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Well, the question was asked in 2021, there were 3 of us who contributed at the time, the other two no longer post :( drum filters as you speak of are not that popular in the U.K. (I see you are from the U.S.A.)

Thank you. I hope so and the pink crypts are flamingo. According to what maidenhead aquatics sold me anyway.

Yes they are flamingo! I've dotted 6 younger plants in the mix. Add a bit of colour and difference.

Thank you! Have noticed a couple of crypts have popped up in the middle of the other crypts but not in the monte carlo yet! I'm sure they will in time lol.

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A lovely tank. I like the combination of sand, larger pebbles and stones, and the healthy ferns in the middle. I might have missed, but what’s the size of the tank? And which filter do you use? Just curious, doing research for a similar size tank.

After consulting the local community, I was pointed towards a seedpod-like structure which forms the fruit of the sapucaia tree. It looks like a dried coconut, but with an opening. Apparently, people use it as a cave for dwarf cichlids, and it releases tannins. So I managed to acquire on of...

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Cool! Yeah i like these types of tanks as you might know since i have one for myself. The land part is an cool extra addition :) Only problem i have is that i can't really have carpeting plants since my riparium is double the height and that means a lot of light... But well, cant have it all ;)...

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So here a global update regarding the stuff that is going on. Very pleased with the new reactor. It dissolves the co2 bubbles completely so no more 'fog' in the tank and ofcourse much more effective. Im pretty sure the new waterfall is also the cause for degassing the co2 from my water lolz...

Had a quick peek a fluval gro + and it's mainly iron although it does contain NPK its in minute amounts. Like Darrel mentions approx 98.6% water.

As my current layout approaches the 2 years mark, that itch to rebuild it once more starts to grow. Some things worked well, others not so much. I see some of my choices from the current setup as a bit daring for my skill level with hardscape and layouts overall, and they didn't work so well...

Just kidding - here it is. Beautiful tank, and somewhere in the thread there is a battle between emersed and submersed plants. Not being able to find it was driving me mad.

Hopefully things get sorted out soon. There was a tank on here (I think?) or might have only been on TPT - I think it was from MinorHero, but I can't find it anymore - Whomever it was had a similar setup with to yours and could not keep algae away because of nutrient competition from emersed plants.

I think it must be fairly systemic throughout the industry, and a bit and miss. But yes perhaps that would be the best course of action.

Thank you Walt! It small ''nano'' size. Dimension in inches: L13.78 X D13.78 X H17.72 [Overall] L13.78 X D10.63 X H17.72 [Paludarium] L13.78 X D3.15 X H17.72 [Chamber]

Thanks, no recent foto's, well I could make it but it's just a mess 🙁

Hey Mike love your riparium! What are the measurements?

Well that's exclusive all the tetras, Cory's, otto's.. With nitriet limitation the rotala should get red it just gets orange, it grows quite well and pearls, but no reds and I have the skilights blasting at full power.. 😅 I left Ei after always struggling with bba and tryed apt lean dosing style...

I see. Do you think I should buy my anubias from a different seller then? Sent from my SM-S918B using Tapatalk

Haha, sure has John. I might stick to the Blond @5.0%, and role out the Ale for special occasions :)

I bet it's got a kick to it too Tim @7.4%

Agree w/ @Wookii . I would increase N & P, especially if still seeing GDA. Any recent photos? This tank is so enviable.

Hi Everyone I'm starting my journal for my Foresta 35e Paludarium. There is a backwall filter with a pump and an Atomizer which creates fog. The filter water trickles down the plant mats on the back wall. The fog flows out the top and down the backwall, keeping the plants moist. The back wall...

That is true - and something to be aware of when applying UV light... Instead of potentially overdosing traces I would opt for just running the UV on a timer - say 8 hours a day and dose the micros when the UV is not running... say at the beginning of the photoperiod. Cheers, Michael

It's probably Anubias rot or melt. There's a few older threads on this somewhere here; one below. It's happened to me too fairly recently and many other members in the past. It's probably infected nursery stock and I don't think there is very much you can do about it, except perhaps try again...

Thank you - it's far from a showstopper, but always gives me something to tinker with. That's what I'm thinking, and it seems to be true from the trends I've been seeing. pH seems to be rising a little bit each day.

New one to the aquascape world 🙏 I've had a planted aquarium for 18 months now with co2 but fancy a change up and interested in making an integrated filter unit this time round but somehow with an intake at the bottom and not the top 👌🏽

I did, I bought 3 in the end (still to setup the one for my larger tank). No complaints, all running well!

Yeah, I also use floats. I like the shade they provide and how you can adjust it with different kinds of floating plants This is my 100L low tech But I will keep an eye on the lights in the new setup, because it is way shorter in plant mass. I'll be posting updates on how it develops Cheers...

Nah - not if you’re still injecting CO2, fish load will provide no where near enough N and P, that and the very high light from the Hyperspots will be contributing to your algae woes.

Okay struggling with this tank alot lately. Had a gda outbreak that went on for more then a month. Changed the lights to Skylight hyperspot FL I must say the colours are amazing and the light spread from 3 to 8 spots is way better. I love the light alot but it made my plants grow better and the...

Visited Mount Saint Bernard Abbey today. It's a Cistercian Monastery set in beautiful Charnwood countryside. It has its own brewery and produces two types of beer, blond and ale, both are superb.

So I have had two types of Anubias (Anubias bonsai and Anubias nana Pettit) planted in the exact same spot and in both instances, the rhizome starts to rot and the leaves start to die. I didn't glue the plant and I didn't bury the rhizome I just placed it on top of some wood. Nothing was...

True, there is always something going on... That is why we probably love our hobby so much :) Could be that you have a small drawback with your plants due to to forgetting to turn on the co2. What could it be else. Anyways, just wanted to say that i like your tank a lot. Really cool scape...

Further to my post above. Visited Mount Saint Bernard Abbey today, accompanied by my wife. Beautiful place, very well kept and very peaceful. Picked up a few bottles of beer. Both the Blond and the Ale are full bodied with distinctive flavour. The Blond is like an IPA, and the Ale a malty stout...

A few things I should apologise for, but I doubt I’ll ever find the posts in which I made such claims. 1 - Sun light doesn’t cause algae, i am sure sunlight helps algae grow but this aquarium is getting 4 hours of sunlight and there is minimal algae. 2 - m.hirusta does put out 4 leaves under...

Love these! and i'm about to strip my planted tank down to make one as i have a aps 80cm x 45cm x 40cm tank.. but all of my filters always filter from the bottom of the tank.. will this set up not miss the waste at the bottom? could you not make the filter intake at the bottom of the 1st...

Plants are waiting at my door - luckily a nice day here so no temp concerns. Over the weekend I pulled some things out and opened up the scape a little bit. pH is slowly rising and seemingly equilibrating since I’ve upped the light a bit. Running it at about 70% now. Removed the background and...

That's good to know yours has held up. I'm afraid I'm too much of a worrier though, and just ordered a steel clad stand from www.aquariums4life.co.uk. More expense :rolleyes: but at least I will be able to sleep at nights.

I can understand your concerns with the stand, I felt the same. However, it has held up well so far, I wouldn't dare put it in a spot though where the tank could be accidentally knocked allowing the tank to sway a little!

Hi all, It is <"really difficult to judge">. That is partially why I like a floating plant, it performs both <"nutrient reduction"> and <"net curtain duties">. cheers Darrel

Hi all, They do. You can use them, but they really are <"just glorified tap water">. That is <"beyond shoddy">, even for our <"privatised water companies">, they managed a magnificent "one sample" for both calcium (Ca) and alkalinity. You can use any <"all in one">, just <"dosed at a low...

Now that you've had this substrate system up and running for a bit, is there anything you regret or would change if you could do it again? I'm considering a very similar mix of components for an upcoming build. It's nice to see that you've managed to pull off exposed white substrate with a dirt...

so it does not have phosphate or nitrates which is what you want , but i cannot see what the cleator is for iron you might have to do some research on that and your ph . Because you are injecting co2 phosphates might need dosing, if you have any GSA (green spot alge) then you definitely need to...

Those plants really good 👍 I might just do that with tnc complete too. So would easylife profito not be enough as a fertiliser as fish poop and water change would give the nitrates + phosphates? Or would I need to supplement some? Like the potassium? I'm still very clueless about what and...

Today I have a update on the 200L tank Let's start with a picture, that my sister kindly sent me because I am out of town. This picture she took yesterday, five days after the set-up. I think the light may be too bright. What do you think? The total volume of this aquarium is 200L, Which...

I have the same in my tap water and i have stopped dosing nitrates all together, i am only dosing tnc complete one 2ml pump every 2-3 weeks(because i bought it),rest i only dose columbo fert which came with superfish set ,it has no nitrates and phosphate. For phosphates i bought monopotashim...

Yeah I guess something bigger would give you more options. I'm just starting this journey, so this size will suit me for a while. One thing that I'm really worrying about though, @Ash J is the stand. Now I've put it together and filled the tank with water, I can't help but think it isn't very...

...to back that view up. Once people could search for the genes that <"coded for ammonia and nitrite oxidation">? <"The past is a foreign country">*. You might be interested in our thread with Dr Tim Hovanec: <"Dr Timothy Hovanec's comments about Bacterial supplements"> & <"Tim Hovanec's...

Hey all, Have a bottle of easy life profito currently and a fluval gro +(expired in 2022) which I believe are both micros. I have a 20 gallon main tank that I've replaced with aquasoil with CO2 and soon a week aqua430 lighting. I've been dosing tnc complete prior to this about 20ml 3 times a...

what species is the lily?

Hey yo I think it may be, Last week I was asked to set up a aquarium for a friend, and suggested using some of my old substrate as starter, at first he thought it was nonsense, due to some dangerous stuff coming along, which is a valid point. But after I told him about that your...

Hello, hello Well, I'm not sure on how this "bio soil" that I bought is gonna to behave, if it is going to lay on top or stay at the bottom. My experience with dirt substrate has taught me that it will stay at the bottom, but this one was way fluffier and quite stubborn to be soggy. So there...

I think you're right. I've been reading the thread about racking. I think I might go that route. I can be sure it'll take the weight, AND I can get a decent sump underneath and grow lots of plants in it. I can dress it up sufficiently so it doesn't look too industrial.

Hi all, I'd go with the combined "all in one" and just use lean dosing. I don't actually use a set fertiliser addition, I just use the <"visual aspect"> of the <"Duckweed Index">. cheers Darrel

Hi all, Yes, if you have soils with a large clay (or humus) content water based extraction doesn't work very well, because the ions remain bound to the exchange surfaces. Just an unknown really, <"pH is a funny measurement"> and it only needs a small amount of additional OH- to raise the pH...

Hi all, @jellybean did this work? cheers Darrel

Back from Italy Sunday Am. Snails have increased so Much while I've been away. So bottle trap with some pellets and Shrimp have been added to get as many out. Ill dump them in a tub in the garden for now, as they are nice Pink Pearls. Fish look ok, can't see any deaths etc. So that is good...

Hi all, Yes throw them in, they will make the water slightly harder and more alkaline, but I wouldn't worry. The dissolution of limestone (CaCO3) forms a negative feedback loop and as soon as the <"pH goes above pH 7? It stops">. This is the reason that you get coral reefs and shell beds in...

Hi All , i have purchased chihiros wrgb 2 45cm from Aliexpress £108 inc vat and delivery, normally its around £200+ i dont know why so cheap but once i get the light i will keep you posted , i hope its not a very old model, i think currently chihiros are selling 10th anniversary model

I had a Filtreau Drum Filter installed about three years back. Don't regret it one bit, or miss manually cleaning filthy filter media, brushes etc in the middle of winter.:) They are not totally maintenance free though, as some claim and also do have parts that will inevitably fail at some point.

I’d make a new stand. If it’s in your living room and you’re taking this much care, why not sit it on something a little nicer?

Yes? They're concrete blocks. So, am I better off making a taller stand? This one I reckon is 2 by 4 planed. (And thank you!)

This is an excellent recipe for emptying your tank onto the lounge floor, not recommended at all. :confused: The bricks will crack and fail under the weight..

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Is the topic no longer relevant? I use a drum filter and I can tell you a lot about it. My time spent with my pond is divided between before and after using the drum filter. It makes a big difference, I can only recommend using a drum filter. It would be interesting to know who uses which drum...

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I'm actually doing a constant drip 24/7 auto water change that changes about 10% water daily. I have a dosing pump that splits the daily dosage of AIO fertilizer into 5 equal doses throughout the photo period to reduce the amount of fertilizer lost to the water change. No problem, I've...

Disaster, my lovely Escallonia has died! I dont know why, it just dried up and passed away!

Thanks, bazz. I've done some maths, and I reckon that for the amount of head room I'd have to leave in the sump to avoid overflow disasters, it's probably not worth it. I'll just have to be content with what I have. I've run a solution of Milton through the empty filter and hoses and most of...

This is what I do but after adding the desired amount of CaNO3 I then bring the calcium level up to the target level 50/50 with CaCl2 and CaSO4, and then deduct the nitrate from from the fertz recipe. The fabulous IFC Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator does all the hard work (maths) for you.

Lol those were the days. On my 16th Birthday (1987) I started out with a Honda MT5, then upgraded to a Yamaha RD50. Spent a fortune de restricting them, the Rd would push 65mph, down hill with a strong wind behind you.

Welcome! :wave:

My first legal road vehicle, on the road for my 16th birthday back in 1976 although it was the 1 year earlier model. This photo was from a few years later after I had given it to my sister.

Wanted to share an update on the Corydoras CW51s Number One which I acquired on 1st June last year and who I've had nearly a year. Noticed in late March that he was doing very unwell. Clamped fins, would not move away from the back left corner of the tank, lost his barbels and showed no...

Thank you Luciën 🙏🏾

My condolences, what a read, you have a lot going on. Glad you found some peace in the hobby, nature is the best healer in every way. I like your tank and fish.. Keep it going. 💪

That seems like nonsensical advice. What is this based upon? How do you apply UV lights ? What’s the turnover vs. exposure vs wattage ? UV light vs interacting with fertilizers needs to be understood in the specific context of its application. You just can’t say that you need to double the...

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Hello 👋, welcome. It’s amazing how kit that hasn’t been used for years just stops working. 😉

Do they provide an explanation as to why? I’m dubious, seeing that other fertiliser manufacturers do not make this recommendation.

Potassium sorbate is a preservative, so you’ll need that and the ascorbic acid will lower the pH, thus avoiding interaction between iron and phosphate. I think vimibar will work, but have never used it myself and it will dilute your salts more as you’re adding liquid.

Thank you Si, it really is and I'm glad that I have this outlet. Some may seek more damaging escapes so I'm glad that aquariums are my distraction instead! In terms of the the crypts, I didn't attach them at all! I just tucked them into crevices where they would hold. They're essentially...

Sorry to hear your news. The tank and fish look amazing. Unique. Would love to see more.

It's quite a challenge, @Hanuman has documented his adventures here; Amano shrimp breeding project bis

Hi all, Getting back into the swing of things after a 7 year break. I had told the Mrs I wouldn't need to by anything new, which was very much a lie. London based so would be good to hear of any meets or events going on in the area. See you around

Just noticed the first emersed leaf of my new cryptocoryne wendtii 'tropica' and i like it a lot! Dark green/grey/blueish leaf with a nice red midrib and nice ruffed up edges. Can't wait to see more of these :cool:

In that case with the low GH CaNO3 could actually be a good option for you. If you would front load the NO3 during weekly water change... So depending on what GH level you're targeting, you could remineralize with partial CaCl2 and CaNO3. How much water do you change and how often? Cheers...

Not always... but for lancastrians the glass is always half full 😆

I’m m off to Lancashire for a drink. Suns always out!

No , novio lovely guy that doesn't realise what he has. FS1E... Arsole that needs to do the one up manship. 😁

Loving this man! Thank you for sharing. For sharing everything actually. Your tank is really important right now, so enjoy. Sometimes it is hard to find things that can help you forget for a moment, or even really help how you feel. I am very aware of its importance and your tank is reflecting...

...same guy showing off :)

So one of my Amano just let go of the larvae. I’ve read they need to be in salt water to grow. I have a spare set up - a 20 litre dennerle with heat and filter. Is there a quick way I can set up something to keep them alive? What would I need to buy to add to the water or is there something in...