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  1. samboco

    O ring to fit up regulator A164

    I'm getting co2 leakage when I'm fitting a new FE, I think I need new o rings. Has anybody managed to source ones which fit the Up A164 regulator?. I bought some of eBay but they don't fit this model. Cheers
  2. samboco

    What dry fish food do you use?

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. Or if its been done before!! i was just wondering which brands of dry food people would recommend? I'm looking for sinking pellets and flake Suggestions please. my fish stock contains tetras, corys, SAEs, and red tail plecs. I am aware of giving a...
  3. samboco

    Growing bulb plants

    Hi all, Was just wondering if anybody had some top tips for growing bulb plants. I have an aponogeton ulvaceus which is going great guns and has been great since day one. However I have an aponogeton madagascariensis and another bulb plant (not aponogeton spp, but I've forgotten what it was)...
  4. samboco

    In-line diffusers

    I used to have a functioning up in-line atomiser, as it is now no longer functioning I was wondering, is this the inline diffuser of choice?mis it number one or should I be looking at something else? Any thoughts?
  5. samboco

    Change the substrate? Hmm?

    Hi, I was just wondering if I would be needing to replace my substrate after a period of time. I set the tank up a year or so ago, using ADA Amazonia substrate. Now, is it advisable to change the substrate out? I'm just wondering if keeping it in and not refreshing it could be detrimental to the...
  6. samboco

    aponogeton ulvaceus

    Hi, my aponogeton ulvace us has produced a long thin growth with what looks like a reed type growth on the end. Can anyone explain what this is please??
  7. samboco

    AlgaExit

    Has anybody used algexit with any success? got some the other day and started using it as i saw the first few sprouting algae since i did my re-scape. however I'm only seeing more algae coming through. i do need to get my co2 back up and running, hopefully today. Anyway some feedback on peoples...
  8. samboco

    Can't get CO2 system running again!!

    Hi all, After breaking my tank down to do a clean and re-scape I'm struggling to get my CO2 system to start up again. Its a FE and regulator through bubble counter into UP atomiser which was working perfectly before I did the re-scape. I didn't touch where the tubing enters the atomiser but I...
  9. samboco

    Parts for Korali powerheads anybody??

    OK, so Ive managed to bust the basket cover for my koralia 4000 powerhead by mistake :thumbdown: and hence it will no longer attach. Does anybody know if and where I can get a new basket from?? Don't fancy forking out for a whole new one when only the basket is knackered. Fingers crossed it...
  10. samboco

    Killing algae without using easy carbon????

    Hi, I'm doing a re-scape of my tank and i plan to re-use my rocks and wood. However these items do have a fair bit of algae growing on them that I want rid of before I put them back into my rejuvenated tank. I am aware that a high dose of easy carbon applied directly to said algae will kill it...
  11. samboco

    New RO system, a question or two.

    Hi everybody, Have just bought a 75gpd RO system and have an idea how i would like to set it up but not sure if it'll work this way or not. At present in a cupboard in the kitchen I have a filter plumbed in which feeds water to the fridge. What i would like to do is tap into this plumbing...
  12. samboco

    FE refill: How much?!

    How much does it usually cost for a 2Kg FE refill? I have been quoted £18 and thought that seemed expensive. Also, I live In Falkirk does anybody know of places where I can get my refill done? Cheers
  13. samboco

    Shhhhh please!

    I have my tank set up in the corner of my living room, I have an eheim 2075 with spray bar but the noise of the water returning to the tank is driving the missus demented. I tried having the spray bar below the water level but soon had a near disaster. not enough surface agitation and hence not...
  14. samboco

    CO2 diffuser positioning??

    Got my new regulator through with adjustable working pressure to team up with inline diffuser. Was just wondering if it is ok to insert said diffuser into the return pipe before my inline heater? Or does it have to go after the heater?
  15. samboco

    Up regulator + up atomiser = incompatible??

    Ok, I know I may be going over some old ground goIng by some threads I've managed to find but I've got a query of my own. I've purchased the up atomiser which I'll pick up tomorrow and I've got an up regulator Waiting to get hooked up to my FE. However the regulator is the up A153 which I...
  16. samboco

    Here's my first bash at a planted tank

    Hi everybody here's a few pics of my first planted tank coming together, any comments would be welcomed (good or bad!). Some info: 230L tank (approx) lighting from two T5 (Sylvania Grolux and Narva Biovital) Eheim Pro3 600 filter Hydor inline...
  17. samboco

    Newbie needs some knowledge

    Hi everybody, complete newbie to the world of high tech planted tanks so please forgive any naivety/obvious lack of knowledge! I am about to receive a new 120x45x60cm tank which I need to kit out from scratch and I am looking for some advice from some experienced heads out there! I intend to...
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