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  1. Ady34

    Journal JUNGLE PUDDLE: Dooa Mizukusa wall

    Thought I’d share my latest project 😁 I have just started building a mizukusa wall system. This will be another new facet of the hobby for me and one I’m looking forward too. I’ve had a wish list system in storage for a while now and felt with a creative itch to scratch, but indecision on which...
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    Garden standing around…

    Hello, Thought I would start a journal for my latest project, ‘Garden standing around’….. About a year ago I purchased an ADA 75p tank, garden stand and Ada solar 1 light unit from UKAPS member @Kalum. It has been ‘standing around’ since then except for the test fill, holding tank scape I set...
  3. Ady34

    Dooa paluda 30.

    Hello. Whilst aquascaping, I’ve been dipping my toes into terrariums and such like and the opportunity arose to give one of these little suckers a go. It is an all new way of doing things for me, and I knew it would take a little trial and error along the way….. Dooa Paluda 30: The system works...
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    Stumpy.

    Hello. After my previous journal ‘Aftermath’, which had a couple of scapes within it, I said I would start a new journal for the next one. So slightly retrospectively (the tank is now planted 😬), I will begin logging the process. I decided to move some plants and the livestock from the...
  5. Ady34

    Fallen branch; regrowth.

    Hello scapers :) I thought I would create another journal after missing out my last scape. A few months ago we made the decision to take down my sons aquariums as they unfortunately were showing little interest in maintaining them themselves and it was left to me. So with two tanks down upstairs...
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    Two’s a crowd…..

    Hi, thought I would share my most recent scape. I didn’t have a name for it as I haven’t done a journal so thought of one fast…..I guess with only two main stones :eek: it doesn’t conform so in this instance, ‘two’s a crowd’…. This was supposed to be a fill in scape (hence no journal) but it has...
  7. Ady34

    Aftermath.

    Hi, with the end of the Re-education journal (Re-education.....) I thought it right to share the replacement set up. I opted to downsize the 1500 in favour of a smaller unit to go with the existing ea600, ‘Always room for just one more’ journal tank (Always room for just one more....) I wanted...
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    Always room for just one more....

    Hi, I’ve noticed a lot of ‘lockdown’ set up journals being added to the forum which is great, I have to admit to being guilty of this too :) I do have my ada 30c set up which unfortunately has been severely delayed as I have been unable to get equipment due to the global pandemic. I still had...
  9. Ady34

    Journal What to dooa with this.....

    Hi, I’ve been interested in setting up some sort of terrarium style tank for a while. I had in mind a taller style to fit within a piece of existing furniture in our living room. With this criteria I found the dooa neo glass air 20x20x35cm, perfect for the space :) I’ve been umming and ahhhing...
  10. Ady34

    Twenty Seven Thousand.

    Hi, thought that I would begin the journal for my ADA Cube garden 30c: 30x30x30cm tank. After aquascaping for many years and owning several nice tanks I have progressed from standard all in one systems such as Juwel aquariums, to more decoratively considered aquaria, and onto several rimless...
  11. Ady34

    Onf flat nano stand

    Hi, quick question for anyone who knows, does the onf flat Nano stand fit over the dooa neo air 20x20x35? It’s the height I’m wondering about. I’ve found it reaches to 36cm, however I don’t know if the dooa is 35cm total height or if it is higher due to the raised bottom. I also don’t know if...
  12. Ady34

    Other projects....

    Hi, anybody busy creating any other projects with tanks in this unprecedented time? Whilst not working and housebound I’ve pulled the old aquanano 40 from hibernation as my youngest has expressed an interest in having a tank in his room. My eldest has had his own tank for about 3 years now...
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    2 stones.....Shrimple!

    Whilst I will start a journal for this tank, I am nowhere near being able to get all the equipment together currently due to the worldwide issues we are all facing. I am keen to do something however, so have began playing around with hardscape as I have many ideas for this little tank. The tank...
  14. Ady34

    Old open tropica fertilisers

    Hi, I think I’m confident in saying fertilisers have a pretty indefinite shelf life, however it has come to my attention that my several year old tropica fertilisers are not sealed :nailbiting: The top should have a pump button but they don’t so the tube leaves an open highway direct to the...
  15. Ady34

    Co2 degas rate...

    Hi, we all know the co2 injection struggle.... but how can we know at what rate co2 degasses from our tanks? It will vary from tank to tank I guess based on surface area, temperature, surface agitation etc but how long before the end of a photoperiod can co2 be switched off? ......or again does...
  16. Ady34

    Water report, do I have enough calcium and magnesium?

    Hi, could someone with superior knowledge and understanding take a look at my local water report and tell me if I need to add and extra calcium and magnesium for the health of my plants please? I’m dosing a comprehensive fertiliser but with my soft water wondered if the stated quantities are...
  17. Ady34

    Amazon: Earths Great Rivers.

    Anyone watch this last night? I found it a really good watch with some great underwater footage, the filtered clear spring was pretty special......although the planted part was very brief, the fish coverage was interesting.
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    Re-education.....

    Hi UKAPS, It’s been a while since I’ve posted in relation to planted aquascaping but I’ve found may way back after a couple of years of hardscape only, fish systems. Several years ago I opted for a simpler side of the hobby which fitted my lifestyle better. Aquascaping lessons learned from...
  19. Ady34

    dusting off the old Fluval Studio aquarium.....

    Hi, bit of an absence but i have finally got sufficiently itchy to have a bash at a planted scape again :) Dusted off the old Fluval studio aquarium that i set my first aquascape 'Dragons crypt' up in. The tank is basically a 90x45x45 (give or take) with 2x 39w t5 lighting unit. Its drilled base...
  20. Ady34

    Still aquascaping...

    Hi, Although I havnt been so active on the forum lately, I'm still running a tank :-) I decided to take a slightly less intensive/expensive approach to fishkeeping temporarily and have reduced my tank numbers to one.....although it is a slightly bigger one :-) Natural Jurassic and my marine...
  21. Ady34

    Dwarf cichlids....mixing

    Hi all, after a little advice. Im wanting to add some dwarf cichlids - apistogramma species and ram cichlids to a set up i have. It is primarily an angelfish tank, but has a small school of corydoras duplicareus a few otto catfish and will have another school of 'dither' type fish, cardinals...
  22. Ady34

    How to post shrimp?

    How do people post shrimp? Any special hints or tips, boxes used, heatpacks necessary etc? May have a few to move on soon. Thanks, Ady.
  23. Ady34

    Amano shrimp?

    Hi, hoping for a definite id please :) Is this an amano shrimp or one of the lookalikes? There is more eggs than ive ever seen, certainly more than CRS carry, but would like to know whether there is any chance of the offspring surviving? The shrimp has been berried for about 2 weeks now so it...
  24. Ady34

    Maintaining peak c02 levels.

    Hi, i have always had difficulty in maintaining c02 at a good all round level throughout the photoperiod. Im currently experimenting with c02 to try and maintain peak levels (regards livestock) throughout my photoperiod without distressing the fish. I understand the light, c02 relationship and...
  25. Ady34

    c02, inline diffuser, ph meter readings....

    Hi, ive recently purchased a ph meter: HM DIGITAL PH-80 Handheld PH Meter: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home I want to see what is happening with my c02 pre, during and post photoperiod/injection period, and after water changes etc. I feel this will be more accurate than a drop checker in a heavily...
  26. Ady34

    Inline diffuser injection method query???

    Hi, after reading a lot of recent posts regards ph readings pre and during the photoperiod to determine co2 concentrations it got me thinking about injection methods.... I'm currently using an inline atomiser, which by all accounts is aimed at supplying a 'mist' of co2 to the plants for direct...
  27. Ady34

    NAtural Jurassic....shaky video p17.

    Hello, thought it about time i started my new journal....title tbc. After recently purchasing a 100cm x 50cm x 50cm Natural Aquario rimless, braceless optiwhite tank with light unit and stand from fellow member Radik via the forum sales section, i thought id share my experiences. Many thanks...
  28. Ady34

    Bottom glass protection.

    Hi, I'm going to be using some hefty rocks and want to put a protection layer over the bottom glass first....just for peace of mind. I've just bought a couple of cheap rubber floor mats from b&q, but then thought about possible contaminants to the water column....what's your thoughts, will they...
  29. Ady34

    Recommend a salty site.....

    Hi all, I know there's a few marine tank keepers here, and would just like a pointer to a good marine forum please.....just for a look and some good reliable advice, I've got an itch that might need scratching ;) Thanks, Ady.
  30. Ady34

    New computer.....iMac?

    Hello all, I'm in desperate need if an updated computer system. With the apple products becoming dominant in my lifestyle....kids iPads, our iPhones ....I'm considering an iMac. They look great and although seem an expensive outlay, they have a longer estimated lifespan and are regularly updated...
  31. Ady34

    Pancake day!

    #epic fail
  32. Ady34

    Resolved! Where have my options gone???

    Just tonight all the options in the reply box have disappeared from use on iPad/iPhone. I have access to them on my desktop. Just a yellow text box with no features on iPad/phone? I'll post a pic from tapatalk of the issue now too. What have I done please???
  33. Ady34

    Will WCMM eat CRS?

    Fancying some temperate fish for my room temp CRS tank. Will white clouds eat my CRS? Is there anything small enough that will live in 21-22degree celcius water that won't? Cheers Ady
  34. Ady34

    Khuli loaches....snail eaters?

    As above, do these interesting little fellas do the good old loach trick of schnaffling up pest snails?...I have an epidemic of some small white mollusc like crustaceans that I want gone and fancy some khulis. It would be an added bonus if they got rid of them for me as I don't think they will...
  35. Ady34

    Pipe cleaners.

    Hi, read a few threads about pipe cleaners for glassware and filter hoses. Some suggest the cheap ones tend to scratch glassware. Seem to remember someone suggesting some good ones....(Maybe Ian Holdich in one of your journals).....could anyone suggest a good type which is reasonably long? Are...
  36. Ady34

    Fluval Studio 900. Sticks and Stones.

    Hello, following straight on from the brief 'Coastal Erosion' journal, i thought id better begin a new journal for the rescape. After considering a hardscape only set up :eh: .... i came to my senses, and used the plants from coastal erosion to start the tank off. These needed adding to and...
  37. Ady34

    Cyanoacrylate Super Glue....underwater.

    Hi, im aware that this type of superglue is aquarium safe, but is it safe to use it in a working tank underwater....ie will it stick plants to hardscape underwater and will it still be harmless to livestock? Thanks, Ady.
  38. Ady34

    Inline heater on the filter inlet?

    Hi, Is there any reason that I can't place my hydor inline heater on the filter inlet pipe as opposed to the filter outlet pipe? Cheers Ady
  39. Ady34

    Dragons Crypt (IAPLC Ranked 630)

    Like Ian, my first IAPLC entry and im really chuffed with this ranking too. Tank looking very overgrown and the photo wonky :roll: .... even though it was the hardest id tried for a photo :lol: Cheerio, Ady.
  40. Ady34

    Hagen glo twin light unit....ok to run just one tube?

    As above I have a Hagen glo twin t5 ho light unit and want to know if it will cause any issues just running one of the tubes? I remember one bulb failed once and the other kept working so they do run independant of one another but don't want to remove one if its going to add extra 'strain' on...
  41. Ady34

    Corydorus Hastatus temperature

    Hi all, wondering people's experience with acceptable temperatures for these little beauties. My tank is room temperature 21-22 celcius which is prob borderline too low from what I've read but what are people's experiences, would they be ok long term or is it just too low. Don't really want to...
  42. Ady34

    Hardscape only set up advice.

    Considering a hardscape only set up and would like some advice on the ins and outs of maintenance please. Obviously you dont get the benefit of plants as additional filters, so your relying on the filter, water changing and detrius removal via gravel cleaning etc for water quality, but how do...
  43. Ady34

    Structural failure of plants.....always light/co2 issue?

    As above. Is the structural failure of submerged aquatic plants always a co2 (and/or light combination) issue or is there anything else within reason that can cause rapid failure? Cheers Ady
  44. Ady34

    Water changes when cycling without plants?

    Hi, should I be carrying out water changes on my newly filled tank which is using an ammonia leaching soil substrate but as yet has no plants or livestock? Presuming there's no reason to as yet until it's planted and then carry on with every day/other day 50% water changes. Will the excessive...
  45. Ady34

    Fish Tank Kings!

    Hi, just seen an advert on nat geo wild channel for a new program named above to be aired soon. Some huge reef aquariums shown but looks to be an interesting program for us fishy folk! Cheerio Ady
  46. Ady34

    Fluval Studio 900. 'Coastal Erosion' Journal Finished.

    Hello again, after learning many lessons (some of them harsh) from the 1 year 'Dragons Crypt' journal, ive started a new scape and thought id share it with you all again. Although my first planted venture has been a great learning experience i still feel there is much to learn, so will be hoping...
  47. Ady34

    Lily pipe query

    Hi, does anyone know of a type or brand with a deeper than normal reach on the outlet lily pipe. Recently purchased an easy aqua lily and it isn't long enough to reach over my 2" tank rim to give deep enough penetration into the water column ie it's not long enough to get under the water...
  48. Ady34

    ID Growth on a goldfish?

    Hi, wondering if anyone can id this growth i have on one of my goldfish. It started about a year and a half ago, for apperently no reason. It hasnt grown any further, isnt raw or red and just looks like a growth. The fish is in no way effected by it, no itching etc, and is in good health so im...
  49. Ady34

    Is there any need for a rest day in EI dosing?

    Hi, just got round to dosing EI macro/micro ferts on alternate days but noticed that in the dosing regimes it says 3x weekly for each leaving a fert free day or 'rest day' as ive seen it called before. Is there any actual reason to leave a rest day rather than just continue the cycle? Im...
  50. Ady34

    Just a bit of daft!

    Hi, obviously on the forum, a post count relates to your fish count and nominated plant growing pseudonym....a reflection hopefully of your gained knowledge through site interaction. I feel slightly embarrassed now being labelled a 'Glosso carpet guru' as ive never even attempted to grow it, and...
  51. Ady34

    How long can you store water?

    Hi, after recent problems its got me thinking about keeping some pre prepared water ready for use in an emergency. How long can you store tap water for before it goes 'bad'? I use 3x 25l drums to pre prepare my water change water the night before, dechloronate, add any conditioners and heat via...
  52. Ady34

    Fish identification please.

    Hi, bought myself a few additional fish today and did something i never do.... bought a fish i knew nothing about :oops: :shock: . They came to maidenhead aquatics as flying fox, but i know nothing about their temperament, size, etc and was wondering if anyone could help out. Its very shy at...
  53. Ady34

    Liking the sponsor direct website links.

    :thumbup: Great addition, simple but good, i was forever going into the sites through links in sub forums! Ady.
  54. Ady34

    Plant melt in new set up. Transition, C02 or LCP?

    Hi, currently suffering a bit of plant melt in a less than 2 week old set up, which i suspect is going to turn into a lot of plant melt! Im currently carrying out every other day 50% water changes to reduce ammonia spike from ADA Aquasoil amazonia powder. No heater, but 76 degrees f due to warm...
  55. Ady34

    Anyone speak/read french? & Image privacy.

    Hi, a couple of things really, ive noticed that despite adding my images to imageshack as private, they appear on google via an image search for Fluval studio 900. Will it be because i then use the images on ukaps that they become public again? Also whilst googling i came across this French...
  56. Ady34

    C02 DISASTER...URGENT HELP

    GASSED ALL FISH ALL FLOATING, SEVERAL DEAD, AIRSTONE ON, C02 OFF, WATER LEVEL DROPPED TO ALLOW FILTER RETURN AGITATION. WHAT ARE SURVIVAL CHANCES OF THE REST? CAN I DO ANYTHING ELSE... NO WATER PREPARED READY APART FROM 1 X 25L DRUM
  57. Ady34

    water surface bugs......

    Hi, presume these are harmless, but they are rapidly increasing in numbers, should i do anything with them or leave them alone? Where do they come from and is it natural for them to flourish into an army! Does it suggest theres something amiss? Pic not great but all the little dots on the...
  58. Ady34

    optimum spraybar configuration?....

    Hi, soon to fill a new nano tank and have decided to add a spraybar return to maximise distribution and dissipate flow. Which configuration will work best given the hardscaping and filter inlet positions (top and bottom right of tank), the rear forward facing, or the longer spraybar attachment...
  59. Ady34

    Aquanano40 CRShrimp tank....Journal Closed.

    Hello, after my first planted scape and the introduction to the enjoyable antics of shrimp, ive decided to dedicate a tank to them. Looking at various nano set ups i stumbled upon this Aqua One set up, which at 40 x 40 x 40cm, 55l is a little larger than some, but hopefully that should offer...
  60. Ady34

    Liquid Carbon... which plants fare best?

    Hi, looking to start a nano set up and dont want to go down the pressurised c02 route. Im going to be using Flourish Excel as a carbon source and want to find out what successes people have had with only using liquid carbon and ferts. Tank volume is 55l, lighting 18w PL, ada amazonia powder...
  61. Ady34

    Thinking of setting up a CRS tank.....

    Hi, ive just purchased a nano tank (55l), and am considering setting it up for CRS. My tap water is PH7, negligable KH and low GH also. Is there anything i need to ensure i provide for the shrimp to ensure good moulting etc. I understand they do best in low KH water, but what GH suits them...
  62. Ady34

    Stunted plants....

    Hi, currently have a 180l planted set up which has been running now for 8 months or so. I have pressurised c02, lime green dc, fish on the edge of being very unhappy towards the end of c02 injection. C02 injection period is 3hrs pre lights on and 2.5 hrs pre light off. Ive been tweaking this to...
  63. Ady34

    New Formula 1 season..... Looking good!

    Hi all, im a bit of an F1 fan and just watched the season preview show on sky. Im not one for change and when it moved from itv to the beeb i was mortified, but then really enjoyed the bbc coverage.... then last year found out it was moving to sky and thought s**t, now ill have to get sky...
  64. Ady34

    Suggestions for a good inline c02 diffuser.

    Hi all, can anyone suggest a good inline c02 diffuser suitable for G6 filter pipes. Tank is 180l volume. I could trawl tinternet, however advice from those who have used them will be best as i wouldnt know a good one from a bad one! :oops: Cheers, Ady.
  65. Ady34

    How much time do people spend actually watching their tanks?

    Hi, just out of curiosity wanted to see how people enjoyed the fruits of their labour. Its clear to see the blood, sweat and tears that go into setting up and maintaining a planted aquarium from all the journals and topics for discussion within the forum... I know that for many, building and...
  66. Ady34

    Doubling light amount over an established set up.

    Hi, im currently running a 180l fluval studio 900 tank, with standard 2x 39w ho t5 lighting unit, pressurised c02 system, daily fert regime etc. The lighting unit is a hagen glo and i have had good results to date. However as my plant mass has increased, light is becoming less readily available...
  67. Ady34

    Reccurring Crypt melt.....

    Hello, im keeping various crypts in my planted tank and have repeatedly suffered minor crypt melt which suggests they are being continually troubled by something. Recently i ran out of c02 gas so the tank was running without c02 injection for about a week and a half, c02 being substituted with...
  68. Ady34

    Fluval G6 Bio media, nearly another 6 months on.

    Hi all, just thought id share a couple of images of the bio media section of my g6 filter. This is the firest time its been opened in 6 months..... The inner lid and trays had a slight 'mulm' film, and the nodes (bio media) have stained somewhat from their original white, but there was very...
  69. Ady34

    Will liquid carbon be good enough for these plants?

    Hello all, My pressurised c02 has just ran out and im short term (maybe long term depending on the responses i get) using flourish excel to provide carbon. The question is will liquid carbon be suitable for all of my plants or will it not be up to the task? Plant list is: Eleocharis parvula...
  70. Ady34

    Help identifying algae type.

    Hi, im hoping somebody will be able to help identify this type of algae, or even confirm that it is algae (not the green algae). My set up has been running for 11 weeks and planted for 7 weeks, and i have just recently got rid of a bout of staghorn algae, but have noticed these dark spots on the...
  71. Ady34

    Fluval Studio 900...'Dragons Crypt' Journal finished.

    Hello one and all, after spending many an hour reading and viewing some of the huge number of exceptional planted tank journals on the ukaps forum, i thought it about time i shared my 1st attempt at an aquascape. Having kept fish for about 15 years ive always been in...
  72. Ady34

    low KH problem or not?

    Hi all, this is my first post after recently joining the ukaps forum. I joined as im in the process of setting up my first real attempt at a planted aquascape and was looking for good advice! I have confused myself about KH and its importance, and although i know it helps keep a stable ph, have...
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