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  1. B

    Reignited an old obsession 😊

    Aquarium Gardens is such an amazing place, everyone is super friendly and helpful. Nothing but the best advice and support. Stock is insane for plants and hardscape. A real gem. They will be sick of me soon for sure 💪😂😂😂
  2. Scaperinc

    Reignited an old obsession 😊

    Looking great , I envy all who live near AG and HA stores, or maybe it's better I live away,I'd probably go broke!!
  3. Scaperinc

    Co2 distribution

    This video will be beneficial Video
  4. Scaperinc

    Aquarium Disaster

    I would go for aquasoil if you plan to have rooted plants and you can cap that with sand if needed , I put crushed lava rocks under the aquasoil , only because I refuse to spend money on ADA substrate, which is probably the best but expensive, jbl products are not bad at all tbh.
  5. S

    Co2 distribution

    I’m just going to give some general thoughts/guidance and leave specifics to the more knowledgeable. However you do it, you will always “waste” a considerable amount of the CO2 you put into the water. Unless you can fully dissolve the CO2 (not likely with a diffuser), some will always escape as...
  6. L

    Co2 distribution

    My first thought is that your lily pipe looks weird, very horizontal. Mine is tilted slightly downwards. If the bubbles are not following the flow, assuming that it is properly directed, than it should be a combination of too large bubbles and too little flow (for the size of the bubbles). From...
  7. S

    Aquarium Disaster

    Hi Darrel The substrate, which is now in the bin, was JBL Sansibar with some lightweight gravel type stuff that my LFS sold me when I said I wanted to grow plants. I never added any soil, nutrients when I set the tank up. Filter is the standard Fluval U3 with the standard media that comes...
  8. Ady34

    UKAPS Meet @ Horizon Aquatics June 15th

    Hi, with only a few weeks to go are any other members able to commit to the poll? It would really help in gauging numbers for refreshments. Thanks 😁 Ady
  9. Zeus.

    Charcoal after No Planaria?

    I had same issue did the treatment that worked a treat, but never used charcoal afterwards, just fid some big consecutive water changes. It was only in my 50litre with plants RCS and snails, so probably drained it to lowest level for livestock 80 -90%
  10. Ady34

    MOSSY STREAM: Dooa Mizukusa wall

    P L A N T I N G P R O G R E S S Made some further progress with planting, and earlier last week I added some Maidenhair ferns to the upper branches, fed with a dooa terra tape water wick from the Mizukusa wall weir like I did in the jungle puddle with the higher positioned plants. I removed...
  11. B

    Reignited an old obsession 😊

    Hello all, New here, kept a planted community aquarium years ago, low tech. Moved into saltwater and gave that a good go and then had to tear my system Down due to life circumstances. 12 years later and I suddenly get the urge to get back into planted tanks, but go more “high tech” I guess...
  12. C

    Co2 distribution

    Greetings everyone ive been searching everywhere for answers but i cant find anybody who has similar questions/problems as mine. please help 1) im using a co2 inline diffuser connected to my 800L/hr canister filter with 12/16mm hose and 13mm lily pipes. as you can see on the first pic...
  13. dw1305

    New Eheim Canister

    Hi all, I may have an investment opportunity for you - <"pump in a bucket" by luddite">. I <"still use mine">, although I'm not sure the heater still works. cheers Darrel
  14. Scaperinc

    Does anyone use this Led lamp? Is Hygger a good brand?

    I used a hyger one on my 1st tank and it grew plants and alge. I dont think light alone causes alge its imbalance of everything combined. I wouldn't go for hyger though, what is your tank size and what's the budget?
  15. dw1305

    Aquarium Disaster

    Hi all, That is hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and I'm guessing that that is where your issue lies. Not in hydrogen sulphide directly, but in what it <"indicates about the dissolved oxygen level in the tank">. The links in the linked thread will cover this area in more detail. The two questions that...
  16. Y

    Does anyone use this Led lamp? Is Hygger a good brand?

    I heard that some LED lamps produce a lot of algae. Is this brand good? Does anyone here use this brand?
  17. Chez_

    Charcoal after No Planaria?

    45l tank Double sponge filter with a biomedia compartment with ceramic balls. HOB trickle filter with a parlour palm and a peace lily. 10 ember tetras 4 lamp eyes 5 Amanos I'm after a bit of reassurance if anyone has a moment? I had very noticeable planaria and hydra in a 45l tank I want to...
  18. S

    Aquarium Disaster

    Thanks Michael I decided to move the remaining three fish out of the tank as I had space in the 200l. I started to get the rotton egg smell from the substrate so I have stripped the tank down and will start again.
  19. L

    Reduction in shrimp activity. Assumed population boom issue.

    Hello everyone My little tank (dooa system aqua 30, 27 liters with 18 liter swim space) has become packed with Bloody Mary shrimp and their activity is reducing. The 10 original Bloody Mary shrimp became around 60+ Most of the shrimp have started hiding during the day and then swarm the tank...
  20. Miroslav CO2Art

    CO2Art Awards are back

    Hi all, May 2024 winners are here: 1st place Ancient Rock Valley 2nd place Elixir 3rd place Honey I'm in the garden You can see all the aquascapes here: https://co2art.com/awards/results/ Kind Regards Miroslav@CO2Art
  21. I

    Tropica Premium, Masterline Golden or APT Zero?

    Thank you, here's my (hopefully) final AIO recipe, does it look alright?
  22. Fireman77

    New Aquascape

    Hello Mike, After your post I read about the Walstad method and although I did not know it that seems to be what I have created. Concerning too much light from the windows, I'll try moving the tank.
  23. FrozenShivers

    New Eheim Canister

    Where would all the good aquarists be if it wasn't for the amazing feature that is wi-fi in an aquarium filter?!... .....nobody? :arghh:
  24. chickennublet

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    Thank you for this. Probably not N. beckfordi then. I've not had pencils before and will do the research before I get them. Any thoughts on the undescribed ones? I really love the reds on the Cenepa and Rio Amaya pencils. If pencils aren't viable i'll forgo them altogether and keep Otocinclus...
  25. A

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    Some or most species of pencil fish would want a bigger tank than that, especially Beckfords, which can be very feisty and territorial. You can have a lily pipe baffled with a sponge.
  26. chickennublet

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    The filter I'm using has a flow rate of just 210 litres per hour but there's at least 40 litres of water in this tank. It's enough for now since there's only 1 fish. Just worried it won't be enough when I need to quarantine more. I don't need a filter as big as a Biomaster but I have one lying...
  27. palcente

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    You can reduce the flow of any biomaster with the lever on the side. One lever to release prefilter, the other to reduce flow and detach pipes. Anyway small internal filter will be enough for little tank like that.
  28. chickennublet

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    Oh yeah there's an LFS here that's selling those! But I don't think they have a lily pipe option. They look nice though. Yeah it is a lot of filtration for a tank that size. Right now i'm using a very small filter and it's enough for now since there's only one Corydoras in the tank, but I want...
  29. MichaelJ

    Fish Tank

    Now I feel like sushi for dinner! :lol: Cheers, Michael
  30. Aqua sobriquet

    Fish Tank

    Sorry 😆
  31. S

    Has anyone grown this red plant, Macarenia clavigera

    Been living at the confluence of 2 creeks in the sierra mountains near Yosemite for 40 years. Saw a red glob far off down the creek and discovered this amazing plant. Never seen before or in other miles of creek I have searched in this area. Most unusual and beautiful! Wondering how it got...
  32. D

    New Juwel Rio 125 setup

    Thank you for this @Lemna, your tank looks great. I had an aquarium over thirty years ago, and when folk mentioned substrates, my response was - 'What is this magic thing they speak of?' - I had gravel... I've recently bought a 240 litre tank, joined this group, have read a lot of posts, and...
  33. A

    Nymphoides Hydrophylla 'Taiwan' and EasyCarbo

    Anyone?
  34. Maf 2500

    Pond friend catching some rays

    A beauty for sure; this was a younger one, maybe a young adult, around 70cm long and quite slim. Bigger ones have visited previously and we are very lucky to see them every year. Edit: They don't usually stay still for a photograh when they see or hear a person approaching so I was very happy...
  35. hypnogogia

    Pond friend catching some rays

    A beauty. Looks quite long too.
  36. Maf 2500

    Pond friend catching some rays

    A pond visitor enjoying the early evening sunshine on the rocks around the pond. We have had a couple of cool and cloudy days recently, so this guy was making the most of the warmth today!
  37. Walt1908

    Journal The Green Dream _ My Cryptocoryne infested riparium

    It was a tough week aquariumwise but everything is looking good atm. Tomorrow we are off to a well deserved holiday in Samos for 12 days. My best friend is looking after our house, plants and the riparium but i am also taking an peek once in a while :cool: Some closeups:
  38. richardcunliffe

    A Tale of Two Roma's

    Ditto, I thought wc at 3 weeks sounds pretty rigorous to me!
  39. MichaelJ

    A Tale of Two Roma's

    Sounds familiar… during summer time I hardly get a chance to enjoy and maintain my tanks. I can only imagine how overgrown they would be if I would be injecting CO2. Pretty much sounds like my maintenance routine:) Cheers, Michael
  40. hasan66

    liquid dtpa 6% iron

    @dw1305
  41. ElleDee

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    You can reduce the force of the flow by adding holes to the spray bar or making the existing ones bigger. That seems like a lot of filter for a hospital tank of that size though! You can always throttle the outlet hose I suppose.
  42. Kaliilo

    BABIIIEES

    They are in a tank with only other sparkling gouramis. Dad is amazing and looked after the nest but the females are ruthless. Not sure if they would eat them but I wouldn't trust them lol To be fair most of the babies are on top of the pennywort right by the surface so the adults probably won't...
  43. MichaelJ

    Aquarium Disaster

    I’m not entirely sure what I would advise. For sure, I wouldn’t want to be in a situation where a change in pH could cause loss of livestock - which never happens in a healthy tank unless the change is extreme. If it indeed was a release of toxins from the substrate then you would have to get...
  44. Scaperinc

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    I have always used glass lilly pipes and only broken one and I basically sat on it 🤣 and no I didn't injure myself , that would have been an awkward A&E visit. You can also use aquapro plastic pipes similar to aquario checkout the Video here.
  45. MichaelJ

    Aquarium Disaster

    Math: https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/5-Unionized-Ammonia-SOP_1.pdf A calculator: http://www.sacramentoaquariumsociety.info/tools/AmmoniaCalculator.html Cheers, Michael
  46. Q

    New Eheim Canister

    Just bought a new dish washer that has an app. Couldn’t get to work so we called the store and they sent someone out to check it. Turns out the app was malfunctioning and it couldn’t connect to our wifi so it wouldn’t wash our dishes. Needless to say we returned it for one that lacked online...
  47. chickennublet

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    Thank you. I'd like to avoid glass pipes, I'm kinda clumsy so I might end up breaking them. Guess i'll get the spray bar!
  48. K

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    A poppy style lilypipe would do the trick, as would simply using a spraybar and angling it upwards or backwards towards the glass.
  49. ElleDee

    Biding Time (22 gal, no CO2)

    It’s been about 6 months of steady maintenance and things are finally better than where I left them in late 2022. The plant mix has changed a bit, but most species present seem firmly established in at least one tank. I’ve been slowly propagating my stem plants and I’m running out of floor space...
  50. S

    Anyone got (or want to give an opinion on) a Fluval Siena?

    I want to upgrade my existing 125 litre in size to an approx 250-350 tank. I used to have a Fluval Roma 240 and liked the drilled base and 407 filter, and also added the Fluval Plant 3.0 light. So the Siena 332 litre version has the advantage of familiarity and seems to come with decent kit as...
  51. A

    Nymphoides Hydrophylla 'Taiwan' and EasyCarbo

    Hi, Please can someone with more experience answer a question for me on using EasyCarbo with Nymphoides Hydrophylla ‘Taiwan’? I recently moved my filter, plants and fish from a 125l tank to 288l. It is a dirted tank. I have lots of experience with dirted tanks and had success with low...
  52. chickennublet

    90x30x30 low maintenance

    Rearranged yet again yesterday. Finally satisfied with the layout. Kept the big java ferns to the right of the tank and kept the shorter ones on the left to get a slightly more triangular composition. I prefer it like this. It looks like I thinned out the ferns but I kept virtually all of them...
  53. Mike Singh

    New Aquascape

    Then your aquarium is probably getting light for to long a period. If you place it in a darker area and control the light period with an artificial light it will take care of the green water issue.
  54. Mike Singh

    New Aquascape

    I believe you are trying to set up a Walstad Aquarium.
  55. J

    A Tale of Two Roma's

    Afternoon all. Small update on the overgrown tank, its had a trim. And now looks like this. Due to work commitments, family life and me kind of getting bogged down maintaining 2 4ft co2 injected tanks the above tank went 3 weeks without a water change, 2 weeks without macros and a week...
  56. neofy705

    Any advice on how to fix algae and poor growth?

    It seems that I'm winning the battle! 🙌 Took everything suggested here on board. In summary; -Turkey baster technique while Syphoning the bottom -50% wc every 5 days -increased slightly the NPK -adjusted the flow -significantly increases the algae cleaning crew -added floating plants -added...
  57. S

    Aquarium Disaster

    "buildup of certain traces in the substrate such as Copper or Zinc.. which becomes more toxic at lower pH... This is a phenomenon that is often overlooked in old tanks." Thanks Michael, if I get the pH back up is that sufficient to control those traces or is the substrate which will be four...
  58. Fireman77

    New Aquascape

    Hello Mike, Thank you for the advice. The green tinge is definitely in the water and not on the glass. I'm in the process of purchasing a small hang on the back filter and a clip on light for another project. The only problem I see is that by adding the lamp defeats my plan to have a very low...
  59. chickennublet

    Spray bar or jet pipe?

    Hi everyone I recently acquired a 45x30x30cm acrylic tank that I am currently using as a hospital tank. I intended to use it to quarantine new fish, but since I am nearly done stocking my existing tank I've decided that I'd like to scape and plant it and keep some permanent residents in there...
  60. Happi

    Solufeed 2:1:4 and Solufeed Sodium Free TEC or Solufeed Coir TEC Combination

    in case if you or anyone else were interested in this one or want to try it. this is almost the clone version of TNC Complete. The main difference in these version is that you do not have to use the Solufeed 2:1:4 Recipe #1 1000 ml, 20 ml per 60 liters 10 ml White Vinegar 0.5 gram potassium...
  61. Walt1908

    Very first tank (planted, low tech)

    Nice stuff you are doing! I always dip that white stuff with a ear qtip drenched in rum or wodka. Works for me :)
  62. neofy705

    Levamisole with nerite snails and shrimps

    Hello all, I'm paying the price of my mistakes. I didn't quarantine some fish (guppies) and fast forward a couple of weeks one of them had a camallanus worm sticking out. Now I have quite a few fancy nerite snails (red racers and pink lady) as well as some rarer shrimps (white amanos) and I'm...
  63. S

    White dots on hardscape and plants

    Is this likely to occur in relatively soft water with CO2 injection? Could this occur due to a build up of minerals over time? Maybe. It’s very scattered and doesn’t have large scale deposits like in the linked thread. I’ll try to get more photos tomorrow.
  64. Scaperinc

    Very first tank (planted, low tech)

    I have 10 neon green and my little one has scared them they never come out until I put feeding tube thing and some food
  65. S

    Very first tank (planted, low tech)

    I have 18 of these in my tank. They are truly beautiful, hardy little fish. An excellent choice.
  66. S

    Aquarium Disaster

    I’m interested to know how that is calculated. I know NH3 is toxic and NH4 much less so but how does the PH and temperature affect the ration between the two when a TAN value is given?
  67. MichaelJ

    Aquarium Disaster

    Not sure if anyone noticed this above, but even a TAN at 2.0 ppm with a pH at 6 (assuming 24 C) the free un-ionized ammonia (NH3) would only amount to 0.001 ppm. - ways below lethal levels. Other possible causes for this could be release of buildup of certain traces in the substrate such as...
  68. Q

    Foresta 35e

    Love the tank. Was actually looking at the foresta but if I get any more tanks my wife might leave me.
  69. Cazza

    Solufeed 2:1:4 and Solufeed Sodium Free TEC or Solufeed Coir TEC Combination

    Thanks mate- you're a star!
  70. Happi

    Solufeed 2:1:4 and Solufeed Sodium Free TEC or Solufeed Coir TEC Combination

    looks correct, keep in mind that 20 ml dose per 60 liter will add the following: if you are aiming for lower dose such as 1 ppm N, then you dose 10 ml dose per 60 liter. yes, I do not recommend using RO water, Distilled water is much more pure. when you start working on this, make sure you...
  71. Walt1908

    BABIIIEES

    So cool! Any predators around maybe or do mom and dad do some protection?
  72. Cazza

    Solufeed 2:1:4 and Solufeed Sodium Free TEC or Solufeed Coir TEC Combination

    Hi @Happi, before I buy, just confirming: 60 liter aquarium (combined Recipe) 1000 ml, 20 ml dose 10 ml White Vinegar 0.5 gram potassium sorbate 3.63 gram Solufeed Sodium Free TEC 20 gram Solufeed 2:1:4 21.62 gram KNO3 15.54 grams K2SO4 Is the 1000 ml distilled water? I've screenshot my order...
  73. Mike Singh

    Foresta 35e

    Full overview Christmas Moss added to wood Right corner Left corner Middle Bottom bank Anubias Petite
  74. Anfield1forever

    Colour added to the cryptocoryne garden.

    Cryptocoryne wendtii brown. Purchased them as green wendtii brown and cut 90% of the green leaves off and they have compacted growth. Biggest leaves are about two inch long. Thank you for the nice comment 😁
  75. L

    Blackwater tank 80cm

    Reviewing this thread, I noticed something that was bothering me. In the pics, the tank looks much shorter than it is, and the filters in the back look huge. The camera is distorting it, especially on the frontal pics, I think it is because I need to take the pictures from a short distance since...
  76. L

    Information on Fenbendazole

    After this very interesting read, I just missed your take on what the recommended dosage should be. You know, just to keep all the info in one place. I would also appreciate opinions on treating through fish food vs water dosing, although that isn't a concern for your hydra problem. Also...
  77. Kaliilo

    BABIIIEES

    Thanks guys, the tank is well established so I'm assuming there's enough to live on for.now I hope!
  78. dw1305

    Foresta 35e

    Hi all, Looks like a "Greenhouse Slug" <"Greenhouse Slug | NatureSpot">, so probably came with one of the plants. Cheers Darrel
  79. Walt1908

    Foresta 35e

    If they are producing new leaves its gonna be fine 99% of the time :thumbup:
  80. megwattscreative

    Just sharing: newts at Roots & Shoots

    Hi all, just sharing some excellent newts from @shangman's event at roots and shoots community garden pond in london! I really recommend viewing the garden if you get the chance.
  81. Mike Singh

    New Aquascape

    The green tint you are seeing is probably algae growing on the glass from the window light. Give the glass a good clean. It is unlikely that the window light will be enough to grow the plants. Certainly the Monte Carlo wouldn’t make it. I’d recommend you get a small clip on light to help...
  82. Fireman77

    New Aquascape

    Hello Mike, Thank you for the information. Concerning light, the tank is in my studio which has double aspect windows. The tank is positioned between the two. Because it is my studio I use daylight bulbs to illuminate the room but they are not on all the time. The Monti Carlo was recommended to...
  83. Mike Singh

    Foresta 35e

    UPDATE The plants are coming along nice a slow. About 50% of the Cryptocorney and Bucephandra leaves have melted but new leaves are growing. The moss wall has new growth. I’ve added immersed S repens. I’ve mossed up the wood with Christmas moss. I stripped the plant pad with the dead moss and...
  84. Mike Singh

    New Aquascape

    @Fireman77 thanks for the information. As you have no filter and a small volume of water, I would suggest aiming to do a near 100% water change every week for at least 4 weeks. This will take away the organic waste until your tank’s biological processes mature. What light are your plants...
  85. Mike Singh

    Foresta 35e

    I found this slug in the filter compartment of the terrarium. All plants and hardscape are from reputable aquascaping suppliers. How on earth did it get there?
  86. J

    Tropica Premium, Masterline Golden or APT Zero?

    Yes you can use Urea instead, I add it in with the micro's solution. I believe over a period of time once in solution the Urea will break down to NH4, but I don't know how long this process takes in the ferts bottle, either way you will still have a source of Nitrogen.
  87. S

    Things you don't see everyday.

    My dyslexia led me to believe that the window photo said 'Toilet Roll Soil's Danger'. Oh well, back to my WC. Thats 'Water Change' by the way! Si
  88. megwattscreative

    Things you don't see everyday.

    I actually have an Instagram account documenting weird things you don't see every day! I'm not very active on it but here are some highlights from when I lived in Norwich. https://www.instagram.com/wyrdnorwich?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
  89. megwattscreative

    Very first tank (planted, low tech)

    Hi all, it's fish day! Yesterday I added my first fish: 8 × sundadanio axelrodi/ neon blue rasbora 8 × Boraras brigittae/ chili rasbora 8 × Paracheirodon simulans/ green neon tetra they are all from Abyss Aquatics in Stockport and are settling in nicely. I slightly overfed them with ground...
  90. Walt1908

    Journal The Green Dream _ My Cryptocoryne infested riparium

    So after aprox 12 hours work divided over 2 days the tank is back to business. I decided to take every grain of sand out after i discovered a few times of root rot/soil rot in the center of the tank. I always liked the idea of dark sand in my tank but after some (expensive) tryouts me and the...
  91. Zeus.

    Optimising algae growth

    My focus was on the planted tank/scape first and the livestock was secondary to enhance the plants and scape so I selected livestock to suit, so having a constant running temp of 22 C wouldn't of been an issue for me. If the main focus is the specific livestock that needed higher temps then...
  92. Fireman77

    New Aquascape

    Hello Mike, Thank you for your reply. As requested please see below. 1. Size of tank. 30cm x 30cm x 36cm 2. Age of the system approximately. Two weeks 3. Tap water parameters...
  93. Tim Harrison

    White dots on hardscape and plants

    Anything like this? https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/white-fungus-like-dots-on-anubias-making-my-fish-sick.37756/#post-407875
  94. Mike Singh

    New Aquascape

    Hi and welcome. Please provide the information about your setup as per this thread. Thread 'Please read the guidelines for plant help!' Please read the guidelines for plant help!
  95. Gill

    All That Remains - Take II

    Sand arrived, but the bag had slit so have lost half. Sent pix to shop. I've added it to the foreground in a decent layer this morning. Cories already more relaxed and diving head 1st into it. The giant Vall needs trimming, but I like how it all coils together at the surface. Rainbow 🌈...
  96. Gill

    AQUAH 2024

    Yep down the road from me, so I'll be going this year.
  97. Gill

    BABIIIEES

    Also you can use a teeny bit of boiled egg yolk mixed with tank water and added very small amounts to the tank. Or just order some powdered egg yolk to use in the future.
  98. I

    Tropica Premium, Masterline Golden or APT Zero?

    Ah OK thank you for the explanation! So can/should I use Urea instead in my AIO?
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