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Hi Jack, swapping and trading is a little awkward as many UK members would prefer to deal with someone in the same country and I wouldn't blame them as shipping is very costly plus things are easily broken in the post. Regards fish from far off countries, here in Ireland we do not have the same...

Really enjoyed this

Would 500w of a led light be a overkill? All my T5's are 'only 480 watts' and that's too much but in my ignorance I probably got it wrong! I'm a member of a fish club here in Ireland ( if you're not I would suggest joining one because of the benefits such as plant swaps and fish that are passed...

Hi mate and thanks for the reply, regarding powerheads there are two Tunze models one seemingly does 12,000 litres a hour and the smaller smaller one I'm not sure. The external filters originally used to drive homemade CO2 reactors but now are just used as filtration. As regards LED lights the...

Having had some scary electric bills recently I've decided to change lights in the house to LED's, switch off appliances rather than put them on standby but still the bills were too high so knocked two thirds of the lights off over the tank and removed one of the external filters (there was...

Been I while since I posted but still reading posts and thought I share the newest video of my tank and it's inhabitants if anyone likes to see it

Congratulations on a lovely tank and getting it featured in PFK, looks awesome. Trouble is now we expect bigger and better and frankly don't know how you can do that!!!! Again well done

Great pics but especially like the seal being born and the red kite

Hey Joe, how's tricks? They have turned out nice and seem the friendliest cichlids I've had the good fortune of having but thanks for letting me float them in your tank and the multitude of mugs of coffee and cakes, didn't sleep for two days :shock: It's been a while since I 'borrowed' some of...

Well Done Darrel, We have a winner. Got the fish a couple of weeks ago and they are still very young but have the most beautiful eyes The quality isn't the best as it was taken with my iphone but hopefully you get to see their eyes

Just a quick video of some of my latest fish,anyone like to hazard a guess? Just click on the picture for it to run :D

Wishing you a speedy recovery :thumbup:

Hi Mark, wishing you a speedy recovery and hope all goes well, take care man. Bad news about the rocks after moving the tank but knowing you it will look better than ever after you work your magic

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( blasted filters) I had put the Anubias plants into a two foot tank but they melted :crazy: , I had never checked that I plugged in the heater so I assume that was the problem. Really annoyed with myself as they just fitted into the tank size wise. I don't mind so...

Quick clarification, it's not me ( my babies days are truly behind me (no pun intended)), my biggest baby is training to be a midwife and thought I would be amused, I dry heave still at the smell of soiled nappies :roll:

A couple of firsts for me, first time trying to capture video on my camera (Nikon d3100) instead of the i-phone, first time I used youtube, and if you go fullscreen and high resolution then that won't be the first time you see algae in my tank :oops:

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( blasted filters) Thinking now that the FX5 was playing up for a couple of days before I noticed it as I have BBA on some of the plants but thankfully seems to be dying off most of the plants but not on the Anubias. There are two Anubias plants at the centre back...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( blasted filters) Had a second hand five foot aquarium break upstairs and have to admit that caused a slight leak or two :oops:

The nearest LFS to me sells Dennerle plants and I personally think though more expensive than Tropica or Aquafluer that they are far better value as they are bigger with more individual plants per pot but again not well cared for in the shop itself. Never tried shopping online for plants so...

Saw Joe's tank yesterday and his pics really don't do it justice, there is Java fern growing from the bottom of the tank up some wood then growing emmersed and the leaves above water must easily be 10" or more plus the different shapes of different Anubias leaves above the water compared to...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Had a problem Tuesday night (Feb 14th) as the FX5 was making a grating noise and no flow what so ever. Emptied the filter and cleaned the sponges and media (despite doing it a few days earlier), put everything back and ....nothing. At this stage a...

I have to apologise or at least I would if you could hear me, seen the third picture and went '' Holy £***'', it is absolutely gob smacking. Just be glad I live in Eire otherwise I would be trying to cage a invite ( I'm a bit bad that way I'm afraid :roll: ) If Carlsberg did planted tanks, this...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Just a quick update on the tank,got the solenoid for the CO2 and then of course ran out of ferts :roll: Added some more Cardinals but have at least 40 or so waiting to go in, I had kept them out until they grew somewhat or they might end up as Angel...

Looking awesome Joe, the tank that is, not yourself :D Is that the Coffeefolia in the last picture, it has really grown. Must really make the effort to drop by for a decent look armed with a fish net. The Cardinals might get 99% of your fry I'm only after the remaining 1% :wink: Take care

I for one want more :roll: ( some people are never satisfied). Keep them coming

Now I can see what Miss Piggy saw in Hermit, lovely pics

Practical and beautiful.......a winning combination. Handsome fish earning their keep, I want some :clap:

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Photo time again. Looking great Mark, certainly watch your back moving that beast

Would definitely recommend these lookers, great characters Sorry for going a little overboard with these babies but loving them :wink:

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Pre trim pics. Wondering if you could 'scape your tank blindfolded - give us mere mortals a chance. Great looking tank as always

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Just read the seventeen pages in Tony's Triasic Hollow and what beautiful Altums and even more beautiful tank . Inspirational reading :D

Apsolutely stunning tank and heavenly Altums, makes me want to pull my tank apart and try again. Must inspire you each morning having breakfast, set you up for a positive day. The reason I read your post was to see your Altums (which are certainly stunning) but it is your tank that I remember...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Well Andy, they are certainly eye candy, I wouldn't apologize for them . How old are they? Think this is the way good angels should look rather than the colour morphs etc that seems to be doing the rounds in our LFS's at the moment. Has anyone here got...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) and a few I missed out (picture wise) The male cockatoo cichlid Baenschi showing the female sheep'shead acara who is the boss Baenschi doing their thing :shock: You must click on the picture for the video to run

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Hi Andy, I did google a plenty before even considering getting these and although they seem the rarest of the three known angels they are pretty robust and can take similar conditions that the scalare can. Post a picture of your wild angels if you don't...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Many thanks for your kind words and I'm such a chatter box once I get going, pictures are definitely preferable :wink Hi Andy, water is treated tap water, PH is in between 6.5 and 7. Leopoldi are quite resilient like the more common angels but unlike...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does ( New Fish) Back again, please note this is going to be picture heavy , sorry Maybe that was too many pics of the leopoldi, good job I say no to Altums :roll: Though in fairness don't think I would ever go with Altums as it is too much of a risk...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(plus as tight as tight can be) Thanks Andy, I must admit I'm as pleased as punch especially as they coloured up now :D Crazy thing is when I want to breed fish it's like they stick up two fingers at me yet when I have no expectations then I'm greeted with eggs...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(plus as tight as tight can be) Here's a quick video until I can get better shots please forgive quality as I took it on the i-phone (the iphone is fine just the idiot holding it )Click on the picture

They seem to be happy, cruising in the top half of the tank which is great as the other fish seem to always prefer the bottom half. They add a great bit of movement to the tank as a whole which is needed

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(plus as tight as tight can be) Went to Dublin today to get some new babies and ended up getting a awful lot more than I originally planned. I have a friend who went over to South America with Heiko Bleher to see the Amazon plus some of the major tributaries plus the...

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 getting close to the end. Feedback on ste Do you know what? I prefer the new look despite what I said earlier. Just shows the truth in the old saying 'it's best to keep silent when people think you're thick rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt' :crazy: Regards...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(plus as tight as tight can be) Funny enough I did that tonight (switch off the CO2, that is) as I think this reactor is too big for the smaller external and I started to see a build up of gas. Trouble is I'm not in the house often enough to switch it on/off...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(plus as tight as tight can be) Thanks Alastair but you were the inspiration behind the idea so I can't take any credit there. Shows necessity is the mother of invention ( or copyright theft!!!) The reason behind the CO2 on 24/7 is because I haven't got a solenoid...

Thanks for the reply Andy, the tank is 8' long by 2' wide and 30" high but there are plenty of places to shelter so hopefully they alright

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) Took the easy option and moved my lights forward and that really helped though hasn't solved it completely :D Thanks Mark Was trying to come up with a solution of introducing CO2 into the tank and was looking at different methods mentioned by you...

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 getting prepared for a quick photo shoot. Think it looks every good, certainly miles better than anything I could ever achieve but wondering if you make it too 'perfect' will it lose it's integrity as it looks like the growth just exploded from the ''mound'' ( I become tongue...

I suppose it depends on the individual fish, some can be nice guys then you could get the utter ******* of a fish, total headcase (rather like people). A friend had 10 assassin snails in his tank, introduce a Ram who then systematically bit the heads off each and every one of the snails within a...

Seen Rams target snails in the tank including assassin snails

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) Thanks Mark, kick me when I'm down :crazy: .Seriously your photos are what I had hoped for ( a little 'white lie' as even my imagination couldn't think up that vivid black with such beautiful plants) The trouble is my son broke my lap top screen so...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) You are spot on Matt, just to break up the expanse of black . I have Balansae in another tank that I might try or some nice stem plant. Trouble is there is very poor choice here but I might get a chance to look In Dublin this weekend as I'm collecting...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) I have to agree with you Matt, though I do think black does bring the back wall closer and also show a lot more reflections Here my seven year old is looking at the tank to give a sense of scale but you can see every reflection in the tank from the...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) Thanks Alastair, have come 180 degree turnabout and liking it now and got positive feedback from family and friends about how it 'finishes the tank' so think I was a little premature. My problem is I want everything and I want it now regarding the...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does(painted black) Life is so unfair!!! Pinocchio has the benefit of Jimmy Cricket yet I have no one to stop me doing stupid things. You think my good wife would have learned by now to say 'NO' to every idea, scheme ,dream or whatever comes into my head or maybe that's...

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Thats it until 2012 Would love to see the tank in person as its enough to inspire anyone into action but you're safe as it's too far to travel. Funny how I feel cheated when you close down one of your tanks, feel like I'm being deprived. Thanks again for a stunning tank and...

Perhaps a silly question but I'm getting six of these little beauties in the new year but read they don't like a lot of flow and I was hoping to put them in my planted tank. Just wondering will the flow stress them out, should I keep flow rates down or put them in another tank? Have read that...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does( work comes to a standstill) Was going to clean the glass of the aquarium because of spilt macro mix (the white lines running down the glass as the aquarium is above my head and I'm clumpsy :oops: )Of course the fish thought it was dinner time so I thought I catch...

Regal looking bird, perfectly captured

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 @ 7 weeks and a Canon 550d Stunning pics of your tank there Mark, especially considering it's with the kit lens. Have the baby Nikon myself and wondering could you please take a pic with a prime lens as I'm considering one as my next purchase but would like to see the...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does( work comes to a standstill) Sad news I afraid, couldn't see any babies today and parents are not acting aggressive so fairly sure they're gone. Hopefully they will attempt it again

Re: Stupid is as stupid does( work comes to a standstill) Mother and babies are still doing fine, she has gone a brilliant yellow with black stripes, black pelvic fins with red on the outside edge.She seems to open them when she wants the babies to come to her if they strayed too far or if she...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does( work comes to a standstill) Yep, was at the tank when I saw the 'patter' of ..................errrrrrrrr little fins. Mother apistogramma baenschi was out guarding her pride and joy plus chasing any fish that came too close for comfort,caught it on the i-phone but...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does( work comes to a standstill) Decided to post up to date photos today as I had changed a couple of things over the past week or so. Out comes the camera and away I click then spotted something that is going to stop me putting my hands in the tanks. More of what that...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Thanks Alastair, means a lot Don't hold back on the big tank as it is a very enjoyable learning curve despites difficulties encountered. Filtration at the moment is a number of externals while I try to finish the pipework to the sump (plus the fact there's a...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Thanks Alastair, you're heading for sainthood with that little white fib but thanks for building my confidence

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Here are some of the updates in the tank, I moved the Coffeefolia away from the glass on the left as you look at it Added another piece of bogwood, this being over four foot long and weighing a absolute ton, in fact when I was putting it into the tank I nearly...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Cheers Alastair, it is quite big, the sides are 12mm and the bottom 15mm plus 8mm braces all around but the worse is the 8mm, 18 inch wide brace bang on the centre of the tank which combined with the height of the tank makes everything arkward :crazy: Sorry about...

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Here goes, proof the tank came in ( plus my inability to keep things organised) After moving the smaller tanks to their new home then it was the turn of the 5' tank. First out were the plants who were 'sheltered' in a plastic box after being hauled out of the tank...

Well done George, it looks awesome, simply awesome! :clap:

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Just a little update regarding the tank and apologies for my lead feet as I really moved at a snail's pace here :oops: .I brought the tank inside in the middle of November as I was getting worried it might crack in a frost but needed a little help as the tank...

Certain brought a smirk to this grumpy face :D

Give a job to a busy man and it gets done. Thanking you :clap:

Hope you do get the chance to update pics plus a HD video ( I don't ask much, do I? :lol: ) Again great job and it's nice to see what is involved behind the scenes in the different articles, plus it let's us know how much work is involved in identifying the different habitats and trying to...

Were you ever able to a video of this tank, George?

Just to say 'Well done' on the tank, as it looked stunning being featured on this month's PFK. Will you be keeping this tank running or will it have to be closed awaiting next featured article. Either way great tank and stunning fish

Been quiet lately due to my computer having a argument with the floor and losing (my 6 year old son dropped it and the screen broke) but have a few more pictures of Joe's tank that I thought I share :D Think you will be as taken with Joe's Morphos as I am, is certainly a beauty of a...

Fish are looking great George, would be great to see how their tank fares plus any insights into these stunning Angels you seen while having them in your care.

Think the tank looks great and has made me change my my mind about my tank (it's not set up yet but it's 8 foot x 2 x 30" (l x w x h) with a sump). I have two rather large pieces of Anubias , one Coffeefolia that's about 20" by 16" and a piece of Barteri that's maybe slightly larger and was...

Alot of the wood is suitable for aquarium life except for some of the conifers such as pine or cedar whose resins are toxic to our fishy friends. In the tank in this thread there are different native trees all residing in the tank, most collected from a small stream including Ivy but you must...

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Helping hand from my son, Dan! All I can say is 'Wow'- well maybe a little more! Your Dan certainly lets us know the size of your tank and the size of your plants. The whole is so much more than the sum of the parts in your tank, it really is a lip smacking good looking tank...

That is just mind blowing awesome,have just fallen in love with a tank, need to sit down and catch my breath!!!! Come over all flushed and bothered. Looking great and love the Anubias

A morpho in the hand is better than two in the tank of someone else :lol:

Missed this Joe but there was a reason I didn't post a picture of your Morpho tetras as a friend saw these charming lads in your tanks and took over 20. If I posted the pic then the remaining ones would soon be gone before I could mount a raid to 'liberate' them

Missed this Joe but there was a reason I didn't post a picture of your Morpho tetras as a friend saw these charming lads in your tanks and took over 20. If I posted the pic then the remaining ones would soon be gone before I could mount a raid to 'liberate' them

Re: Stupid is as stupid does Tank is going really slow what with work commitments and other more pressing jobs in the house but trying to get back on track and nearly ready for bringing the tank into the house. Am thinking about the volume of water (around 1,100 litres not including sump) and...

Know that Joe's (Bogman) shrimp got eaten by Cardinals after he introduced Easycarbo to his tank (after I told him it would benefit the tank, sorry Joe :oops: )He had nearly a 100 if I remember right and as soon as the Cardinals got the taste ,bye bye shrimp.Before the Easycarbo no problems

Finally got myself the camera from my good wife (after she was able to prise the i-pad from my fingers) and went to Joe's yesterday to meet up with other fish keepers for enjoyable day out. The tank is looking very well and there are some interesting fish lurking in there so armed with said...

In a strange way similar to the flowers of Madagascar Lace plant that flowered in my tank

Quick update on Jack.He is now near eight inches, still eats like a pig after catching my fingers numerous times and digging massive pits in the tank even pulling up large plants if they are where it wants to dig. Despite this you still got to love him especially as he seems to be the only one...

Here's a quick pic of one of the young 'uns out with it's extended family. It and the rest of the cardinal babies are gro wing fast but the final number has dropped to 7 or 8 though they seem to be coming on fine

They are looking swell, certainly a big improvement in colour. Fill us in about water conditions that they are enjoying at the moment ,whether you are adding adder cone or beech leaves or a commercial product, or are the tannins from bog wood.Just need the information in case I ever get the...

You are popping down Saturday? I probably break the camera knowing me rather than be able to show you how to use it.Talked the good wife into buying me a camera for our anniversary :D but I have to buy her a i-pad :( Still at least it beats another pair of socks

Re: Wild P. scalare 'Peruvian' Glad they are settling in their new home and making friends already :lol: must be time for a video soon! Whatever their ID, think they will make a great centre piece and a interesting talking point.Mind is going soft and don't know if this has been posted...

Hi Joe, great to see you're finally pulling yourself out of the dark ages and using a camera, you might next be tempted to use a extra watt or two of light :lol: Still your tank is looking great and contains some great and interesting fish so try your hand and show the good folks here some of...

Re: Wild P. scalare 'Peruvian' Must go to to the 'leaba' ( irish for bed) but see if this is similar to your treasures http://www.finarama.com/tba/al25.htm and the discussions here http://www.angelfishkisses.com/forum/ar ... -2061.html Will have another google tomorrow (great tool to learn )

Re: Wild P. scalare 'Peruvian' just spent the last half an hour googling different wild P. scalare and I'm afraid I'm none the wiser ,these 'Peruvian Altums' can reach 12" from tip to tip so seriously big fish, enjoying this as it's a wee bit like a detective novel but I'm afraid Agata Christie...

Re: Wild P. scalare 'Peruvian' You're very welcome, any chance I could 'borrow' these wee lads :lol: Only joking, though am really looking forward to seeing the master piece of aquascaping these will inspire from you.Please be kind enough to let us know what Heiko thinks they are as I'm dying...

Re: Wild P. scalare 'Peruvian' Thanks for the info and I apologise for being so nosey :oops: and hopefully Mr Bleher will be able to help with the I.D of these pretty Angels as they do look special. He does seem a fountain of knowledge and indeed I used his knowledge to identify some wild...

Think I should join a jig saw forum as I could never make a tank look as good as these. All tanks are works to be proud of