Recent content by markp35

what is ug?

trying to decide between hc "cuba" and glossostigma elatinoides for a carpeting plant which is easier? 1stly to grow and 2ndly to maintain which looks better? what are the pros and cons of each?

great stuff thanks . :thumbup:

brilliant , thanks . im assuming all id need is an adapter for the plug on the solenoid and id be good to go,

after hitting the skids due to lack of finances my planted tank is finally able to get back on track . i need to get a regulator and solenoid to fit a 2kg fire extinguisher . im looking at this 1 http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/tmc-v2- ... -3702.html but id rather not pay £90 if i could avoid...

i think i will use the aquabasis+ under playsand . as i said the vast majority of the substrate will be covered so a little bit of mixing over time shouldnt really cause a problem as it wont be seen . there will be a small area of open sand for corys , if i have to keep tidying that area up...

you make a good argument for the t5s , i think i will go for the t5 lighting . thanks for the advice :thumbup:

80x40x35cm tank im putting together a list of plants that i like but i was hoping somebody with the " mental eye" for how plants will or wont go together could give me an opinion . would these plants work well together or just look a bit of a mess? focal point im thinking of doing something...

i think i may go with limnophilia aquatica , looking through google images im really liking the looks of this plant a lot . i may try some C. furcata in the midground tho .

i think the yellow stuff is cambomba australis?

very true

im happy that the 1.1w t8 will grow plants , the reason for the increase would be predominantly 1 of growth speed

its a plant im seriously debating . i love the look of it but im a bit unsure wether to go for it or have something like limnophilia aquatica instead .

im a good way off of actually doing the tank yet . im buying all the equipment i need bit by bit , and using the time constructively to do lots of reading and ask lots of questions , so that when im ready to go im well prepared . once the project kicks off properly i will of course do the...

i completely agree that every scape has room for some moss. i love it . im deffinately planning on having some nice moss covered branches somewhere. id love to do a moss only scape 1 day . tank will have 2 full length t5s pressurised co2 and EI dosing , so i should be able to meet the needs...