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  1. Andy D

    Setting Up, Suggestions Please

    What size of aquarium are you looking to use? Tropica or ADA substrate will both do a great job.
  2. Andy D

    Low Tech - Soil Tank Help

    Me too! I had a Rio 125 many years ago running T8s and I had a thriving low tech tank with no algae. Fast forward to a couple of years ago and I had two Rio 125s with the T5 tubes. Whilst I was fairly happy I was always battling some form of algae.
  3. Andy D

    Low Tech - Soil Tank Help

    The Rio 125 is a nice tank but that lighting can be a pain. One way to compensate is to buy some reflectors (or use tin foil) and use them underneath the lights to limit the amount of light going downwards.
  4. Andy D

    Help on low tech approach

    At the moment I have the EI ferts. I simply dose a third of the weekly amount of Macro on Sunday and Micro on Monday. Prior to that I used Tropica Specialised and prior to that TNC Complete.
  5. Andy D

    Help on low tech approach

    I would say ferts are a must. Maybe not initially. I dose all my low-techs once per week after the water change.
  6. Andy D

    Οne stem species for low tech?

    Where have you seen this mentioned?
  7. Andy D

    Seeking advice- 60P low tech

    One thing I would suggest. If you opt for the 1610mm MMS rail it will leave you enough spare rail in case you wish to add a second light later on.
  8. Andy D

    Seeking advice- 60P low tech

    You can use the TMC rim mounting brackets (with an MMS rail). It's worth getting the dimmer too.
  9. Andy D

    Leaving hobby or move to Low Tech (260 litre bow fronted tank)

    I agree. My tank with soil, floaters and reasonable plant mass has never had one spot of algae. I have ensured I have kept lighting levels in check throughout as well which has helped.
  10. Andy D

    is there such a thing?

    Use pond soil. You will need Neutro + with Neutro CO2.
  11. Andy D

    Three Of A Perfect Pair

    They look great!
  12. Andy D

    To soil or not to soil?

    I find this too. I stick my Anubias in the substrate with the Rhizome exposed. These plants have always done better than those attached to rocks/wood.
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