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Anyone have any idea where you can get this? Awesome scape Nigel, how did this plant fair in the setup? Cheers, Matt

Hi Warren, I agree with Siege in the fact more plant mass is needed, Buce's and Anubius will help 'fill out' the middle layers of the setup. and moss will also help without disturbing the substrate. Maybe even some Microsorum placed in the base of the wood, this would add a lot of plant mass...

link to my thread - https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/critique-my-hardscape.51361/ Hopefully it will help you also. Thanks, Matt

Hi Martty, I had the same trouble in my 130L, here is the link to the video and I will post the link to the discussion as well, you may find some answers, hints or tips from there as I had the same issues.

Hi Tom, I cannot really help an awful lot with regards to what appears to be deficiency in some of your plants (I have this problem myself) but with the livestock issue I hope I can. I have skim read through the replies here and forgive me if I missed it but you mentioned about fert tabs. I...

The dark one by a long shot for me. Even more so if it's going into a small setup with small critters and plants.

Great looking Dutch style setup mate! Very healthy looking plants. Can I ask what the plant at the front is just to the right of the Lobelia? Is it Hygrophila 'Araguaia' ? Look forward to seeing your other setups. Keep your sleeves wet!

Small photo update. Not kept up with this sorry guys. Hope you all like it. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Do you know what they are now? I have a 130L and added 40 'spice' rasbora, even with that number they do disappear, impossible to keep a track of the numbers unless something tragic happens [emoji848] I am tempted to up the shoal more as they do a lot better in bigger groups. Depends what you...

Hi Robert, I have kept both together for many years, my current setup 130L is home to some harlequins, cardinal tetra, black phantoms, ember tetra, spice rasbora's, cory's and RCS's. The only time I have been worried about the cherries was when I mixed them with "amano" shrimp, I think they...

I used a mixture of normal potting compost mixed with some old gritty substrate JBL Manado. I used this because of the gritty texture, It is all just mixed in together underneath and capped with the Manado. I have S.Repens and that does very well emmersed. I'm sure AR Mini would also do emersed...

Hi, I have a couple of terrariums you can see on my profile picture, it is the easiest thing to look after, I never mist it, have never added any fertz. Because it is sealed it has its own water cycle, this will be different in a WK if it is open top. Main thing to consider is plant choice...

Now you mention it that sounds correct. I cannot see it either unless I log in and then it shows in general forums. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Yes. You should be able to see a for sale/swap or wanted section in the general forums. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

And by no means would I say it is the best on UKAPS by a long shot. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

George, I am no aquascaper (yet). My tank is also no aquascape in my eyes. But why not. I spent a lot of time trying to achieve the depth and I'm happy with the result. Apologies for the poor photo. My 130L Thanks Matt Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Small photo update taken on my phone. Any thoughts on what red, pink or purple plants I should add? I need a tall and bushy stem for the back right hand corner to replace auxiliary plant and maybe something like ludwigia mini super red or another red epiphyte for the main pieces of wood left...

Hi! I'm no expert to start with so I'm intrigued to know what the more experienced members say. When you say high tech were you using Co2 and/or ferts? Also what mosses have you been using? as I have found that in my experience they all behave very differently, more so in low tech low light...

Hi all, sorry for the late update, busy Christmas holiday and first week back at work. It is good news I'm glad to say! After doing some heavy maintenance and a large water change or 2 I am getting good progress. Plants that were hanging on the last thread appear to have overcome it and all...

Awesome colours! Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Just ordered Malawi Centipede Popcorn Flora Alamanda V3 Velvet leaf entikong And Biblis Exciting! Not sure what any of them will look like. Has anyone any of these varieties? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I am looking to fill out my tank with a number of these and thought you guys may inspire me. Show off your different varieties. Let's get a discussion going on these awesome looking plants. Which ones your favourite? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I think you could be right. Some offspring were giving birth when they reached a 3rd the size of their parents. The trend seemed to carry on down the generation's so yes may well be genes Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Has anyone else noticed with tank raised platys that they can take a long time to get to adult size? I'm certain I had 2 lots of young 1 week apart at birth and the size difference was so obvious. After 2 years they were still not even half the size of their 1 week older siblings. Sent from my...

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Thanks for all the info Fred [emoji106] I have been looking at the scape thoroughly tonight and dare I say, to my delight I can see no algaea [emoji2] only mere remnants, the difference is night and day from Thursday when I attacked it head on and today. I will post a video shortly. Sent...

Happy New Year all! Been a busy holiday for me but managed to get the setup cleaned up. I manually removed as much algaea as I could, did a 90% water change and misted everything with a diluted solution of liquid carbon. Did a great job on the existing plants. I added some Rotala rotundifolia...

Nice looking tank! Sorry to be stupid but what is the little plastic cup for on the right hand side?

Wasn't too bad just looked a lot worse from that video, cleaned up well actually, dosing liquid carbon as well to help defeat the algae.

Warts and all. Please ignore the algae it is maintenance day. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I will post a video this evening so it makes more sense [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Guys I think I may have figured at least half the problem. As this is a built in back filter I was initially worried about turnover hence bought a larger more powerful powerhead to replace the standard one. For this to fit I had to drill a larger hole for the outlet to sit out. Once I realised...

Thank you for your replies, I will have a good go at monitoring the pH, this will have to wait till the weekend when I can spend the time on it. I am surprised that the plants are so reliant on C02 in such early stages considering all my plants were either easy or medium difficulty. Mainly...

This setup has racked my brain over and over again. I seem to be getting next to no growth after 3-4 weeks and am considering starting over, I can't even understand why my buces all melted away. If there is anyone in the Leicester area up for a visit then please do let me know. All the forums...

I have around 3 bps running. I have a JBL co2 and pH reader which is matching the API pH test figure. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

No the sump pump is directed in front of the powerhead. The placement of the powerhead is temporary as it is rather unsightly at the front of the glass. Flow goes in almost a figure of 8 round the back left and back through the middle to the front. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

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Sure, it's at least a 6kg canister with JBL dual gauge regulator and solenoid pictured below. From the solenoid valve into the drop checker then a stop or check valve so the water does not siphon back (all correctly fitted), from there into the glass diffuser which I'll admit needs cleaning. See...

Started dosing ferts as well today. EI at about half dose. Macro Monday micro Tuesday etc... rest day Sunday but going to do 2-3 weekly water changes of about 40% volume 1 or 2 midweek and 1 on Sundays to start off. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Measured pH 10 mins after lights on. Still showing 6.4. Maybe 6.2 at a push Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Good timing as I'm home for lunch. Co2 came on 3 mins ago. Just tested pH at 6.4. Lights on in 2 hours will test again then. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Would I be better to wait further still before adding shrimp and algae eaters? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I too have witnessed 3 amanos eating one of my RCS's. Wether it was dead I'm not sure. I think it was possibly malting and the hungry amanos tpok advantage. I had 4 amanos and 12-20 RC in the same tank with many RCS shrimplets from them, the reds were berries up a lot to start with, after about...

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Think you are spot on mate [emoji106], thanks Konsa! Just tested again. I read it as. pH- 6.5 Ammonia- 0.2ppm Nitrite- 0ppm Nitrate- 20ppm looks darker on photo but is orange. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I have the API Master test kit with test tubes. Tests PH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate separately. I will remove the carbon cartridge from the filter chamber [emoji106] Will test again shortly and post results. Thanks again Keith! Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Probably worth noting that my Rotala Vietnam is bright pink at the tips already, separate part of the tank to the melting stems. Would this suggest that they are getting enough nutrients? and therefore confirm that flow would be an underlying factor? Thank you all for your replies!

I don't want to change too much at once. I will add the powerhead and start with ferts on a low level maybe 1/2 dose to start Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

That's what this setup was for. To learn from. I would say the only possible thing creating the ammonia would be the melted plants. I will remove any melted or rotting plants tonight and do a small water change maybe 30%. Did a 50% last night. But before I will test again. Sent from my...

Thanks for the kind words Keith! I am having a lot of melt and losing plenty of plants. Parameters show- PH- 6 (2 hours after lights on CO2 on 2 hrs before) Ammonia 0.25ppm NO2 0.25 NO3 20ppm KH well JBL test not even going blue which suggests to me super low like 1 KH. Maintenance...

Why not FTS Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Any suggestions as to why my buces are like this? Light is not too high. CO2 may be lacking a little flow to help it along, have ordered a Hydor powerhead to help with that. We are on about day 10 to 12 after flooding. No ferts yet, will be dosing dry salts EI . Lights on 6 1/2 hrs @ half to...

Ed you are the forum doctor!, always reply to my posts quickly [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Thanks guys. Been a couple of them. Anything to worry about? Apart from them hatching indoors mind. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Anyone know what this creature is. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I will be updating this project and moving it to Journals soon for the rest of the journey. Need a name for the setup, maybe something like Dragons Deep or something mystical like that. Any ideas? Thanks Matt

That picture is from now. 30 mins before CO2 on Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Is it normal for my drop checker to read green constantly for the first few days of setup? I'm running CO2 for 2 hours before lights on and off an hour before lights off. Lighting is set really low and only running for 6 hours at present. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

It took long enough haha [emoji16] Maybe on my next setup I will be better prepared and give myself enough time to do just that. I think I will invest in a better pair of planting tweezers that are straight and do not have a bend in them like my current set. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

This is my first proper planted setup and I just hope my planting technique was up to scratch. No pain no gain I guess [emoji23] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I am having a lot of plants get uprooted after I have flooded the tank. I did try and replant but ended up making it worse. Has anyone any suggestions or experiences that could help me with this situation? Thanks Matt Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Thanks Silviu! Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

So after 2 days of planting and worry I have now filled the tank. Just a warning to anyone using large prices of wood, I have been soaking this for months but it is still buoyant as I noticed between filling buckets. I have lost a small area at the back from this but my attempts to replant just...

Thanks Rebel! Thanks Keith, I won't be doing a dry start though. Unfortunately time ran away from me and I had to postpone flooding the tank till today, that's why I had sealed the tank up. But should be completed tonight, will update later with pictures. Just off out to get some...

So planting continues this evening. Here's progress so far. All that's left are background plants, anubias' and mosses. Still waiting for some buces to be delivered but will have to add them at a later date. GoPro picture for a change. Sorry for the quality, the glare and misting on the glass...

I had to stop planting last night and have left the rest for this evening, I have sealed the tank up with the glass lid and cling film and kept the light on today, I am worried my plants would have melted when I return from work today, however they did survive overnight well and to be honest...

Thanks Konsa, I will try it in the sump to start with and see how it gets dispersed around the tank with a drop checker and keep a close eye on this.

Hi all, I am currently setting up a heavily planted tank. I have a large CO2 bottle ready to go. The tank is an Aquaone Aqua Nano Aspire 130L curved corners. It has a built in the back filter system with a powerhead in the last section of the filtration. Now I know if I was using an external...

Started planting. I am taking better photos on a camera which I will post at a later date but for now... Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I think I will be starting a Journal for the rest of the setup's journey. For those of you who like to know here are the specifications for the setup. Tank - An old curved front Aqua One Aspire 130L Hardscape - Redmoor and Dragonstone, Tropica Aquarium Soil with a small amount of Tropica...

When I say finished! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji6] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Finished at 1 AM this morning. I really need to get on with planting tonight. My plants are starting to die in the bags. Keith, I have played around with this area and I could not get it right. This piece of driftwood I think finishes it off. I hope you agree, thanks for the input! Just need...

A small move around, I have a lot more planting room at the back left now. Filled the back up with substrate but I think I want more of a slope, I'm using Tropica AS with about 2cm of tropica substrate in heavy planting areas. I feel I will like it a lot more when the plants fill out and...

Thanks Keith! Now that you have pointed them out to me I can see they are also placed at the wrong angle. I removed them and it looked much better but I didn't stop and have moved too much around. Not happy at all now and have tried different stones and ended up with this. A bit happier now...

I had on a previous tank used Riccardia attached to wood with aquatic glue. I have a spare piece of mesh I could use fur the UG, does this grow over wood and rocks? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Plant List: HC Cuba Utricularia graminifolia Hydro sp. Japan Riccia fluitans Myriophyllum Guyana Hygrophila 'Araguaia' Rotala Vietnam Rotala H'ra Rotala nanjenshan Rotala Macrandra Marsilea hirsute Staurogyne Porto Velho Staurogyne Repens cuttings Ammania sp. 'Bonsai' Cryptocoryne...

Has anyone had any experience using mainly tissue culture plants? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I did think about that, i do have a glass lid but I was planning on using the Tropica 30 day app guide which instructs flooding on day 1. Hmm[emoji848] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Yes I have purchased many plants. Mainly tissue culture. My main planting goal is to fill up the back with tall and bushy stems with lots of colour in the middle through the arch and colour in the left third behind the wood and rocks. I have plenty of HC Cuba that's been growing emersed as a...

Thanks Silviu. You mean like this? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Just trying to set up for a high ish tech 130L. Please comment! Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advice Jordi and great work on the Vivaria, looks stunning! Now I am hooked and I will probably start a journal for the next projects. I have been in Antwerp, Belgium this weekend and visited possibly the best shop on earth called NADA Nature Aquarium design Antwerp. I will be...

1 week update, Nothing has changed too much as far as I can tell, a little mould on the wood in the smaller of the two. There's not too much condensation and I have not misted either of them in over a week. I think the plants have adapted easily to the conditions mainly because of how they...

If you go into the Emersed growing section I have a thread called Aquatic Plant Terrarium. The thread above has a picture but mine doesn't. Here's a screenshot. Thanks Matt Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

How do I get my image to appear in the heading of my thread? The images can be seen once in the thread but not in the link to the thread. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

I have just been for a walk during my lunch and spotted a bird which I have never seen before. Scouring the internet the only thing that looks remotely like it is an Hawaiian Honey Creeper? Surely Not?

About a week so far. A couple of Crypt leaves have died which I think was damage from planting but otherwise no problems. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Fingers crossed I can keep them going [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Less to remember [emoji106]. Do you use it alongside these chambers? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Is that line clip and lines at the back left for auto dosing fertz? I have bought a Jebao DP-2 ready for my setup. I would be interested to know what you thought of it (if it is also the DP-2 you are using Thanks, Matt

Here's a quick pick of what I put together. Anubias, Crypts and moss so far. More pictures will follow when I get my camera sorted. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Sorry if I am miles away but what are these fish? Look like pygmy cories? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

The Photographs taken of this tank are truly amazing! I will be looking back at this scape for inspiration when the time comes on my own project.

I think this is what drew me to them in the first place. Very trouty [emoji1] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Thanks alto, since I bought them this particular one although I did not notice the colour at the beginning I have always thought it was a ' longer and leaner' fish compared to the rest of the shoal. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Going to have a go at turning this into a WK project. Anyone else used anything similar before? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

And yes very shy too. I wonder if a large group of them would help get them more confident? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Hi Phil, Love these guys. It is a Danio erythromicron or emerald dwarf rasbora. Had some before now and they were awesome as a group of around 8 to 10 Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk

Just trying to start a discussion and gauge how successful an aquascape specific shop could be and if fellow hobbyists like myself are willing to travel for such a shop. I personally will not buy plants from a retail shop as they are generally not very well kept, (There are exceptions) not much...

Noticed how blue this little guy was thought it was worth sharing [emoji106] Sorry for the bad photo and bad algea [emoji45] Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk