Recent content by dsandson

For a smallish tank I really like the aquariums with a full width built in filter, like the Aqua One Aquanano 40. Theres lots out there, they look great and theres lots of room for filter media. The Fluval Spec is similar in that regard. Also having a weir helps reduce surface scum in the same...

I had this quandry too, as I'm setting up a new 150 litre tank. Really wanted the Biomaster but not prepared to take the risk of having a noisy example for a premium price point. I looked at the other easily removeable pre-filter, the Aqueal Ultramax. But seen reviews of units that broke very...

Interesting discussion. I'm a civil engineer by trade, and do work for water utilities. That has lessened over the last while but that's just a business thing. I work for a consultancy but see lots of what happens. Many of the thoughts so far have been over population or a lack of respect of...

I recently bought a WRGB2 from the app. It arrived in less than a week, with tracking with FedEx. I was genuinely impressed with the speed. It was only a 30cm model but no taxes to pay. I received a letter today confirming the import certificate as well, so all above board. That was confirmed...

How about another option, US firm Waterbox Aquariums have setup a UK base. Found them as I was looking for an Optiwhite all in one tank. They seem to now being selling freshwater rimless tanks. CLEAR

John, I have just set up my Aqua Nano 40 (next step up from your tank) and found that i was getting some of this surface scum. May not be the same source but I have found the back filter can help if you get the grille intake to act more as a weir. I have dropped the water level slightly. This...

I got some from Riverwood Aquatics about 2 weeks ago. They still have 3l bags in stock. I actually only ordered the 3l but they sent a 9l bag. I even contacted them to ask was that a mistake, and offered to pay the balance but still no reply. Dont want to see an independent shop out of pocket...

I'd love to see an aquascaping store in Ireland. Doubt it'd be near me but somewhere we could drive to without taking a plane or a ferry would be good!! Given the relatively low density of people in Ireland versus the likes of England where all the well known aquascaping shops are, I'd say such...

Yeah, thats a tricky one. Interesting find as well. I suppose it comes down to how comfortable you are taking a punt! If the RGB spectrum isnt fantastic to your eye, then you could always sell it on on ebay. Glad to see it has a clover-leaf power connector. Should be easy to find a replacement...

I wanted to bring this up again as I wasnt able to help the poster earlier in the thread. Ive just received another wave co2 reg and solenoid combo through the post... only took the ebay seller over a month to bother posting it, but oh well! Anyway, connected it up to my FE on the 180l tank...

Thats a bit odd. What type of bottle are you using? Is it a 1kg or 500g?

Hi, if it helps I've had a wave reg for over 2 years now. Been using an UP inline diffuser for about a year, with no problems at all. Recently bought another filter and UP diffuser, so now have the 2 diffusers running from the same bottle with no problems. The right hand hand dial shows...

... unless you've got cribs. In which case its like a red rag to a bull. The male has buried so far down that he's exposed the Osmocote on the base of the tank, and in more than one place. The stuff is just so damn light! Grr! :cry: Dave

Definately! The tank its on is in the lounge. The 2 filters and one Koralia already make enough noise as it is!! And, the fact that I already had the jubilee clips helped. Dave

My word that was a fast reply! Cheers mate.