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  1. colinquilliam1

    All finished....just needs to grow

    Yep. Not a single shrimp has been touched [emoji3] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  2. colinquilliam1

    All finished....just needs to grow

    Finished Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  3. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    Just renewed mine as my other ran out. £25 for 12months rental inc refil inc vat Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  4. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    Nice one...glad you got sorted Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  5. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    I believe they have something called argon in them which kills fish. So i was told[emoji4] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  6. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    I dont know that part of the country, there may be others in nearby towns. Keep your chin up, you'll sort it Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  7. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    There you go buddy. Try him[emoji4] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  8. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    No probs. I found a small gas supplier near me...cheap as chips Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  9. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    My bottle feeds a 76gallon and 40ltr Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  10. colinquilliam1

    Desperate at my wits end

    Ok...if you have a local gas bottle supplier who does calor etc. Go and see them because chances are, the will stock co2. They normally supply pubs etc. I rent a huge bottle for 50p per month. 12months upfront. £10 or £15 to refil it. Had it nearly a year. Soooo much cheaper than buying one...
  11. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    Looks great mate...whoever did that for you is amazing!!! Lol Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  12. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    You're welcome mate. Tell your wife she makes nice coffee lol Glad you liked the new look and those plants will grow up the back quite well now they have more room. Get back on ebay and sell thise cuttings when they come up lol Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  13. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    Yes i know cactusface. My advice would be mention it to your local chemist, explain what it is to be used for and most importantly, DONT WEAR A BALACLAVA WHEN YOU WALK IN. jokes aside. Boots sell 6% proof. I buy distilled water to mix it 50/50 down to 3%. I show them pics of what i do if they...
  14. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    If i can i will pop over this weekend mate Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  15. colinquilliam1

    New Scape Dragon stones.

    Looks really nice and neat buddy, well done. Cant wait to see it mature Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  16. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    Will do mate Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  17. colinquilliam1

    Sudden Ammonia Spike

    Zeus, its just from experience comes knowlege. I've had aquariums for many many years. Started with co2 a few years ago. Always had live plants and found that good subtrate choices, good ferts, lighting etc and trial and error help. Too many people go by what they read in books or on the net...
  18. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    I am over that way soon, been asked to do a tank, maybe 2 at the blue planet aquarium. Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  19. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    I feed once every few days. That forces them to forrage around Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  20. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    Where in cheshire are you? Pets at home stock them. Monte carlo should come back, i think your others should too. May be an idea to cut back on feeding too. What is your light period? Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  21. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    It looks like its mainly on the floor which hints at un eaten food. If its slimey you could hoover most of it up. You can add black mollys who will eat the lot in a few days, amano shrimp will do the same but takes longer. Do a full light out for a few days or you can dose hydrogen peroxide 3%...
  22. colinquilliam1

    What to !!

    Marky, put a pic up so i can see how bad it is. Loads of options but depends on your setup. Strip down is a last resort. Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  23. colinquilliam1

    Sudden Ammonia Spike

    Ok. My tanks are all fine, no algae, no amonia issues, plants all healthy and growing really well, fish and shrimp all breeding like mad. My co2 has been off since Thursday. I dont need to do massive weekly water changes or dose ferts every day either. I do a 50% wc maybe every month. Trim the...
  24. colinquilliam1

    Sudden Ammonia Spike

    Because the plants will feed off whatever is in there first. Its worked in mine for years Zeus Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  25. colinquilliam1

    Adding gas to low tech tank?

    Similar to mine lol Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  26. colinquilliam1

    Adding gas to low tech tank?

    I cant see much wrong in there but your water looks a bit off colour unless its the pic. What subtrate do you have in there? Looks like tropica capped with sand maybe. If it is, were the sagitaria is on the left it looks a little thin so could be subtrate leeching. Tropica plant sub does that...
  27. colinquilliam1

    Adding gas to low tech tank?

    Hi kezzab Put a pic up of your tank so i can get an idea of what you have pls. Adding co2 wont cause too many issues tbh if you have subtrate and plenty of plants. If you are only adding a bit then keep to the basics. Light period 6-8hrs max, dose a few ferts every week. What co2 system are you...
  28. colinquilliam1

    Sudden Ammonia Spike

    Just a thought, how often do you clean the filter pipes? Lots of people tend to just do the filter and forget the pipes hidden at the back of the tank. It happens when you get a build up of algae in the pipes and more so with aquasoil. If you have looked at all other options (dead plant matter...
  29. colinquilliam1

    Hate the look of co2 bubbles in my tank

    See...your carpet looks better than mine lol Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  30. colinquilliam1

    Hate the look of co2 bubbles in my tank

    My setup is extremely basic but it works for me [emoji3] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  31. colinquilliam1

    Hate the look of co2 bubbles in my tank

    I wouldnt panic too much about it buddy. I have 1000Lph filter for each tank. 76g and 60litre. My surface spray bars are just below the surface for movement. My co2 is split between both tanks so i dont worry too much about being accurate. Nice steady flow so my checker is green and my fish dont...
  32. colinquilliam1

    Hate the look of co2 bubbles in my tank

    Hi planted 2 options i have seen work well. Easiest is plant infront of it to hide the bubble stream. Option 2, if you cut a slice off the ornamental backing (juwel and fluval do different ones) you can disguise it that way too. Saw Oliver knott do one a few weeks ago and you could barely notice...
  33. colinquilliam1

    Green Algae on Cyperus Helferi... how to tackle it?

    Just curious....whats your light period and how close to the water surface? Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  34. colinquilliam1

    Issues with BBA! where am I going wrong??

    Put some black mollys in...they graze on it. Or you can use hydrogen peroxide on it, 3% proof. If you can only get 6%, mix it with distilled water 50/50. Medicine syringe and spray on infected area. Most chemists sell it Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  35. colinquilliam1

    My kh is so ooooo high!! Please help!!

    Looks good mate. Plenty of room for more plants lol Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  36. colinquilliam1

    My kh is so ooooo high!! Please help!!

    Sounds like it. If your fish and plants are ok dont worry. They will tell you when something bad is happening. Have you got pucs of your tank? Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  37. colinquilliam1

    My kh is so ooooo high!! Please help!!

    I add it by the bucket load but its for the temp of the water mainly for me. 2 birds one stone. Never used RO water. Are you losing fish etc? Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
  38. colinquilliam1

    My kh is so ooooo high!! Please help!!

    Hi buddy 1. check the expiry date on your test kit. 2. Try another strip just incase the 1st was bad. 3. When you do your water changes, do you add any boiled water? Not distilled, boiled. I have the kettle on the go a lot when i do changes. One to balance the temp but boiling water lowers the...
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