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  1. darren636

    Missed a carbon dosing

    Its laugh out loud bad. Not even the great keV spacey can redeem the utterly diobiolical script and story with his comical overacting. The chief of staff, off out in the countryside , running people over. The presidents of Russia and America choosing to meet in the centre of a war zone to...
  2. darren636

    Missed a carbon dosing

    Say 10 hail Marys And watch 1 episode of house of cards as punishment
  3. darren636

    all done

    I want to see some eleocharis mini mixed amongst the carpet- they give a great texture
  4. darren636

    Grades

    All you need are clean hands for in- tank- build shots, and lots of experience of plants. A pack of chewits is optional. Practice. Practice Practice
  5. darren636

    London Plane branches use in aquarium?

    Just as long as its not from old Kent road
  6. darren636

    Need to improve hardscape

    Best advice is to play with your rocks. Look at as many scapes as you can. Then play with your rocks some more.
  7. darren636

    My first hardscape - opinions please...

    Yeah. That's really quite arresting. Those rocks do look like mini moutains.
  8. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    nice. Liking the bias to the right. With the smaller ' loadoftoshi' stone on the left acting as s counter point
  9. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    Do it. And remember; if you doubt your power, you power your doubts...
  10. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    I like it. you are improving at this hardscape malarkey. :thumbup:
  11. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    don't make me come over there!
  12. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    coldera esque.
  13. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    7 is good, is there any danger of planting?
  14. darren636

    Iwagumi layouts - please offer your input/advice

    Nummer 4 It just feels right. I like the arrangement of the two main stones, perhaps the smaller stones could be more interesting.
  15. darren636

    45cm cube (hardscape only)

    The most distracting issue is the fish- they do not belong together, and so get in the way of the view.
  16. darren636

    Inspirational Cube layouts

    The only one I know by name is natures chaos. which is replicable in a smaller set-up. but would take serious attention to detail l
  17. darren636

    had a little jiggle round, what do you think? HONESTLY!!

    Looks pukka to me, you are talking pencil fish?
  18. darren636

    Keep it simple scape getting out of hand

    yep. it looks great, like rays of sun bursting through the trees. how big is the tank? do you have space to make even more bright areas?
  19. darren636

    My first real aquascape 30x30x60 cm, 54 l

    see how it goes. but you might have to raise it a bit. time will tell
  20. darren636

    My first real aquascape 30x30x60 cm, 54 l

    THAT IS a lot of light for 54 litres.. the diy co2 might not be enough to supply demand. as for rocks, they can easily be made to look smaller by plants.
  21. darren636

    Round cobbles / pebbles

    down your local beech, nice and weather worn.
  22. darren636

    Aquascaping advice wanted *now inc plans*

    did you do a re scape?
  23. darren636

    Sandblasted Grapevine

    i would use it, a lot of fruiting wood will be fine. some exceptions i would avoid - ie, horse chestnut.
  24. darren636

    First time scape

    nothing wrong with that scape. will be a challenge to get the height in the centre and back. yeah.... go for it.
  25. darren636

    Silly Question ..

    yes- those leaves will help promote healthy conditions. Be carefull with Indian almond though. Not too many at once.
  26. darren636

    Silly Question ..

    i pick my leaves off the ground in the woods. A quick rinse or boil if you like and bung them in. alder cones i rinse in cold water and straight into the tank. what effect do you want from the leaves? Oak and beech are decorative. Indian almond leaves are ones for encouraging beneficial...
  27. darren636

    Silly Question ..

    i have a local supply of alder. Great twigs and of course the cones work very well .
  28. darren636

    Silly Question ..

    i have leaves of various sorts in my tanks. Oak, beech or almond.
  29. darren636

    Low maintenance Fluval Edge 46 litre

    this is very nice to look at. Pleasing. Embers would be preferable , i feel.
  30. darren636

    Aquascaping advice wanted *now inc plans*

    Re: Aquascaping advice wanted *inc pic* looks like e scene from Button moon! :)
  31. darren636

    Best way to break up bogwood?

    hammer and chisel. That way you can get in between the grains and create a natural split where you want.
  32. darren636

    Aquascaping advice wanted *now inc plans*

    Re: Aquascaping advice wanted *inc pic* have a look at Aquaessentials. They are a forum sponsor and do a range of liquid ferts. But for sure, you need trace and macro. Or you can mix up your own with the ei starter kit from aquariumplantfood UK. 18 pounds for all you need .
  33. darren636

    Aquascaping advice wanted *now inc plans*

    Re: Aquascaping advice wanted *inc pic* carbo and trace- try adding macro nutrients- npk. i am sure your fighter enjoys having lots of plants. well done to you for that.
  34. darren636

    Just a quick peak at a new setup...

    hey that looks good. Big and bold.
  35. darren636

    Opinions for a new scape please.

    all fish would prefer blacked out glass so that they and us would not be able to see each other.
  36. darren636

    Opinions for a new scape please.

    having a background less tank gives you options...if you choose to photo it etc
  37. darren636

    Open aquariums

    clacton? but seriously, it is based on what i have read in the last 6 months, and ... i am not going to say any more. like i said, for plants, info and general help this forum is brilliant, so many people willing to lend their knowledge and experience.
  38. darren636

    Open aquariums

    people who do not care for their pets should not be allowed to have them. shame for such a wonderful forum to be tainted in such a manner . in fact , i would say it is a disgrace. i could not be bothered to warm the water for a water change so my oto's died. just one example. disgrace.
  39. darren636

    Open aquariums

    would be surprised if many people here care about fish deaths. just an observation....
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