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  1. scootamum

    Bigger fish to force schooling

    Not fish I know, but this article on Wikipedia about the Peppered Moth may help you get your head around it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppered_moth_evolution
  2. scootamum

    Bigger fish to force schooling

    I think that there is just so much that we don't understand about fish, and I think we greatly underestimate their cognitive abilities. You've most probably all seen this story already, but here's a link for those who haven't. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/36474434 Whatever the truth of...
  3. scootamum

    Fluval Aqualife and Plant LED Strip Light 25W

    Thanks for the advice regarding the manufacturers numbers on the units. I did get a replacement unit for the first failed unit, and I'm waiting for another unit to be sent to me for the second failed unit. The supplier of this unit did not provide me with any feedback on what the fault was...
  4. scootamum

    Fluval Aqualife and Plant LED Strip Light 25W

    Yes, I am thinking along those lines, just in my case I've had two brand new units fail in 3 months. The first lasted just over two months before it failed completely, and the second just a week. I'm just trying to work out if I'm unique in my experience with these lights or if it's a wider...
  5. scootamum

    Fluval Aqualife and Plant LED Strip Light 25W

    Thanks for the reply alto. I did look at those LED lights on CO2Art website earlier, but couldn't make sense of the information on there? I couldn't work out how they are fitted to the aquarium e.g. brackets, as hanging pendants, what their dimensions are etc. I think I worked out that you...
  6. scootamum

    Fluval Aqualife and Plant LED Strip Light 25W

    Hi, I'm trying to find out if anyone has used the Fluval Aqualife and Plant LED Strip Light 25w on any of their aquariums, and what their thoughts are about them? thanks!
  7. scootamum

    High calorie fish food - thin betta

    If she's eating well, but looking thin, then maybe she's suffering from internal parasites? I've had this with fish in the past (not bettas), and a course of worming medication normally sorts it out. Kusuri wormer or JBL Nedol are the two that I've used successfully in the past. One note of...
  8. scootamum

    There'll be lots of 'oopsies' along the way, no doubt...

    Welcome to UKAPS! :) If you are going to be aquascaping a tank for goldies, you've got to be very careful about the plants that you choose, so that they don't end up as 'dinner' for the goldies! ;) Choosing tough leaved plants such as java fern and anubias, are the best ones to go for. I...
  9. scootamum

    Green Neon Tetra fakes death

    I've had this happen with cardinal tetras. I believe it's a stress response, because everytime it's happened it has been after I've just put them in my tank. My LFS warned me that they are prone to do this, so I was prepared for it. I just left them with the lights off for a couple of hours...
  10. scootamum

    Parasphaerichthys ocellatus - Eyespot Gourami

    Thanks for sharing this information. Everything I've read about says they need soft, acidic water to thrive, and that's why I've never kept them, because I'd have difficulty replicating this without using ro. You live and learn all the time in this hobby... :D
  11. scootamum

    Is this hobby losing the plot?

    I recently started a new set up, using CO2 for the first time. I chose to go down this route because I wanted to move out of my comfort zone, and try to grow some more demanding plants. For years I was scared by the idea of using CO2 in case I got it wrong and ended up killing my livestock. In...
  12. scootamum

    Setting up CO2 Soda Stream Kit

    Thanks everyone for your help. I managed to get it set up yesterday with no further hiccups. I intend to buy a timer for it. I've got one already, but it is really bulky, so I'm going to have a look around for something a bit more compact. I'll buy two - one for my lights and one for the...
  13. scootamum

    Setting up CO2 Soda Stream Kit

    I've got it sorted folks! :D The needle valve needed a bit more adjustment and the co2 released itself from the cylinder! :D I'm just checking for leaks now by leaving it for a couple of hours. This is a dumb question (I know). But how exactly does the solenoid work? Do you leave the valve...
  14. scootamum

    Setting up CO2 Soda Stream Kit

    Thanks Andy & Worshiper. The solenoid appears to be integrated. It's this model: http://support.co2art.co.uk/article/30-compact-aquarium-co2-regulator-with-solenoid-magnetic-valve Once I've connected the bottle back up, I'll plug it in and see what happens then. Its the first time I've...
  15. scootamum

    Setting up CO2 Soda Stream Kit

    Thanks for replying Worshiper. In answer to your questions: 1. This is the first time I've tried to set up this new kit, and in the instructional video it says not to plug the solenoid in. 2. No gas appears to be coming through at all, I was putting it together to see if it had any leaks...
  16. scootamum

    Setting up CO2 Soda Stream Kit

    I bought a complete CO2 soda stream kit off of you recently, and despite having watched your instructional videos, I still can't get the gas to release from the soda stream canister. Any advice you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  17. scootamum

    Parasphaerichthys ocellatus - Eyespot Gourami

    Gorgeous little fish James O. Another one to add to the wish list... :D
  18. scootamum

    Superfish Expert 70

    It looks gorgeous George. :)
  19. scootamum

    NA 65cm - Slow Burner

    Lovely set up George - everything looks so peaceful and tranquil. :)
  20. scootamum

    UKAPS discount

    Hi Miroslav, Thank you so much for coming back to me. reply sent via the conversation that you started.
  21. scootamum

    UKAPS discount

    Hi Miroslav, I ordered a CO2 kit, plants and other bits and pieces off of you last week. When I went to the checkout, there was nowhere to enter the discount code, so I was unable to claim the discount. Any chance of it being applied retrospectively? Thanks.
  22. scootamum

    Is a non-return valve required?

    Thanks again Ian. I'll definitely look into getting one from AE. Good idea to buy two. Like you say, have a spare to hand in case one fails or needs to be descaled. Thanks for all your help. :)
  23. scootamum

    Is a non-return valve required?

    The kit does come with a solenoid, so that I can plug it into a timer for it to come on an hour before the lights do. So it might be a wise investment then to buy another non-return valve then? Where would you recommend I fit it?
  24. scootamum

    Is a non-return valve required?

    Thanks Ian. I hadn't realised that there may be one already present in the bubble counter. Thanks for pointing this out. :facepalm:
  25. scootamum

    Epiphyte 'Tree'

    It looks gorgeous Andy! :) I'm glad you provided a close up of the Bucephalandra as I was wondering which plant it was. It's a lovely colour, and really attractive leaves. :)
  26. scootamum

    Is a non-return valve required?

    I've recently bought a full CO2 kit for a new aquarium that I am in the process of setting up. One question though, do I need to insert a non-return valve in the tubing to prevent back syphoning of water from the tank? It doesn't appear to have come with one, so not sure if I need one or...
  27. scootamum

    Looking for a fish

    It all depends really on which 'Gold Barb' you are thinking of. If you are thinking of Barbodes semifaciolatus then these can max out at around about 7cm. A minimum tank size of 90 x 30 cm is recommended for these. http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/barbodes-semifasciolatus/ There is a...
  28. scootamum

    The unnamed Journal

    It looks gorgeous Tom. You certainly have planted very densely. :) When I first saw your photo, I thought it had been set up for quite a while. :)
  29. scootamum

    My aqualife 600

    I've only seen it in two places - I'm wondering where the third place is? :confused:
  30. scootamum

    New scape, new plants, new beginning

    Very nice! :) It looks much nicer with the Aponogeton ulvaceus moved over to the side! :thumbup:
  31. scootamum

    My aqualife 600

    Nice. I've seen this set up somewhere before! ;)
  32. scootamum

    Greetings everyone!

    Welcome to ukaps! :)
  33. scootamum

    Newby to the site

    Very nice Jim! I'm no expert on aquascaping, so I'll leave that to someone with more knowledge of these things. ;) The only thing I would change is the positioning of the heater. Is there space behind the main scaping in the centre of the tank? If so, I'd try to position it there to try to...
  34. scootamum

    Aquascaping in London

    The Aquatic Design Centre on Great Portland Street is a very good one to visit. I was in there recently. The staff in there are really knowledgeable, and really helpful. One of the guys in there spent a lot of time with me giving me some really good tips on how to scape by aquarium. The...
  35. scootamum

    I need a little bit of advice please.

    I use a really narrow tube, with my finger partially over the tank end of it to prevent shrimplets from being sucked up. The shrimp I am accidentally sucking up are really teeny tiny (not even 1/2 cm in size), so I don't even notice them swimming nearby. It's only because I always check my...
  36. scootamum

    I need a little bit of advice please.

    Thanks - I think I'll try this method.
  37. scootamum

    I need a little bit of advice please.

    It doesn't matter how I do it, or how careful I am, I always seems to end up syphoning shrimplets out of my tank during water changes. Has anyone got any good tips on how I can avoid this? Thanks!
  38. scootamum

    2 Male Dwarf Gouramis??

    If he's already chasing the other fish in the tank, then it may well be a good idea to get another two or three females. The numbers to buy will very much depend on how heavily stocked your tank is already. The reason why I recommend getting more is that if he stays in the tank on his own...
  39. scootamum

    Fallen leaves

    That looks fantastic - me likey a lotty! :D
  40. scootamum

    2 Male Dwarf Gouramis??

    Keeping multiple male anabantoids together in the same aquarium is usually risky. However, a lot depends on the size of the tank, the species and how it has been set up. The ideal male to female ration for any type of gourami is one male to at least two females. Three females per male is...
  41. scootamum

    UKAPS Members Photo Album

    Here I am - quite a good likeness actually! :lol:
  42. scootamum

    New bee shrimp keeper

    If it were me, I'd move the Amano shrimp into another tank. I keep mine in a 125L tank, and they are really active in there. In fact, I can't imagine them in one of my nano tanks - they are so big in comparison to my bee shrimp...
  43. scootamum

    New bee shrimp keeper

    Welcome to ukaps! Beautiful shrimp, and a lovely looking tank! :D
  44. scootamum

    Completely stumped, please help me with my pearl gourami.

    Personally, I don't think that adding another male to the tank is going to be a long term solution, and may potentially be cause for more problems down the line. If you intend to keep both males, and have the room I would recommend upping the numbers of the females. The colouring up of the...
  45. scootamum

    Completely stumped, please help me with my pearl gourami.

    Not sure if it's much help or not, but I keep my pearl gourami at 26c - which is approximately 79 degrees fahrenheit. What are your other water stats like? e.g. PH, hardness, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate etc.
  46. scootamum

    Beginner shrimp questions...

    It might be a good idea 5678. I've always found that the more mature the tank, the better the shrimp like it. :)
  47. scootamum

    Beginner shrimp questions...

    I can't really help you there, as I bought my shrimp off of someone on the PFK forum, and she was selling bee shrimp (Caridina cantonensis sp.) Really pretty little shrimp, but no pedigree to them at all... :)
  48. scootamum

    Beginner shrimp questions...

    I've never kept shrimp in tank with co2, so can't really comment on how it affects them. The only piece of advice that I can offer though is that it is extremely important to acclimate them to the water in your tank properly. You need to set aside a lot of time for this, and use a piece of...
  49. scootamum

    Update on my 2 scapes

    Cheers! :)
  50. scootamum

    Update on my 2 scapes

    Thanks for your reply. Like I say, I haven't set it up yet, but I did anticipate that the positioning of the filter inlet & outlet pipes would cause restrictions on how you can scape the tank.
  51. scootamum

    Update on my 2 scapes

    I meant to ask you Frenchi, I noticed that the 85L appears to be a 'Fluval Fresh' aquarium set. I've just been given one as a birthday present (not set up yet), and I was just wondering what you think of it, and how easy was it to set it up? :watching:
  52. scootamum

    Forest Temptations

    Lovely shrimp, beautiful tank! :)
  53. scootamum

    Fallen leaves

    Very stunning scape! :D
  54. scootamum

    Update on my 2 scapes

    Two very stunning tanks! :D
  55. scootamum

    George at Leicester MA - anyone going?

    Get in line LondonDragon - George is coming to scape mine first! :p
  56. scootamum

    George at Leicester MA - anyone going?

    Too far for me as well. :(
  57. scootamum

    Hello from me

    Welcome to ukaps! :)
  58. scootamum

    where to buy pygmy hatchet fish in london?

    Thanks for replying. :) I don't know if you've been there at all in the past, but it is definitely a shop worth visiting! :wideyed:
  59. scootamum

    where to buy pygmy hatchet fish in london?

    I'm just following up on this. Were you able to get the fish from Wholesale Tropicals in the end? :watching:
  60. scootamum

    Hi! I am new.

    Welcome to ukaps! :) Algae is a very complex problem to address in an aquarium. I watched your video, and the first thing that struck me by watching the video, was the lack of circulation of water around the tank. Very few of your plants appeared to be 'swaying' gently in the water current...
  61. scootamum

    Hello from NE London

    Ha! Ha! Ha! Love it! :D
  62. scootamum

    Hello from NE London

    Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. Your tank looks fantastic Jim. I really like the way you've broken up the textures of the carpet by adding other plants into the mix :) Thanks as well for link to the soda stream CO2 kit. If the bottles last as long on my tank it should work out a lot...
  63. scootamum

    where to buy pygmy hatchet fish in london?

    Excellent! :D
  64. scootamum

    where to buy pygmy hatchet fish in london?

    You could give Terry at Wholesale Tropicals a call.
  65. scootamum

    Ember Tetra turned blue (ill)

    A while back I had a similar problem with my Ember Tetras. A black line would appear in what seemed like their intestines, and they would die. I thought maybe it was some sort of internal bacterial infection so treated them accordingly. Unfortunately it didn't work and they still died. :(...
  66. scootamum

    Hello from NE London

    Thanks Jim, I definitely will. :D I've been spending the last few days reading through the tutorials, and also some of the threads involving the dry start method. I'm particularly interested in this, as when I've set up my other tanks, no matter how careful I've been filling the aquarium...
  67. scootamum

    Switzerland calling

    Very nice tank! :D It most have been quite difficult to scape a tank that needs to be viewed from both sides, and I think you've done an excellent job! :D
  68. scootamum

    Hello from NE London

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. :) Thanks for the advice Andy - I will definitely check out the tutorials. I received my new tank yesterday, but it is still around someone else's house at the moment (a long story, which I won't bore you with). It will hopefully make its way to my house...
  69. scootamum

    Hello from NE London

    Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster! I've been keeping freshwater tropical fish for a number of years now. I currently have four tanks on the go, that range in size from 28L to 125L. They are all low energy set ups, planted with low demand plants. I'm looking to change that...
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