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  1. Christian Walker

    Is this safe? o_O

    I hope so too. Also, the footprint is 4' x 2.5' as you stated. I'm sure there may be a standard tank that size. I know some of the aqua medic marine tanks were quite wide. So as well as bespoke tank/cabinet companies, you could look at contacting the major manufacturers who do tanks/cabinets...
  2. Christian Walker

    Is this safe? o_O

    I'm not sure the "No DIY" rule can legally extend to preventing you from painting something of your own inside the flat. IF that was the owner's intention then they need to wake up and realise the rest of the dinosaurs of this world have been gone for sixty million odd years, because that is...
  3. Christian Walker

    Is this safe? o_O

    I would also advise going with the eheim (also aqua one and jewel use this theory on some of their tanks) theory. Put an extra top on the cabinet you are getting, which matches the footprint of the tank. I would consider having a matching base (it does not have to be as large, but if you have...
  4. Christian Walker

    Custom Build Online Quotes

    thanks jagillham but no its not them.
  5. Christian Walker

    Custom Build Online Quotes

    Hi can anyone remember who it was that did custom build tanks and had an online calculator for quoting on tanks ? Cheers.
  6. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Thanks Darrel... how do you ensure the rainwater is clear of any nasties ? Im not sure I trust my roof to be clean. Any pics of one of your apisto tanks please ?
  7. Christian Walker

    Whats the latest on CGA 320 regs connecting to FE's (din 477)

    You are probably right Big clown. Mute point now as I have moved the offending article on. I will stick to DIN477
  8. Christian Walker

    Whats the latest on CGA 320 regs connecting to FE's (din 477)

    I have the TMC V2 reg/solenoid combo. The nut on the regulator is for connecting to a CGA320 thread. So I need an adaptor that will screw onto a DIN477 threaded fire extinguisher and have a thread on it that the CGA320 nut on my regulator will screw onto. Can I ask how much this would cost...
  9. Christian Walker

    Whats the latest on CGA 320 regs connecting to FE's (din 477)

    Hi, I was wondering if any progress has been made in finding an adaptor that enables a CGA 320 regulator to connect to a FE ? Thanks.
  10. Christian Walker

    Mixed substrate for Shrimps question.

    how do you mean two layers Julian ?
  11. Christian Walker

    Mixed substrate for Shrimps question.

    Im in the process of getting everything together for a shrimp tank... it will be taiwan bees initially. I already have a bag of akadama but I dont like the colour of it so i was contemplating doing a scaping technique with it.... the plan is to put the lower layer (half) in as akadama, and then...
  12. Christian Walker

    Images seem to get corrupted.

    Just another reason NOT to bother buying apple next time around. My mum has a nice new Vaio laptop with windows 8 on that she hates. I feel a re education coming on. Im getting very pissed of with apple these days.
  13. Christian Walker

    Images seem to get corrupted.

    X3NITH.... that is exactly what happens, and it occurs when I am in edit mode. Im using full mac OSX latest version.
  14. Christian Walker

    Supercoley's DIY LED Luminaire Mk III

    Absolutely incredible !
  15. Christian Walker

    Images seem to get corrupted.

    Hi I wonder if someone can suggest what the problem can be. I have a Nikon D700 and sandisk extreme UDMA memory card, and generally upload to iPHOTO as I don't muck about with my pics very much. (Seriously need to update my knowledge on image software). Recently I have noticed that when I...
  16. Christian Walker

    Colorado - 80x45x45 Optiwhite

    Stunning. I don't suppose you wanna share how you made those LEDs ? Have to be the best DIY job Ive ever seen !
  17. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Darrel your comment about not being worried about raised hardness is interesting. How might one keep a planted aquarium in such a way that hardness does not get significantly increased ? I would like to keep some Apistogrammas and they tend to be happier in water that is not too hard.
  18. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Hi Darrel, thanks for that explanation... I managed to follow that. It still does not explain why the proportions of MgSO4 by the aquarium online formula suggested by Ian M, in whatever state, is only half that of the figure in ceg's EI article. Unless ceg is assuming the use of anhydrous...
  19. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    OK, I will take your word on that Darrel, the salts I have are from Fluid Sensor. Its labelled as MgSO4. What is the difference between anhydrous and heptahydrate please ? I presume that Clive's EI article would take that into account and refers to the latter ?
  20. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Thanks Rahms, you are quite right, I have done a slight transposition on the Potassium Phosphate. Thanks... see thats what I was after... someone to check my maths. Im more than happy to trust Clive's EI article. Its my maths thats dodgy ! lol
  21. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Have no idea what all that means. LOL
  22. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Looking back at my maths I don't believe I have made a mathematical error Ian M. Take a look. The MGSO4 = 3 tsp x 4 = 12 tsp for my tank based on the EI article. Compared to 6tsp based on the APF calculation. Thats not estimation is it. Its way out. I have calculated the MgSO4 as follows...
  23. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Thanks Henry, yeah I completely understand the concept of estimation. It just seemed that when one calculation was so completely different to the other, that estimation became a nonsense. How I see "estimation" to apply is "about 4, meaning hey if its 3.8, 3.9, 4 is good enough" but in this...
  24. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    The proportions on that link to aquarium plant food is very different to the mix suggested in the EI article. So I am now completely confused and considering selling these salts. Whats the point of a method if all the calculations are way different ? Can anyone enlighten me ? Were my...
  25. Christian Walker

    Moss Master Class...

    Thanks for elaborating Mick... much appreciated.
  26. Christian Walker

    Moss Master Class...

    Thanks... but, I have to be honest I have no idea what most of this means. I have willow moss and java moss and cameroon moss. What you have written in context of that, and my original question, is still a bit misty, so could you explain like I'm five, lol
  27. Christian Walker

    Big Red Rootscape 160 litre

    This is going to look great ! I love that bit of wood ! Why do i never seem to find bits like that , lol
  28. Christian Walker

    Moss Master Class...

    OK So, Im going to set up a shrimp tank and naturally want to have a fair bit of nice lush moss in there. But I am confused about the right way to deal with moss when you buy it... It comes in long strands, and I want my moss to grow vertically from a flat base. But in my mind, I keep thinking...
  29. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Ian m. No Im not using RO. I just followed the mixing instructions in that link you gave me with the 500ml of water, mixed it well until dissolved, and added the 40ml to the tank. My rainbow fish became immediately stressed :( so I have just had to do a large water change. Phil, from...
  30. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    Thanks Ian m I won't be putting dry salts into the tank... too much faff. But good to know what asp weighs so i can put the right amount into the water. So I can use my K2CO3 to remineralise my shrimp tank when i get it, or do i need something a bit more balanced for that ?
  31. Christian Walker

    Help with EI Calcs please.

    OK Ive read the EI article and would be grateful if someone can have a quick look to make sure I'm understanding the maths correctly. My water is neutral pH and medium hardness. I have these salts.... MgSO4 (magnesium sulphate), K2CO3, (Potassium Carbonate), KH2PO4, (Monopotassium phosphate)...
  32. Christian Walker

    How to trim....

    Great thanks. Plants only been in a week or so and growing great. I can see the need to trim soon !
  33. Christian Walker

    How to trim....

    Thanks Mick.Dk what a thorough reply. You have set my mind at rest a bit too. Just one question... i think i know the answer but if I cut a stem low down, will the already planted section grow two new stems from where it was cut ?
  34. Christian Walker

    How to trim....

    OK so I have just finished planting over the course of about a week. the early plants are already growing. I have a thin layer of Tropica plant growth substrate under unipac sand (in hindsight I would have used more of the Tropica at the back as its banked up a fair bit). Im using AE nitro...
  35. Christian Walker

    Steve's ADA 120P - Emerald Isles

    Looking really great. I love that hardscape. Did I miss what type of wood it is in the thread ?
  36. Christian Walker

    Something wrong with the scale of objects

    With a tank that size I think the left hand rock is too large. The right one at the back is fine but then you want two smaller ones like the front right. Or go with one rock and more small branches ? The eleocharis definitely needs to be broken up into about a quarter the size if not smaller...
  37. Christian Walker

    German brand C02 kit

    Thanks guys it was that one Lunapet. Pity they are not available.
  38. Christian Walker

    German brand C02 kit

    I remember reading about a german make of CO2 stuff. It was top quality but not mainline manufacturer brand. Can anyone remember what make it was ? Im not even sure if its still available. thanks.
  39. Christian Walker

    Friends Vallis stems/leaves prone to breaking

    Im asking this for a friend who had vallis in a malawi tank (so above neutral pH and hard water). The fish ignored the plant however the stems were prone to breaking easily whenever they were touched by her net when catching fish. I thought it was meant to be quite a tough plant. Would this...
  40. Christian Walker

    Which Koralia ?

    I have a 270L tank that has a central weir from which filtered water returns. The issue I can see is that most of the flow is only on one side so Im looking at putting a koralia on the other to keep the water moving more. Its a low tech setup at present but I may upgrade. I have a feeling...
  41. Christian Walker

    A Few Problems I would like to sort.

    Thanks Darrel. That went a bit over my head but I will digest it when Im not half asleep tomorrow and read the links you gave me. My water actually has 250tds, having just checked with a tds pen (as far as that can be trusted). My water is indeed hard, I think 122mg/l CaCO3 (if thats the...
  42. Christian Walker

    A Few Problems I would like to sort.

    Thanks Darrel. Just ive been told by a lot of people that the L number plecs I want to keep must have low tds. So thats why i was worried about causing an increase to it.
  43. Christian Walker

    A Few Problems I would like to sort.

    Oh really ? well i can see if that helps then sure :)
  44. Christian Walker

    A Few Problems I would like to sort.

    Im concerned about feeding ferts though as I have read that they increase TDS and i have south american soft water plecos in the tank.
  45. Christian Walker

    A Few Problems I would like to sort.

    Im running a 240L tank with a low % of plants at the moment, as totally low tech. No nutrients, no CO2 or liquid carbon, no fancy substrate. Lighting is 1 x 39w T5 which is on for 6 hours a day. Filtration is an eheim 2178 (not set to full flow) and a Rena XP2. I would estimate water volume...
  46. Christian Walker

    Anubias on Bogwood

    Thanks do you have a link to what you mean at all mate?
  47. Christian Walker

    Anubias on Bogwood

    Hey all, I have some great anubias plants just arrived and I want to attach them to a piece of wood I have. I found that superglue runs everywhere and when I tried using sewing cotton it was too fine and fiddly. So whats the trick ? :) Thanks.
  48. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    Thanks Phil. I liked it however you look at it. I admit I prefer the more open appearance of the PFK article tank somewhat, but nevertheless its good to see West African biotopes becoming more popular. Mine is still at the conception stage and I regret to say at the moment the only "live"...
  49. Christian Walker

    Eheim 2178 Thermo

    Yes Kyle. Well, at least I think so. Even better than an external Hydor, as there are two more junctions at which a leak could occur. With a thermofilter this is eliminated :)
  50. Christian Walker

    1300 litre chocolate lake

    I wonder... has anyone's tank ever been "wood burgled" before !? Its a cracking bit of wood and the fact you got it cheap makes it even more sweet :)
  51. Christian Walker

    Storing RO water

    Thats an interesting proposal. God knows it rains a lot here ! CEG can you elaborate on if there is a right way to do this ? I mean, rainwater has to be collected from our roofs, many of which are splatted in bird poo. Is there a particular way of ensuring water collected is safe and...
  52. Christian Walker

    Puntius rhomboocellatus

    I have seen them in a few LFS around. ALso I think that they were on the list of one of the retailers who advertise on Aquarist Classified. Just put it into their search to check. They like their water just right though or will not thrive. I can understand people wanting them though, they...
  53. Christian Walker

    Ians Aqua oak 350

    Ian this is looking good. Scope for it to really go places. And I agree with what someone said, don't do yourself down. :) Those Oak tanks are lovely. I notice you mentioned the glass was more scratched than you would like. You could always consider having a new tank part made. OR just...
  54. Christian Walker

    Lubricate filter o-ring: WD40?

    Thats a thirder for the vaseline mate.... I would not risk WD40 either. It even SMELLS bad ! lol
  55. Christian Walker

    Replacement filter pipes

    If I remember rightly, JBL Cristalprofi range filters use black attachments. Eheim also do an "installation kit" which is a semi transparent dark colour which is ideal. Or Tetratec EX range use an opaque lighter set which is also worth a look :)
  56. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    Found it.... It was this place. Now all I have to do is look through the years to see what/if any West African entries there were :) 2009 AGA Aquascaping Contest - Entry #215
  57. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    No problem Thomas, and you did not come across as rude mate. I think we were both looking at it from a different perspective is all, and what you say about "biotope" vs "themed tank" is probably on the money :) There was a website that had loads of different images of biotope scape entries as...
  58. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    Hey Thomas, not arguing mate, just expressing a different opinion ;). Mine is based on what I know several very experienced breeders and aquarists have told me and some experience of my own in the past, so Im happy to run with that, but recognise even individual fish of the same species can...
  59. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    No, it depends on the river of course, but they actually have quite a lot of plants which is one reason why Im interested. Aponogetons, Anubias etc. I would disagree with the need for large tanks too. Most Pelvicachromis species are perfectly ok in a 60L tank, along with nanochromis...
  60. Christian Walker

    West African Dwarf Cichlid Biotope

    Hi there, I am wondering if anyone has had a crack at a biotope aquarium for West African dwarf cichlids at all ? Or if not, can anyone point me to any articles or images of any ? Thanks.
  61. Christian Walker

    Eheim 2178 Thermo

    How bloomin stupid ! The manual (which does not cover that model) specifically shows it in both. Grrr.
  62. Christian Walker

    Eheim 2178 Thermo

    Ive just got a new filter, an Eheim 2178 Pro3E Thermo version. I was wondering if I can change the temperature display to be in Fahrenheit instead of Centigrade ? Does anyone have one and know how to do this ? thanks...
  63. Christian Walker

    Peat Balls vs Purigen

    Thanks ceg :)
  64. Christian Walker

    Peat Balls vs Purigen

    Dwarf cichlids from both west africa and south america :)
  65. Christian Walker

    Peat Balls vs Purigen

    Thanks for the link. Damn. The upshot then is that Purigen and Peat (when used to add tannins and lower pH) will cancel each other out ? Im guessing the peat would not even affect my pH then since its the very substance it introduces to lower the pH that the Purigen will remove ? Grrr...
  66. Christian Walker

    Peat Balls vs Purigen

    Thanks for that long answer Ceg4048... some of it went over my head though, so can I clarify ? I was going to use the peat to lower the pH of my water due to the type of fish I want to keep. The purigen was more for a water clarity perspective as I have read a lot of guys on here use it to...
  67. Christian Walker

    Peat Balls vs Purigen

    Hi, I have a question about the compatability of peat and purigen. Im going to add some peat balls from Tyne Valley aquatics to lower the pH a bit, and a nice side effect is that it will stain the water slightly with tanins. My question is, if I run Purigen too, will it just rip everything...
  68. Christian Walker

    Akadama preperation

    Im a bit confused. You just kind of slated this Akadama stuff and then linked to a sticky that seems to think its great stuff. I read that sticky the other week and was thinking of using it but now you have said that, am I wasting my money if I go ahead ?
  69. Christian Walker

    Seachem Matrix

    I would think that the variance in flow comes from the fact that on the outer part of the media, flow is relatively fast as its essentially flowing "over' the media. This is the flow most people can understand as it is caused by the water being pumped by the filter. I am of the opinion that in...
  70. Christian Walker

    Lots of plants.

    Great :) How do they multiply ? Baby plantlets ? Are they fast growing ? Any chance of some ? :P
  71. Christian Walker

    Lots of plants.

    I love them. didnt realise they were separate sp. lol. are they hard to keep ?
  72. Christian Walker

    Lots of plants.

    Hi there, you have some stunning plants there Alan !!! And the tank is starting to look as good as the one you had in the UK. Can I ask what the spiky plant is in the pics above please ?
  73. Christian Walker

    330l rescape (sandy outcropping)

    Hi this looks great mate. Can I ask what the tank make/model is and the dimensions ? Cheers.
  74. Christian Walker

    Teak Root Mini 2

    That rotala is looking great. Is it the wallichii you mentioned earlier in your plant delivery post ?
  75. Christian Walker

    grobeam 1500 ultima colour plus questions

    Hi there. Sorry but you cannot control the different lights individually. As with the regular tiles, the colourplus runs off of two channels but in this case each channel is still a mix of colours. It in no way tries to mimic something like an ecotech radion which is about three times the...
  76. Christian Walker

    Great!

    OK so now I REALLY want to know how this goes. Id be like Miranda.... "this thing is coming out whether it wants to or not !!!" :)
  77. Christian Walker

    Birthday Aquanano 30

    Nice start. The third option is the best for me :) Looking forward to seeing this progress. Remember sometimes in a nano its good to get a bit of height at the back to give greater impression of depth, depending on what you want to achieve.
  78. Christian Walker

    Mini 400 tile or 1500 tile

    Nope didnt think you were putting any make down. Was just saying, shop will always have their recommendations and a lot of the time it boils down to business and which manufacturers they prefer to deal with. I reckon that one you saw for £50 is long gone. It was listed about a month ago. But...
  79. Christian Walker

    Mini 400 tile or 1500 tile

    lol, I think you will find that plenty of people are happy with TMC's led lights including a lot on here it would seem. You will always find price differences out there though. As far as the plants are concerned, the dont care if its made my Arcadia, TMC, Giesemann, or Granny Smith ;)
  80. Christian Walker

    Mini 400 tile or 1500 tile

    The 1500 will be more than enough, BUT it gives you scope in the future for using it on something else alongside a second one. The mini is too small IMO as I dont believe the spread would be sufficient.. I think if you are contemplating buying 2 minis then a single 1500 makes even more sense...
  81. Christian Walker

    Another RO Newbie... can you help ?

    Sounds perfect, thanks Mark.
  82. Christian Walker

    Another RO Newbie... can you help ?

    Thanks Dr Rob. You said its ok to only use weekly but to keep the membrane from drying out. How is that achieved ? Does that mean you have to run water on it each day or something ? I dont want to buy a unit then ruin it, but I dont want to produce water every day either.
  83. Christian Walker

    Kuhli loaches.

    Thanks UKC so do they actually dig into the substrate and squirm around in there, or are they just handy for reaching food particles in nooks and crannies ?
  84. Christian Walker

    Another RO Newbie... can you help ?

    Hi there, I have been reading a few peoples journals and posts since joining recently and one thing that I am quite keen to do is to get my water softer. Mine is medium hard (apparently) and ideally I would like to both reduce the hardness, lower the pH and eliminate some of the rubbish that...
  85. Christian Walker

    Kuhli loaches.

    Interesting fish. I have always been sort of fascinated by them but confused as well. Do they serve any beneficial purpose in an aquarium (like shrimp or snails) or are they "just another fish" at the end of the day ?
  86. Christian Walker

    Is it possible to post empty CO2 bottles?

    Hi, it is perfectly ok to send empty bottles. They are not pressurised and are effectively just a chunk of iron in that situation. Ive sent them before with no problem.
  87. Christian Walker

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Sorry to ask an off topic question on this thread but what is the big plant in the right hand 1/3 of that scape please ? Thats a lovely scape too :)
  88. Christian Walker

    Tonys "Mojito's Cove" 200L - 4 week update pics

    Thanks , looking forward to the side shot, Im sure it will be helpful :)
  89. Christian Walker

    Tonys "Mojito's Cove" 200L - 4 week update pics

    Hi there, this is a really impressive scape and is the basis of something I had in mind (basic shapes and structure but I cant hold my hand up to having anywhere near the vision you have since your plant choices is fantastic). One question if I may though... I see you put the plant substrate...
  90. Christian Walker

    Look what arrived :D

    From America ? Crikey that must have cost a fortune, especially in a box that big.
  91. Christian Walker

    Fluval G6 or Not

    Maidenhead Aquatics sell them and I believe some of their outlets are pretty cheap on these filters spare media too.
  92. Christian Walker

    Under tank heating or reverse under-gravel filtering?

    Be careful with that roll though as its only 10" wide, so you would need double width for most tanks. Probably the first link is a lot cheaper. I think you can get it 1m wide sold by length at most nurseries though.
  93. Christian Walker

    Where to buy TMC Signature Aquariums

    Lol we never dry clothes indoors, not even hanging over the radiator ! But thanks for the suggestion :)
  94. Christian Walker

    Under tank heating or reverse under-gravel filtering?

    No worries. Im not sure how old that book is, but sometimes even Amano changes his mind, LOL. I think if you do a search on here for subtrate heaters, substrate heater cables, etc, that they are now generally poo poo'd although I can understand the theory and it does indeed seem logical. I...
  95. Christian Walker

    Where to buy TMC Signature Aquariums

    Im now contemplating a small one for a shrimp tank, although Im still instructed I have to put a lid on it !! Is amazing what we to just to keep other people happy isn't it ! :confused:
  96. Christian Walker

    Under tank heating or reverse under-gravel filtering?

    Im no expert but I am pretty sure that reveres UG filtration is a no no for a planted aquarium. Im sure I have read that on several occasions but someone else will clarify (or tell me Im wrong haha). As far as heat cables and pads go, they are not really considered worthwhile anymore, although...
  97. Christian Walker

    Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki- skinny disease?

    Small sinking catfish pellets would probably be good for loaches. Aquarian do them I think but no doubt other brands too. If you can feed stuff that stays up top or sinks slowly, to keep the barbs occupied, at one end of the tank and then feed fast sinking small pellets at the same time, it...
  98. Christian Walker

    Deleted thread

    A lot of money but thats a good price. So does that give you 1" at the front and 4" at the back ? If so thats good coverage for the money. It would have cost a fair bit just for nice sand. Im undecided what substrate to use yet.
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