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Hi Greenfinger, thank you :) Hi Konsa, thank you for the kind words :) Good point with the powerhead. Was also getting a lot of evaporation using it like this. Have changed as suggested, thank you for the advice :thumbup:

A couple more phone pics after things settled down. Re-installed the skimmer to help with the debris and surface scum, not sure I can live without it! Hate to contradict myself already :D. Adjusted the powerhead and tidied up the cables. Attention is in the detail :rolleyes: Thanks for...

I've change my mind, the powerhead looks ugly :D Oh well... Took these shortly after adding the outflow. Had to remove a fair amount of substrate so the water is very cloudy :rolleyes: Also removed the skimmer, it was sucking in livestock quicker than I could fish them out. Lost 1 catfish...

Ok, I cleaned the filter and removed the fine floss. Unfortunately it didn't make a huge difference, but every little helps.. As part of the ongoing plan the feed and return have been moved to the left side of the tank and the stock parts are being replaced with lily pipes. The heater has...

I will try to adjust the flow. Unfortunately the way I cut the return I can no longer add the spray bar. Thanks :) Edit.. Just checked my return flow and it feels pretty poor. Gonna give the filter a clean and remove the fine floss, hopefully that will create more flow.

No unfortunately not. Kessil is running at 100%, Helferi is just off centre, 50cm from light. Flow could be an issue, I get some movement but not much, the diffuser spreads the water quite high. Too much for higher plants at the back, not enough for the lower front imo. Not sure about co2...

Morning Guys :wave: Sorry for the lack of updates.. Still struggling with the helferi, it starts to grow new leaves then slowly melts away :confused: All other plants are growing well, regular pruning is required to keep things in check :) Going through a slight algae bloom at the moment, so...

Thanks guys :thumbup: That's the thing with the Hydor Joe, from the reviews I've read, people either love it or hate it. A bit like marmite :D

Good Morning All :wave: Time for an update.. After my initial panic things have settled down, patience weed hopper :D Unfortunately I did lose the Limnophila Hippuridoides and has since been replaced with Ludwigia palustris red. This is growing like a weed and hit the surface within a few...

Ah ok, that makes more sense now :thumbup: Think i'll hold fire atm. One thing at a time. Understood :) Thanks again :thumbup:

Thanks guys :thumbup: I have increased the lighting to 100% and the CO2 is running 24/7. I can continue with wc's at 35% daily. Fert info from bottle. Macro, 1 pump of this product to 10l of water adds approx 6.6ppm no3 and 1.3ppm po4. I'm adding 7 pumps, 3 x a week. Micro, 1 pump of this...

Hi alto Tank was running 2 weeks before planting. Waters changes were 70% every other day for the 1st week, changed to 35% daily for the last 2. Plants arrived in bad condition imo. They were cold, the fibre containing the root was partially frozen. Limnophila Hippuridoides didn't look...

Hi John I have a drop checker which is green atm. It was blueish green mid week when I was having problems. Lights are on for 6 hrs, 25cm from the surface water. The light is running at approx 30% but I turn this up to 100% for most of the photographs. Although it still seems quite bright...

Day 6. Warts and all. Evening All :wave: Co2Art have sent a replacement bubble counter and solenoid. After installation every thing is working perfectly :D Unfortunately I am having a few problems with my plants, Pogostemon Helferi and Limnophila Hippuridoides are slowly melting away :(...

Evening All :wave: Hope you can help. Started my new tank on Saturday but losing a few plants already, Pogostemon Helferi and Limnophila Hippuridoides are slowly melting away. I've had some problems with my co2's bubble counter, only getting 1 bubble every 4 seconds and increased my light...

To add.. After checking out videos on youtube I realised that the bubbles from my atomizer was no were near what it should be. I have removed the bubble counter and can now adjust the flow properly. Unfortunately I now think there is a problem with the BC and Solenoid :banghead: Edit.. have...

I think it's a faulty solenoid, see here.. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/faulty-solenoid.43271/ Unfortunately it was only a temporary fix. Thought it was better to leave it on than not at all? I have emailed CO2Art for a contact number as I couldn't find one on their website, hopefully...

Have done some tests this morning. Not very exciting, more for my own records.. pH - 7-8 NH3 - 0 NO2 - 0.25 NO3 - 5 KH - 14 GH - 22 CO2 is running 24/7 although I'm not 100% this is working correctly :confused: Continuing with daily wc's, approximately 35% Would you guys add ferts yet or...

So the plan was to tie the moss to the branches. Showing my inexperience here :rolleyes: Plan B. Hopefully that's safe? Moss attached.. I had more but ran out of superglue :( Filter and skimmer switched on. Was worried that i'd lose the lot but only had a few floaters, easy to deal...

Thank you Greenfinger, I hope it lives up to expectations :)

Evening All :wave: We have plants! Lots of plants! When searching online it's hard to gauge how many plants might be needed. My initial thought was not to order too many and add to the scape over time. Fast forward to now and there's little room for planting in my tank :D But lets start at...

Alright then :) But like I said, minor changes.. Before After :lol: Water is really cloudy today, I guess its due to the new rockwork.. I have also siphoned most of the fungi from the substrate and changed wc's to 30% daily. Hopefully back on Saturday for planting :thumbup:

I have added some additional dragon stone to the rear right and at the base of the tree to try and create more height and depth. Only minor changes so I won't bore you with the pictures :rolleyes: Plan is to start planting next weekend, so hopefully I'll have something more exciting to show :)

Thank you Manisha :) Your right, I'm really glad I stuck with this location.

Thank you everybody for your advice and comments :) As promised earlier I tried to take some pictures to show the different colour levels.. 6000k 9000k Due to my fantastic photography skills I can't tell the difference either :lol: In real life the difference is huge.. runs off to the...

I'm not sure tbh :) I'm doing 60% wc every other day and won't be using the light until planted. Hopefully I'll start that next weekend. I can't see much harm in giving the filter a head start?

Good morning everybody Can't believe it's only been a week since my last update, seems longer.. So, last weekend I decided to fill the tank. More to keep my son entertained than my own impatience :rolleyes: Everything went swimmingly! I know, couldn't help myself :D I did have one small...

It could work with either although you would need several points of contact between the wood and surface, I don't think it would work with a single "trunk". Personally I would fix to a rock, easier to cure outside the tank and much easier to move if you change your mind. Very similar technique...

Aquarium silicone?

That solved it, thank you :)

Thank you for your reply, I'll try this when I get home :thumbup:

The counter can only be fitted one way but the check valve could be faulty? Have done some more testing.. without anything attached the solenoid would only operate at a higher pressure, when using a lower pressure the valve has to be flicked to operate. As KipperSarnie said above, sticking...

Sorry, link for equipment https://www.co2art.co.uk/collections/complete-co2-systems/products/advance-complete-aquarium-co2-system using the bazooka atomizer. The solenoid works fine with nothing attached, although the needle valve has to be open enough for it to work. The problem occurs when...

Thanks I'll give it try. It's odd, I removed the bubble counter and the flow stops. Scewed it back, plug in the solenoid and the flow starts. Unplug, flow continues. Remove counter, flow stops. Solenoid is clicking on/off. :banghead:

It's been unplugged for 2 hours now and still producing bubbles in the counter. Doesn't seem right to me, hmm When yours continues to bubble are we talking hours or minutes, approximately?

Hi zozo Thank you for your advice. Tried just using the airline into a bucket, same result as above. The needle valve needed to be open quite a bit for the solenoid to work, but I guess this normal? I guess I didn't leave it long enough for the build up to dissipate. I'm using 1.5 metres of...

Morning All Bought a duel stage regulator for use with a fire extinguisher from Co2Art. Just wanted to confirm it's not user error before contacting the supplier.. Set up as per instruction on Co2 supermarket, set bubble counter to 1 per second, left running for a few minutes. When I...

Hi tim Glad you like it :) Thank you for the plant info, I'll swap for the E.Parvula :thumbup:

Evening All Ok, I have decided on some plants. Will try these 5 to start with, adding more as needed. As always, any advice on the plants would be appreciated. - Eleocharis Acicularis. Foreground. - Pogostemon Helferi. Mid left, amongst rockwork. - Alternathera Reineckii Mini. Mid right...

I take it you can no longer access the back of your tank? Perhaps you could try a piece of acrylic cut to size, glue some retainers to the pelmet / base and slide it in. I have re-fixed mine looks ok, only time will tell..

Hi Courtney Thanks :) Mine does show some shadowing but it's barely noticeable. I will probably reapply it using the method suggested by timofeje.

Agreed, limnophilia hippuridoides is certainly one of my favorites :)

Hi Greenfinger Thanks for the heads up :thumbup: Unfortunately no bracket was supplied but the plan was to use some cable tie cradles and ties to hold it in place.

Hi Eduard18 Thank you for your feedback :thumbup: Unfortunately I already cut the branch, never considered it for support :banghead: Love the rock idea although I think it's quite a bit different from what I'm trying to achieve, maybe for a future scape. Latest pic.. Inspiration from a...

He certainly is :) The video is not my tank, unless you were speaking to AquamaniacUK ;) When it comes to plants I'm really out of my comfort zone. Have made a list of beginner plants using Aqua Essentials/Tropica, mostly stuff I like the look of, but any advice would be appreciated :thumbup...

Thanks for the video, love the scape :thumbup: I think it's good to do a journal. I never did a proper one for my marine tank and I regret not having anything to look back on.

Thanks for the comment AquamaniacUk :thumbup: Sorry you didn't get the tank you wanted but I'm sure you made the best of it. Do you have a journal? I love the design stage, probably more than when it's running :) The background was from B&Q, only £6...

Small update for the weekend.. Removed the branch climbing over the tank, was concerned it may drip water directly onto the mains outlet below :eek: Added some smaller rocks to break up the "shoreline" and some more soil to bed the larger stone. Rigged up one of my old marine lights to see...

Loving your scape. I'm trying to achieve something similar, certainly inspiring :thumbup:

Hi Guys and Girls Would appreciate any feedback, be as brutal as you like :) My initial thought is to lose the branch climbing over the tank.

Ok, as promised.. I know it's only a fire extinguisher and canister filter but I'm easily pleased :lol: New home. I'll cut the pipework when happy with the final location but you get the idea. In tank.

- ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Powder - ADA La Plata Sand - ADA Power Sand Special S Have edited the first post to show :thumbup:

Time for a update.. To be honest I was getting a bit bored looking at an empty class box, albeit a very nice class box! So, with a few days off work, a credit card and the internet, some progress has been made :) It all started on the drive home from work when I decided to pop into a well...

Beat the cyano first. Then, if you still feel the same way, take a break. I felt exactly the same way and gave up my marine tank 5 years ago. I hated my tank at the time and it was such a relief when I finally pulled the plug. Now I'm back and loving it once again. The excitement of a new...

Ah ok. Thanks guys :thumbup:

Thanks hogan53, that's what I thought. Although when I asked in the shop they said it was something else.

Evening All Picked a few kilos of this up from the lfs, any ideas? They did tell me but I've had a brain fart and totally forgotten. Thanks in advance.. Jim

Change of plan.. After seeing a Kessil a160we at the lfs I think I'm sold. Quality product, I can adjust colour, intensity and position with the bracket. It's got all the bases covered :)

No ADA unfortunately, would be nice to have a comparison. They had Arcadia, Zetlight, Kessil and a few others. I could pick up and hold them all, the Kessil was actually cool to the touch. I don't think it's right that the unit is too hot to handle.

This was my main concern with a less expensive product, the heatsink. Went to my lfs today to check out lighting, none of the led fixtures were hot, only warm to the touch. Although they had only been on for approximately 3hrs so maybe not a fair comparison. I take it your 2nd panel is ok?

Hey Guys How hot do these fixtures get?

No, but I'm sure it will provide adequate support and only £6 from Halfords :thumbup: Yes. I used one for my old marine setup.

Not sure. Have asked if its available in the UK on the "List of good LED fixtures" thread and stumbled across it to pre order on a US site. Edit - Read on another forum that the heat from the Chihiros Aquasky was enough to warp the bracket by a few mm. I know, not a huge amount, but just...

Thanks, but could only find one size on the website. Think I've narrowed it down a bit. Love the look of the ADA Aquasky but a bit out my price range. So some cheaper alternatives.. Twinstar light 600e - No dimmer from what I've read.. Don't know the release date yet. Chihiros Aquasky - I...

Would anyone know if and when these are available in the UK?

Thanks for the info Just checked out the Up-Aqua, nice looking fitting, although I'm not sure it's available in the UK? Need a trade show to check out some fittings in real life, its hard to make a choice based on internet pictures/videos :crazy:

Agreed, unless the bracket allows me to raise the height. That rules out the ADA Aquasky and Twinstar 600e :( The Chihiros A have both the bracket and dimmer :thumbup:

Thanks MrHidley I've been looking at the Chihiros A's and for the price I'm seriously tempted. Do you think I would need 2 for my depth? Had my heart set on the Kessil a160w Tuna Sun to start with, but at 5 times the cost, is it really needed?

Hi Everybody As per the title. What would you use and why? I am still undecided on high or low tech but ideas for both would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jim

Yes, I think so. My whole plan revolved around the 1st position as it gives a better viewing angle and easier access for maintenance. Unfortunately I didn't like it :thumbdown: Moved to 2nd position and voila. The pics don't really show but it fits much better within the room.

Ok, Part 2. Woke Sunday morning full of excitement, looking forward to a day building cabinets and tinkering with my new project. A cup of tea is in order whilst I wait for the text message with my delivery slot. The wait is short, beep beep, I rush to the phone like a kid on Christmas...

Hi hoggie Thanks for the welcome :thumbup:

Hi James Looking good :thumbup: Just started my Journal tonight although I don't have a lot to show lol

The space - my home office/man cave. My old filing cabinet has been relegated to the cupboard under the stairs to make room. Back wall could use a coat of paint.. Wasn't expecting a delivery until Sunday but was pleasantly surprised to get a text message to say that my order was due on...

Hi Guys and Gals Would love to share my progress with you. This is my first planted tank so I'm sure there will be loads of mistakes and stupid questions. It will be slow going, but stick with me.. Aquarium: TMC Signature -size : 600mm x 450mm x 300mm -volume: 80 liters ish Stand: TMC...

It's a curse! :) Edit.. and so it begins, finally pushed the button on the new tank. Have ordered a TMC Signature 600mm x 450mm x 300mm :)

Thanks kadoxu. Looking back I agree, although I was never 100% happy with it at the time.

Hi rebel A few, but I'm not the best photographer. Here is the last shot I have before the tank was dismantled.

Thanks guys. I'll certainly check that out Manisha :thumbup:

Hi tadabis Thank you for the information :thumbup:

Thanks for the welcome guys

Hi All Thinking of using the tuna sun on a new setup. 1st off, would this be suitable for a 600mm x 450mm x 300mm and would anyone know the cable length from the fixture to the transformer? I guess it depends on what plants I would like to grow, but as I am unsure would like something future...

Hi Everybody After a 5 year break from marines, planted tanks have got me interested again and I'm looking to get back into the hobby. Have done some looking around and I think I know the setup I would like, although when it comes to plants and fish I don't know where to start. Will take this...