Recent content by J Butler

Hey Ady :wave: Looks to me like a Crossocheilus reticulatus, quick Google search shows it's also known as a silver flying fox as well as a reticulated algae eater so think that's where the confusion arose from. I remember sanj making a nice post regarding siamese algae eater/ flying fox...

Re: First ever tank Also, I would leave you Lilly in and see how it goes, as you mentioned earlier it's more than likely the fact it's having to adapt to a new environment. I believe it's always a result of differing CO2 levels more than anything else, but I wouldn't add anymore LC than you...

Re: First ever tank Hi Jason, The tank looks like it's coming along nicely, despite your issues with a few of the plants. It's hard to tell for sure, but that shell shape and snail size seem to ring a few bells. Did he bare any resemblance to the snail in the following topic? Unidentified...

Thanks for the reply, Wearsbunnyslippers. I thought something like this could work, I just had reservations that the root growth would be enough to hold the soil in place. Nothing for it but to try though I suppose, won't be able to for a while, but when I hopefully invest in a big tank to...

Well, I wasn't sure where best to post this as it involves a few areas, so settled on the Plant section. I believe ADA's Wabi-Kusa have been around for quite some time now in the form or substrate balls however with recent ADA view videos, it's clear they're extending the term to include...

Hey Emyr, Initially I was going to hop on the band wagon and cry Seiryu stone also, however I think you may be right with your Ryuoh hunch. Take a look at the following TFH article :thumbup: Aquascaping with Ryuoh-seki stones A little more here: Expressing a Sense of Depth Using Ryuoh Stones...

Hi Calzone, excellent start :thumbup: I'm glad you sorted out your image posting issues as I for one am certainly looking forward to seeing this progress. As to your earlier powerhead question, I've only ever seen the ecotech powerheads powered by the magnetic coupling you described. By all...

Sorry for the delay, Vygec. Was preoccupied yesterday and never got a chance to check in. Like Davem suggested, I would disconnect the tube from the diffuser and see if any gas comes through then. You could also do the same for the bubble counter to see if the CO2 has stopped at the regulator...

Not sure I quite understand you, Vygec. The order I have mine is regulator > check valve > bubble counter > atomiser/ reactor/ diffuser. As long as there in that order, should be fine. Does that help?

Inlet is at the bottom of the image you linked. The little plastic nib that's visible is where the CO2 bubbles come out of but prevents it draining when you fill it with fluid. You could also blow it, the check valve will stop one way but allow the other hopefully :wink: Hope that helps.

Thank you for the kind words everyone :thumbup: The tanks still chugging along nicely, theres a few changes, I'll get some updated photos up for the weekend :)

That would be fine, there will be some chelated Iron in with the trace mix anyway.

Hi Creg :wave: It's known as Manazanita wood and it hails from the USA. Tom Barr ships a fair bit out (he goes by the name of Plantbrain on our forum) and that's where I got my box from. It's also available from the forum sponsors, Aquaessentials. Once you hit 25 posts, you should be able to...

Well, following on from this topic -> *Ticking bomb!*, threat levels have been reduced from Defcon 3 back to 4 :roll:. I removed three of the little blighters and haven't seen any sign of more, fingers crossed the threat has been neutralised! In other news, growth seems to be proceeding slowly...

Re: 120 x 55 x 55 the 4 week update I swear your water clarity get's better with every photo Mark! If it wasn't put into context by being posted on UKAPS, you really wouldn't be able to tell. Are you still thinking about an aquascaping book, I want to see this stuff printed! :mrgreen: