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Yeah he definitely looks extremely underweight and too pale. Like Hoggie says, when fish get like this it's normally the sign of the end of days. If the other fish are perfectly fine then maybe it's just a dodgy fish or one of older age.

Keep it as it is - looks good :)

Are you sure that the CO2 isn't being dissolved into the water before it reaches the spray bar hence why you cannot see the bubbles of CO2? Your drop checker will tell you if you have CO2 in the water by becoming a lime-green colour. (Blue = not enough; Yellow = whoa, way too much). Also, is...

Hi Jan, Red algae seems to favour tanks with high pH levels (so that is a pH level of 7.5 and upwards) but with you injecting pressurised CO2 into the tank I find this strange as your pH should be around 6.5. What I would do is to spot-treat the red algae with Liquid Carbon - turn off your...

Yeah that seems fine to me. It literally is your own personal preference. For bottom-feeders, I am a fan of Pygmy Cory's - they are very cute and stay around 1cm in size! To be honest, if you're going low tech then I would not bother with a "special" substrate, although it wouldn't harm -...

You could try the TMC Signature range - good quality glass with a beautiful flush cabinet :)

Once that carpet gets going, your tank will really look amazing. Hopefully fingers crossed it all goes to plan for you! :)

Blyxa Japonica is a good grass plant for Nano tanks - for middle or back. It's one of my favourite grassy plants out there.

Hello, Firstly welcome back to the hobby! In terms of filtration I would always recommend and go for an external canister filter that has a flow rate of approximately 10x the tank volume. So if you're opting for a 60L tank then purchase a filter that can pump 600L/h or as close to it as...

As long as your filter is switched off during the water change then I don't see it being a major problem. As you say, you are adding Prime as you are filling up therefore I would not worry. Most of the bacteria is housed within the filter media so you will be fine. I hope that helps

Another Update: Everything seems to be OK now. The fish swim around and school occasionally whether it be lights on or lights off. The CO2 is at the optimum level for the tank. The only major difference that I have made is switching out the lily outflow pipe with a spray bar to disperse the...

UPDATE: I have switched to a spray bar and they seem to be coming out from hiding more often than normal. In fact, the past ten minutes I've seen more of them than I have done for the past ten weeks! In total I have dialled down CO2 slightly and replaced my output with a spray bar. Also...

If you are dosing fertilisers using the Estimative Index method then there's not a problem with your ferts unless you have calculated the dosing incorrectly.

As long as the CO2 is being distributed around the tank (whether it be fully dissolved or as a fine mist) then that should be your only concern. Getting the CO2 everywhere regardless of what diffusion method you actually use.

Nope. CO2, lights and ferts are the way forward. Don't worry about pH and KH. Although a good GH level can be beneficial by increasing the Calcium and Magnesium in the water.

I do have a spare spray bar so I might give that a go, see if that affects them positively.

Thanks for all the responses - the main cause of action I have taken is that I have dialled down my CO2 slightly and will monitor the fish as much as I can for the next few days. The surface agitation of the water is good, so there's plenty of Oxygen being dissolved into the water. I'm guessing...

Hi all, I am currently facing an issue of my fish remaining hidden at the back of the tank during the CO2 and Light period from 11am-7pm. I don't think it's the light brightness as some forums suggest as I keep it on a pretty dim setting (lower light intensity than the fish shop I purchased...

I've used both an internal and external heater.. and also one that was built into the filter. Here's my thoughts: Internal Heater This is more than likely the cheapest option you can go for. Although some heaters state that they need to be located and positioned in a specific orientation. Some...

+1 to the EI method. Guaranteed to work and is the most simplest method to use.

That carpet is gorgeous to look at! In regards to your Bio Balls, as long as they can get oxygen and a good flow of water through them then they will be fine where they are. But again, nice scape!

As long as you can see your plants gently swaying wherever they are in the tank then you'll be fine. Having good flow fulfils multiple requirements ranging from CO2 distribution, fertiliser distribution, organic matter disturbance etc. If you wanted to opt for something less intrusive in your...

Depends what sort of regulator comes with that 'complete system'. Standard refillable bottles in the UK have a thread size standardised and called DIN 477. If your JBL cylinder has a DIN 477 thread then a regulator should fit on to it if it is also DIN 477. I hope that makes sense? Without...

Thanks Troi, it gives me a bit more confidence in purchasing the Finnex Planted+ 24/7. Everything else is OK in terms of CO2 and fertilisers, it's just getting the light balanced.

Eheim and JBL are the most commonly used with the highest ratings. Always go for a filter that has a 5-10x flow rate than the tank size.

Hi guys, I currently have a 60cm x 36cm x 30cm planted tank in which it is 30 cm deep (roughly 12 inches). I use the Finnex Planted+ light but I feel as if it is too strong as in the intensity of light is too strong for the depth of the tank? I'm only growing s.repens, p.helferi, b.japonica...

I think it's come along really well. I'm thinking a group of Ember Tetras will really set it off. I'd also just stick with green plants and not add any red plants because I personally think with this layout, green's work a lot better.

I know that Fluval Stratum is a good choice for shrimps as it is small and round, and also it's black in colour so that emphasises the colours of the shrimps too. The only minor downside to this substrate (and when I say minor I mean, I'm being extremely picky) is that if you are planting small...

Yeah I don't see no harm in it although EI dosing will give you more than enough. Maybe save it or sell it on :)

The best way to dose a planted tank is by using the Estimative Index method. This way, your tank has all of the nutrients that it needs and you won't have to worry about not having enough. There are plenty of threads on here that breaks down what this method is all about and why it is highly...

Any sort of plastic containers from your local supermarket will be fine, just give them a good rinse out with hot water (no soaps) beforehand. If you are keeping the livestock in the container for a long period of time then have you thought about the temperature of the water dropping down to the...

Hi Scott, DIN 477 is the UK standard for all refillable CO2 bottles so you should be fine.

It seems that your water is lacking nutrients. The best way to resolve this is to dose fertilisers using the EI method. This way the tank and plants are getting enough nutrients. Also, make sure you drop checker is lime-green to indicate that you have optimal amount of CO2 going into the tank...

Boiling water, give it a good scrub. Then leave it in a bucket submerged in water for a few days. Keep changing the water every so often. Just be aware though that wood can often leech tannins and sometimes harmful toxins to the tank.

Ember Tetras Neon Tetra Mosquito Rasboras Pygmy Corys are good and tiny shoaling fish that tend to stay at the bottom of the tank.

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You could add a controller to the lighting setup you currently have although some lighting units require manual DIY skills whereas others let you 'plug in and play' with a controller. I know you can also buy LED spotlights that actually can be submersed into the tank and placed into the...

I'm not sure what the internal looks like on a G3 - I believe they are cartridges with pre-filled media? Otherwise I was going to suggest that you just pack the filter with as much media as possible - that also reduces the flow rate significantly. But I like Julian's idea of the valve, that is...

Try and invest in some Purigen that always helps with discolouration in the water. In regards to ADA soil, personally I hate it. When I used it once I had a similar issue to you and it's just more mither than it's worth. I don't use any soil in my planted tanks and yet I still get amazing...

Removing some of the filter media shouldn't harm at all providing you don't take a big chunk out all in one go. I agree with what Martin says above regarding increasing the surface area of filter media. What I tend to do, instead of putting in a pad of filter floss / foam, I cut it up into...

Personally, for a planted tank I would just use Purigen if you wanted that extra bit of clarity and long-lasting clear looking water. I've never used Carbon and never plan too - I use Purigen. You'll be pleased with the results for sure!

Hello, Keep up with the water changes and don't give in! Ordinarily, water changes should be done every week at 50% especially if you are dosing the EI way - but more is better when you have an algae problem. Manual intervention is key. A good way to eradicate or at least reduce the amount...

Hello, With Crypt's you can pull the affected leaves off from the stem and they will eventually grow back healthier! You will have to pull the leaf backwards against the stem so that it 'peels' off the main stem. Best of luck, Dan

I had the same problem with Green Spot Algae but as soon as I switched to EI dosing and kept a stable CO2 injection of ~30ppm, the GSA disappeared. Best of luck, Dan

A micron filter pad cleaned my green water problem up instantly and it has never come back ever since I have injected CO2 and dose the EI way. Lights should be reduced for now. Best of Luck, Dan

I had this problem. I upped my overall EI dose regarding all macronutrients, reduced light (then gradually increased over time) whilst injecting CO2 at a stable 30ppm alongside liquid carbon. Best of luck, Dan