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  1. Jaap

    Mini pond with a clay pot

    Hello I have a clay pot and want to fill it up with water. Do i have to paint the inside with a special coting paint? Thanks
  2. Jaap

    Nano Tanks

    In your opinion/experience which are the best nano tanks in the market? Thanks
  3. Jaap

    Plant melting and water changes

    Hello, I have recently planted a low tech tank with Echinodorus, Crypts, Ferns and other low maintenance plants. Because I used ADA Amazonia as my substrate, for the first two weeks I carried out daily water changes. For the second part of these two weeks I had some melting of Crypts which is...
  4. Jaap

    Rise and fall of pH

    Hi, I have a low maintenance planted tank with a spray bar that agitates the water surface for better gas exchange. I also have a Seneye that records the pH of the water. I have noticed that at night the pH rises and during the day it falls. One would think that during the day where plants...
  5. Jaap

    What Moss is this?

    What is the moss on the top branch? The person that posted this picture told me its spiky moss but it looks so different from mine!
  6. Jaap

    Shrimp eating shrimp

    Hi My tank has plenty of plants and approximate 40 red cherry shrimp. Every now and then I see a shrimp being eaten by the rest of them. I don't know if it was dies or if they killed it. I feed them pellets for shrimp but I don't know if I feed them enough, however, that shouldn't be a problem...
  7. Jaap

    Known BBA solutions

    Anyone knows how to fight BBA? I spot dosed excel but BBa keeps growing elsewhere. Thanks
  8. Jaap

    Tropica vs Aquafleur

    Hi I was wondering if there is a difference in the portion size of each company. Surely there is some difference in the price but I don't know if this interprets in a deference in the size/portion of the plant in each pot. Anyone knows? Thanks
  9. Jaap

    Kuhli loach, bumblebee and shrimp

    Hi Do the above fish eat red cherry shrimp? Adults and juvenile? Thanks
  10. Jaap

    Does NO3 kill shrimp

    Hi what levels of NO3 will kill shrimp? Thanks
  11. Jaap

    Shrimp deaths

    Hi For quite a while now I have plenty of red cherry shrimp and lately I noticed their numbers decrease. I am thinking due to a rise in nitrates due to adding 7 glowlights and dosind EI. Is there such a chance? Any ideas? Thanks
  12. Jaap

    Detritus particles all over the tank

    Hi I have noticed that between the plants and on the monte carlo carpet there are alot of fish poo, rotten leaves, detritus in general and I was wondering if this is normal or if this was because my 3 month tank has not matured yet to break them down. Does this cause trouble in the aquarium...
  13. Jaap

    Water Changes straight from the tap

    Hi, I am adding water directly from the tap and just throwing in Seachem Prime during the filling up. Is this ok or does it kill all the beneficiary bacteria? Thanks
  14. Jaap

    LED Light Coverage

    Hello, I am using a TMC Ultima 1500 ND over a 60cm x 40cm x 40cm tank. The light is currently suspended 45cm from the substrate and at 100% intensity but I think I need a bit more light in the corners of the tank. Taking into account that the beam angle is 120 degrees, if I lower the light...
  15. Jaap

    Who uses Seneye Reef?

    Hi, can anyone post their experience with the Seneye Reef? Is it any good for a planted tank? Thanks
  16. Jaap

    First signs of CO2 defficiency

    Hi what would be the first signs of CO2 defficiency? Lets say that a tank has a bioload that is satisfied with the CO2 injection in the tank but at some point the bioload increases to a point where CO2 needs are not met. What will be the first signs? Thanks
  17. Jaap

    Shoalling non jumpers

    Hi Any suggestions for shoalling fish that are non jumpers for an 80L open top tank? They should not eat shrimp either. Thanks
  18. Jaap

    How to take pictures of a planted aquarium?

    Hello everyone, I am trying to take a few full tank front shots of my aquarium using my DSLR and a tripod but without much success. They look yellowish or dark or overexposed or bad in general. This is expected since I am new to the field of DSLRs. Could you guys give advice on camera settings...
  19. Jaap

    TMC 1500 owners what's your setting

    Hello everyone I am trying to understand whether I have too much light or too little. So I would like to know how the rest of you have their TMC 1500 fixture set. I have it over a 60x40x40 tank on at 100% 45cm from the substrate and on for 5 hours full throttle and 1 hour ramp up and 1 hour...
  20. Jaap

    Too much CO2 kills bacteria?

    Hello Is there a possibility that by adding too much CO2 might kill off beneficial bacteria? When I say too much CO2 I mean within logical values that someone can pump into the aquarium e.g. 40 or 50 ppm! Thanks
  21. Jaap

    Filamentous Diatoms

    Hello Is this algae filamentous diatoms and if yes how are they formed and how do I deal with it? Thanks
  22. Jaap

    Hygrophila Pinnatifida in substrate

    Hi, I have Hygrophila Pinnatifida from Tropica on a piece of wood and it grows well. Can I replant it in the substrate or will it not like that? Is it like Anubias or like Crypts? Thanks
  23. Jaap

    Tropica plant growth specialised fertiliser

    Hi, does it contain NPK and trace elements? Thanks
  24. Jaap

    Transition from emersed to submerged

    Hello, how long do plants need to transition from emersed to submerged? Thanks
  25. Jaap

    What deficiency is this?

    What defiency does my mc have?
  26. Jaap

    Non CO2 plants

    Can you please provide a list of your plants that can be added to an aquarium without CO2 or Liquid Carbon? Thanks
  27. Jaap

    No CO2/Carbo plant list

    Hello, I would like to know which plants can be grown without a carbon source (CO2 or Liquid Carbon). I know of these: 1. Anubias 2. Crypts 3. Ferns Whats else in your experience can be added to that list? Thanks
  28. Jaap

    Crypts, Anubias and substrate

    Hello if creating a low tech with crypts, anubias, ferns and some easy stem plants, what substrate should I use? Plain gravel or JBL Aquabasis topped with plain gravel? What I am trying to understand is that if certain plants that have roots into the substrate would benefit from the aquabasis...
  29. Jaap

    First days of aquascape with ADA Amazonia

    So this is the second day of the aquascape. Substrate is Amazonia. How do I go about in water changes and fertilization? I have macros and micros of EI and Tropica Plant Growth Specialised Fertilizer (I think it has both micros and macros). Thanks
  30. Jaap

    Soaking a root

    How long should a piece of wood/root soak for in order for it not to float?
  31. Jaap

    ADA Amazonia and Powersand

    Hello I am setting up my hardscape and was wondering if its ok to open the amazonia and plant the aquarium a week later or will the substrate dry up or get ruined in any way? Thanks
  32. Jaap

    The Root - 02/02/2016 (pics)

    Hello everyone, after failing with my previous attempt of creating a healthy aquascape, here I go again with something new. These are the specs: 1. Tank - 60cmx40cmx40cm 2. Juwel 120 cabinet 3. Pressurised CO2 with inline diffuser connected to the filter inlet 4. Filter - Fluval 305 1000 l/h...
  33. Jaap

    Low Tech Tank Questions

    Hi, so a friend of mine decided he would like a planted aquarium. He said he would take care of it and that he want's an amazing looking tank. I have decided to go low tech for 2 reasons...1 if I knew how to make an amazing looking tank I would have done it myself :) and 2 I have no faith in...
  34. Jaap

    What kind of frog?

    Hi I have a new one now :) What are these and do they need water or land? I am guessing land! Thanks
  35. Jaap

    What is this frog?

    Hello My nephew found this frog in the garden. I had a vivarium thing going and he decided to put him in there. What frog is this and is it safe to keep him in there? Thanks
  36. Jaap

    Moss & Yogurt mix grows white fuzz mold

    Hello, I have made a moss and yogurt mixture in a blender to spread over my driftwood in my new vivarium. I am totally new to this so I have no clue of what I am doing (...as if I knew what I was doing with my aquarium). I see white fuzz mold growing on the driftwood and it is now massive...
  37. Jaap

    Vivarium substrate

    Hi, I would like to turn my aquarium tank into a vivarium, a small piece of jungle looking nature. I have some JBL Manado left. Should I mix it with plant soil, use plant soil by itself, use a thin layer of Manado above the soil? Thanks
  38. Jaap

    Drop Checker reading and CO2

    Hi, I have a drop checker question for you. Case 1: I add 20ppm CO2 in 20 degrees Celsius water where 15ppm stay in and 5ppm are dissipated. Case 2: I add 20ppm but in 30 degrees Celsius water and I assume more is dissipated so 10ppm stays in water and 10 ppm is dissipated. In case 1 does the...
  39. Jaap

    Is EI enough?

    Hi, Christos and I were discussing the matter this morning. Is EI enough for good growth? I mean we both have clay based substrate that is not packed with any nutrients, we dose our EI, we have a good light source, we have good circulation and good CO2 but the growth is low. Maybe the macros...
  40. Jaap

    CO2 drop checker solution

    Hello has anyone tried this before? https://www.aquasabi.com/co2/co2-drop-checker/aqua-rebell-co2-check-250-ml It says there is a solution for detecting 20 ppm and one for 30 ppm. Do these solutions actually work? Thanks
  41. Jaap

    Water changes, top-ups and dechlorinator

    Hi many of you use dechlorinator when doing a water change and I have started using it myself since my tank is suffering from Diatoms all year long and its possible due to this. However, when I add water to top-up the evaporation, I don't use dechlorinator. I am adding 1L in the morning, 1L...
  42. Jaap

    What happened to all the nutrient calculators?

    What happened to this one? This was one of the best! http://calc.petalphile.com/
  43. Jaap

    Constant presence of diatoms

    Hi, I have been running this tank for a year now. It has its ups and downs but one thing constant is the presence of diatoms. I do more water changes they are there, I do weekly water changes they are there, I do 50% water changes they are the, I do 80% water changes still there, added purigen...
  44. Jaap

    What algae is this?

    Hi Please id this algae Thanks
  45. Jaap

    Preferred CO2 levels and gas exchange

    Hello, What is considered to be more beneficial? 1. Injecting CO2 some time before lights on and until lights off, but because there is minimal water surface agitation then CO2 is kept in the water and dropchecker is 24/7 lime green even when CO2 is off. 2. Injecting CO2 some time before...
  46. Jaap

    Using lillypipe instead of spraybar

    Hello, as part of my learning process I have moved from a spraybar at the back of the tank, to a lillypipe output on the right of the tank. The setup is shown below: This morning I have noticed that the colour of my dropchecker is still lime green and the CO2 has been shut off for a good 13...
  47. Jaap

    How to treat bacterial blooms?

    Hi how do I deal with cloudy water that comes from bacterial blooms? Not a new tank, I just unplanted a few plants and caused dirt from the substrate to rise into water column. Tank in nearly a year old. Thanks
  48. Jaap

    Lillypipe design and functionality

    Hi, I am trying to chose between these lillypipes: http://www.hinterfeld.com/aquarium-glass-inflow-outflow-lily-pipe-ball-shape-hf16mm-p-1400.html http://www.hinterfeld.com/aquarium-glass-inflow-outflow-lily-water-pipe-hf16mm-p-1242.html Is there a difference in functionality? Do you have...
  49. Jaap

    Why so much dirt in the tank?

    Hi, I was wondering why would I have so much dirt in the tank? I do water changes twice a week but still no difference. Also I do regular filter cleanings. Any ideas? Thanks
  50. Jaap

    Does adding O2 benefit the planted aquarium?

    Hi, I was thinking if adding O2 will benefit the planted aquarium in direct or indirect ways. Any thoughts? Thanks
  51. Jaap

    Epsom Salt and kH relation

    Hi, will adding Epsom Salt increase my kH? Thanks
  52. Jaap

    Dirty tank never clears up

    Hi, the past few weeks I have seen my plants getting covered with detritus matter....might be diatoms might be dirt...so I have decided to do plenty of water changes. I have been doing 3 water changes a week for the past 3 weeks and still the tank is as filthy as it was when this phenomenon...
  53. Jaap

    Tiny black creatures

    Hi I see that some small creatures have appeared in my tank and on the leaves of certain plants. Can't see them moving and can't describe what they are. They are too small. I will share a few pics and maybe ypu guys can recognise them. Thanks
  54. Jaap

    Hemianthus Micranthemoides melting

    Hi, Does overdosing Seachem Excel cause the hemianthus micranthemoides to melt? If not then what is it causing it to melt? No changes in CO2 or lighting or nutrients the past months....so NO its NOT CO2 deficiency! :) Thanks
  55. Jaap

    Water Changes and EI dosing

    Hi, for both practical and educational purposes how does dosing EI and water changes go when: 1. Water changes are made daily? 2. Water changes are made twice a week? Also, when doing a water change is it better to change as much of the water possible rather than 50? I mean doesn't 90% water...
  56. Jaap

    No/Little growth causes algae?

    Hi If i have none to very little growth, might my aquarium be more susceptible to algae as opposed to if a had better growth? This might mean that all factors might be correct except light and still I might get algae? Thanks
  57. Jaap

    Does CO2 mist kill algae?

    Hello, I am injecting CO2 into my filter at quite high quantities and it has been stable for months now, yet I have some BBA and GSA. My lights are not that strong, my dosing is EI double dosing and if you have followed my posts on my tank you will know that circulation is very very good...
  58. Jaap

    CO2 in filter inlet vs CO2 inline atomiser

    Hello, which one of the two methods is more efficient? The co2 in the filter inlet or an inline atomiser on the outflow of the filter, thus filling up the water with microbubbles? Thanks
  59. Jaap

    Iron deficiency with EI

    Hi I have noticed lately that some of my plants turn white like stayrogen repens and monte carlo. I am double dosing macros and micros. Is there a chance that Iron can become low even with EI? Thanks.
  60. Jaap

    Dead Amano Shrimp

    Hi, this morning I found 2 out of my 4 amanos dead. The last thing I did was a 30% water change on the 26th, 2 days ago. After the water change I added both macros and micros in double doses. On the 27th I also added a double dose of micros and on the 28th (this morning) I found 2 shrimp dead...
  61. Jaap

    White stuff on flame moss?

    Hi Whats this white stuff I have all over my flame moss? Thanks
  62. Jaap

    Stayrogyne Repens new leaves are yellow-white

    Hello, I have noticed that the new leaves of my Stayrogyne Repens are yellow to white so I assumed this is some kind of deficiency. 1. Is it Nitrogen deficiency? 2. Will the yellow/white leaves become green again if I dose the proper amounts of nutrients or do I have to cut them off? 3. If...
  63. Jaap

    Filter flow and pearling

    Hi, I have a 1000 l/h filter with a spraybar at the back of a 40L tank. The flow is quite strong. I have noticed that when I stop the filter, the plants pearl and oxygen bubbles are visible leaving the leaves going towards the water surface. Which one of the two is most likely: 1. The strong...
  64. Jaap

    Are these plants aquatic?

    I found these plants by a nearby river but not in the water...recognise any of them?
  65. Jaap

    Chihiro Professional and TMC Aquaray Controller

    Hello, can the Chihiro Professional be connected to the TMC Aquaray controller? http://www.hinterfeld.com/chihiro-professional-planted-aquarium-18w-36-led-white-lamp-40cm-p-1830.html http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/tmc-aquaray-controller-p-3806.html Thanks
  66. Jaap

    RCS die after 2 weeks in tank

    Hello I have a planted tank with 10 red cherry shrimp 4 amanos and 3 guppies. I am adding co2 and dosing estimative index. The temperature is at 23 Celsius. Last night I did a 30% water change after lights off and today I find 2 rcs dead. Any ideas? Thanks
  67. Jaap

    Anyone used a GroBeam 600 for high tech tank?

    Hi I find it a bit strange that the TMC GroBeam 600 could be ever used for a high tech planted aquarium. The light produced looks so dull and the tank looks poorly lit. My plants aren't doing well and yes I have ruled everything else out, its the light that's causing the problem no doubt about...
  68. Jaap

    A brief video of my setup, maybe you can help!

    Hello, This is a video of my setup. Below you can find all the details. Tank - 40L now running for 3.5 months. There is a lid on top to prevent fish from jumping out. CO2 - Pressurized, inline difusser into the the inlet of the filter Filter - Fluval 305 1000 L/h Light - TMC Grobeam 600 35cm...
  69. Jaap

    Ph Kh and CO2 relation

    Hi I had a talk with Tom Barr last night and he suggested that a pH drop of 1 unit adds approximately 30ppm of CO2 regardles of kH. Is this something we should consider? What I knew up to now is that if I had a pH drop of something less than a unit but I had a high kH eg 9kH then the CO2...
  70. Jaap

    Whats your pH profile?

    Hello I would like to know other peoples pH profiles....so whats your pH profile? Thanks
  71. Jaap

    Holes on alternanthera reineckii

    Hello Is this a difficiency or are my shrimp/snails eating the plant? Thanks
  72. Jaap

    Hydrogen Peroxide against BBA

    Hello, after fixing the root problems that caused BBA, I would like to remove it since it will not dissapear by itself. I will remove the leaves of Staytogen Repens that are effected but there are a few decorative rocks at the very bottom of the tank, on the substrate, where I cannot drop water...
  73. Jaap

    How do water changes help?

    Hi what are the benefits of water changes? Do water changes help with algae and how? Thanks
  74. Jaap

    How do water changes help?

    Hi what are the benefits of water changes? Do water changes help with algae and how? Thanks
  75. Jaap

    How do water changes help?

    Hi what are the benefits of water changes? Do water changes help with algae and how? Thanks
  76. Jaap

    Is this growth adequate for 9 days?

    Hello sorry for flooding the forum with questions the past few days. Is this growth good enough? 14/10/2014 23/10/2014 02/11/2014 Thanks
  77. Jaap

    Define fluctuating CO2 levels

    Hello, I wanted to know what fluctuating CO2 levels means. Is it when the CO2 increases/decreases during lights on? Is it when the CO2 increases/decreases at any time of the day? Is it when the CO2 increases/decreases within a week? I have noticed that with the weather getting colder, my pH...
  78. Jaap

    How do you clean up salts?

    Hello How do you get rid of these horrible salt residues from your tanks? Thanks
  79. Jaap

    Aquarium Temperature

    Hi What temperature do you set your heater on? Thanks
  80. Jaap

    ID this algae please

    What algae is this? Thanks
  81. Jaap

    How often to clean filter

    Hi, I have had the tank up and running for 3 months now. I haven't cleaned the filter since then :) 1. How often should someone clean an external filter? 2. Does it make a difference if the tank is plant only or has fish? 3. Is it true that if the filter media are washed with tap water then...
  82. Jaap

    Trimming limnophila sessiliflora

    Hello, so this plant grows tall for my tank and needs trimming weekly. Furthermore, it grows leggy and currently has diatoms on its leaves. When I trim the top leaves, this means that the old leaves are the ones that stay and the new stems grow from the stem that was cut sideways. I was...
  83. Jaap

    Excel and BBA

    Hello, I have some BBA on a few rocks and a few Stayrogyne Repens leaves. The BBA was caused by a few days of unstable CO2 which was my fault and now this has been resolved. Is it ok to add Excel directly on plant's leaved with a syringe or will this burn the leaves of the plants as well? Do...
  84. Jaap

    Amano dead after 4 days

    Hello, This is a journal with all the specs of my tank: http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/natural-aquarium-attempt-26-09-2014-day-60-pics.33795/ I have added 3 guppies 8 days ago and they are doing fine. On Thursday I have added one Amano shrimp and one Otto. Today, 4 days later, the Otto is...
  85. Jaap

    Number of Ottos & Shrimp in tank

    Hello, I have a 40L heavily planted, high tech aquarium. How many amano shrimp and how many ottos would it be advisable to have in order to keep some minimal algae I have at bay and to also clear dirt off of the leaves and mosses? Thanks
  86. Jaap

    Glass lid and light

    Hello, I have a TMC Aquabar 600 with a controller and week by week I have reached 100% intensity with very good growth and no algae. Now I have added a glass lid onto the tank and it gets alot of condensation on it. How much will the clear 4mm glass lid and the condensation drops block my...
  87. Jaap

    Fissidens Fontanus problems

    Hi, does anyone know why my Fissidens Fontanus is not growing and has this dark green colour? Thanks
  88. Jaap

    Eleocharis Parvula not growing

    Hi, if Eleocharis Parvula is not growing/spreading is this a sign of inadequate light? Thanks
  89. Jaap

    Magnesium Sulphate

    Hi I am not sure if my tap water contains enough or any magnesium. I bought some Epsom salts and was wondering if too much of this will cause problems to fish or plants. I am asking this because if my tap water contains magnesium and I add more I might doing more wrong than right. Also maybe...
  90. Jaap

    How to safely add fish?

    Hi Now that my plants are growing well i would like to add fish and shrimp at some point. I am concerned that there might be too much co2 which will be lethal to livestock but how will i know from before? Thanks
  91. Jaap

    Can our aquascapes be created in a pond?

    Hello, Can someone create an aquascape in a pond with or without the use of CO2? For example can someone create an Eleocharis Parvula carpet in a pond? thanks
  92. Jaap

    Number of days to observe effects of a change

    Hello, how many days should one allow to see if a change made has negative/positive effects? For example I have increased my light intensity from 40% to 50%....how many days should I wait before deciding to increase or decrease the light intensity or if I am happy just leave it.... Thanks
  93. Jaap

    Inline diffuser & Reactor is this bad?

    Hi I disconnected the co2 from the reactor which is on the outflow of the filter and used a one way valve to stop the water from coming out the reactor through the co2 intake. I then added an inline up atomizer on the inflow. Do you guys think I should remove the reactor? Is it any better or...
  94. Jaap

    Dissolving CO2 with a reactor

    Hello, apparently I still have problems with my CO2 and I am currently disappointed and baffled with the whole situation. I use an external reactor (12mm/16mm) connected to an external filter (16mm/22mm) via connectors. The filter throttle is somewhat less than 1000 L/h so the flow is high...
  95. Jaap

    Reasons behind melting plants

    Hello everyone, the reason I started this thread is for the other members of the forum to find for future reference but also to try and explore a few explanations behind plant melting. My situation was that plants are not of the best of health but were not melting. Now I have sudden melting of...
  96. Jaap

    Effects of too little light

    Hello I was wondering what symptoms would one see if the light in your planted aquarium is too little? Thanks
  97. Jaap

    Montecarlo melting! Please help!

    Hello I woke up this morning to see this As you can see in the front the plant melted within the night. No change has been made the past 15 days and now this happened. All of the information of my tank are here http://www.ukaps.org/forum/index.php?threads/33795/ The light is a tmc aquabar...
  98. Jaap

    Why is my Java Moss not growing

    Hello My other plants are doing OK but java moss is dead and dying. Why? Thanks
  99. Jaap

    Is it time to up the light?

    Hello Take a look at the last post of my journal please. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/index.php?threads/33795/ Thanks
  100. Jaap

    Eleocharis Parvula leaves are wavy

    Hello, I have noticed that many leaves of the Eleocharis Parvula that I have either turn wavy or grow wavy. When I say wavy I don't mean curved...I mean wavy just like wavy hair! Anyone has any ideas? I can't take pictures because the detail doesn't show... Thanks
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