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  1. Robbie X

    Advice on plants for low light, low tech setup needed.

    Many thanks all for the information and feedback ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  2. Robbie X

    Advice on plants for low light, low tech setup needed.

    Much obliged for the info. Really looking forward to keeping these fish :)
  3. Robbie X

    Advice on plants for low light, low tech setup needed.

    So many thanks for the info, very much obliged. I had not thought about tankmates as I was going for a single species tank, but it is good to know itโ€™s possible. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  4. Robbie X

    Advice on plants for low light, low tech setup needed.

    Many thanks. The planting will be pretty basic, just some cover for them if needed. Thanks for the plant recommendations, I will read up on them now.
  5. Robbie X

    Advice on plants for low light, low tech setup needed.

    Hello all. I will be taking delivery of my 48x15x15 inch tank in the next few weeks. It will house juvenile Channa bleheri, that prefer subdued lighting and blackwater conditions. I will only be lighting one third of the tank which will have a bed of Amazonia aquasoil, the rest of the tank will...
  6. Robbie X

    Suitable mesh layer to separate anaerobic bacteria deep sand bed (two different colours)?

    Hello all. I am planning on using the deep sand bed method on my upcoming Rainbow Snakehead project. I have a load of kivu sand from a previous project that I will use for the base layer but I will be using black sand as the top layer. I want to keep these layers separate, as the kivu sand has a...
  7. Robbie X

    Botanicals that last longer?

    Many thanks all for the great suggestions chaps. I just found this video by chance. I have recently created a number of terrariums and purchased a bag of what I was told was living sphagnum moss. It was not healthy at all. So I was looking at some videos of how to reinvigorate the moss and came...
  8. Robbie X

    Botanicals that last longer?

    Hello all. For my upcoming Channa bleheri blackwater species tank I will be going for a submerged root look with lots of wood and multiple species of floating plants. I want to add lots botanicals and wonder what types of botanicals take the longest to break down? Champa leaves will be an...
  9. Robbie X

    New aquarium quick start questions.

    Many thanks, chaps. I will join the FB group this eve ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  10. Robbie X

    New aquarium quick start questions.

    Many thanks for the info. I had read this size would be ok as they tend to max out at 15cm, but I will revise my plan and build to 48x15x15.
  11. Robbie X

    New aquarium quick start questions.

    Hello all. I have not been online for a while so I would like to say hello to old friends and new. I am planing a new 36x15x15 inch, around 133L tank project for Channa bleheri. It is a custom tank with sliding glass covers as I have read these fish are notorious jumpers and escape artists...
  12. Robbie X

    EHEIM biopower 200 Power plug removal question

    Many thanks. I think I tend to overthink things. New projects always do this to me :)
  13. Robbie X

    EHEIM biopower 200 Power plug removal question

    Many thanks. This made me think. How do you tell which cable is positive and negative? I am thinking that the cables will not be colour coded as one would find on a standard UK cable?
  14. Robbie X

    EHEIM biopower 200 Power plug removal question

    Many thanks, sir. The gaps will only be 2cm wide on my request as it only needs room for a filter power cable and 6mm tubing for CO2. I want to reduce the possibility of the fish slithering out of the gaps. Once the tank arrives and the cable and CO2 are fitted I will than cover those gaps with...
  15. Robbie X

    EHEIM biopower 200 Power plug removal question

    Hello all. I have not been online for ages but I am planning a new build for Channa bleheri so I will be online a lot more from now on. I am having a custom tank built by Aquariums4life (see attached images of a similar tank). It will be around 130L and 36x15x15 inches in size and will have...
  16. Robbie X

    How do I get accurate temperature readings from my tanks?

    100W in less than 60L canโ€™t off the top of my head remember if itโ€™s 54 or 58L.
  17. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    After lots of searching for a cheap alternative I gave up and just ordered 4X Dennerle Scapers Tank 55L.
  18. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    These look really nice. How is the wood held in place?
  19. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    2 up 2 down. The only free space as all other spots are taken or will be used for a 4x2x2 and a 2x2x2 cube. I would like to match the design to my tv stand and my blackwater stand (see images).
  20. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    Cheers Wookii. Thank you for the warning ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  21. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    It will be in the living room (Which is now turning into a fish room lol). Im thinking wood with 4 of these tanks
  22. Robbie X

    How do I get accurate temperature readings from my tanks?

    Would this do the job? RS PRO RS40 Wired Digital Thermometer | RS Components
  23. Robbie X

    4x 60L or 50L tank stand?

    Hi all. I would like to get a stand that can hold 4 tanks, either 60L or 50L would be perfect. Does anyone know where I could get such a thing? Cheers
  24. Robbie X

    How do I get accurate temperature readings from my tanks?

    Hi all. I purchased a new Eheim fixed temp 25c for my new blackwater tank but both thermometers are giving different results. The tank is quite cool to the touch and Iโ€™m worried the temp is much lower than the stated 25c. What do I need to get accurate results when testing the temperature? Cheers
  25. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    Got a temporary fix for a couple of plants but I intend to try the theatre spots if they are not too difficult to set up. I have attached 2 images of the areas to be illuminated.
  26. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    I really like these but am not very good with electrical stuff. Will I have to wire them into the mains or can they be connected by a plug?
  27. Robbie X

    "Fifty Shades of Green" - (1600 Litre Sanjarami)

    trรจs magnifique ๐Ÿ˜ป
  28. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    Cheers ๐Ÿ™ Most definitely worth looking into. I have recently been experimenting with sealed jars containing mosses and liverworts. One of these with a dimmer would be great to light up a bunch of them on my self unit ๐Ÿ˜ป
  29. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    Many thanks. Do you think they will have enough power to grow large plants, like large palms etc?
  30. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Many thanks, Darrel. Tank janitors would be snails? If so I have bladder, ramshorn and nerite snails. But would appreciate some blackworm to get me started ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  31. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Many thanks. I already have a live brine shrimp supply on the go in my hatchery so all good there ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  32. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    Much appreciated all. Seems like there are quite a few options out there to consider ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  33. Robbie X

    Houseplant grow light suggestions?

    Hello all. I am thinking of getting a grow light for my living room. All suitable spots are already occupied by plants, including beneath my tanks to capture light spill, I have even ran out of space on my stairs (gets lots of light). There is one spot in the rear corner of the living room...
  34. Robbie X

    Shallow tank...

    Looking forward to seeing it evolve once you are settled on a design.
  35. Robbie X

    My low tech shrimp nano cube (20 litres)

    Love it. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  36. Robbie X

    What size heater is suitable for 60L tank?

    I have also noticed minor discrepancies in the past but nothing close to the +10.6 and still rising that was happening. I have just adjusted this new one again but if itโ€™s not within +/- .5 of my setting Iโ€™ll order an Oase one as all my Oase heaters are pretty good.
  37. Robbie X

    What size heater is suitable for 60L tank?

    Hi all. What size heater is best for a 60L tank? I currently have a Superfish aqua100W heater but Iโ€™m not happy with itโ€™s accuracy. Itโ€™s the second one I have purchased in the last few days as the first one had a faulty thermostat and even though it was set to 25 it was at 35 before I noticed...
  38. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Thatโ€™s a great idea. I have daphnia in my waterbut in the garden and Iโ€™m hatching brine shrimp for my main tank. Ramshorn and bladder snails added ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Where can I get bloodworm and blackworm cultures?
  39. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    The tannins are really doing theyโ€™re thing now, water has a lovely tint to it. Unfortunately the Images donโ€™t show the extent of the colour. Any tips on achieving better photos that show the true colour of the water much appreciated. Wood is still not sinking, still waiting to do the layout ๐Ÿ˜ฟ I...
  40. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Many thanks ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Water is going through that cloudy stage at the moment, bacteria bloom. Once it settles down and the tannins star doing theyโ€™re thing should look a lot better ๐Ÿ˜ป
  41. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Added Alder cones attached to twigs today. Also collected some oak leaves that I blanched in boiling water and are now drying, will add them in next couple of days. Found a nice website that sells some great looking pods and seeds for blackwater tanks. Canโ€™t wait for my order to arrive, I think...
  42. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Love seriously fish, my go to website :)
  43. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    I ordered some cool seed pods from this site https://blackwateruk.com/shop Really cool looking pods and seeds. I also collected some alder cones and twigs, along with some oak leaves today, twigs and cones added to tank. Oak leaves are drying after being blanched in boiling water.
  44. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    I have not yet decided on tank mates. I believe they are aggressive towards any fish of the same group including gourami species or anything similar in size and colour. Bottom dwelling species are ok though. I will be doing a lot more research on the fish prior to purchasing one so will have a...
  45. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Yep, Alder cones seem very popular from the post I made about adding tannins to the tank. I want quite a dark colour but that could change depending on my thoughts as this tank develops. Iโ€™m hoping to forage some alder twigs and cones tomorrow if the rain holds off. I have seen a few tanks that...
  46. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Many thanks, Michael. As far as livestock Iโ€™m thinking a Green Alien Hybrid Betta. I have a 2ft Cube coming in a month or so. This will be the main blackwater tank for Liquorish Gourami. I am hoping I will learn from this little project and have a better understanding of what I am doing when it...
  47. Robbie X

    Wild

    Many thanks ๐Ÿ™
  48. Robbie X

    Blackwater Nano (experiment)

    Hi all. I originally planned to setup a blackwater tank in a 2ft cube. Unfortunately I wonโ€™t be getting my hands on it for around another month or so. While I wait for the cube I thought I would run some experiments in a 60L Nano. Iโ€™m hoping this will help me get some experience running such a...
  49. Robbie X

    Wild

    Quick update. I have now added the fish to go along with the cleanup crew. New fish are 26 green neons, it was all he had at the time so picking up another 20 next week. 6 juvenile panda Cory. A pair of chocolate gourami. They have been in around a week now and have settled in very well. The...
  50. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    Awesome feedback everyone, so many thanks ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป I set the tank up today, added the wood and a few almond leaves. Will post some pics in the journal section ๐Ÿ˜ป
  51. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    Many thanks. I have a mixed woodland at the rear of my house that has plenty of oak, hazel, willow etc. I just never thought of boiling the leaves to extract the colour.
  52. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    Would probably taste a bit bitter ๐Ÿ˜น I have bought some almond leaves to use as decoration and to add tannins but did not consider boiling a load. They are quite expensive, how many would I need to boil for a 60L tank, and how long does the colour last? Cheers
  53. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    Many thanks. Very interesting, I wonder what type of tea would be best? Organic tea maybe?
  54. Robbie X

    Can tea be used to add tannins and colour to tank?

    Hi all. I recently watched a YouTube vid were a chap was using tea in a hang on tea infuser to add tannins and colour to his blackwater tank. Is this a legitimate method? I know that botanicals and certain types of wood leach tannins and Iโ€™m curious what other methods I could use when setting up...
  55. Robbie X

    Botanicals that can be collected locally UK?

    Many thanks. My tree ID is not too bad so should have no problems. Iโ€™ll do a recce tomorrow if the weather is good and see what I can come up with ๐Ÿ˜ธ
  56. Robbie X

    Sandy Nook . . .

    Many thanks mate. I have just cut right back on my floating plants as the where complete cutting out the light on the left hand side and hindering the growth of all plants in that area. Its not permanent though. As soon as this side of the tank matures Iโ€™ll allow the surface plants to spread...
  57. Robbie X

    Botanicals that can be collected locally UK?

    Hello all. My new aquascape has a nice size open sandy area in the far right of the tank. I wanted an open area for a shoal of Panda Cories when they are added. Im probably going to add more river wood and create some arches over the sandy area as this side of the tank looks quite bare. I am...
  58. Robbie X

    Sandy Nook . . .

    I would love a cutting Wookii, that is if you have any left? How actively are the Chocolate Gourami hunting the shrimp? Every time I see these fish in the store I have to restrain myself from buying one as I thought they would happily eat an adult cherry shrimp? Really love how the tank has...
  59. Robbie X

    Unwanted infestation

    I think they really add to the biodiversity of a tank, but I suppose that depends on what you are trying to create or recreate. For myself I want a little piece of nature, but for someone who wants a Dutch style aquascape it may not appeal.
  60. Robbie X

    Unwanted infestation

    My tank now has hundreds of baby ramshorn and bladder snails. I absolutely love them now I have read a little into theyโ€™re role. I also have some nerite snails that look gorgeous but Iโ€™m not sure if they breed without some special requirements such as salinity etc?
  61. Robbie X

    Wild

    Yet another trim and removal of surface plants again today. I wanted more light on the left hand side. The centre and rear centre I am leaving really dense to provide cover for shrimp fry etc. It looks much better now from my viewing angle on the couch ๐Ÿ˜ป
  62. Robbie X

    Wild

    Removed around 2/3 of the floating plants again today. A lot more light now especially the left side of the tank. Hope this will encourage more growth in the previously shaded area. Also cut back the overgrowth on the right side of the tank. The tank is definitely evolving as I tinker with the...
  63. Robbie X

    Wild

    Many thanks, sir ๐Ÿ˜ธ
  64. Robbie X

    Wild

    Many thanks, sir ๐Ÿ˜บ
  65. Robbie X

    Wild

    My first update since planting on the 24 Sep. Had a little dieback on a couple of plants initially but everything recovered. I plan on giving it a trim again this week but am pleased its progress so far. I added x2 Hillstream loach, x5 Ramshorn snail, x5 Nerite snail and 24 small Cherry shrimp...
  66. Robbie X

    Good quality flake food recommendations needed

    I purchased the suggested Bugbites foods plus theyโ€™re bottom feeder products along with some spirulina flakes. I also purchased some freeze dried bloodworm and a brine shrimp hatcher. I read that the bloodworm once hydrated are also used to feed my insectivorous plants which is a bonus ๐Ÿ‘ I have...
  67. Robbie X

    Good quality flake food recommendations needed

    Have ordered the bugbite flakes ๐Ÿ‘ What about vegetabl/algae sinking food?
  68. Robbie X

    Lily pipe (16mm) cleaning question

    Many thanks for the detailed reply, sir ๐Ÿ‘
  69. Robbie X

    Lily pipe (16mm) cleaning question

    Hello all. I am running x2 Oase biomaster thermal filters using the Aquascaper glass pipe sets. What is the best method to clean algae from inside the tubes? Cheers
  70. Robbie X

    How to calculate shrimp to fish ratio in community tank?

    Many thanks all. I have ordered 12x juvenile and 12x adults ๐Ÿ‘
  71. Robbie X

    Good quality flake food recommendations needed

    I have never seen this hatcher. Just ordered it and the egg/salt mix ๐Ÿ‘
  72. Robbie X

    Good quality flake food recommendations needed

    Many thanks all for the suggestions ๐Ÿ‘
  73. Robbie X

    Good quality flake food recommendations needed

    Hi all. What brand flake and frozen foods do people recommend these days? I also plan on feeding live foods, where is the best place to get starter cultures? It will be a shrimp/fish/snail community tank housing: Ramshorn snail Nerite snail Cherry shrimp Green neon tetras Chilli Rasboras Panda...
  74. Robbie X

    How to calculate shrimp to fish ratio in community tank?

    Many thanks chaps ๐Ÿ‘
  75. Robbie X

    Oase Biomaster Thermo 600: Maintenance questions.

    Many thanks chaps ๐Ÿ‘
  76. Robbie X

    Oase Biomaster Thermo 600: Maintenance questions.

    Hi all. My tank has been running for almost a month now and Iโ€™m wondering if I just need to clean the pre-filter or the media trays as well? Cheers
  77. Robbie X

    How to calculate shrimp to fish ratio in community tank?

    Hi all. When adding shrimp and fish to a community tank how do you calculate how many shrimp you can add? Do they have the same impact on the water chemistry as a fish of similar size? Cheers
  78. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    It is really thriving, so much so that I will have to start thinning it out myself soon ๐Ÿ˜น
  79. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Many thanks but all sorted now ๐Ÿ‘
  80. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Lovely looking ๐ŸŒฑ
  81. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    ๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ™€
  82. Robbie X

    Test tube algae 'experiment'

    Looking forward to more data from this experiment ๐Ÿ‘
  83. Robbie X

    Water change equipment advice needed

    Many thanks for the tip.
  84. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Many thanks. Will check them out ๐Ÿ‘
  85. Robbie X

    Water change equipment advice needed

    I feel the same about adding straight from tap, especially if the tank has inverts and fish. I have spare heaters already and just discovered a small submersible pond pump among my old aquarium bits and pieces. Just need to get x4 5gal. buckets now that will allow me to do 50% water change. I...
  86. Robbie X

    How often do I need to change Drop checker solution?

    Many thanks all. I will start with a monthly change and see how I get on ๐Ÿ‘
  87. Robbie X

    How often do I need to change Drop checker solution?

    Hello all. How often should one change the drop checker solution? Cheers
  88. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Now I am very intrigued. I guess this means we have a new quest ๐Ÿ˜น
  89. Robbie X

    Water change equipment advice needed

    Hello all. I have only just setup the tank around a week but noticed a big temperature drop after a water change directly from the tap. I wont be adding any stock for a few months but would still like to heat the water to the same temperature before adding to the tank. What is the best method to...
  90. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Many thanks ๐Ÿ™ Probably wonโ€™t be using them again then ๐Ÿ™€
  91. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Just checked and they have also refunded myself. No explication ๐Ÿ˜ข
  92. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Still looking for Dwarf Water Lettuce if anyone has spare ๐Ÿ˜ป
  93. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Just ordered 1 on the link. 1 left now ๐Ÿ˜‚
  94. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Just love the Aeschynomene Fluitans. Just ordered myself one :)
  95. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Have sent you a pm sir.
  96. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Many thanks For the offer sir. As I already have frogbit I will pass on the salvinia thanks.
  97. Robbie X

    Advice needed on setting up a quarantine tank

    Many thanks all. I will go ahead and purchase it and run it as a low tech planted as suggested ๐Ÿ˜ธ
  98. Robbie X

    Interested in adding more floating plants

    Hello all. I have added Limnobium laevigatum to my new tank and I would love to add more floating plant types. I love the look of Dwarf Water Lettuce and will be adding this and was wondering what other interesting species people keep? Cheers
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