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  1. dean

    Moved aquarium

    The roots you see actually come from the anubias Which are attached to the wood I removed the wood and left the plants that were in the soil in place Syphoned out as much water as possible The substrate had minimal disturbance But like you say it much of released excess into the water...
  2. dean

    Moved aquarium

    Hi all I was very luckily recently to pick up a 70L tank from a member on here It is a complete setup with twinstar light, oase 250 thermo filter and pressurised Co2 Ive had it about 2 weeks now Take 25 litres of the water with me and set it up in an hour at my home complete with adding back...
  3. dean

    Ripe for Picking: a Guide to Collecting your own Bountiful Botanicals

    Helicopters Yep i believe they are useable as a botanical If you can resist throwing them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. dean

    Ripe for Picking: a Guide to Collecting your own Bountiful Botanicals

    What about poppy seed heads ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. dean

    Ripe for Picking: a Guide to Collecting your own Bountiful Botanicals

    Great work everyone Ive used freshly cut pear tree wood in a tank before without any problems Didnt see any mention of pine cones but presume they are full of dome resin ? Then theres cinnamon, which ive seen being used Can Star anise be used ? Dandelion leaves are supposed to be good fish...
  6. dean

    Sterilising & Cleaning New plants

    Lots of the smaller shops dont have room for plant displays sales tanks they are more about the fish etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. dean

    Sterilising & Cleaning New plants

    Unfortunately a lot of shops buy plants with their fish stock from a wholesaler so they dont sell the branded plants we all know, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. dean

    Sterilising & Cleaning New plants

    Hi Lets say they are bunched plants from a lfs Theres lots of stuff on web on how to clean new plants & kill off any pests like using bleach What method do you use ? Many Many Years ago i used a 9volt battery and copper wire stripped bare at the ends and hung suspended on opposite side of...
  9. dean

    Clean up crew

    Plenty of room to have a shoal of the Siamese algae eaters Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  10. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    Which filter media did you end up using Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  11. dean

    Tips for planting in a tank full of water

    Plant them when you do a water change saves getting wet hands [emoji119] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  12. dean

    Cheshire store

    You are going to find it a bit different living up here There’s also MA and WOW Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. dean

    Is 120l excessive as a shrimp tank?

    You’d need to start with a good number of shrimp from the outset to have any sort of presence in a large tank So the cost may be a down side to it Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  14. dean

    Is 120l excessive as a shrimp tank?

    It doesn’t matter what size the tank is for shrimp If you like them then the bigger the better as far as I’m concerned So go with the big one Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  15. dean

    Soaring energy prices & aquascaping

    Here in uk the lfs will have no choice but to increase the prices of everything in a stock tank , plants shrimp snails fish etc they all use up electricity I know the owner of a good lfs and they currently pay £1000 per week on electricity so there’s no way they could swallow the extra £500 per...
  16. dean

    How bacteria can live without pump ?

    There’s absolutely loads of videos on YouTube of no filter aquariums Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. dean

    What a score.

    I would personally advertise it on freecycle or freegle because too many people use Fb Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. dean

    15 Hours and 728 miles later.

    That’s a crazy distance [emoji23] I’m sure you could of had one made to the exact dimensions locally for less than the cost of buying that tank and the fuel used ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. dean

    3, 5, 10 litre tanks?

    Have you looked at the AQuael shrimp tanks ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. dean

    What a score.

    You’ll have to keep a journal on its journey from rubbish to a beautiful aquarium/ terrarium/ mossarium Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. dean

    What a score.

    Congratulations that’s a great find [emoji106] even if the heater and pump do not work you could still do an emersed scape in it We live in such a wasteful society People are lazy and stupid it took more effort to take that to the tip than to whack a pic on Fb marketplace, freegle etc...
  22. dean

    Collected Branches - Go/No Go?

    What you listed is safe except pine n fir You can also use wood from any fruit trees Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. dean

    Feeding tips for slow fish or shrimps

    Shrimp feeding dish Sinking food for the shrimp while feeding fish floating food Feed them at opposite ends of your tank Or feed shrimp at night Live daphnia disperses so all fish have the same chance to catch it Or you keep feeding bit at a time until all the fish have fed enough...
  24. dean

    Moving tank to lay new flooring, help!

    Get something you can syphon water in that’s big enough to hold all the water Put it next to where the tank is going Cheap option are paddling pools You can either Empty tank as low as possible small fish will be ok in an inch of water or Catch fish and empty it completely Put fish in...
  25. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    Don’t think I’ve ever thought of a filter as beautiful before Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  26. dean

    Nano CO2 bottles

    That’s a great price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  27. dean

    Nano CO2 bottles

    What size are they ? Do you have a photo ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  28. dean

    Random idea

    I use to use it all the time in my filter beds it’s was great and grow huge and roots were very iilong So my concern would be that it grew too big to use in an aquariums filter chamber What do you want it to take out of the water ?I’llio Don’t your plants already use it all up There are...
  29. dean

    Coconut shells

    Just make sure there’s no fat left of then Can’t see why they would treat them with anything it just add to the costs Plus if it’s harmful to fish surely it’ll be harmful to birds too Give one a good clean Boil it Then try just one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  30. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    £10 each I’m sure they will sell well [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  31. dean

    What are these eggs?

    Yes definitely snail eggs and I agree with Darryl on the species Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  32. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    Those connectors look very nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  33. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    Which Filter media are you thinking of ? As it’s for a nano and to eliminate the need fir a basket why not use one piece of filter foam ? Easily obtained Easily cut to shape Easy to get out Easy to clean Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  34. dean

    Strange Betta colours

    Yes it’s natural They are available in most colours and combinations Some can even change colours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  35. dean

    Custom Nano Filter Design / Material Question

    Why not put a small pump in the aquarium and pump the water to a canister outside Couldn’t you adapt a flask of a ss water bottle This would keep the costs down Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  36. dean

    60p filtered with soil

    Peat blocks have been used for a long time in filters but then it colours the water Surely it’s easy to use specialist resins these days in a filter But it’s even easier to use soft water for your water changes Buy a hma Buy RO or RO water Collect rainwater for free Sent from my...
  37. dean

    Leeches or planeria problem?

    Why didn’t you tell me as the plants only arrived today And I put them on the surface of my 350 litre to get string light and good Ferts to help them recovery Not happy mate think I’ll destroy them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  38. dean

    Leeches or planeria problem?

    Have I just received plants from this tank ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  39. dean

    Myriophyllum

    Love some if you ever get any spare Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  40. dean

    Daphnia Culture Advice

    Here’s some pics of the set up and the daphnia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  41. dean

    Daphnia Culture Advice

    I’ve found a really easy way to raise daphnia I use large tubs 400litres + but it could easily be scaled down Fill container with my hma filter add some mature aquarium water from water change I add snails any type Then I simply throw in vegetables but I’ve found banana skins are really...
  42. dean

    Tank backgrounds

    FYI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  43. dean

    Tank backgrounds

    Also be very careful with black Betta sourcing as there are genetic issues with “all black” in Bettas so you want to support a reputable breeder/farm And because I just can’t resist (once again :oops: ) Note these are Thai Bettas and color names may vary significantly between countries, and...
  44. dean

    Tank backgrounds

    Remember it will need somewhere to rest level with the surface I’ve had lots that have slept above the water surface Happy to get you a black Male when you need it Yes frosted background will show him off better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  45. dean

    Tank backgrounds

    I’ve used black acrylic paint easy n cheap What type of betta are you going for ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  46. dean

    Technical stand question, please help!

    You can get rolls of Polystyrene’s in decorating shops It’s about 2mm thick It’s not dense so it will squash down easily to fill the void between the board and the cabinet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  47. dean

    Technical stand question, please help!

    I think you underestimate the strength of glass In fish breeders set ups it’s common to just support large tanks just at each end I’m talking 6ft long 2ft tall 2ft wide Just sat on timber 2 inches wide just at the ends This in comparison is a tiny tank So for a simple solution get a piece...
  48. dean

    Myriophyllum

    Are you keeping it high or low tech Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  49. dean

    Permits etc

    If you do it by the book there are a lot of costs involved so unless you are opening a business it’s really not economical for the average home aquarium Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  50. dean

    A big decision on major project

    Insulation insulation insulation I would recommend 150mm thick dense polystyrene or even better kingspan if the budget will allow How tall is the building ? Can you insulate the floor ? Clear roofs are not good as they will not be as good as an insulated one plus you have no control of how...
  51. dean

    Heavy planting equals no cycle?

    I would add all the plants snails and any shrimp Leave it 2 weeks so you can get the lighting right and sort Out any algae problems Then I would take some mature media from an existing tank and add that when the fish arrive I would also have floating plants to help out for the first 6 months...
  52. dean

    Clown loach sidthimunki and Crypts/ suitable plants

    Have you thought about just using hard scape and only floating plants ? I’m sure the loach will appreciate to shade the floating plants provide Or totally thinking outside of the box here what about using a water lilly ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  53. dean

    Plant species Suggestions

    Last weekend I uprooted the aponogetons I had I’m my trigon 350. It started as 1 specimen plant at the rear corner to hide pipes but it multiplied in the dirt substrate very fast and the plants were easily a metre long when I took them out to send to a friend. Now I’m looking for suggestions for...
  54. dean

    Cyanoacrylate, dissolves in water?

    I don’t think it will come apart as it’s been used a long time in aquariums For filling gaps and joining things that do not have flat surfaces together I use superglue and baking powder it’s makes a sort of plastic glue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  55. dean

    Disabled person requiring assistance re suitable plants

    Hi Will the water change be done in one go Do you have to have help doing it or do you rely on someone doing it ? The key to a low maintenance aquarium is very light stocking What filtration will it have ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  56. dean

    Another tank cycling question . . . kind of . . .

    If I’m right you already have aquariums set up and this is one for your son If that’s right why don’t you use some the mature filter media in your sons setup ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  57. dean

    Using Superglue

    If you want to fill the gaps around the wood base and the plastic use superglue then sprinkle baking soda on it I’ve used it to mend and create lots of things Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  58. dean

    Bad back and carrying 25L contaners-Options?

    Where’s your RO filter ? Does it fill a barrel ? If so then fill it with the required mix and drop a pond pump in it to pump the water to your tank How do you heat the water in your home? If it’s a combi boiler use warm tap water for your mix Are you treating the tape water you use with...
  59. dean

    Acrylic cover, thickness recommendation.

    I believe it’s about the type of acrylic you use There’s two types Extruded and cast Extruded is used for almost everything as it’s cheaper to produce but it warps in high humidity Cast acrylic is used to make aquariums It’s a lot more expensive even than glass that’s one reason you don’t...
  60. dean

    Light pollution

    Hi All I love open top tanks But I hate the light pollution you get from them Anyone got any ideas how to customers it out ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  61. dean

    Plant tools

    I’d say it all depends on how often you use them Maybe the £100 stay sharper longer which is a bonus if you use them daily in your job But for mere mortals who tinker weekly or fortnightly then I’m sure the cheapo ones are good enough I’d compare it to average Joe buying a £5 trowel to build...
  62. dean

    Plant tools

    I have these ones https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F231957973642 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  63. dean

    Plant tools

    I’ve got cheap ones that do the job but never used Ada etc so can not compare I’ve bought the curved scissors for £5 and I think the ada ones are £100 so are they 20 times better ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  64. dean

    Plant tools

    Is there a big difference in quality between eBay and top end brands ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  65. dean

    Low maintenance aquarium

    And if the stocking level is minimal then just a pump to circulate the water Or go old school with an under gravel filter For the riparian just need a pump to raise the water up to the plants then a waterfall back down Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  66. dean

    Low maintenance aquarium

    I’ve been thinking of a real low tech low maintenance setup for a while now and I’ve thought about a tank just of Anubis Just plain gravel substrate Nana as ground cover then taller ones at the back Surface covered with plants The only drawback I can think of is the initial cost if it’s a...
  67. dean

    My four year olds low tech tank

    Is this a secret formula or is there a post on it ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  68. dean

    My four year olds low tech tank

    Tell us more about it Lights & ferts etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  69. dean

    My four year olds low tech tank

    I also had to read the title twice as thought it was established 4 years ago [emoji2957] Love the polysperma Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  70. dean

    Filter media

    Hi If you are not going to have any fish in the older setup then transfer all the media into the new ones filter Or if you are going to get new fish stock for the older one straight away then swap 50 % of the media to the new setup If it’s going to be some time swap it all then take some back...
  71. dean

    Suitable for a betta?

    I’ve been to betta splendens farms around Bangkok they never used catappa leaves just tap water Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  72. dean

    Suitable for a betta?

    If you buy local betta splendens then you don’t have to change much, either add a glass lid or lower the water level as they will all have been raised in just tap water Your do lucky being able to do that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  73. dean

    What Non fish foods do you Feed your Fish/Shrimp/Snails

    The obvious one is prawns either whole for larger fish or finely chopped for smaller stuff Stinging nettles Liver for big predators they love it raw n bloody Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  74. dean

    Planted Betta Tank Considerations

    A must is a plant that will grow to the surface and has large enough leaves to use as a bed I have Bettas that actually sleep above the water surface Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  75. dean

    Filtering the Scape

    Darrel Do you find them easy to hide from view ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  76. dean

    Filtering the Scape

    Any pics of these in place ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  77. dean

    Plants won't stay down

    He bought eco complete but its about 40mm deep across the whole tank Stems seem to be staying gown his cabomba C had gone from 150 to 300mm in a week It's stuff like vallis & crypts that has hardly any roots on that are the problem Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  78. dean

    Plants won't stay down

    Thanks Mick.Dk My thinking was just Mould a bit of clay around the bit or root or bottom of stem to add weight to it plus add iron etc This clay is easy to get just wondered if it's safe to use Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  79. dean

    Plants won't stay down

    This any better ? http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/terracotta-air-drying-clay-1-kg/566719-1000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  80. dean

    Plants won't stay down

    Hi all my mates having a problem as he's bought a selection of loose plants from an online retailer most of which hardly have any roots so they won't anchor down Substrate is eco complete Yes I know the tight sob should of bought quality potted plants Any suggestions to keep them anchored...
  81. dean

    Multiple tanks (heating)

    I use heat mats too Regards Dean
  82. dean

    Nano Tanks

    I have a 30l and it's great Very good value Regards Dean
  83. dean

    Nano Tanks

    I like these http://www.aquael.com.pl/en/products/akwarystyka/kompletne-zestawy-akwariowe-szafki/174-shrimp-set-smart Regards Dean
  84. dean

    What's the carpet

    https://www.facebook.com/dean.hughes.146/posts/10154044581332145 Only place I've seen this How would you accomplish this ? Regards Dean
  85. dean

    Color and Light?

    How do we measure light
  86. dean

    Trigon 350 HELP

    Thanks Steve More pics the better [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
  87. dean

    Trigon 350 HELP

    Thanks jagillham the signatures are not appearing on my tapatalk
  88. dean

    Trigon 350 HELP

    There's no links to follow
  89. dean

    Trigon 350 HELP

    ok I bought this many years ago as it was the biggest one I could get away with [emoji23] Now that I'm trying my hand at plants I realise the corner shape plus the bow front is just a nightmare to scape [emoji35][emoji35][emoji35] Has anyone got any pics or suggestions for a suitable scape It...
  90. dean

    Advice needed

    Friend offering to send me some foc he lives in Indonesia
  91. dean

    Advice needed

    Do you think Buce would be ok
  92. dean

    My friend bought a tank ?

    I love this it's a great scape
  93. dean

    Advice needed

    Hi all Is it possible to have plants sent in the post from Asia or is this against the law ?
  94. dean

    Carbon filter compartment replacement

    I replaced carbon with course sponge cut from a large sheet of pond filter foam
  95. dean

    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    It's a big shop with lots of potential and owner is easy to talk to
  96. dean

    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    Had some nice rasboras sparkling gourami etc
  97. dean

    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    It's new so not fully stocked but had two four feet tanks full of potted plants
  98. dean

    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    I've just been to Batley Aquatics (Batley West Yorkshire) who I found on FB They are selling potted plants by Aquafleur 5 Potts £10
  99. dean

    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    I've just been to Batley Aquatics (Batley West Yorkshire) who I found on FB They are selling potted plants by Aquafleur 5 Potts £10
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