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Good to see you back to the hobby Paulo, Tank is looking really nice. Congrats ;)

Sorry to you all, been a while since I last came to UKAPS Here it is this layout final shot the one I applyed to all contests this year :) #IAPLC2018 Rk.32 #CIAC2018 Rk.8 Nano Category #IIAC2018 Rk.28 Hope you guys like it !!! ;) Crystal Valley 2018 Final Shot by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

It's with great happiness that last week I received the letter from #IAPLC2018 Thank you to all UKAPS community that follows my work !!! :)

Maybe something will come out soon !!! =) Strong light is the key, I'm using TS 600s on this tank 10H from the first day untill now !!! It's Walichii ;)

I really like this layout Tiago, It will be a stunner when it fully matures, have to go see it live on of this days !!! :)

Today I've taken the time to grab my DSLR and do a proper photo !!! Hope you like it !!! ;) CrystalValley 25/01/2018 10mm by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Another trim on this one !!! It's growing like crazy !!! :) CrystalValley 22/01/2018 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

And after maintenance with no equipment and backlighting !!! :D CrystalValley 18/01/2018 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Here it is 1 week after last trimm !!! :D 1 week after last trimm !!! by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Thank you Dantrasy, It was loosing depth of field with the stems on the middle I had to trimm the stems almost to the substrate !!! Thank you Shinobi, Yes I removed almost every bit of Eleocharis Pusila, I used it the give some detail on the rocks frontier but it overgrown and was...

Here goes a quick update on this tank =) Generated from my Samsung SM-G950F using tools.rackonly.com Enviado do meu SM-G950F através do Tapatalk

3 Months since I've started this layout !!! Here's a photo from it !!! Sorry smartphone photo again !!! o_O Crystal Valley 3 Months !!! by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Hi there guys, Here is a quick smartphone FTS, 2 weeks after trimming, recovered really nice !!! :) Crystal Valley 27/11/2017 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

You have too keep in mind that the soil nutrients will deplete in time, so you will need to start dosing Special Lights along with the Step3 and Brighty K or in the new ADA line Mineral along Brighty K and Nitrogen also past 6 mounths or so soil reminerelization is in order using Multi Bottom...

It's quite a challenge indeed !!! [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Aldough I've got no ranking in AGA 2017 I was luky enough o have a judge comment of this layout !!! Here's a Print-Screen from AGA website :) AGA 2017 Judge Commentary by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Almost forgot about this, the AGA 2017 results have come out so will let you guys with the final shot from this layout that I've sent to the contest !!! Hope you like it !!! Jungle Abyss AGA 2017 Final Shot by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Actual state, now recovering from major trim in order to shape the stems and give more depht to the layout also took the orange juice rotala from the right, and added euriocaulon sp. !!! Now will have to wait to see how it turns out !!! 2017-11-14_05-00-24 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Here goes a quick update on this tank ... All photos taken with my smartphone so the quality is not the best !!! Hope you guys like it !!! :) Stems top View 2017-11-14_04-59-53 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr Today before trimming !!! 2017-11-14_05-00-49 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr After trimming and...

Thank you for your words SKYE._.HIGH !!! [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

And another great surprise came in today, this tank placed #15 on EAPLC 2017 [emoji4] Thank you to all of you that keep following my Journals !!! Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Thank you steveno [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Thank you Daveslaney, I trim it very often like every week !!! Strong light also has its roll on this compact bushy growth ... Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Thank you Radevski :)

Thank you for your words cosmin_ruz !!! [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Today this layout makes 2 months since it's startup and 1week from last trimming !!! Here a proper FTS :) hope you guys like this one !!! Crystal Valley 2 Months =) by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Hi there Andrew, I'm using a 900S in a 100x50x50 tank tank and it gives good coverage front to back !!! Hi Matt, Thank you for your words :thumbup:

Hi there AndreiD, In this particular layout I only use the skimmer to remove surface film build up, and after trimming it to remove loose plant bits !!! Best regards Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Hi there Dave, I'm using Step 1 and Brighty K from ADA the real deal not DIY !!!! The TS S series for a 60P is overkill, but I love it, and yes is worth the extra bang !!! =)

This Skimmer was plugged to a timer and was ON when Lights and CO2 wore OFF !!!!

Thank you for your words Tiago :)

Thank you for your kind words Ismael [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Hi there Paulo, As I've said in the past and still bealive in it, EI is the best way to grow aquatic plants, but in my opinion is the most troublesome way to do so regarding tank maintenance, and also it dosen't gives much credit for the fish and critters we have un our tanks !!! I can say...

Hi there AndreiD, I haven't take the time to measure it but I'm guessing all really close to 0 [emoji4] Here it is just after maintenance and major trim [emoji16] Generated from my Samsung SM-G950F using tools.rackonly.com

Here's a quick update on this one, sorry for the bad quality of the photo it was taken in my cellphone !!! 2017-10-24_05-54-30 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

:) This is what I call Crazy Rotalas, really have to trim them !!! Sorry fotr the bad qualiy shot was taken with my cellphone !!! 2017-10-24_05-56-08 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Thank you very much Tim [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

Now that the screening of IAPLC 2017 winning works has been shown to the world I've came here share with you guys this tank final shot !!! Thank you all for keeping following my works !!! =) #116 IAPLC #78 IIAC #25 CIPS #15 EAPLC ??? AGA Crystal Mountain Final Shot by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Today I took some time to shoot this one !!! Hope you guys like this update !!! _MG_4450 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_4455 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_4458 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_4480 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_4494 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_4489 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

2 more plant Close-Ups , really love this two !!! :) Limnophylla sp. "Vietnam" IMG_4431 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr Rotala sp. "Gia Lai" IMG_4432 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Hi Davelaney, CO2 level should be around 30ppm or a little bit more !!!! I`m more than sure that electrolysis devices such as TS or CHIHIROS play a great role in the tank start up, and also on the tank life spam !!!! As for ferts I'm using my DIY ADA ferts but giving exactly the same amount as...

Here are some plant close-ups, Wonderfull colors delivered by this Twinstar 600S Just for keeping you in the tank routine it's lid 10H a day and I've started fertilizing with Brighty K and STEP 1 this past week !!!! IMG_4393 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr IMG_4391 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr...

Thank you all for your kind words !!! :)

Hi there guys !!! Here goes an update on this tank, almost completing 2 weeks, it had a wonderful start, plants are now really kicking in strong !!! IMG_4399 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Hi Tom, I would go with the 900SP and suspend it 30-40cm from the tank top in this way you will have better coverage on your tank !!! I will try to do some par measuremens in the S model soon then you can djuge it better with the numbers backing this tank development, for now i can say that by...

I must agree with you here Paulo, Actually I'm using 2x 600E in a 60x40x40 tank (https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/aquascaping-workshop-a-casa-dos-discus-06-04-2017-portugal.50051/), and they fit there like a glove, but it really depends on the kind of layout we are planning, for thick...

Hi Daveslaney, The TS S models have about 40% more light output than the E models, S goes for Special and E for Entry , I really like this fixtures color mix, really beautiful to look at in both models ... As for the wideness keep in mind this last photo was taken with a 10mm lens so it tricks...

As promised here goes the FTS hope you like this one !!! _MG_4354 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

Thank you Mikeba :) Thank you Planted Bows :p Comming up next !!! :D Thank you doylecolmdoyle, Having a good plant mass from the start is always good for having a good clean start, and the stems sure help a lot !!!! ;)

Thank you CooKies ;) Thank you Daveslaney ;) Thank you Tiago, The tank is now recovering from a major trimm, when it's overgrown again I will try to report the diferent leaf shape and colors :) Thank you Edward18, The only plant that didn't adapt from initial list was the Cryptocoryne...

Hi there Planted Bows thank you for your words, You will not have to wait long as I will post some close-ups from the planting fase next !!! Thank you greedy :) Thank you Paulo ;) Thank you Nigel95 And here it goes some photos before flooding it !!! In this way I think you can see all...

Well here goes my new personal setup for 2017/2018 season, I'm planning in keeping you all Up to Date, as it develops and hope you have the time to follow it !!! :) Started: 04/09/2017 Tank: ADA 60P (60x30x36) Stand: MDF ADA Style Cabinet (lacquered in sanded matte antracite 60x30x80)...

Thank you Samjpikey [emoji4] Enviado do meu SM-G950F através de Tapatalk

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Hi there Daveslaney, In all my experience I always had better results with in tank difusers vs. Inline difusers/reactors, I don't like having things hanguing the filter hoses specialy when using lilypipes. Also in tank difusers have easier maintenance, and we see them everyday and know...

Hi there RMartins The HIWI Double Stage it's a wonderfull CO2 regulator, kind of big, but very high quality !!! Here's an update on this tank !!!

Thank you ir0nma1den, Be my guest using all the info, that was the main reason for sharing it ;) As some of you may know this tank placed #116 in IAPLC 2017, the final photo is still in contest EAPLC and AGA 2017 so I will only share it after this contest results come out !!! Thank you all...

The S and SP Model is yet to come out to the public, as I siad before the 600E will be more than enough for your 60P tank Thank you CooKies :)

Hello Shinobi, Thank you for your words, 2x TS600E are a bit of overkill, but still quite manageable, I would say that the new TS 600S (I've tested a sample from Twinstar Iberia) will fit like a glove in this layout, for the 60P 1 TS 600E is more than enough for any plant you wish, the color...

As promised, here goes some up to date photos of this tank ;)

Hello guys, Last month I've done another Workshop at the store A Casa Dos Discus, I haven´t got the time to show you all this new scape, but come here today to share some pics from this even't, a wonderful afternoon spent with some friends and our dear costumers, this scape is now called Jungle...

We also toke the time to shoot some of our Discus Fish under this lights here are some amazing colorful photos of this wonderful fishes !!! Hope you like this ;) r

Twinstar Iberica representant passed by the store to show us the new TWINSTAR 600SP, really nice light some photos of this scape under this colorful light !!!

Twinstar Iberica representant passed by the store to show us the new TWINSTAR 600S, really nice light some photos of this scape under this colorful light !!!

No secret's here Progen, If I had the chance I would gladly show you guys the equipment inside the cabinet !!! ;)

Unfortunately this tank is no longer assembled, I've sold almost all the equipment, and will start soon on a new canvas !!!

This one is still going 1 year old and counting :)

One year has passed by from his start but still going !!!

No problem Dave, Give some feedback after a while of using the recipes !!! Have in mind that ADA DIY will only work if you use Amazonia or similar product rich in Ntrogen, otherwise it can be to little of a dose !!! If you have further answers make them on the thread as someone else can have...

Hi there Dave, I dose both on the same day/everyday 30min apart, just before lights ON !!!

Thank you Paulo, It's a great honor having one of my journals in this section of UKAPS !!!

I've never used or known someone that uses Dennerle Soil, but if it's rich in nutrients I would give it a go !!! STEP 3 is replicated in my mix with MicroMix Plus as this is the stronger FE dosage from ADA Line ;)

Hi there Penta, It's not a all-in-one solution but it could be, just add some potassium sorbate and ascorbic acid to the solution to avoid the precipitation of the Fe with PO4 this will also preserve the solution for a longer time ... In my plan I have a bottle for Macros and a bottle for...

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Thank you Alexander Thank you Skiper, They are quite good fixtures price wise :thumbup: Thank you Daveslaney, Not really concerned on doing better or worse next time, I have to like it the rest is secondary ;) Thank you doylecolmdoyle, Let's wait and see what the future holds, I've...

I only trimm the bigger leafs, and when it's going were I don't want it to go !!! Sad news this tank has been teared dawn !!! Here's the final video a day before tearing it apart !!! Final photo will be published after this year contests !!!

Thank you Kamiel, As for the pictures, it's a matter of practice, use a tripod for FTS is really important also !!! This last one was taken with the healp of 2 studio strobe lights, one above the tank and other projected on the back wall !!! I know what you meam Bolota, but with carpeting...

Thank you MarkyP :) Thank you for the Macros Tiago, Yes there is still good margin for improvement on both cases, but very pleased with the first try !!! Thank you doylecolmdoyle, The advantage of the strobe light's is exactly that, good uniformity from the light source, and actual real...

Thank you @tmiravent for the patience and for the strobe studio lights :) Here's a test for the final ones !!!

Thank you Daveslaney :) Hard one to keep in check but one of the most beautiful carpeting plants we have in this hobby !!! It's getting there Tiago ;) We need to try out a photo-shoot with flash to see it's potential !!!

Just done the weekly maintenance on the tank !!! Done some water testing before the 1/3 waterchange !!! Let's see how it will handle the very lean dosage from now on !!! NO3 - 1>5ppm PO4 - 0,4ppm FE - 0,1ppm Here's the tank just after filling , the Rasboras are a wonderful schooling fish...

Hi @greedy , I do not mix Macros/Micros together, I use 2 separate bottles, so really no need to use Potassium Sorbate and Ascorbic Acid but if you want to do it i think 0,5gr of PS and 0,2gr of AA would suffice !!! With 30ml doses in my tank, 500ml bottle will last about 16 days so it will...

Well since fertilization is always a good subject, this time I will do 1 more experience with my tank, I'm going for Full ADA Line DIY Style Fertilization ;) Anyone curious about it ?? Any thoughts you want to share ?? Here's my calculation sheets, this time I will test the UREA formula, since...

Any news here Seoulstar ?? Give us some feedback on this tank!!! Enviado do meu iPhone usando o Tapatalk

Thank you guys :)

Very peaceful Lauris, Keep the updates coming ;)

Lovely work Robert, As for the hardscape sometimes, less is more , you did an amazing work with the plants, really a nice a peaceful canvas to look at ;)

The hardscape is very appealing, Lower the light intensity to half, and you will have plenty of light for your plants selection, and will be able to manege tings easier ;)

Like it very much Alex, Are you planning on dry start this one ?? It will help a lot securing those slopes with a carpeting plant ;) Will keep following this one, keep us updated ...

Trimming day, Changed the frontal S. Repens for P. Helferi let's see were it goes now, the H. Pinnafida is a wonderful plant, and now with the right footprint and mass i wanted since the beginning of this scape :) The Rotalas wore trimmed to give them shape, i think one more trim and it will be...

The main stone in your composition is to imposing, adding a medium sized one there on left back will give a more natural feel and depth to all the composition in my opinion, but at the end of the day is you that have to be pleased with the final result ;)

Lovely Canvas and Stand George , Will be watching what you will do with it :)

Nice start Edwink, I would like to see at least 1 more stone at the left back medium sized , and maybe some more small ones no the base do the mais stones ... But neverteless, I will be following this one ... Enviado do meu iPhone usando o Tapatalk

Try to contact Andre Longarço or Luca Galagarra from AQUABASE São Paulo, they will be more than welcome to answer if it is possible to get them there in Brasil, and maybe import what you are looking for :) It's very easy to find them on Facebook, I will give you the shop URL...

Thank you Robert :)

A few more :D 50mm _MG_3065 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_3060-Edit by Nuno Matos, on Flickr Trigonostigma Heteromorpha (Harlequim Rasbora) _MG_3053 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_3046 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr _MG_3041 by Nuno Matos, on Flickr

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Obrigado JackMartins :) Yes they are Trigonostigma Heteromorpha I'm considering trowing in 20-30 more :D I've used the complete line before, I think it is really beneficial for long term aquascapes ... Sure it gives also a great boost when we start up the tank, but the great thing about power...

Thanks MrHidley :) They are a classic, but never get out of style, I think they wore a great addition the this layout :)

Hi there SteveHung, I think that Twinstar/Chihiros Doctor are a great addition to any kind of aquarium, I remember when I was a kid, my uncle had an electrolysis device mounted on the kitchen wall to purify the company water making it safer for human consumption, i think the same principle...