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    Best place for crypts UK

    Thanks :) Do you mean the MH @ Edwalton? There was a lovely scape at West Bridgeford, but it's shut down :(
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    Best place for crypts UK

    Anyone recommend anywhere? Or near Notts, would be even better! I've had a look at java plants, but I'm sure I've heard of other online shops/ebay sellers. The few crypts I've seen seem v.expensive, working out £4-5 per plant with shipping. Is that the going rate? Thanks :)
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    Seachem fluorite black sand

    Thanks for the link :) I've washed it today-5-6 rinses seemed to do it. Will put it in the tank tomorrow, then get the filter and heater setup. Thanks for the thumbs up on the crypts-must find somewhere to buy them...
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    Seachem fluorite black sand

    Anyone know if this needs rinsing-will that remove nutrients? I'm planning on using it for a very low tech setup. Would swords, aponogetons and crypts grow in it with no CO2 or additional dosing? 24w T5 over 60l aqua one horizon with tetratec ex700. Thanks :)
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    Anyone used seachem's fluorite black sand?

    I'm planning a low maintenance tank and was thinking of compost under sand, then someone mentioned this product with some nutritional content. Does anyone know if it's sharp and angular? There will be cories in the tank so I need it to be safe for them. None of the pictures online are detailed...
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    Problems with 3 small tanks

    Few updates Tank 1 Still doing every other day water changes. I'm hoovering up the very top of the sand which is brown with algae, and discarding it. I shall replace if I ever get rid of the algae. Vallis is picking up, lots of new green leaves and a new little plant on a runner. No change in...
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    Will carbon remove ferts?

    Thanks guys, I'm using seachem prime as a dechlor atm which says it 'detoxifies' heavy metals. It's been over 7 weeks since the last dosing, so loads of water changes since then. I think I'll get a kit to see if there's any there, and use the cuprisorb if there is. Is there a safe level of...
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    Will carbon remove ferts?

    I'd like to add shrimp to some tanks which have been treated with copper based meds in the past. I bought some carbon to put in the filters but I haven't added it yet as I didn't know if it would remove ferts too. Any thoughts? Thanks :)
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    Problems with 3 small tanks

    Thanks fred, I'll carry on with that then :thumbup: I thought the water sprite has got brown algae on, but now I think some of it is starting to die. There was a little die back when I first bought it, but it's been lovely since, until now :(
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    Problems with 3 small tanks

    Thanks guys-yes, it looks like a Hydrocotyle, thanks for that. I'm going with every other day water changes to try and keep the algae down and because the betta has bitten his tail. I'll keep with the dosing unless anyone advises otherwise?
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    Problems with 3 small tanks

    Thanks for the links Flyfisherman :) The cat litter I used isn't like that in the thread, it's clay which would totally muddy the water for ever! It's a thin layer topped with a good few cm of sand. Looking at the algae on that link, it looks most like the black brush, but doesn't have the...
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    Problems with 3 small tanks

    I've been plodding on with these, but they're not going so well, so any advice appreciated :) Tank 1 Size-25l cubeish Time set up-5 weeks Filter-fluval 1, mature media from LFS added with fish. Sponge baffle to slow flow Substrate-plain clay cat litter under sand Plants-twisted vallis, water...
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    Backings

    I agree a backing really finishes off a tank. I've used some oil type stuff which really makes them stick well, although I think olive oil/baby oil would do just as good a job for future reference :thumbup: I have seen tanks with black bin liners as a backing which looks as effective as fish...
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    Fishless cycle question

    Flyfisherman, as animal mother said, it's the filter you cycle and that's where all the bacteria live. Virtually none live in the water, so you can completely change all your water and still be cycled. Your LFS water will have been little different to tap water apart from conditioner which you...
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    Got my filter...what next?

    Brilliant, thanks stu :) Just remembered, I need the heater too! So that's 3 more things to get-this is an expensive hobby :lol:
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