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Hi @AlanRR, Yes, they don't damage the plants. Mine have mostly gone for algae on hardscape and the glass but also on plants. On the hardscape, I could see in a couple of days where they had been! I only got two zebra's at first but now also have two Red ones - a Dot and a "Stripy"/Tiger. I...

Hi @AlanRR, I second this one (Ember Tetra): See this link for some species info: https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/databank/ember-tetra- I am going to be stocking those myself when I (finally) get to rescape my tank. I will also be doing a small school of Celestial Pearl Danio (aka Galaxy...

Hi @Onoma1, Found it! Here is the video (go to about 9:30): As you will see / hear, it was not definite at that point.

Hi @Onoma1 , I also heard him say something like that. If I can find the right video, I'll let you know.

Hi @castle, I don't know if they do ADA but you could always call or visit Scaped Nature in Norwich. A bit further away from you: @Aquarium Gardens (website) do ADA and also have ADA tanks along with tools etc. If you can't find what you want on their website, call them and see if they can get...

Hi @Barış, Welcome to UKAPS! I can't answer your question but I want to clarify what you are asking and hopefully other members will be better able to understand and help. Are you saying that you need to identify the three fish species mentioned: LDA16, "Super Red" and "Red Marble"? I believe...

Hi @dw1305, I measured my dimmer's connectors and the length of the barrel was more than that. :( So I did a bit of searching :banghead: and found out that the 5.5mm is the diameter of the barrel (OD on the male end and ID on the female end). See this from CPC-Farnell. PS: I "discovered"...

Hi @Miss-Pepper, firstly, apologies for naming the gender of the connectors wrongly! What appeared obvious to me was back to front! :oops: The learned member @Tim Harrison got the right answer for you despite that!! And very kindly did not point out my mistake. I've been learning a lot more...

Hi @Miss-Pepper, Am I right in saying that the male connector is slightly too big in the centre (pin) for the female which is the power lead? I think it is just a matter of working out the correct size. I'll see if I can measure mine and will come back to you on this today. I recall seeing...

Hi all, For anyone who still needs help, this thread is one I found helpful and in particular, this post: Regards Michael

Hi @Bopowarls, CO2Art Pro-SE as mentioned above. You can get them from @Aquarium Gardens. They sell online or you can buy in store. If you can go to the store, you can also view their gallery scapes in person play with the hardscape and twist their ears for ages to get good advice! :) I got...

Here are some previous posts related to these dimmers: Those explain a bit more detail on my own experience so far. Also, the following post might be useful: https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/hinterfeld-smart-controller-add-sunrise-sunset-to-your-led-light.53052/ Regards Michael

Hi @Miss-Pepper, I would say that it will dim all lights that can be connected (DC connection of 5.5mm) and fit within the limits it has (36V / 100W max). The "DC connection" has a more correct name (I don't know what that is) but it does look like what you have. They come in different sizes...

Hi @Miss-Pepper, You'll need to check the size of the connector. Adapters are available from RS Components and probably others but be careful that you can get the right size and that they are compatible with your light unit before you buy anything. Also the one I bought came from China and cost...

Hi @Miss-Pepper, What type of connector is at the "light" end of the power cable? The connector, if any, that plugs in to the light itself or that joins the light's power cable to the power supply's cable from the plug. If you don't know the name, a pic of the two ends disconnected but visible...

Hi @Fred13, I saw in one of the online videos that the vinyl can be cut to size. So if you like one, you should be able to get one larger than your tank (unless they don't make them big enough!) and just trim it to size. Here's a video of Jurijs doing this: I would hope the ADA film can be...

Hi @aquatoid, yes you are ok to provide the link. Marcel (@zozo) has asked for it and it is unlikely to conflict with forum rules. If the mods disagree, they'll delete the post. :) Regards Michael

Hi @The Red-Tailed Shark, are you interested in second hand furniture? Would you prefer a chest of drawers or a sideboard? If you are open to second hand, what area are you in / main town close by? Is your budget around £100 + delivery (Ikea option as guide)? Regards Michael

Hi @lurcher, fair enough. You need to have lights which show your tank in the colour / intensity etc which appeals to you the most. That's kind of one of the main priorities. And no, its not just you - many people have a desire for softer lighting, not stark. The T5's are certainly a low cost...

Hi @Edvet, thanks for your reply. Regards Michael

Hi @SteveMcD, Sorry - was not aware of the plastic frame. :( I hope you find an alternative bracket. Worst case scenario, you may have to modify the acrylic ones or the plastic frame but searching for an alternative first is the right move. Regards Michael

Hi @lurcher, you mentioned that a LED would be too bright and I assume you considered using a dimmer. Any reason why you decided to stick with T5's? Just asking to learn about the differences / preferences. Regards Michael

Hi @SteveMcD, what is the issue with the fittings? That's good news about the light arriving though. One step closer. On the controller, I've tried mine again and I was either wrong first time or made a mistake with setting it up. It works as it should. If you struggle, check out this thread...

Hi @AdamS, welcome to UKAPS! I'm just down the road from you in Kettering! Also been to @Aquarium Gardens where @Siege helped me get most of my kit together and gave me more advice than I can remember :). I will likely go back there for plants and more advice. Plus being able to see their...

Hi @Matt @ ScapeEasy, agreed! I went to digital ones. Simple ones from B&Q. One started being warm recently so it got binned. At least it was quiet. :) but could have quietly burned my house down! :(. I wonder if anyone has used one of those S2 type controllers for a CO2 solenoid before? Hmmm...

Can you insert nozzles into the holes on the spray bar? i.e, make your own spray bar from a hard plastic tube with holes big enough to take small nozzles. The nozzle may be better at straightening the flow than the bar on it's own. I don't know if you could achieve a decent look though... Having...

Hi @SteveMcD, This is just an update to say my S2-Pro controller arrived today. Much earlier than any of their projected dates which is always a good thing. Tested tonight and works fine. Was not exactly as I had expected but simple enough to set up and does a good enough job for what I need...

Hi @Tonka3434, This is what Oscar was talking about. Other sizes/styles/brands/suppliers available! ;) Regards Michael

Hi @Maxplantinstitute, Welcome to UKAPS! Good luck with that auto spelling... Keep well and have a good time. Happy scaping Michael

Hi @SteveMcD, Yes that is the one. Please don't take the item location and delivery timeframe literally! The actual location is likely to be China and it may not make it within the estimated 10days. I chose a different seller who seemed to be more transparent with a Shenzen location. The one I...

Take that moped criminals! :p. Similar / mostly same footage with sound: :thumbup:

@SteveMcD, You're welcome. I know you are not keep on buying from China but there are good reports about the controller that Hinterfeld used to sell. I saw this in one of @George Farmer's videos where he was showing Steve tanks at home & maintenance program: Go to about 4min for the bit about...

Hi again @SteveMcD, if you like the pricing of Chihiros (they are cheaper than Twinstar but I did not associate them with the word "budget") and can't find the model you want from the links I have provided, you can try Amazon - I saw some there previously - or you can look up other EU...

Hi @SteveMcD, you could try the following: https://www.aquascape-boutique.fr/epages/233807.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectPath=/Shops/233807/Products/ECLE-002/SubProducts/ECLE-002-0009 for the Chihiros A Series A1201 (in stock) or...

Hi @SteveMcD, welcome to UKAPS. You've certainly come to the right place! To help the guys who know, please confirm your tank size is 120 x 40cm and 55cm high? Please also let the forum know what you plan to keep in the way of plants and if you want it to be low/med/high tech & your desired...

Hi @Keith Dodd , welcome from a fellow newbie to scaping. You're in the right place - just post questions on any topic you need help on. There are specialised forum topics on here for all aspects of aquascaping and loads of really knowledgeable folk helping us newer lot out. See if you can find...

Hi @Simes. I am not knowledgeable enough to comment on the brand or filter media (others on here would be better equipped to do that) but I believe if you're watching @George Farmer 's videos you will hear him recommend a filter capacity of 10 or more times your tank volume per hour. The one...

Hi @Simes. Welcome. I'm a newbie myself so can't offer high level advice. However, I can second Tim's recommendation of @Aquarium Gardens. If you have the time/inclination, it's well worth a visit to them. I know it's a bit of a drive for you but I think it's a valuable investment and you can...

Hi @Montyas, welcome and I hope you find all the answers. I'm following a similar process albeit with a smaller tank less than 120L. :)

Thanks again @Zeus. Good point. I'll be sure to call before trying them. In the meantime, I have a full 2kg cylinder to get me going.

Nice one @Zeus. Is it feasible to run CO2 to the tank about 5m away? I could not fit such a large cylinder in my under-tank cabinet. But I am in Grimsby many times during the year so could do a detour to Hull occasionally.

As we seem to have more than one thread where members are posting about places to fill/buy CO2 bottles: https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/where-to-get-co2-cannisters-and-refills.4612/page-11 and for those that would rather just read and not click through to the other thread: "My local LFS...

My local LFS in Kettering, Northamptonshire does expired extinguishers. A 2kg one is £15. They are Kettering Aquatics, T: 01536 417272. www.ketteringaquatics.com. They're a small shop but helpful and worth a visit if you're in the area. :)

I did some searching to do with aquarium lighting which found the lighting forum a couple of times but it was hearing @George Farmer mention the Society in his Youtube videos (the first of which I found linked to the Aquarium Gardens site) which made me read more posts and ultimately join.

Nice one @Sathish, I hope my first attempt looks half as good! :)

@sparkyweasel : Thanks!

Thanks Tim! Regards Michael

Hi all, I joined the forum a few days ago so this is my first post. I'm amazed at all the sharing of advice and experiences. I am sure I will have loads of questions but will try to search for answers first...! I currently have a 110L tank which has always done well for the fish but not so...