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    Algae, flow and co2!

    So I finally think I am winning that battle between all of the above. Then my Eheim 2075 decides it's going to start leaking.. No problem I thought, ordered new seals... Which made no difference upto the point where is was leaking 5 litres every 4 hours! I contact John Allan who has asked me...
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    Yellowing of Leaves - Kinda see through.

    Hello, I'm hoping to identify the deficiency i seem to be noticing. I seem to have yellowing of tips of the leaves, and several with brown spots on them. 200 Litre Roma I have 2x39w T5HO bulbs on for 7 hours a day. co2 - On 2 hours before lights, 1 hour before off. Eheim 2075 - Spray bar along...
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    My lights blew up!

    Right, water got into my hood, and killed my ballast with a lovely 'Pop' sound. Hood has now been resealed and I'm awaiting my new ballast to arrive. As my tank is now dark, I have stopped CO2 and stopped EI dosing. Is this the right thing to do? I'm hoping that I will have a new ballast by...
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    EI Dosing with mid week water change

    I'm currently using EI to dose my tank, however I have just realised I could of been under dosing as my tank is 50 US Gallons (200 litres) rather than the 40USG I thought it was. So I have increased my quantities 2.5x of that from the recommended 20USG so i I will be using: 3 doses of NPK per...
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    Roma 200 scape and Cat litter

    I have just re-done my tank with cat litter. I was having huge problems with algae and hope I now have the right balance between flow, nutrients and co2. Time will tell. Tank - 200 Litre Fluval roma 200 Lighting - T5HO 2 x 39w Ferts - EI CO2 - 5KG FE with solenoid Filter - Eheim 2075 flow - 2x...
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    Algae and Flow

    Hello, I think I have realised that my algae issues are down to flow around my tank. So i have bought a hydor koralia nano. I should be getting this through the post early next week. However im not sure of placement if i am honest. Please see the photo were i have marked in red is where i plan...
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    Fluval Roma 200 – Lighting upgrade to T5HO

    A small disclaimer. I will not be responsible if you electrocute yourself, or come of any harm from following this. This is just showing you how I did the conversion. Do this at your own risk as I won’t be held responsible for any damage caused. I bought my Roma about 8 months ago with the...
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    CO2 Solenoid

    Hello, I'm using an Azoo regulator with the solenoid however I'm having issues with the solenoid sticking. Its also started to smell really bad so I've decided it needs replacing. What do people recommend? I've been looking at the aqua medic one for around £35. Any suggestions much appreciated.
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    Water Changes.

    How do you guys do water changes? I have been using containers that I have made up allowed to warm for a week, then use to do water change. This is a hassle as i am now removing 50% of water so im thinking of just bunging the hose pipe into the tank, stick some dechorinator in and bobs your...
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    Bolivian Ram - dead

    Hello, I have been following this forum for several months and have converted my tank into a planted aquarium and have been impressed with the results achieved so far with CO2 and EI dosing. However on Saturday I noticed one of my rams, was gasping a lot, led on the bottom of the tank, he was...
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    Fluval 305 and Spray Bar

    I have got two fluval 305's running in my 200 litre planted tank, to try and get a better flow around the whole tank I have bought two spray bars made by fluval. They include no intructions and im generally okay with putting things together without instructions but i have utter no clue. 2 long...
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