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I took a few mobile phone (excuse the quality) snaps while at the Tropica stand - very nice scapes:

Hi all, I've got a really annoying algae that starting to annoy me... I thought it was the usual diatoms as the tank is only a few weeks old but it's growing in threads rather than a film. It seems brittle as if rubbed it breaks up unto tiny needle like pieces. Anyway, here's a photo:

Has anyone used crushed lava for substrate before? I wonder if it would have an effect on the water chemistry? Crushed Lava - 12 ltr Bag [CL-003] - £11.00 : British Bonsai, the UKs Top Online Bonsai Tree Shop

Hi all, How much of an effect does having the lighting close to the water surface make on PAR? I'm using some LED strips that are waterproof - I could easily mount them 1" above the water, or attach them to the shelf above which is about 8" above the water surface...

Hi all, I'd like to scape a tank (70x50x30h) for some Sulawesi shrimp, similar to this: Has anyone seen wood similar to that (a fallen tree effect)? For the rocks, the closest thing I can find is the Caribsea Woodstone Rocks from AquaEssentials...

Hi all, Just replaced the fire extinguisher - I noticed the regulator is showing much higher values than when I connected the first extinguisher.... Is that a problem? Originally it was 900\70 (Pictured below) the new one is 1000\115!

So what's the smallest drop checker people have seen\used? I have a small nano, my current one looks at bit daft :lol:

Hi all, FE ran out a few days ago, just about to change it and noticed the one way valve is full of water. Do you think this would have affected the solenoid\regulator? I can't tell how far the water travelled. Thanks.

Hi all, Does anyone use Co2 with air powered sponge filters? I have a group of nano (27 l) shrimp tanks I'd like to use Co2 on, however they have sponge filters... Would the surface agitation make it pointless?

Anyone seen any aquariums with these dimentions in the UK? 35.4 X 8.3 X 9.4 Inchs: http://www.aquariumtanksupply.com/mr_aq ... 413817.php

Tempting if they are true altums... http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/p ... 229426.php

Hi All, I'm currently using a comercial additive when making up RO for water changes, this gives (1g per 10l): K 10mg/l Ca 13mg/l Mg 3mg/l Cl 3mg/l TDS 75ppm gH 2.5° kH 0.0° Has anyone used a formula for mixing up their own? I've got quite a few salts for EI, could I use these?

I should have started this ages ago! After a poor start (3 damaged aquariums with a fight to replace them...) I've finally got something to start working with. Equipment list: Aquarium: Fluval Profile 1200 (323l) Lights 4 x 39W T5 (on 8 hours) Blue LEDs for evenings Substrate: Acadama (with...

My blue tigers have been carrying eggs for some time, noticed a few babies last night :)

Excellent article George :thumbup: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/c ... p?sid=4176

I have some spare Limnophila Aromatica and Ammania Sp Bonsai from a recent order. These look like stem cuttings taken from emersed growth - could I stick them in some potting soil and grow them in the greenhouse or is not that simple? :lol:

Was it a south facing window? I can imagine the heat would have been quite high on a window sill this weekend!

Anyone seen this? http://www.seneye.com/7reasons It monitors Ammonia, pH, temp and interestingly light. Could be very handy when working away from home :D

The small plugs of UG I planted a few weeks ago have grown well but vertically rather than horizontally. Is it best to let it grow or trim it now?

Hi all, Just got back from a long weekend and several stem plants appear to be disintegrating! Large sections of the leaves are transparent if not dissolved, I thought this was Co2 related but the drop checker is lime green. I'm dosing EI daily (all in one) and have reduced lighting to 8 hours...

My Rotalas and Heteranthera Zosterifolia have grown numerous roots along the length of the stem, they have only been in since Tuesday! is this a reaction to the new environment? Will they reduce after a while?

Has anyone attempted to reduce the noise from an external filter housed in a cabinet? I have a Fluval FX5 that's almost silent when outside of the cabinet but creates a loud hum when inside. Placing the filter on a towel makes a small difference but I think the enclosure is amplifying, the hum...

Does anyone know what plant this is? (In the entrance to Aquatic Design, London)

I've read conflicting information about how tight the Co2 regulator should be, hand tight or as tight as possible with a spanner? It's 800psi I guess so needs to be tight but then again the sealing ring could be damaged if too tight.

Has anyone thought of using a strip of something to hide the substrate line at the front of the glass? I’m using Akadama which is lighter than I wanted from a substrate, although the only visible part once everything’s grown well will be the glass\substrate area along the bottom. A strip of...

Hi all, What would your opinion be regarding keeping soft water fish (e.g large shoal of Cardinals) in an EI fertilised aquarium with hard water? I’m worried about large water changes changing any adjusted water parameters? I have a 50gpd RO unit but 50% water changes once a week make it...

Hi All, I'm starting to plan my dosing regime in preparation for my new setup. Could you check my chemicals and measurements are ok below? My tank volume is 323 litres, and hi-tech (4x T5 (54w) with Co2 (via an AM1000)) Dosing will be automated from a single solution via a Williamson dosing...

Hi all, Just got a Fluval FX5 and need to decide on some media, any suggestions? I've got 6 litres to fill! (3 baskets) Aquarium will have a medium load and be heavily planted, hi-tech (300 litres, 4 x 54w T5's, Co2, EI etc) Thanks

Well, now I have a new tank on the way I can start thinking about the details! The tank holds 325 litres (120 x 47 x 65cm) has a large amount of wood and will be heavily planted. This will be high light\co2 so will require some decent water movement. I'm not too confident the Fluval 405 I have...

Hi, Has anyone managed to 'adapt' the AM1000 to fit on larger hose? I've replaced the (ribbed) hose with some standard fluval stuff, but this seems too large to fit on the AM1000, even with some jubilee clips on. Do I need a reducer, such as...

Hi All, I have a Fluval Profile 1200 - quite a deep tank for its size (120 x 47 x 65cm) Would really appreciate any advice or pointers on where to start with the scape, now I have most of the equipment. I'm going to use Akadama for substrate, high lighting\EI\Co2. For an idea of what I'm...

Hi all, I'm looking at using a 2kg fire extinguisher for Co2 but a little confused on the available regulators. I want a solenoid to save gas and as few bubbles within the tank as possible but the rest im not too sure. These two regulators seem ok - any experience\input on the difference? CO2...

Hi all, I have a Fluval Profile aquarium with a drilled bottom for the 405 pump inlet/outlet. I want to use an inline heater and a Co2 reactor but the hoses are ribbed, has anyone replaced them? I'm not sure if the connectors on the tank can take a non ribbed hose? Would it be best to put the...

Hi all, After setting up my free PFK TMC Nano I've been bitten by the bug again.... I kept tropical’s for years as a child\teen but moved on to marines for several years. I've been out of the hobby for some time altogether due to work etc but I've just bought a large tank (Fluval profile 1200)...