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  1. Fisher2007

    Thinking of closing my tanks down

    Thanks for the reply. How would I go about slowing the tanks down? Basically I want to be in a position whereby I can leave them for 2 or 3 weeks at a time with no real maintenance, other than someone feeding the fish every day or two. I could always get auto dosers for the ferts if needed...
  2. Fisher2007

    Thinking of closing my tanks down

    Hi all Life has taken a few twists and turns in the last month or two and my tanks are becoming a bit of a ball and chain so I'm thinking about shutting them down. Right now I'm contemplating getting rid of the plants and livestock and then draining them and leaving them empty. I have two...
  3. Fisher2007

    Prime stinks

    Cheers. I did wonder
  4. Fisher2007

    Prime stinks

    Hi all I've recently noticed how bad my Seachem prime bottle smells. Kind of eggy. Is that normal? Bottle is about 6-9 old (since I opened it) Cheers
  5. Fisher2007

    First time tank!

    Looks fantastic. Great job!
  6. Fisher2007

    Suction cups for filter pipework

    Any good? There are various different ones on ebay too if you search under similiar fisb tank suction cup holder https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10Pcs-16mm-Diameter-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Suction-Cup-Tube-Holder-Sucker-Pipe-Clips/223779787681?pageci=5f90b186-48c6-40da-ba59-c364772b10f6&epid=15013346500
  7. Fisher2007

    Berried Shrimp

    Yeah, they will breed from quite an early age. 20 weeks for neos if I remember correctly with caridina being a bit longer
  8. Fisher2007

    My full set up

    Likewise! What's the carpeting plant you have in there
  9. Fisher2007

    Autotopups

    I think you'd be fine. The pumps on these top ups aren't meant to be run for long periods but an extra 40l volume won't make any difference plus generally they are used on marine systems which lose much more water due to heat, etc, so when you use it, it won't be coming on as much. For example...
  10. Fisher2007

    Snowflake

    I've been looking into shrimp food and I seen a few brands/types called snowflake. Looking at the ingredients it is 100% soya bean hull which got me thinking that could I source it elsewhere for cheaper, as I know they feed livestock soya bean hull I had a look on eBay and found this. Anyone...
  11. Fisher2007

    Whats this????

    On a marine system you get salt creep which looks very similar, so I'd say it's that and due to evaporation and the minerals
  12. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    Be careful with some of the rainbows, in my experience they like to go jumping
  13. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    Not in that tank but yeah that's what I'd do They don't shoal themselves so would make an interesting addition. Even if you just had a couple so you saw them every now and again doing their own thing A few weeks ago The Abyss had a fair few. £2-3 each if I remember correctly
  14. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    I'm no expert but I have 5 in my Aqua Nano 55 litre. They are nice and active, independent but don't bother each other. Colours have come on since they settled (looked a bit drab in the shop) and seem not to bother anything. They are in with cherry barbs and amano shrimp. Were in with the...
  15. Fisher2007

    DISASTER

    What level of reduction have they offered? If it's a fair amount it might be worth considering. I know some have had issues but I have had the Aqua Nano 40 and 60 for well over 5 years with no issue. Plus, if there was truly a problem with manufacturing then I'd be pretty confident that would...
  16. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    I've got 40-50 lambchops in with mine, seems to make no difference. The CPDs and Emerald are stunning fish but without anything else I think the tank will look a little empty I did have the Emeralds in my 50 litre Aqua Nano at one point with cherry barbs and sparking gourami but still they...
  17. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    I've got both in my 200 litre tank, 20 CPDs and 10 Emerald Line. Lovely fish but they do like to hide and enjoy being in the plants
  18. Fisher2007

    water lily struggling

    Mine are reddish brown to begin with, then change after a while
  19. Fisher2007

    Found snails

    Thanks both!
  20. Fisher2007

    Buying Tropica plants online

    I suspect you're going to find similar right now. Tropica are based in Denmark, so anyone stocking their plants will have similar issues. They are other plants growers obviously
  21. Fisher2007

    Found snails

    Thanks. Yeah, same snail
  22. Fisher2007

    Buying Tropica plants online

    You've probably ordered already but if not I'd definitely recommend AG. Great shop and plants are always in fantastic condition
  23. Fisher2007

    What fish for my 60P tank

    Long fin white cloud mountain minnows I added them to my 50cm cube and they're great. Good colour, active, display to each other, easy to keep, haven't touched my shrimp (even the tiny ones) and they're cheap I see you in Manchester. I got mine from Pier Aquatics in Wigan. They had loads...
  24. Fisher2007

    Found snails

    Thanks I've read so many times on here about people trying to avoid snails, snail eggs and trimmings are often sold 'snail and algae free' so I was just a little worried I'll see how the population goes
  25. Fisher2007

    Found snails

    I've just done my first big trim on my 50cm cube (it's getting on for 3 months old) and in doing so I've found snails in the tank. They look like ramshorn snails. About 3-5mm across, spiral shell which is flat and tall The question is what do I do. Should I panic, chemical treatment...
  26. Fisher2007

    Amano shrimp destroying my plants !!!!

    Are you sure it's them? I have amanos in all my tanks and they've never touched anything. I have 40 in my 200 litre tank
  27. Fisher2007

    'overflow preventer' / water contact = auto power out

    Have a look at marine fish tank auto top up systems When I had my marine tank it evaporated 5+ litres per day in the summer so I had one. The one I had was a very small float valve and an optical sensor. The sensor would detect the drop in water and turn the pump on and the valve would turn...
  28. Fisher2007

    Amano and Cherry Shrimp keep dying!

    I'm noy saying the above is wrong but I do 50-60% watwr changes on both my tanks each week without fail and I have a healthy population of cherry, crystal and amano shrimp in both It might be the case but at the same time I wouldn't rule out other causes too at this time
  29. Fisher2007

    Dosing as soon as planted?

    Thanks. I'm no expert in respect of watch changes and rescapes but if it were me I'd follow the same. Other than time big water changes can't hurt and if you set yourself up with the right equipment they can be done quickly. For example I have a 12 metre hose with a prefilter (see link) which...
  30. Fisher2007

    Shrimp tank

    Thanks all. Think the Aquael tank is going on my shopping list!
  31. Fisher2007

    Shrimp tank

    Thanks! How do you find the heater? And am I right is saying you can't adjust the temp?
  32. Fisher2007

    Shrimp tank

    I was just look on the Aquarium Gardens site and saw those. There is no image of the filter they include though. What's it like? Have you got any pics of your tank you could share? Thanks
  33. Fisher2007

    Shrimp tank

    Hi all I'm contemplating setting up a little shrimp tank in my home office (something to keep me entertained whilst lockdown continues!) Looking for suggestions on a tank or ideally a decent all in one set up of some kind. Size wise, say anything from 20-50 litres Tank will be low tech...
  34. Fisher2007

    Trimming your carpet......!

    And yeah, WCMM are awesome! Active, good colours, display to each other, easy to keep and so far have ignore the shrimp I've added These are the long fin versions. Normally I'm true to wild style with fish but these guys look really impressive showing to each other in the long fin version
  35. Fisher2007

    Trimming your carpet......!

    Thanks There's rotala walichi and hra in there. And yeah, pogostemon too Disc plant is hydrocotyle verticulata
  36. Fisher2007

    Trimming your carpet......!

    How thick is optimal for cuba? And also monte carlo if you know?
  37. Fisher2007

    Babies of all sizes

    Thanks. I need to source some nettles. I keep hearing how good they are
  38. Fisher2007

    Trimming your carpet......!

    So my 50cm cube has been running about 10 weeks now and having never had a carpet before I wanted to know what were the do's and don't's re maintaining it and trimming please. Any tips or tricks. The foreground is monte carlo and rear is cuba Cheers
  39. Fisher2007

    Babies of all sizes

    Out of interest are you target feeding the shrimp and if so what are you using?
  40. Fisher2007

    Cycling a tank for shrimp only

    I'd squeeze one of the external sponges in the new tank
  41. Fisher2007

    Dosing as soon as planted?

    I followed it and both tanks worked really well. What more can I say, other than as per the above and what Zeus says Look at my most recent tank and how young that is. Other than the usual diatoms bloom at about week 3 the tank is almost perfect from a lack of algae point of view
  42. Fisher2007

    Dosing as soon as planted?

    I've set up two tanks now using the same products as you One I dosed from the start (recommended dosing levels for TNC Complete as per aquarium gardens, being 5ml per 50 litres per day, not as per the bottle. Carbo as per the bottle) and the other I didn't start dosing until week 3-4 Overall...
  43. Fisher2007

    Are Chihiros LED Lights Still Availalble

    I've got a 60cm and 40cm brand new, never used. Drop me PM if interested. In fact I think I have more than one of both
  44. Fisher2007

    Black and white crystal shrimp

    Shrimp arrived today safe and sound. Went for 30 in the end. They are taiwan bee michlings. Mixed sizes from I'd say 5 - 12mm. Paid Monday evening, shipped yesterday, arrived today. The guy I dealt with was great. If you're after the same drop me and I'll let you know his details
  45. Fisher2007

    Which TDS meter

    I'm thinking abouy buying a TDS meter, any recommendations? Saw this one on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multifunctional-Temperature-Monitoring-Hydroponics-Purifiers/dp/B01C5PAIMM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_4
  46. Fisher2007

    Black and white crystal shrimp

    So I've managed to get some taiwan bee michlings from Band. Going to be a mix of colours but predominantly black and white. All being well should be here tomorrow
  47. Fisher2007

    From This to This!!!

    From this February 19th 2020 To this April 12th 2020
  48. Fisher2007

    disaster !!!

    How bad is the leak on the filter? How much water is it losing?
  49. Fisher2007

    Black and white crystal shrimp

    Thanks guys. I'll take a look at each
  50. Fisher2007

    Which diffuser and where...

    Hi all I'm thinking about going high tech in my aqua nano 40 (55 litre, 40cm cube) The tank has a rear filter chamber and I'm wondering if I can get away with hiding the diffuser in the rear chamber? If so where should I put it? The chamber basically has 4 sections, number 1 is empty, two...
  51. Fisher2007

    Black and white crystal shrimp

    Hi all So with no end in site for lockdown, and my new tank being to new before the lockdown started, I'm now looking at online options to buy some shrimp. I've never bought shrimp online before so I'm a little apprehensive particularly due to the cost of the little guys All that said, anyone...
  52. Fisher2007

    Diatoms, diatoms, diatoms!!!!

    Regular 50% water changes (at least weekly, ideally twice weekly and even go for 70-80% changes of you can) and get some amano shrimp. I'd go for 10-12 in that size tank. Then just ride it out
  53. Fisher2007

    First proper scape

    Think I may have broke the rules in the This to This thread (sorry mods!) so replicated here: October 2019 Today - April 8th 2020
  54. Fisher2007

    What fish to finish off my tank?

    Agree with the above. I'd leave your stock levels where they are
  55. Fisher2007

    Play Sand

    Play sand is fine. Had it in my 800 litre discus tank for a couple of years. Just done go crazy with the depth
  56. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    No yellow fins Gill. Just the light playing tricks
  57. Fisher2007

    Surface skimmer

    Anyone know where I can buy a 16/22mm surface skimmer? Aquarium Gardens are out of stock at the moment and given everything going on it might be a while until they have stock again Happy to buy as a set but only really need the skimmer side If anyone has a spare they want to sell drop me a...
  58. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    Just lighting I think but I'll take a closer look when the lights come on in an hour
  59. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    Completely agree. I'm normally pretty traditional witj my fish choices, wanting the wild look
  60. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    The minnows have settled in nicely and the tank is growing in well. I think they're great, lively, showing to each other all the time and good colours. They are the long fin variety
  61. Fisher2007

    External filter hoses kitchen cupboard HELP

    I'd drill the worktop. I did just that for my new 45cm cube a few weeks ago. Will post some pics later. Seems extreme but figured I could always put something over them at a later date if I needed to (kettle, toaster, scales or something) and then you wouldn't see them
  62. Fisher2007

    Propagating hygrophilia pinnatifida

    Great, thanks!
  63. Fisher2007

    Propagating hygrophilia pinnatifida

    Anyone? Would just a trim and then super glue work?
  64. Fisher2007

    Temp is too high for some reason

    You'll probably find a marked improvement in the flow once the impellor is cleaned too. It's surprising how much rubbish coats the impellor over time
  65. Fisher2007

    Magic cleaning pads WARNING.

    I can't answer that but if it were me I'd be doing some big water changes, possibly a couple back to back (drain, fill, circulate for an hour, drain and fill again), then repeat the next day
  66. Fisher2007

    Magic cleaning pads WARNING.

    Not used those I just use non scratch foam pads from the supermarket. Just to be clear, these are not the normal scourer sponge pads but the similar ones specifically designed for non stick pans. They are normally yellow (foam) and white (scourer pad). The scourer pad is fine on glass. I've...
  67. Fisher2007

    Medications with twinstar/chihiros?

    As above - I'd remove it. If it's oxygen you're worried about add an airstone. If there is no requirement for additional oxygenation then I wouldn't bother with that either What meds is it and what you are treating?
  68. Fisher2007

    Medications with twinstar/chihiros?

    I don't know the answer but my gut feeling would be yes. Just to preserve the reactor
  69. Fisher2007

    Propagating hygrophilia pinnatifida

    Looking for some help with pinnatifida please I've got some in one tank that's growing in well and I want to transfer some of it into another tank. How's best to trim it and then attach it? I want the stuff I transfer to grow on dragon stone Thanks
  70. Fisher2007

    Best water changing solution here in the UK??

    Have a look here - it's what I use and works well (assuming you can get it to attach to a mixer tap) https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/cleaning-tanks-with-shrimp-in-them.59916/#post-587739
  71. Fisher2007

    Temp is too high for some reason

    Could it be a dodgy pump in the filter? Years ago when I had my marine system I had a submerged return pump that worked but was actually faulty and producing excessive heat (and I mean it was border line too hot to touch)? Long shot but at idea. Maybe disconnect the filter and see how hot the...
  72. Fisher2007

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    I've no experience of acrylic but unless you would be 100% satisfied that the screw method would fix the problen then I would only look at the right way of doing it (rebuild) That amount of water going wrong in your house would not be good!
  73. Fisher2007

    From This to This!!!

    From this October 2019..... To this 8th March 2020.....
  74. Fisher2007

    Critique my hardscape New hardscape critique wanted!

    What I've learned in my limited time in the hobby is the hardscape is the backbone but equally it depends on the plants too. How many people, like me, spend ages getting the perfect angle on each rock only for the tank to go in and mask that perfection and more so completely hide it once they've...
  75. Fisher2007

    Aquascaping newbie...

    Welcome! Your route to UKAPS and aquascaping sounds very familiar :lol:
  76. Fisher2007

    Dying Amanos

    Can you post some photos of your tank?
  77. Fisher2007

    Dying Amanos

    I wouldn't worry about copper from tap water. The majority of shrimp keepers on here will use tap water and if so you'd see numerous posts about how the copper is the cause of their deaths. I keep shrimp in two tanks, use tap water, don't intentionally flush the pipes pre water change and have...
  78. Fisher2007

    Deficiency advice

    I suppose I'm just following advice from others, those tanks I like and those shops I trust. I know many people run the twinstar at 100%
  79. Fisher2007

    Deficiency advice

    In all honesty I don't know. As per my earlier post, I've never tested
  80. Fisher2007

    Deficiency advice

    I think that's fair comment and a fair argument. Be interested to hear of anyone else's thoughts and particularly if they too use TNC complete
  81. Fisher2007

    Deficiency advice

    Thanks for looking into it and I did wonder the same when I started but I've checked with the guys at Aquarium Gardens and my current dose is right as per their instructions and what they do but I do know that goes again the instructions as per the bottle
  82. Fisher2007

    Shrimp and dwarf corys?

    Sorry to hijack the thread but what are the cories like with digging? I like the idea of them but don't want soil everywhere (my amanos already give me enough hassle in that area as it is!)
  83. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    Thanks for the advice all. They are on the hit list! Will post some pics in due course
  84. Fisher2007

    Deficiency advice

    Hi all Looking for some advice re deficiencies please My 220 litre high tech has been running 4 months now and has grown in really well but I've started to notice some deficiencies though, particularly recently in my crypts. I'll upload an close up shot when the lights come on later but for...
  85. Fisher2007

    White cloud mountain minnows

    Wondering what peoples thoughts are on these in a high tech tank? I know they are more of a cooler water fish but the tank will be run at 22 degrees Also, are they known for jumping? A LFS has some of the normal colour but long tail variant and the males look fanastic when they display Thanks
  86. Fisher2007

    Lighting for a low tech tank...

    But with the ability to go high tech if I want to at a later date Hi all Basically I have a 40cm cube at the moment. It's low tech, been running for probably 5 years. It's an Aqua Nano 40 (so 55 litres and has the rear filter chamber). Right now the tank has a few easy plants (java fern and...
  87. Fisher2007

    LED for a hooded tank

    Remove the hood and have glass lids instead?
  88. Fisher2007

    Cleaning tanks with Shrimp in them

    Yeah, it works really well I've always tried to make water changes easier and quicker. That way I'm less likely to skip them!
  89. Fisher2007

    Cleaning tanks with Shrimp in them

    Better late than never. Here's the pics of my water change thing. I made it so that the end sits on the substrate and drilled the holes in the pipe up to about 40% up the height of the tank. That way I don't have to worry if I'm not watching it, the syphon will automatically break. The...
  90. Fisher2007

    open wound on female discus

    I'd be inclined to move both. She will be less stressed having the male with her Unless of course you have reason to question the male and whether or not he might be responsible
  91. Fisher2007

    Say Hello To Heen Now Calcifer - Suits him more

    Awesome! We'd love a dog but work commitments just don't allow. One day hopefully What is he? Beagle?
  92. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    Thanks Gill The whole molting issue looks like it might be the reason. I'll take a look on eBay but if you have any links to anything you use that would be appreciated Interestingly, and if it is molting, my amano's seem unaffected. I've not seen a reduction in their numbers and often see...
  93. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    Thanks. That sounds like a plausible reason. No, I've not. What should I be aiming for?
  94. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    I've not seen any real babies for 3-4 weeks now In terms of food, they get a bit of target feeding but not every day. They also get blanched veggies once a week. These are put in the open areas My gut feeling points me towards the amano's, although I don't know why
  95. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    And just to add, for what it's worth, I've got three or four amano's full of eggs right now (linked I don't know). Obviously I know the fry won't make it
  96. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    Possibly re the hiding but they definitely didn't for the first couple of months, even the heavily berried females And definitely non in my canister filter. Not even babies
  97. Fisher2007

    Confused by my cherry shrimp

    My 220 litre high tech has been running 4 months now. About 1 month after setting up I started adding shrimp and fish. Right now I have; About 40 amano shrimp Dozen crystal shrimp Dozen nerite snails Half a dozen otos Dozen CPDs Half a dozen emerald line rasbora 30+ Espei rasbora 20+ Pascai...
  98. Fisher2007

    Lots of Algae Problems

    So I'm no expert, having only really got into planted tanks properly a few months ago but things that jump out at me; You're running CO2 at high tech levels but the light isn't. I'd up the lighting hours to 6-7, slowly at say half an hour per week Water changes. Increase them alot for a...
  99. Fisher2007

    ADA Nature Aquarium Gallery and Japanese Aquascaping

    Great job. Well done And very jealous! I'd love to go
  100. Fisher2007

    "Project Ikebana"

    What a great tank. I think it works really well. And that fighter is stunning!
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