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Hi all, again I can testify that the method works like a charm. Used it ever since starting the hobby 6 years ago and now in the process of creating my second IAPLC aquascape using this method. Key is to let ammonia levels decrease to 0 (which usually takes 2-3 weeks from setup). Definitely a...

Hi, if you're looking for a more 'natural' way of seperating the sand from soil you can use the hardscape/plants to do this if you place them roughly on the line of the sand/soil crossover point. If you couple this with having the sand at a slightly higher level than the soil and make sure the...

Does anyone know of any angelfish breeders in the UK? I would be looking to purchase juvenile leopoldi angelfish (although any silver/black stripe ones would do!). Thanks

Looking great! When you say you aim for kh/gh 3 do you mean 3 for both values or together?

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with The Green Machine's fishless filter cycling schedule using the ada substrate layers? It seems to be a neat way to get around the daily water changes required in the first few weeks of setup if you are using ada aquasoil (the key...

Great scape, loving the details! Was wondering how do you find the tropica specialised ferts with the ada substrate compared to the ada ferts range? Was there any reason you went for this?

Haha very true! Just fyi I asked the 2hr aquarist what settings he uses and he said he liked the ratio of 100% red to 50% green to 60% blue. I'm guessing you can then tune up or down whilst maintaining the same ratio to get the right light intensity for your setup. As mentioned previously it...

Great - thanks both! I think I will go for the vivid II as been hearing great things so far. Any recomendations for the red, blue, green spectrum settings/ratio? I do like the colour rendition used by HeYi in this video. I don't know if anyone knows the setting that he used on the vivid II rgb?

How does the vivid II compare to the twinstar s series? Wanting an upgrade as don't like the purple backlight of the twinstar

Hi @jaypeecee, I currently own a Ada 90f tank so I went for the 50gallon per day Ro unit from osmotics and look to fill up one 25L water butt for each water change (takes about 45 mins to do through my bath tap at around 50% efficiency). You can find the unit here...

Useful thread

I've had my Ro unit for over 3 years and it's still going great. The main cost is ever 6 months I replace the pre filter membrane and fill up with deionisation resin. Other than that it's a lot cheaper in the long run than going to your LFS

Will there be one of these in the future?

Helpful thread - thanks!

Very useful thread!

I believe the lightground is a cheaper version of the ada light screen and makes a nice finish to the aquascape. Not yet available in the UK but I got in touch with the distributor who said they will be available here soon

Very nice scape!

Nice setup!

Hi, the 2hr aquarist does a great post on growing red plants. You can check it out here https://www.advancedplantedtank.com/blogs/freshwater-aquarium-plants-guide/how-to-grow-red-plants

Looking great!

Helpful thread!

Great inspiration!

Nice scape!

Aquarium gardens are great! Been using them for a while now

I've heard that Dooaqua wabi kusa mist spray helps prevent mold but no need to dose fertiliser at this stage

Looking great!!

Great video! Really useful

Very nice!

Looking nice! Great inspiration

The 2hr aquarist does a great post on growing red plants. You can find it here https://www.advancedplantedtank.com/blogs/freshwater-aquarium-plants-guide/how-to-grow-red-plants

Very helpful thread! Looking to do my first dry start

Always great inspiration!

Looking great!

Great thanks for your replies! Very helpful

Hi Guys, I've currently got hygrophilia pinnatifida as a background plant in my shallow tank. I am however finding that the emersed growth has burnt tips on its leaves, with new growth above the water surface being limited and drying out. It is however thriving in its submersed form. Any ideas...

Morning guys, Anyone know of a good quality lighting stand for a 90cm wide tank? Ideally one that grips onto the aquarium glass would be great!

Hi Nuno, Okay thanks for your help! I'll keep you updated on how it goes.

Great photos! Do you guys think that the Twinstar 600SP will therefore have enough power for the ADA 90f tank as there may be too much light with the 900SP?

Hi, I have just purchased an ADA 90f (L90cm, W30cm, D20cm) tank and needed some advice on whether to go for the new Twinstar 600SP or 900SP to hang above the tank. I am planning on getting medium difficulty plants from Tropica, however wasn't sure if the 600SP would offer the coverage for the...