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  1. SmallestFrog

    Replacement lighting for fluval roma 200?

    Well the T8 lighting bar has semi-given up on my roma. Thing is, its sort of integral to the tank having a lid, which it desperately needs. Does anyone know if the new iQuatics universal bar will fit? Or, have any other ideas?
  2. SmallestFrog

    Feedback A positive experience with CO2art

    EDIT - Thanks hoggie!
  3. SmallestFrog

    Rainbow River

    This is my 200L rainbowfish turned community tank. I'm only on day 11 so far, and its not finished yet. I'm going to add some C. Balansae for some height on the right, and to get a nice sway in the filter flow once they reach a good height. I had issues with leaking regulators so only today...
  4. SmallestFrog

    Feedback A positive experience with CO2art

    All sorted by Miroslav - the new solenoid plug is excellent, very swish looking, love the red light to tell at a glance in my dark cabinet if its on. No leaks this time!
  5. SmallestFrog

    Feedback A positive experience with CO2art

    Yeah and while they seem nice and everything, it really takes the mickey that they sent me a reg without a plug, without telling me to keep the plug from one of the others. Perhaps there is leaking issues with the dual stage regs they need to rectify?
  6. SmallestFrog

    Feedback A positive experience with CO2art

    UPDATE: All sorted! thank you! Had to post this, as I can't seem to get anywhere fast with CO2art. Bought their professional reg, the one with the blue working pressure adjuster. First one leaked from the high pressure gauge itself. They sent a new one. Second one leaked from the main...
  7. SmallestFrog

    Anyone a member of OATA?

    That's simply not true. Its a lobbying group asking for a pledge. A politicians pledge is worth nothing in an election year, which is coming up. It would need to be tabled by an EU parliment member and then voted on. Right now? Its a website, and a leaflet. Of course politicians are going to say...
  8. SmallestFrog

    CO2 Art

    Well that may be your experience of them, but it wasn't mine.
  9. SmallestFrog

    Canon PowerShot SX170 for £90

    I'm amazed that doesn't use a rechargeable lithium battery, but fair enough. Seems like a nice little camera.
  10. SmallestFrog

    Canon PowerShot SX170 for £90

    If you are not likely to want to use a DSLR in the future, then stick with a compact like the powershot. If you aren't going to be learning how to shoot in manual, for which a DSLR would be far better to learn with, just make sure the compact you have has Aperture Priority mode, and ignore...
  11. SmallestFrog

    over priced fish...

    I am not so certain a higher price does exclude bad people from the hobby. Cars are a good example of this. Some of the most care less down right dangerous drivers I have encountered in my neck of the woods have been in high prices cars. Money does not necessarily equal sense. And cost of CPDs...
  12. SmallestFrog

    Need help installing solenoid

    Before I purchase - hows this reg? Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator | CO2Art.co.uk - CO2 Aquarium Specialists The faq states it's working pressure is adjustable and is dual stage. And surely it'll be fine to go with this solenoid? CO2 Solenoid Valve For Planted Aquariums | CO2Art.co.uk -...
  13. SmallestFrog

    Need help installing solenoid

    Looks like you are right. I did try it, but accidentally water had leaked into my CO2 tubing, which was good, because within seconds I noticed the water dripping from the compression fittings. Oh well, worth a go for a few quid. SO, which reg then? I have a CO2art solenoid, without needle valve.
  14. SmallestFrog

    Need help installing solenoid

    That's the one exactly in. In the mean time I have some brass connectors and copper tubing a plumbing shop rigged up for me, though if it could get up to such a high pressure I don't know if I should risk it or not. Surely copper should be able to handle high pressure though
  15. SmallestFrog

    Need help installing solenoid

    So, I'm having a little problem. I've just got a solenoid valve to add to my system. How-ever, it does not seem to actually fit onto the regulator, as the reg has a needle valve already installed. I tried hooking up co2 tubing between the reg, and the solenoid, but after 10 minutes or so, the...
  16. SmallestFrog

    CO2 Refills...

    Went there and got my refill today, really nice people
  17. SmallestFrog

    CO2 Refills...

    Thanks hoggie. Am going to the place you recommended in hemel for refill, are they easy to find? I am betting my co2 will literally runout as Xmas hits. Typical eh?
  18. SmallestFrog

    CO2 Refills...

    I have a quick question - can you generally speaking get FE's refilled when they are only part empty? And when I go to get a refill, will I have to take the regulator off first?
  19. SmallestFrog

    ISTA External CO2 Ceramic Diffuser

    An update - just under two months later and its pretty much stopped diffusing at all. Cleaned, took apart, put back together multiple times, but to no avail. So... how much will it cost me to build a reactor myself?
  20. SmallestFrog

    Melanotaenia praecox

    Well I have a whole load of juvenile Praecox that I am happy to give away to you if you are able to get to Hertfordshire. And the adults are great in planted tanks. Particularly the males, which look fantastic when displaying.
  21. SmallestFrog

    ISTA External CO2 Ceramic Diffuser

    Well, I got the one listed by LondonDragon in the first post. It is a bit leak prone. But I replaced the locking nut things, which are utterly useless, with compression fittings, I think they're called. Then, it leaked out of the CO2 inlet. So I wrapped the thread for that in PTFE tape. Then...
  22. SmallestFrog

    Flame Gourami.

    Quite a bold statement from your LFS's supplier saying they can guarantee free from the virus. But nice to hear they are at least trying to source them well. Took me 6 months to find anywhere with dwarf gourami's without at least one dead from the virus in the tank at the LFS.
  23. SmallestFrog

    FE and safety

    Not specifically about how safe it is/isn't no.
  24. SmallestFrog

    FE and safety

    Just to be clear, I do know the difference between fitting a reg and purposely bursting open a pressurised cyclinder. I don't think its unreasonable to ask questions of safety, considering the lethal potential here? Thank you (everyone else, anyway) for your replies.
  25. SmallestFrog

    FE and safety

    Hi all, I'm thinking about switching over to a FE set-up, but I have avoided it in the past because, well, of this: What sort of safety precautions should I be aware of when fitting a reg to a CO2 FE? Am I right in saying the reg must be at the off position when fitting it? And when you...
  26. SmallestFrog

    Shrimp safe filter?

    Think I may have found a DIY solution. The Arcadia Classica internal I have (came with the nano) has two big holes at the top, at the back. I've siliconed them shut. Only place the shrimp could have got in to the impellor and then the spray bar (where I keep finding them). Awful design. Blocking...
  27. SmallestFrog

    Shrimp safe filter?

    Hi guys - I have a small nano, that came with a small internal filter. It appears to be killing my shrimp, as I am often finding them dead inside it, despite many attempts at blocking off any entrances to it. Obviously, this is not working. Can anyone recommend a small internal or something...
  28. SmallestFrog

    ENTity

    Wow, stunning little scape!
  29. SmallestFrog

    Cleaning Nano Shrimp Tank

    When "vacuuming" there is always the old trick of nylon tights over the siphon.
  30. SmallestFrog

    Lime scale left by evaporation

    I have the same tank, and the same problem. I use a razor blade scraper to remove thick build up of limescale, but most of the time I've found some water and a sponge washing up pad does the trick.
  31. SmallestFrog

    Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish

    Sanj, I'm preparing to start breeding Praecox, and wonder if you had any advice?
  32. SmallestFrog

    Cutting acrylic

    Thanks lads. Damn good timing too - my son just started crawling 5 minutes after I posted this :D
  33. SmallestFrog

    Cutting acrylic

    Hi all, DIY related, not specifically fish tank... but I need to cut some acrylic, a sheet of it, such as many of you use for tank lids. I'll do myself a decent lid at the time, but I must confess my main use for this will be child proofing a tv unit!! What would you folk suggest I use to...
  34. SmallestFrog

    Lost half my fish!

    Same sort of thing happened to me, woke up on Xmas Eve, almost all fish gone :(
  35. SmallestFrog

    Its a miracle!

    I think they've confused Algae with Werewolves!
  36. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Wow, the JBL one was 3 times that. Will take him up on that... thanks Hoggie. Whitey89- It does actually run out quite quickly. I normally fill it an hour before lights on, and its finished an hour or two in to the photo period. I guess once I have a working drop checker I will be able to see...
  37. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Do have a drop checker but it is... temperamental. Its a JBL drop checker. Came with two bottles of solution, both say the same thing, CO2 drop checker fluid or something like that. Anyway, they are identical. But one will turn green, the other won't, no matter what. So frankly I'm not sure if I...
  38. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Got CO2 injection... could up how much I put in, but not too sure what kind of levels will be safe for the shrimp.
  39. SmallestFrog

    120 x 55 x 55cm 'On the sea shore'

    I'd certainly love to get involved in this. Before the recession hit, I was a photographer for many years. I'd be more than happy to help out and share some of what I know to people.
  40. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Just thought I'd post a couple of shots with the 5D, and new addition of shrimp.
  41. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Re: Smallest Arc 20L Its a 9W (I think) Arc Pod. Can't say I'm a fan of it, as it broke within a day and a half and I had a long drive to go get it replaced, but it'll do for now. Next year some time I'll switch to LED.
  42. SmallestFrog

    Smallest Arc 20L: Now with video

    Birthday present :D Plants: Microsorum pteropus ''Narrow'' Cryptocoryne Wendtii "tropica" Anubias Riccia Weeping Moss Assorted crypts from Hoggie (hogan53) Blyxa Japonica from JohnC CO2: Tropica Plant Growth System 60. Bought mainly because cheap, cheerful, and much more of a low tech...
  43. SmallestFrog

    Green algae/fungus on bogwood

    Not having access to a jet wash, is there any other way of removing it? Plan to soak the wood anyway, is it worth chucking some activated carbon in as well as a just incase? Or am I over-thinking this?
  44. SmallestFrog

    Green algae/fungus on bogwood

    I bought a job lot of bogwood from ebay, and its arrived, and has quite a lot of green fungus looking stuff on it. Some of it is also white and powdery looking. Anyone know whats best to be done about it? Some of the wood is to go in a shrimp tank, so I want to make absolutely sure its...
  45. SmallestFrog

    Where plants go to die

    Ooh, which one is that? Will have to see if I can pay it a visit!
  46. SmallestFrog

    Where plants go to die

    ONLY sometimes?! Come to my local... you are in for a shock. You make them sound saintly :lol:
  47. SmallestFrog

    Where plants go to die

    I haven't bought anything from that particular P@H but I did get some crypts from the Dunstable P@H. The condition of everything was marginally better, how-ever got lucky as they'd just had a delivery, so most was in good condition. The hemel store is the blackhole of calcutta though. They...
  48. SmallestFrog

    Where plants go to die

    :shock: As spotted in a local pet store. Yes, that one. Not surprised honestly, but slightly miffed as postage costs from Aqua Essentials are quite high really, and this Tropica supplied shop is only 2 minutes away. Thing is... this is not the worst I've seen in my area & surrounding...
  49. SmallestFrog

    Arcadia Arc Pods any problems?

    Avoid - flimsy plastic clip which has now broken on mine twice. Took a dive into the tank while on - very dangerous IMO. Not sure of alternatives for the same price range/size. But def avoid!
  50. SmallestFrog

    3 Nano 'heterogeneous' Triptych - The end.

    Looking good! How are you finding the hang-on filters? Are they the EasyAqua ones? Got a nano on the way myself, so considering them as an option in lieu of a canister filter.
  51. SmallestFrog

    If you have 25 mins to spare....

    Great video. I had to laugh at the subtitle commenting it could turn into "vegetable soup" :D
  52. SmallestFrog

    Rescape (How to avoid mess and death).

    Tank is looking really good! Personally I like the empty space in the right hand corner. Makes it feel like its all emerging from the left. But I agree about the background. Lovely scape though. What a transformation!
  53. SmallestFrog

    100 litre hardscape project

    After cleaning, this is what it turned into... Not the best pic, will get better ones in future! Plan so far is: Moss on the wood, lots of it, all over. Same goes for the slate. I'm wanting to heavily plant with crypts through-out the rest, though with a focus on the left side of the tank...
  54. SmallestFrog

    REVIEW: Beamswork 54 LED Aquarium Light

    Literally!! :lol: While I admit being glad I'm not the only one this has happened to, I'm sorry to hear you are having same issues as me. Luckily I got mine replaced today without (much) hassle. Hope you can manage to do the same.
  55. SmallestFrog

    Lighting novice - need some advice

    I have recently had a catastrophe and my arcadia ellipse light decided to take a swim. Not my fault, cheap plastic broke. For those of you that may have seen me mention this today, know that I may never forgive Arcadia for the poor quality plastic!! Anyway... I'm on a low budget, but luckily...
  56. SmallestFrog

    How Long Will Shrimp Survive in post?

    Sorry to hear that :( Keep going though, tank looks good, and shrimp are just amazing to keep. Also - WOW at the rock. I thought you'd bleached it at first. That's amazing!
  57. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    ...and my lighting is now dead. Teeny, tiny bit of cheap plastic holding the Ellipse luminaire on, snapped. Light itself? Straight into the tank. Luckily, all is fine as it was not plugged in, so no deaths. But with build quality like that, Arcadia can go take a running jump. Time to change my...
  58. SmallestFrog

    REVIEW: Beamswork 54 LED Aquarium Light

    My Arcadia Ellipse light that came with the tank just broke and took a swan dive into my tank. Luckily it was not plugged in. All due though to a tiny bit of cheap plastic breaking. So, I've e-mailed the guy and hopefully will be getting one of these myself soon. Thanks for replying ldc :)
  59. SmallestFrog

    Shrimp safe 9mm

    I'm doing the same as hotweldfire and finding that the shrimp love it, as it collects so much on it. Its not the most attractive thing in the world how-ever.
  60. SmallestFrog

    100 litre hardscape project

    Yeah I think that may well end up being a good idea. I've really got my work cut out for me though!
  61. SmallestFrog

    100 litre hardscape project

    I'm in a top floor flat, so outside is not an option sadly. I might see if I can take it round to my parents and clean it in their garden though. Failing that... I think open windows and a mask will have to do. Currently still waiting on the tank, or rather, waiting on a cabinet to hold my...
  62. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    I do really like Amano's, they are very interesting to watch! Echinodorus has come out now, drop checker in and at a good green, tiny tinge of yellow, so I'm happy. I've got DIY yeast CO2 running during the day and also dosing with liquid carbon. Substrate is a real problem though. No matter...
  63. SmallestFrog

    Spreadsheet Ideas

    Google documents has a spread sheet function that I used when cycling to see how levels were progressing over the weeks. Should be pretty easy to set up. Though I admit I got my wife to set mine up as she is far more organised than I!
  64. SmallestFrog

    3 Nano 'heterogeneous' Triptych - The end.

    Looking really good mate. Any idea what you want to go into the other two tanks?
  65. SmallestFrog

    Amano colours

    Okay so this may sound a bit odd, but some of my Amano's are blue-ish tinted in colour. After a quick search online some people are saying its a sign of poor water, and others are saying its fine... anyone have any ideas? They've seemed pretty healthy to me, been moulting and such fine, eating...
  66. SmallestFrog

    First planted tank ever :)

    How is the tank doing now? Looks excellent to me.
  67. SmallestFrog

    54l+Beamswork LED

    Sorry to hear you are having problems. Keep going though, your tank is truly inspirational.
  68. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    Well almost a month later and a few changes. Echinodorus will be coming out for sure. Going to go low tech and add more flame moss, and carpet up the side where the Echinodorus was with Riccia, most likely. Haven't fully decided yet. As I have a second, bigger tank on the way, I've decided this...
  69. SmallestFrog

    REVIEW: Beamswork 54 LED Aquarium Light

    I know its been a while but I would also be interested in a reply to ldcgroomer's message above!
  70. SmallestFrog

    240l rescape

    Looks great! Are you planning to have any moss or plants on the branches? Can't wait to see how it looks planted.
  71. SmallestFrog

    Amanos With RCS and CBS

    My Amano's and RCS get along together fine, no problems at all! They've in fact encouraged the RCS to come out from hiding more often.
  72. SmallestFrog

    oddn0ise 270litre rebuild + Cory collection

    Re: New to UKAPS Its looking fantastic! Can't wait to see how it progresses.
  73. SmallestFrog

    100 litre hardscape project

    I have been given by a family member, an old tank of their's. Its 100 Litres, or around about that. Its a cheap ClearSeal model. And its been through a heck of a lot of abuse. Water changes once every few months. Overstocked with 4, very, very large goldfish (now in pond). It is grimy and...
  74. SmallestFrog

    Flame Moss advice

    Seller was not very helpful, claimed all moss - even the dead bits - were fine. They've talked themselves out of more custom from me! Thanks for the help Darren
  75. SmallestFrog

    Flame Moss advice

    I recently bought some Flame Moss, a fair amount, and a good half or maybe more of it arrived pretty brown. I planted it into the tank anyway, but while the parts that were green seem to be thriving, the brown doesn't seem to be getting any better, if anything a little worse. I'm wondering if...
  76. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    You're right. I had trouble finding its name before, but now I know it to be a Fittonia, and non-aquatic. I've removed it, and actually, the tank looks better for it. I've also moved and slightly trimmed the longest grass that was blocking the vertical rock.
  77. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    Yeah, I think it may be sansibar. I can't recall exactly, it was a bit of an impulse purchase. Jack - I would actually tend to agree with you now I think about it. Part of the problem was planting blindly, which perhaps wasn't the best move. The other problem is while I'd love to take out more...
  78. SmallestFrog

    60 Ltr Rescape

    Hello all, First post here. Decided I wasn't happy with pretty much everything in my Arcadia Arc II tank, so I started to work on ideas for a rescape. This is how it was up until about 5pm yesterday. I removed all the fish, painstakingly cleaned out the old substrate. Put the petrified...
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