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Advise you take care when you reassemble after cleaning to avoid cracks

The problem I have had with this inline diffuser is when I reassembled after cleaning I had to tighten the hose connectors very tight to prevent leaks around the seals. This puts to much strain on the body of the unit and it cracks right round it. I only realised because bubble counter rate...

Having lived a little in Bermuda rooftop rainwater collection was the favoured method for domestic water supply. Most houses have a large collection tank, might be under or next to the house. This is used for showers, washing up etc. bottled water for drinking. The storage tank might be as big...

What a difference 3 months has made, very nice

Yep mine cracked around the main body, wasn't that old either. I think the plastic used in new style is not CO2 safe

The only question I have is why bother ?

It fits perfectly as designed top and bottom for 10" water filter housings, even has a rubber sealing ring on the top as shown in ebay listing. You can open the item I linked to ( top comes off) and place media inside but I don't find it necessary. My setup, Eheim external 500-700lph-UP inline...

Beer o'clock

Not possible, if I try and register with a Hotmail address (only email I use) this message is displayed Due to spam problems, many "free" public email servers have had their domains banned. If you are using a "free" public email account, please register with a legitimate or different email...

Nice Tom Any husbandry tips for Bucephalandra ? How can I become a registered member on 'Barr report' as I only have a hotmail email address ? Thanks

May I suggest http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/tools-glass/cascade-glassware/spraybars.html and don't forget http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/ukaps-discount.14650/

Spraybars produce better distribution than lily pipes. Hopefully Ceg will be along soon to explain it better than I can

I don't use the slide in filter cartridges, take a sharp knife and cut the black foam sponge into pieces like hogan53 shows above. I then pushed that down into the first chamber below water level, and place an inch thick square of filter wool cut to same size as foam on top of sponge. I then...

Can I suggest glass inlet/outlet and spraybars from 'Aquarium plant food UK' http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/tools-glass/cascade-glassware.html Also 10% discount for UKAPS members http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/ukaps-discount.14650/

As an alternative to a cut down bottle I use these with foam pads removed http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111412774901

Nah his misses saw the invoice when it was delivered and battered him

I'm hooked especially if it continues to be as interesting....

As the saying goes, 'the solution to pollution is dilution' If in doubt good quality water change

Yep he's got the sickness. Lovely place.

How do you prepare water changes? RO/minerals etc

If you've got Eheims may as well use them. Eccos quiet and pretty much bulletproof IME. What have you found works for you regarding shrimp keeping? Any info appreciated.

13r0wn7 No need to apologise and you didn't use the word 'burp' incorrectly but you did use it for a reason. I just wanted to point out the 'every so often' and 'every now and then' burped large bubble is a waste of CO2. That large bubble could have been many micro bubbles circulating around...

To be described as 'complete' then surely it would need to include a supply of CO2 gas and a suitable container for that supply?

In your posts you used the word 'burps' I assume you mean that occasionally your filter expels a large bubble? What do you think this bubble is made of ? How do you think it got to be in your filter ? Do you think the 'burped' out larger bubble is of any benefit to the tank or is it just wasting...

'if there's less bubbles they must of been dissolved into the water column' Not really, you have less bubbles in your tank because some of the CO2 is collecting in your filter canister and 'burping' out large bubbles periodically. Complete waste of CO2. Your mixing CO2 with water and then it's...

Are you sure that your light only has 1 strip of LEDs? Is it possible it has 2 rows at 10 Watt per row = 20 Watt as I have with my Aquanano 40 I would have thought that your tank being larger would have at least the same if not more power. Check with Aqua One

Having read this thread and looked at the link where the tubes were being sold, Personally I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.

Don't forget to use the 10% discount at APF http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/ukaps-discount.14650/

Or this one http://www.thenutrientcompany.com/product/tnc-complete/ But as stated above much cheaper to buy dry salts and mix yourself. See also http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/fertilisers/dry-chemicals/starter-kits/ei-starter-kit.html...

I would recommend the AquaOne AquaNano tanks. 30=30x30x30cm 22ltr 40=40x40x40cm 55ltr. Very good all round complete unit, glass lid,LED light, pump, surface skimmer/overflow etc. I like the fact you can hide heater and other equipment in the rear filter section out of view. (So no external...

Like both tanks and tempting me to get shrimpy Really like the King Kong and shadow panda

If you were in the UK I would have suggested Aqua Essentials. Sorry to be of no help.

Which country are you located?

'as good' There's not much point in having 'good diffusion' on the inlet if the CO2 enriched water flows into a canister filter and diffuses back out and collects in a large bubble of CO2 which occasionally burps out of your expensive glass lily pipe. About as pointless as pissing into the wind...

No probs, I hope it helped to resolve your issues

Can I refer you to posts #4 #6 #9

Mate I don't think there is a 'problem' with your atomiser or eheim. It's just the way you have it setup is not working for you. Save your money, switch it to outlet. Oh and I don't think there's anything in your filter that would benefit from CO2 enrichment.

If the eheim provides good flow around the tank I would think you would have better CO2 dissolvement if the atomiser was on the outflow of eheim. I understand that some people have their CO2 diffuser on the inlet of their canister filters in an attempt to avoid having lots of micro bubbles (the...

Is it an up inline atomiser, if so switch it to the outlet side and see how it performs before deciding if it's knackered

That's just sad, if your going to tattoo fish you could at least give them a decent tattoo. Something like a skull and crossbones or an eagle in flames. How about love on one side and hate on the other, or the names of their babies or favourite football team/pop star. What's next, tattooing koi...

If I've understood your post, I think by having it on the intake of your eheim the CO2 is collecting in the canister forming larger bubbles and then periodically large bubbles are being ejected from the Eheim into tank. Can you actually see the lager bubbles coming out of the atomiser or only...

Nah sorry I don't understand, on behalf of all the boys can we have some pictures :wideyed:

How do you resuscitate a Piranha?

Other than checking all connections and seals as you have done I don't know what to suggest. From what you describe it's an ongoing problem not just trapped air after maintenance, it's continually sucking in air from somewhere. Other than talking to staff @ Maidenhead aquatics I would strip it...

Edit, Tunze nano magnet holder (6015.500)

Or knock something together using some form of magnetic coral frag rack

You could use Tunze nano magnet holders (6025.500). Then you could use any container you like. Tunze also do a Mangrove box (3178.000) but not clear/glass and much more expensive!

Don't make it any more complex than it needs to be, you will have enough on your plate with the move. I would suggest that you do the driving and your other half can have the tank on her lap! (I'm assuming it's not far between properties)

Drain tank, seal with cling film, arrive at new property and refill. Done

Nice looking tanks. I'm doing the opposite, I already have an Aquanano 40 and am looking to get a 30 (my Betta and Buce addiction) Really good bit of kit and I especially like the way you can hide all of the equipment in the rear section so nothing on show in main tank area and also having a...

What's that smell?

Thanks Flyinghellfish, but I was referring to the technical drawings of the 'Dual stage regulator' CO2 Art sell and that Karol@CO2 Art was going to try and organise for us. It is because of the differences between the body of single stage/dual stage regulators and the body of the 'CO2 Art Dual...

Still waiting for the drawings......

To help you along with your forthcoming addiction allow me to 'push' you in the direction of Aquabid.com Seller Aquastar71 I can highly recommend for top quality Bettas. (I'm not involved just a satisfied customer) http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?disp&viewseller&Aquastar71&t&

Carefull Rob, it starts with one Betta. And then just another small tank, and then another.

Alice, Alice, who the F**K is Alice? Sorry couldn't resist

Mate, best advice, read up on all aspects of CO2 use in the aquarium, decide on what method of pH testing suits you/your tank and learn how to do it correctly, then you will have faith in it and yourself. A decent properly calibrated electronic pH pen couldn't be any simpler to use, no more...

Available on iTunes and Amazon Kindle I believe

Sacha, I will wait for the drawings/internal photos

Customers eh, business would be so much better without them !

That's a beautiful full tank shot, very dark and moody. I likey

It is recommended you do not use the bottle on its side, CO2 bottles should be used in the upright position to prevent liquid CO2 from entering your regulator.I would suggest using a nice glass inline type bubble counter and mount it somewhere visible so you can easily check bubble rate (so not...

Weekend update, are they wet yet? Will be following

You could also try light daily dosing of a 'liquid carbon'

In answer to John P Coates I needed a new reg and got a lot for my money from CO2 Art who give excellent customer service. I didn't really expect it to be a 'proper' Dual stage reg at that price. All that matters is that i don't get EOTD, and I will avoid allowing the tank pressure to drop to...

If I'm honest I bought a CO2 Art 'Dual Stage' and I'm not totally convinced it is Dual stage. Maybe they could open one up and show us the internals.

Aqua essentials - Aquascaping - wood Some really nice looking pieces with photos of the actual piece you get, good service and we'll packaged

Hi Nikolas I was hoping you could tell us more about your DIY LED builds please