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  1. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks for the comments as for the filter no issues at all still running like a dream a quiet one at that, the pre filter is a 1 minute job each week so easy and simple to do and keeps the filter running smooth Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  2. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    I have no complaints with it. ultra quiet and pre filter is a 2 minute job which helps had x2 different ehiems and this out performs both imo Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  3. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    16/22 tubing is fine it's what I've used with Lilly pipes for 7 months :') Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  4. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    The 30 PPI are less course so in a planted tank you don't want your pre filter clogging up too soon and restricting flow Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  5. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Sorry all for no update for a long time but here's a couple of pix. Been a bit more lax trimming lately but I feel it adds to the scape especially all the right ,had no algae issues for a couple of months now only had a small outbreak when my dosing was too low . Sent from my SM-G935F using...
  6. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Not had a post for a while here's a couple of update pictures more to follow soon after Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  7. gareth777

    One Tree Hills

    Coming along nicely hardest part I would find is keeping that white sand soil free shrimps and corys love to spread that soil for you ;-) Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  8. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Sorry all been along time with no updates but hope you will like how things have matured first I will start with my trial want kusa which as a experiment have done really well the grass has gone crazy and keep getting flowers from the repens this experiment had defiantly gave me some some...
  9. gareth777

    One Tree Hills

    Looking good! Best way to keep reattaching moss with cuttings will soon fill out !I found trim it often too only by a few mill each week soon thickens up especially the top of the tree being so close to light source. :-) Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  10. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks for feedback [emoji1] you proberly spot on regarding water changes and loss of nutrients I was considering this myself and upping dose or adding root tabs in affected areas ! It does make sense as 3 to 4 weeks ago I was still doing 3 water changes a week and plants all seemed happy ! I...
  11. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Hi Dave I use aquarium plant foods starter kit as shown in attaced picture I have used this from day one I dose on selected days at about 7 30 am each day . I base dose on 100 litres as hardscspe takes up the rest of capacity the only thing what's changed is the amount water changes from daily...
  12. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  13. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    hi all i am after a bit of advice i am having a issue with my Limnophilla sesslilfoora all had been fine with up until the last week or so new growth is fine but the older part of the plant is turning brown nearer the bottom i will follow this with pictures the only changes i have made apart...
  14. gareth777

    Announcing the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience 2016

    So then is there going to be a 2017 event ???:):artist::bookworm::eek::clap: or another similar event in the future?
  15. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks but still learning like us all :bookworm: one thing i need to learn is how to stop my harlequins from jumping out the tank had 2 jump to there death and another 2 jump but luckily i was in the room and saved them ! i have lowered my water line slightly more and there is glass panels...
  16. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Update pictures plus last of tanks additions I think 6 panda Cory's
  17. gareth777

    Kessil led lighting

    I use 1 a160 on 60x45 with no issues but they do cast shadows but that's not the worst thing in the world some fish may want to escape the sunshine ;)
  18. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks luke here is a link to the diffuser https://www.aquasabi.com/brand/aquasabi/aquasabi-co2-diffusor-stainless-steel-pollen-25 Have to say can not recommended this diffuser enough diffusion rate is great lots of tiny bubbles also steel stays clean ,ceramic disc just unscrews when it needs a...
  19. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    WabI kusa update!! As this was just a experiment with left over plants there coming along nicely but one thing I learned don't use Moss unless u can stand there 24/7 spraying it :eek:
  20. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks [emoji3] my local fish shop had these come in a few weeks ago and i kept my eye on them each week and each time they looked in great condition! And always busy ! I did not want to add them to early , they do appear larger than my standard ottos! I think ottos in general are a sensitive...
  21. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Very happy today after seeing these fish a while ago, I finally purchased x3 today! after having a real affection for the standard variety which I adore there playfulness and not forgetting what a vital part to my clean up crew they are , I introduce (zebra ottocinculius) excuse the pictures...
  22. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Hiya dav1d thanks for the comments ;) I went opposite way round got the tank first and then had get a cabinet I bought mine from (tgm) when they had a sale on a while ago it ended up being cheaper than the TMC equivalent I do love the tank and silicone work is best I have seen , but if I was...
  23. gareth777

    greetings from the Netherlands!

    Welcome to ukaps :wave:
  24. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Maintainece day !
  25. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks natasha. One word of advice with this aquarium (height) it's great having the height but think about what sort of scapes you want to achieve takes a lot of building up ! But on the other hand it suits me fine and already got things in my mind for the future ;) learned a lot from the build...
  26. gareth777

    Who lives in the East of England and has an awesome aquascape?!

    As far east as you can go in sunny lowestoft;-)
  27. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    New arrivals all settled in well x12 haliquin rasbora and all active and shoalling nicely and the ada glass covers fit good too can not hardly notice them Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  28. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks natasha I am happy with it all for a first planted tank i think it turned out pretty well just the case of pruning it all into shape now . I feel the Moss in the tree has really took hold this last couple of weeks and it's filling in nicely it's now got to the stage I can start cutting it...
  29. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Time to fit the glass covers we have new inhabitants moving in !!! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  30. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    now thinking about next phase of the tank ! every thing is growing well no issues apart from on the left side the tree seems to be shading the monte carlo too much its only in the area just under the tree and where it creeps up beside the rock going to have to fill with something in this area...
  31. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Out walking the dog !! Almost like looking at hills of monte carlo :-) Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  32. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Here is a few pictures of progress so far please excuse the pathway my shrimps find it funny to keep covering the path in soil I clean it up 30 minster later it's back again [emoji57] Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  33. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Update as you can see in the pictures still having a issue with fungus in the tree and on my wood it's easily removed but just a pain especially in the middle parts of the tree mind you my ottos seem to like it and help the process! Does anyone have any advice dealing with it ? Sent from my...
  34. gareth777

    Hi People

    Hi rich welcome to ukaps! :thumbup:
  35. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    Hiya dave I am using the biomaster 600 on a smaller tank at 120 litres which works beyond well so far it gives me a 10x turnover if you are suffering lack of flow ! The filter seems small for what you may be trying to achieve. Also what media sponges etc are you using as i changed what came...
  36. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Update ! Had the co2 back in action for 1 week now and running smoothly plants took a few days to react after lack of dosing and co2 but growth is going well again . Added x10 amano shrimps last night finally! would of added earlier if co2 was not a issue,
  37. gareth777

    My home aquariums - In-situ

    Who needs a tv Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  38. gareth777

    Rising working pressure after solenoid turned off

    Just to report issue was sorted out with co2 art quickly and professionally top marks for the service team :thumbup:
  39. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    All working great issue with regulator appears to be sorted working pressure staying where it should be ! So i am hoping for happy plants this week and growth can start again since i deprived them last week , i am not going to add any shrimp for another week as i just want to make sure i do not...
  40. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Good news the regulator is back!! :):clap: on and working just got to keep a close eye on it for next few days but hopefully full steam ahead.
  41. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    i think your right i will give 1/2 dose from tomorrow morning i will be doing daily water changes so i do not think i will risk any build up ! thanks for reassurance ;)
  42. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    quick update ! spoke to co2 art today after testing and cleaning my reg and replacing parts they should hopefully be sending my reg back tomorrow as long as its all OK after tonight :clap: as my tanks been doing its doing ok considering i have cut the light back and not dosing any ferts i am...
  43. gareth777

    Eheim Double Tap alternatives?

    Aquasabi has the 17mm double taps for £18 if thats any use! Smaller sizes are cheaper.I use these and have done previously for a few years and they never let me down and makes cleaning pipes/lilly pipes so much easier
  44. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I have also removed the ada vuppa which is very pleasing on the eye but thats it!! useless at its job had x2 pumps in 1 week after 2nd pump transformer went its also pain that its run at a 100v so step down transformer needed! Anyway i have fitted a oase optimax 500 circulation pump ! First...
  45. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I thought i would add these i had some plants left over after planting and not wanting to waste i dug out some glass bowls and got planting ! I am keeping them coverd with clingfilm and just using sunlight no artificial light, i am spraying them twice a day using my tank water
  46. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    A few pictures from above !lots of new green leaves showing on most plants! Hc has been growing well the limnophilla sesslifoora hit the top of the water today the hydro tripartita japan has trebled in size/height the pogostemon helferi especially on the left side of the tank has shown good...
  47. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    does look pretty neat but i am thinking of just adding a discreet air stone to have come on after c02 ( when it returns ) goes off for 2/3 hours and in place of the skimmer using a powerhead i feel i may get a better direction of flow in the drop over the hill and to be honest a air stone is not...
  48. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks also for the advice :thumbup: following what i have all ready done from cookies response i have also dropped my water level not as low as you suggested but still 2/3 inches lower i have changed my pre filter media earlier than i intended to the 30ppi sponge to help prevent any decrease...
  49. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks for the advice :thumbup: lighting period id all ready at 6 hrs but i have now decreased the intensity down by 15% i am dosing Seachem flourish excel daily giving ,me a source of carbon i will now stop dosing ferts until my co2 returns
  50. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I am going to lose c02 for a few days while my regulator gets sent back to get fixed any advice on how i should keep running my tank in this period with no c02 any advice is very much appreciated Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  51. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    just a little update will post some more pictures over the weekend first the c02 issue is still being sorted definitely a issue with my reg but cause still undetermined ! its been a bit of a pain as my c02 dose has fluctuated :mad: and today come home to white fungus on my wood :arghh: i thought...
  52. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks Tim will give that a try for next photos i was also thinking of making up some led panels to slot behind will have a play with that over the next few weeks had some ideas of creating a sunshine or moonlight ( the joy of being a sparky )
  53. gareth777

    Feedback Great customer service and fantastic products/plants

    I have visted dave at aquarium gardens now a few times annd its well worth a visit with the quality of products stocked and variety which keeps growing and helpfull advice my last order was a large plant order which i had positve advice over the phone and plants i recived where in top condition...
  54. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks for your comments yes totally agree with back light behind the tank thats a bit more to do with my photography experience but learn as we go on .As with plant selection i am very happy with choices so far there all starting to paint the picture i am looking for .
  55. gareth777

    Show Your Pets

    This is my little girl luna who is a petit basset griffin vandeen (pbgv)
  56. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I have been suffering with a new regulator issue not sure if anyone has any advice when my solenoid switches off my working pressure has been rising what i think is too much at about 1 bar per hour i have messseged c02 art but typically happens at a weekend so i am having to manually release...
  57. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Here are a few pictures to show you how the tanks progressing over last couple of days
  58. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks!! Thats what i am hoping for and plants seem to be reacting very well and growth is very noticeable even after a couple of days
  59. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks i am very happy for a first aquascape
  60. gareth777

    Rising working pressure after solenoid turned off

    Just to add im using a C02 art advance professional aquarium C02 duel stage regulator and solinoid magnetic valve
  61. gareth777

    Rising working pressure after solenoid turned off

    I set up a new tank yesterday all started fine untill the solenoid was turned off my working pressure started to rise 1 bar roughly every hour is this normal or should i be concerned ?typical it happens on a weekend
  62. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Toadys been a big learning curve when it comes to planting but i am finaly there these pics are straight after planting so still needs to settle !
  63. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    At last planting day is here
  64. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    filter up and finally going so easy to set up no issues so far no leaks (touch wood) first thing this is such a quiet filter i have had 2 ehiems before and this is so much quieter imo in regards to media i have gone down the green aqua root replacing the hex for seachem matrix in x2 trays and...
  65. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks Tim just hope i now do it justice :woot:
  66. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    hiya eduard the kessil does have a fan running on the unit but you can barely hear it in my opinion ! especially once other equipment is running you would not notice it at all. i think its a great light the glitter lines really set a tank off also and can really make certain set ups gives it a...
  67. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Yes i feel i have done this its hard judging the amount of plants needed and i am quite sure i have over ordered but i have some glass bowls on standby to sideline and try wabi kusa ! Thanks for advice
  68. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks alto ! Im flooding the tank today like you said want to make sure it all stays in place the tree is anchored all the way to the bottom but some of the roots may lift also want to make sure the soil inclines stay in place, i have made some substrate supports to fix temporary in place if...
  69. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    finally ordered plants yesterday which arrives next friday from one of our sponsors who was very helpful as always (thanks dave) :thumbup:. think i may of gone a bit OTT but that part is going to be part of the learning process ! one thing is i do have a plan so everything has its place...
  70. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    thanks daveslaney just got to match with planting now!! think there will be a lot of trials and errors on the way :eek::oops::artist::)
  71. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    New co2 diffuser arived today from one of our sponsers and have to say i am very impressed with build quality and look if diffusion rate matches i will be very happy also it has easily changable ceramic discs which will help as it comes to maintenance.
  72. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I know its way too long but unfortunately i am on 24 call out all next week not the best starting up a new tank!! plus got a long weekend the week after so perfect for me setting it up, still deciding on planting anyway gives me a bit of time as hardscape is set . :bookworm:
  73. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Another parcel arrived toady thats dinner sorted !
  74. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks!! Just making planting decisions now then off for a trip to see dave at aquarium gardens in 2 weeks and finally start planting
  75. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Final layout i hope before planting!! only downside i have a 2 week wait before plants go in !
  76. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    If i was able to create something as stunning as that scape i would be a very happy man!! time will tell ;)
  77. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    I am still undecided if i should leave the right side as it is or form a rock formation. I feel there is something still missing no matter how i plant !
  78. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    The hillside grows
  79. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks dantrasy I have spent the last week trying to find a way to raise my rock work without destroying what i had started and feel i have nearly achieved just that. As for the trees they have been moved all over the tank and im still undecided how it will end up i do have other tree like wood...
  80. gareth777

    Oase BioMaster Thermo External Filter

    Found these yesterday glad these where mentioned
  81. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks uslanja it took all day to create and i still keep playing around with it! i know how i want this scape to look but just quite not made my mind up on plant selection yet .
  82. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Looked what arrived today
  83. gareth777

    Ryuboku - 60x45x45

    Looking great love this
  84. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    With the small alterations
  85. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Thanks for advice I see your point with the left tree i have had a play around and raised the rockwork and substrate slightly and also removed the center root it just did not sit right . It feels a bit more natural now ! I will post a couple more pics .
  86. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    After leaving this for a day i feel I still need more height in my rock work and not sure if my x2 trees are out of scale opinions please? All criticism very welcome
  87. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    To be continued
  88. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  89. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  90. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    And so it begins! [emoji50] Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  91. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Tank and equipment now in final position Thanks its been along time coming i think it was over year ago i see you at aquarium gardens opening when i just started collecting bits and finally there now
  92. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Tank and equipment now in final position ready to start scaping [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  93. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    One issue i had and i am sure a lot of others suffer from the same issue ( unlevel or slopping floors )here is how i got round this i have used a load bearing ply board cut to suit and underneath spread every inch is about 100 washers took forever getting it level, i then coated the ply with...
  94. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Here is few more pictures of inside the filter
  95. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    HI maple i have used 2 different Ehiem filters while fish keeping and my initial impression of the Biomaster is on par between them the thing what drew me to this is for one Oase has been around since the 50's making decent equipment, and the obvious of having a heat up filter with a heater...
  96. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    These lights are Led and yes that is a controller where you can alter temp/brightness/time on time off/even ramp up ramp down the light light throughout the day, in regards to to temp i am not sure until the tanks up and running i feel this is a personal preference anyway which pleases your own...
  97. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    The rocks i am going to be using are mini landscape rocks or as some people refer to them seiryu stone
  98. gareth777

    You know nothing (Gareth Rogers) ada 60 (h)45

    Not sure i have enough rocks [emoji12] Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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