay and use Swallows in Rayleigh, they don't know anything about C02 other than the small bits they stock but have been good on fish advice also have some good plants. FinsAquatics have just opened a branch in Wickford i have found them helpful, they stock a number of shrimp...

Brilliant, thanks chaps.

Apologies if this has been asked before but have searched plenty of threads and cant find my answer. I have some flame moss growing on a few rocks and it now needs a bit of a trim, I'm fine with triming it but how do people catch the bits of moss you cut off so they don't end up all over the...

Just called my LFS (only opened recently) and he has them in, he said they are not on display yet as he wanted a week or so of making sure they are fed properly, he has reserved me some for the weekend !

I have a question on these fish as I'm looking to get around 5 or 6 for my 120l tank, I see there is Otocinclus Vittatus, Otocinclus Affinis, Otocinclus cocama, is there a certain type I should ge tover the other (I see the last one isn't cheap !)

Would also add I get my FE refilled for £5 !

So it can go anyway which is what I thought, however I have one further question, Should you see signs of co2 (bubbles misting etc) in the tank if you put it via the inlet pipe of your filter ? or should it be well mixed by then (I have an ADA Super Jet Cannister filter)

Missed them will send an email Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got it from CO2 Art its the Intense Aquarium Atomizer, unfortunately it didn't come with any instructions.

So I have been running my tank for around 4 weeks now and other than some small bits of algae its looking good, I'm still not happy with my co2 levels, my ph isn't dropping enough so just working my way through the check lists on here. One thing I did today was to move my inline diffuser so its...

How do you measure KH is there a test kit or something ?

Yes used my phone as wanted a quick snap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Grass is also growing nicely and filling starting to fill can see some good roots, I still need to get some backing paper the wallpaper behind does it no favours..I'm also happy with the growth if the alternanthera especially as im still fiddling with CO2 a bit. image by J_Braby, on Flickr

So its been a couple of weeks and have been adjusting the co2 levels and testing ph etc Flame moss is growing nicely, it went nuts today after big water change image by J_Braby, on Flickr

Agreed, I have the 50mm and its great for portrait shots but you will probably find the 35mm more use for general photos.

Thanks TD, I knew next to nothing on plants so reading through the journals has been a great help.

Not at all Foreground is Eleocharis mini which I used as I like the grass effect but didn't want anything too big. I added some cryptocoryne green by the rocks as I think adds some interest. On the flat rocks I have put some flame moss mainly as I like how it grows upwards and was also...

Send me a pm I'm happy to post you a couple of packs they weigh nothing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congratulations sounds like a great job and a great asset to TMC speaking from personnel experience the armed forces guys I have hired have always been fantastic.

Thanks, need to take some better photos tomorrow and also need to get some backing paper.

I bought these pot scrubbers but didn't pay attention to how many I ordered and the fact it was but 2 get one free. I now have 22 packets of them they do clean pots well thought !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here it the tank planted just managing co2 amounts at the moment and trying not to provide too much light, any tips on how many hours to start with a day ? Planted by J_Braby, on Flickr

So have been busy setting up my c02, filter etc, got myself a chrome Fire Extinguisher on ebay for 15 quid so happy with that. A big thanks to Co2 art for advice on gear needed and prompt delivery To Green Machine for advice on plants especially on how many. The Nutrient Company for advice and...

I feel stupid for asking this but where is the best place to put it ? Do I put it on the filter inlet or outlet ?

Sometimes too much information is a bad thing especially when surfing merchants online for different regualators etc. I'm in the process of setting up a FE system and need to get the regulator / solenoid etc, issue is I'm now really confused, I was going to get the Dual stage one from from co2...

A good rule is to spend about 1/3rd of your budget on the Camera Body and 2/3rd on the lenses as you are going to be keeping those, you really need to think about what you are going to be taking photos of and work from there. You can try looking on Camera price buster as they detail the...

So had a play with the left hand stone, not a great photo as I only had the iphone handy Think I like the stone leaning to the left most image by J_Braby, on Flickr Leaning to right image by J_Braby, on Flickr

Pep, I used 4 bags.

Yes that was bothering me a bit and will have a play with it tonight, will try it angled left and right to see what looks best, I did have it slanting slightly down toward the big rock at one point so might give that another go. Will probably just be carpeting plants at the back there as I...

First attmept at layout, feedback appreciated. IMG_0059 by J_Braby, on Flickr IMG_0055 by J_Braby, on Flickr IMG_0053 by J_Braby, on Flickr

So I have posted a few times around the forums asking for help so thought it would be good to start a journal. I was one of those people who got cornered in an aquatics shop when living in the US, I saw this great ADA tank and wanted one, which the guy was happy to sell me but on a smaller...

Thanks for this, I have sent the wife to pound land first !

Thanks, ceg I can't seem to find scrubbies or pot scrubbers other than stainless steel ones ay idea what the actual name is ?

Looking for some help on what filter media to put into my ADA Super Jet ES-600, this is a filter I had in the states which I'm looking to use as I get back into the hobby. Yes I'm one of those who put a ton of stuff never new how it all worked had poor results and have had the tank and gear in...

Nice tank, i like the re-design, looks much better.

Like how the tank blends with the plants outside of the tank !

And your daughter looks pleased in that photo, great when the kids get involved.

Had some down time in work today so going through journals...I like the look of this giving me some good ideas for my tank.

I so wish I was at least a little bit good at DIY, nice looking stand and nice tank !

Looks really good and great photos as well.

A bit late to this thread but you can't go wrong with the d5100, a number of people in my photo club use this model, me I'm still using my D80 which does need upgrading....I can't decide what to !

I would say read as much as you can then come back with questions, establishing a budget is key (IMO) I did it the wrong way round, I normally research the hell out of everything but with my tank I got sucked in at my local shop and spent way too much money and ended up with wrong size tank...

Welcome, agee that wood is great.

This is excellent, I've just spent 10minutes looking at one photo, really great looking tank.

What a great drawing, times liek this I wished I could draw. I like the big stone where it is, means you have to look round it to see whats lurkign behind !

It's been a while and thought I'd update on how this worked out, thought it might be useful for others at some point. The Ventronic VYC150255 Electronic Ballast turned up and was easy to connect even for a complete idiot like me, the unit is pretty small and is now screwed to the inside of my...

Thanks Viktor, I ordered that one as it looks better than the huge black brick, will let you know how it goes...

Thanks Tony, I have spoken to a few lighting places now and they all give different advice, didn't know there was so many places selling Ballasts. I have one final question, one of the places I spoke two recomended a Ventronic VYC150255 Electronic Ballast For 150W instead of the above, this...

Thanks for that very helpful, I can't find the M A113 but have found a B113, I've swapped a few mails with them and they are looking into it for me.

Looking for some advice. When i moved back from the US I cam home with an ADA Solar 1 which I'm looking to start using again. (pictures attached) I have the Ballast from the US but wondered if this can be run straight from a UK power socket or would it need a Ballast purchased in UK. I...

Thanks Alastair good information range of colours for cabinets look excellent.

Hi, Has anyone ordered from Aquariums Limited or AML before ? They look perfect for me as I can get the exact tank size and cabinet colour I want. Aquariums Ltd UK -

Thanks George that's really helpful I like the look of the TMC Signature 60 x 45 x 45 and its a great price but also like the of the easy access to the one you mention above especially after looking at your fab journal.

I broke my ADA glass, a visit to A&E, x ray for glass in the wound and a large number of stitches on the inside of my middle finger, not pleasant....

After 3 years of having my tank stored in the garage and after re-decorating multiple rooms etc I know have a suitable space to put my tank, however I need some advice on the type of layouts that suits it size. I bought the Tank when living in the USA and was in the market for a fish tank and...

I have just unpacked my ADA tank which has been in storage for nearly 3 years after reading this journal. I have an autumn winter project now....

Google was my friend here ...

Will be one side, but as the tank is an ADA one and looks so nice I didn't really want to block one side of it, think I'll end up arguing with my wife that the new sideboard can go in that part of the room and the fish tank in the other !

So we are about to decorate our dining room and I've been given the go ahead (opportunity) from my wife to bring my tank out of retirement (where it has sat packaged in my garage since we moved back from the USA 2 years ago) The issue I have is the new layout of my room means the only position...

So I'm currently living in the US and moving back to the UK in June and will be bringing my ADA tank etc with me, unfortunately without the fish / plants etc as its too much hassle with customs. Would add that in comparisson ADA are also high end here and you dont see tons around but it does...