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Hello everyone! I got my first RO device finally. Now I need an adapter to connect it to the tap. My tap size is G3/4(m22) and RO hose size is 3/8". I can not find a proper adapter. Can someone please help me?

how can one not click on a thread with a title like this one? you are a brave man, sharing secrets like this on the world wide web! there must be some kind of evolutionary thing going on as i do exactly the same with my microfibre cloth thing and multiple retired tea towels. classic. Si

all I know is that if one can control the N, P, Fe level and their ratio's in the water, they can Hinder the growth of the algae. in order for the algae to grow properly it will require all the same nutrient that the plant will require, if you were to reduce P and Fe in the water Colum and...

Well that actually looks incredible, I love it 😁 I've had a look through your journal and it was an enjoyable read! Your tank is beautiful. I'm going to sell the two Hygger lights and invest in a Fluval Plant 3. I figure I'll save on electricity in the long run with just the one light...

Tea towel sized waffle thing. And no. Not in three years... Here it is drying on the cabinet door ready for next time. Presumably it correlates with tank size and tech?

Tom Barr ran a low tech high light tank, it is featured somewhere on this forum!

Specs: Tank: 40x25x25 = 25 l Filter: Dennerle Scapers Flow, HOB filter, 340 l/u (13,5x tank volume) Lights : LedStar AQS40 - RGB+W - Full power on 1984 lumen, control by app. 8 hours CO2: approx 30ppm, AquarioNeo diffuser, Substrate: Volcano mineral and Tropica soil Heater: Dennerle 25W...

Not necessarily. It is possible but perhaps not a technique that’s suitable for folk just starting out. I think its success hinges on a nutrient rich substrate sealed off from the water column and dense planting. It also requires good surface agitation to equilibrate dissolved CO2 with...

I think there is a school of thought in which at low intensity lights you should have longer lighting period , that's what he means I think

My CO2 just ran out, and I've never dosed it yet, so I guess I am 😅 Snap, pretty sure mine is BBA given my nearby BBA moss impersonation that I'm embracing... As suggested above, I just keep taking off the worse leaves. Generally my plants are pretty free of it, not so my hardscape. CO2 control...

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This is interesting (or a typo?). I was under the impression that you need low light for this low tech approach

I'm sorry! I was mistaken by your reply where you said: "They probably are csm+b". Happi was the one that said: "judging by the picture, it appear to look like csm+b which I personally consider as a terrible product". Thanks @G H Nelson, I will try a batch of the ferts from "the planted tank"...

Great colours! Can you reveal some technical details for us? E.g. light, intensity, filtration rate, CO2. Much appreciated!

Colors doing nice in my nano :thumbup:

You know, I feel like fewer newbies in the US are starting with high energy systems, and are more likely to be trying an Aquarium Co-op-style planted tank (easy plants, no CO2, low light, inert substrate, AIO liquid fertilizer and/or root tabs) and I don't see the point of full EI when there's...

Better photo!

Thanks, that's great!

Pulled the vallis and removed some rocks! Quite a change but hopefully I can fill the corners with the rotala once I've given them there first trim and replant.

Back to green and the leaves are huge! Think there is some different types of rotala growing from the cuttings purchased. Still cool though I guess.

Not sure if it's the same as mine has developed black stripes on the first emersed leaves! Smaller bunch I removed from the two huge bunches. Still nice though.

I'm not sure I didn't recommend it. I think it was the unknown composition that made me hesitant.

Hello Everyone, Nice to meet you all I have been off and on in the hobby for around 10 years (mostly off) but now having my own little man cave I have a space that would be perfect for a small to medium tank. I’m slightly torn between the Aqauscaper 600 and Oase Styleline 125 due to space...

There never really seems to be a one size fits all when it comes to keeping fish / plants, everyone's experiences are different. That's the fun of this journal, I'll try and keep it updated with everything that's going on. Have you or are you currently running a low tech tank with little to...

it depends on what you are trying to compare. but it look something like this when compared side by side: Modified Version: add these to Recipe #3 21.62 gram KNO3 15.54 grams K2SO4 Note: Additional Mg is not added in the Modified version when compared to TNC because Mg is usually...

I did a very small bit of rearrangement. I wanted more water volume in the tank so I decided to take out two big pieces of seiryu stone which aren't even visible. I also wanted more space on the left and right sides of the tank so that the Corydoras would have more space to chill...

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I don't think I've ever dosed sufficient fertz for it to be considered true EI. And I've always used all in one ready mixed products like TNC Complete. Instead I watch my plants closely for signs of deficiency and just up the entire dose when I feel it's necessary, or add TNC Lite if I think...

Thank you! This is very helpful new information for me

Hi Richard You can use the Trace/Micro mix from Planted Box! Use the same grams per water container volume! Light green leaves could be low Nitrate levels for these plants? Or just new growth plus some plants are naturally lighter green 💚 in colour.

I use the hygger piezo air pumps on my breeder boxes (ziss and one I made). They're great for that but I doubt you'd get much turnover through a matten filter/ sponge block.

Hi everyone! Comming back to this thread, I hope that's OK, Otherwise I'll open a new one... The Rotala is doing great. Still, the new leaves on the Tripartitia (and I noticed on the Lymnophilia and the new Siamensis as wel), keep appearing light, as cause of a possible iron shortage. I would...

Yes, calcium nitrate usually contains N and Calcium Oxide. The nitrate side is generally No3 and a small percentage of NH4.

Anybody know if these piezo air pumps are powerful enough to run a 20mm jetlift tube of the type used for mattenfilters or the Envobee or Swiss Tropical style sponge blocks? The raw l/m air volume numbers seem too low.... but I saw one manufacturer quoted the air pressure created and it seemed...

The fertilizer trade has standardized labeling of ingredients in equivalent nutrient values, not necessarily related to the chemicals of origin. For example, potassium is always labeled as potash (K2O) equivalent, where the chemical is typically derived from potassium sulfate. Check this...

I currently have my 30 gallon set up as a South American inspired scape (see the attach photo). It’s a sand capped dirted tank that has been my first true introduction to a planted aquascape. I’ve honestly hated it since the day I set it up, it’s never looked right to me and now I’m dealing with...

Thank you that's great. You asked what substrate I have used. On recommendation I used Seachem Flourite and no sand. Thanks again.

Thank you for the Ikea info. That's great. I'll have a look on their site.

I'd be happy to clarify! Yes, nh4 is ammonia. Many aquasoils and dirt-based tanks leech quite a lot in the beginning and water changes are more critical to keep the concentration under control. By riparian plants I mean those that have their roots in the water and their leaves in the air...

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Some of the IKEA offerings at the moment.

Welcome to the UKaps!:happy::thumbup:

Welcome to UKAPS @Deng8

Hi folks - I came across the forum after searching for reviews on an Aquael tank, and after reading a post from @JohnCooke, I thought to join. I'm an oldie newbie, in the sense I used to have a tank some forty odd years ago, and since retired, decided to revisit the hobby. I was never...

Thank you. As a complete beginner to the hobby I didn't understand some of the comments in your reply to my post. If you could clarify I would be grateful. You mention NH4 as I understand it that's Ammonia is that correct? You mention Riparian plants. Please could tell what type they are and...

Great thanks! I was concerned that it was a physical mix of Potassium Oxide and Sulphur particles and not actual Potassium Sulphate crystals Would it be the same for a Calcium Nitrate product that said it contained Nitrogen and Calcium Oxide?

Also will be adding a Sand Layer to the foreground which will be quite deep to give the corydoras something to dig in amongst.

What is your substrate? Is it leeching nh4? I do a lot of water changes on new tanks, as much as I have time for. That works out to 40-50% two or three times a week. While I am changing the water I remove any melting/dying leaves and try to keep organic waste as low as possible. During this...

@Happi, are any of the recipes on #88 comparable to TNC Complete? I've almost finished my current bottle, so looking for a cheaper, like-for- like alternative and they sound pretty easy to make. Thanks in advance!

The position thats creates the best swirl/vortex within the reactor is what your alfter, so trial and error and see what works best for you. Also you need a little tubing on the CO2 inlet so the gas bubbles as low as possible within the camber without being sucked into the outlet, lots of...

I’ve been using carbon under tank heaters on my 60L and 37L.

Eheim used to make heater versions of these filters. A Picture from the net:

I am new to the hobby and have just set up a 30cm square low tech tank. The tank at the moment is a plants only tank but that may change in the future. The tank as I said, is low tech with no filter, heater or light. I completed the planting last Tuesday 21st May. No liquid fertilizer/CO2 has...

Hello Si. Thank you for your welcome.

I have finalised the hardscape now and added the substrate. I have gone for a slightly unconventional mix of substrates, not specifically representative of the main hardscaping rock used. Usually I try to match the larger graded gravels to the rock type used in colour pallette and form, however...

Your new here and to Aquascaping. Im not new here and still feel new to Aquascaping. Its an ongoing project! Welcome, your in a good place. Si

Having a nano 35 ltr the thermo is liberating. I also do the inlet sponge thing using an Eheim Pickup filter sponge. I will say no more as i am a tad superstitious. Thermo 100. Cut down sponges. Seachem Matrix Jammed to the max. Si

if they dont copy that, then the world has gone mad. if they do copy that, at least you have witnesses! Such a nice looking filter. I wonder if its difficult for companies to add heaters? Imagine Oase have a couple of patents? Si

I currently have x2 Air Pumps running on this. X1 for the UGF x2 outlets - just a MA x2 outlet pump - AquaManta Air Pump - SP 360 x1 for the Big air stone = superfish pond x1 outlet - Superfish Air Flow 2 Air Pump Would this be suitable to run it all Hailea V10 Air Pump:

Hey there I know this is an old thread but was just wondering since I'm using a similar reactor, is this position correct for the internal elbow inlet?

Hey MrClockOff, it's me again 😅. I've been having some C02 issues (or rather, lack thereof) and was wondering if you could help me spot what I've done wrong. Drop checker isn't changing colour and my PH-KH readings are the same before and after turning on the C02. Could find any leaks during...

That's pretty much the standard content of K2SO4. Looks fine to me.

For those that may not have seen it, this is my solution for (easily) carrying the filter to the sink for cleaning.

I’ve just seen this. Shame it’s only in the 250 at the moment. Someone at Eheim has been (partly) reading my mind. Two things I hate about some filters is a lack of carrying handle and an attached power cord. I corrected the first issue on my 250 and 350 and now Eheim have corrected the second...

I put a sponge on the inlet pipe of my Ehiem Classic 350 and it does a better job of keeping the media clean than the Biomaster. I don’t like it being in the tank but I had to install it to stop baby shrimps being sucked up. Luckily it’s at the back of the tank so you can’t see it.

Hi everyone, i thought i'd resurrect my old thread and give an update on goings on over the last few years, wheres that time gone! Looking back through the old pictures here, the tank has grown in a lot. The Crypt Usteriana has gone mad, popping up everywhere with loads of leaves on the...

Cool beans, I'll await with interest! Thanks for replying.

TBh Ive only started using it this weekend so will report back shortly. The TNC just ran out so opened this one up yesterday.

I must stress this is what I do and it works for me, others will have far different methods and opinions. I find it easier to give you an insight rather than trying to explain. To remin my water change water to a 3-1 ratio of Calcium-Magnesium I add CaNO3 and then bring it up to the desired...

I think algae issues,( not talking minimal algae which we all have?) arise from Phosphate when especially with EI when overall plants are not in active growth due to neglecting waterchange 50%, flow not correct and generally not putting a shift in with maintenance ,other factors of course...

It appears you are doing everything correctly and I'm sure given time when the tank has matured and all the beneficial microbes have made an appearance things will settle down. I totally agree with this for long term maintenance but would always default to a couple of large extra changes if any...

I'm located in Singapore and it's hard for me to find dry salts to use to fertilize my tank - my tank is about 2500 litres total volume, so using commercial branded AIO fertilizers (which is what I was doing until advised against if here) costs alot. I've resorted to looking across the border...

So phosphate is cause of alge? I dont get it , when i was struggling with GSA and BBA i started dosing KH2PO4 on top of traces and my alge issues got better. There must be other factors which I am not considering.

Thank you. That's a good idea. I can think of a few companies in addition to supermarkets like DIY stores and the Range. I think I'll spend some of this weekend having a bit of a search or two online!

Thank you for the suggestion. I have had a look at Ikea and have found some vessels that interest me. So that may be a good place to start. As I live in a rural area I will have a look in the charity shops next time I am in town. That's why I like to buy online if I can. Thanks again.

Ah nice, Kensal Green

Thank you for sharing your personal targets! Given my slow growing plants I think that I'm more comfortable dosing lean than EI so comparing all the targets you shared plus the various AIOs on the calculator can give me a rough idea of what to target myself. How about iron targets for...

You could try looking for large Salad bowls or Punch Bowls also...in retail supermarkets.

Thanks @bazz I appreciate the input. I do feel like my husbandry has been pretty optimal, large weekly water changes, ruffling the plants to ensure any debris is cleared from those, agitating the surface to syphon up debris. I've reduced my light intensity from 50% to 30% so I'll see if that...

You might be on to something about the wood thing. Masterline's owner Marian posted on his FB that he uproots everything at some point and deep vacuum the substrate. That sounds too much work for me(I'd never do that) but I guess if you want to do something do it right

That would be PMDD. Tom Barr is quite open to the fact that EI was mainly based on PMDD, he simply added Po4 and increased the overall nutrient levels, removed the need for testing and upped the amount of water changed. Greg Watson explains a little about the system. More information can...

Hi GH Nelson, thanks for the reply, appreciated! No my fertz regime is pretty much perfect so ill leave it as is.

Thanks for the input. I think I'm liking the Biosmaster 850 as O like the idea of the prefilter.

Hi all, Good post. That is something I've said a lot, it is the <"all plants"> and that there aren't any <"special ADA etc. potassium (K+) (or nitrate (NO3-)) ions"> arguments. I would make a slight exception for nitrate, it is not that the ions are any different, but that <"their method of...

Hi DD mix will cloud your aquarium for a few days as it is not washed of dust! You could use root tablets as an alternative! I wouldn't alter the dry dosing routine unless you have specific plant deficiencies!

I’ve got a 350 and never had the Air Purge issue. All canisters that I’ve had get a little trapped air when installed/cleaned but it soon finds its way out with a little rocking. The Biomaster certainly hasn’t been any worse. I suspect the modified head plate might improve expelling air a bit...

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Looks like BBA but could be staghorn if the fronds start branching. No one knows what ultimately causes it but organic waste and varying CO2 levels are two of the culprits often cited. Could have been triggered when you turned off the CO2. I personally would cut those leaves off for starters...

This all depends on whether you want lean dose or go full EI. I personally go fairly lean and target/achieve 7ppm NO3, 1ppm PO4, 3ppm K and 0.15ppm Fe with the addition of 1 root tab/week placed in different areas of the tank. Your plants will tell you what they are lacking/require. Ultimately...

Is the tank a 30cm cube? If so that would approximately equate to 20l of water after hardscape displacement and as such I would certainly not add any more fish. Stick with what you have and use a comprehensive fertilizer to feed the plants.

I'm currently using a P900 (which I would imagine uses the same app) and after going through all the presets on the first day I settled on a basic custom mode which suits my taste and most probably the plants and tank's, R=32% G=41% B=41% UV=32% Fan=100% Power=54% with a half hour...

Haha Andy… so what will 1/3rd the amount in terms of ppm’s of NO3 or N amount to per week then ? Cheers, Michael

Like your angle here. I wonder if tanks with driftwood are more prone to algae as there must be some kind of rotting/ degrading going on which could lead to its growth? My tank is over 3 years running now and i know that theres a lot of crap in the soil, that is slightly tipping the scales at...

No, it's based on the "without CO2 plants will need less ferts, so instead of dosing 3x per week, I'll just do that once a week" principle. 😁

I got a glass/crystal container from a charity shop, it looks like a tropica aquacube if it was 13cm! a very good use of £5

am not quite sure how they came to that conclusion because algae almost require the same nutrients that plant needs. neither plant or algae would care weather the N is from Organic source or Inorganic source. the most common algae found under the EI regime is GSA and GDA, both present under...

Possibly, but thinking about the undergravel plate I used, I think it was inadequate. It was like the Supa under gravel plate https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supa-Under-Gravel-Aquarium-Filter/dp/B003J2ULO6/ref=asc_df_B003J2ULO6/? The slots were really tiny and clogged easily. Have just set up my...

Is that based on the oft quoted 30 ppm of NO3 being "full EI" weekly? Still, 10 ppm of NO3 or about 2.25 ppm of N weekly... that is probably about twice the amount of what I dose in both my densely planted low-tech tanks every 2-3 weeks :) sure, I don't doubt it works for you. Cheers, Michael

I wasn't sure if I should post this in the Algae sub or not. This could be a non issue, I've noticed over the last number of days some hair like algae on some of my ferns, it's not on all of them and it is quite small. The photo below is zoomed right in. I have adjusted the lights to 30% with...