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I have never used sikaflex myself but knew they used it in the car industry. Here is a short exert from this webpage http://www.uksealants.co.uk/product.asp?idproduct=189 Applications for Sikaflex 11FC: * Vertical and Horizontal Joint and Crack Sealing * Cover Plates, Gaskets...

If you silicon repair it for a temporary fix be aware silicon does not always take to plastic very well. I was recommended by a acrylic aquarium manufacturer that for plastic/acrylic SIKAFLEX sealant was a better option! IIRC you can get it from screwfix and places like that. Not expensive...

PS Its £1.33 a meter.

Hi Chris, I guess what you are saying is the internal diameter is 16mm like it is supposed to be but, the wall thickness is only 1.5mm instead of 3mm. I thought the same and was worried that the hose gripping/locking nut would not grip the hose since the outside diameter is smaller. If its a...

Your not wrong there George. Come on guys everyone get one. Might bring the price down. :lol: regards Dave

Yes a expert opinion would be good. Graeme. You wont be disappointed. They are a quality piece of kit. But bear in mind the mechanical filters need replacing every few months depending on how dirty your water is. And at £27.99 are not that cheap. I have a couple so I can just swap over every...

Forgot to add: I could be totally wrong here but.... Since conductivity probes (which the G3/6 has) are highly sensitive to salts (eg KN03 etc) then in theory it can tell you how your plants are talking up your fertilizer. If conductivity is dropping then you are not fertilizing enough. If...

Hi George, The G6 is superb. I have owned and used one since January. I even have mine running through a Aquamedic CO2 reactor and Hydor External 300w Heater with not much reduction in flow. I have not had any problems with it at all. Primes easily, no leaks, quiet. Good points: Build...

Thank you for the info andyh. I have just looked at his thread and it may be the best option. Will have a search around and if I cant find anything I will PM bogwood for some advice. Again thank you. Regards dave

Cheers guys, Some interesting stuff. I find that if eheim hosing is placed in a sink full of very hot water then taken out after ten mins you can then lay it straight until it cools which then stays straight. I dont like their 'shepherds' crooks etc. And their return installation set does not...

PS not that keen on the eheim green tubing as well. dave

Hi, I have a external filter (JBL) that uses 16/22 tubing and I am not that keen on the inlet/outlet from the aquarium. Except glass lily pipes what inlet/outlets do people think are the best. Only consideration is I have a trim around the top of my tank so the inlet/outlet has to drop approx...

Lesson learnt. Dont worry about ph. Ignore ph guidelines on plants. Cheers Ceg Regards Dave

I am still relatively new to this planted aquarium stuff. Guess I have to go through the same stages as everyone else has. Working out what to be worried about and what not to be worried about. Yeah co2 distribution worries me too :lol: Regards Dave

Cheers Chris, I will have a look. Always willing to learn. By going too low with ph I mean I dont want it to go below 6. I am trying to keep the ph where all my plants like it. I have some plants that according to Tropica should be kept above a ph of 6. Just trying to give all inhabitants the...