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Thanks, I've had a read of the link and most of the things mentioned on it have either been done or I am doing it. I've turned off my EI Dosing to see if this will help at all. Thanks again

Hi, Can anyone help me identify this algea which is partly covering most of my plants as I'm having difficulty getting rid of it. Thanks

Hi, I really need some help and advice to sort my tank out as my plants are dying (being smothered) and some of my livestock has died. After being I'll my tank was in a bit of a mess with diatoms smothering everything, I've done twice weekly water changes, have stopped EI dosing and have kept...

Overview of whole tank Image showing right hand side of tank and all 3 types of algea Image showing left hand of tank

Hi, Thanks for the kind replies. It's taken me nearly 3 weeks to feel up to doing very much, mainly tiredness. My tank is still looking awful, it has diatom algea, green spot algea and now what appears to be a string type algea. With the help of my wife I've been changing 50% of the water...

Thanks for the replies, I'm using the tank as a distraction whilst I recover as there is not much else I can do as I get out of breath and I'm very tired. My wife is going to help with a water change tomorrow and I'll just feed fish and enjoy as much as I can. As it's a fairly new set up I...

Hi, I've been ill for the past 4 days with suspected Covid 19. Although I'm not yet fully functioning as I get out of breath very easily I came downstairs for the first time to see my tank looking a bit of a mess with brown algea everywhere. I believe it may be Diatoms although it does not...

Hi, I've been ill for the past 4 days with suspected Covid 19. Although I'm not yet fully functioning as I get out of breath very easily I came downstairs to see my tank looking a bit of a mess with brown algea (believed Diatoms although it does not blow away or rub off the leaves easily)...

Hi, Thanks for the reply. My Ammonia reading is low but it is obviously being produced as part of the nitrogen cycle as my nitrite has gone from <0.05 to 0.5 in the last week and my Nitrate has gone from 20 to 30. I'll do more water changes over the next few weeks What stem plants would you...

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I will leave lighting and Co2 as it is for the time being. I am using full EI dosing, do I need to stop this or would you recommend reducing the amounts dosed due to the soil. If I need to reduce the dosing do you have any recommendations. For the first 2 weeks I...

Further to the above I also do about a 75% water change every Sunday, would it assist if I did an additional water change in the middle of the week to assist with the nitrate level until the algea is under control. Thanks Doug

Hi, I've just checked my Ph using my new ph pen after calibration and my ph is 6.0. As I currently have a KH of 1 if I'm correct this will give me a co2 level in my tank of 30. The brown algea which I think is diatoms is getting much worse and is now covering most plants in the rank and is...

Hi, I'm still waiting for my potassium bicarbonate to arrive so I can raise my KH levels slightly. In the meantime I appear to be getting an algea bloom. I think I have Diatoms and on my Anubis I also have green algea. Is there any advice on what I need to do in order to combat this. I took...

Thanks for the reply. I may look to add a little potassium bicarbonate as suggested to raise my KH slightly. I'll also have a read of the link you've given Doug

Hi, I've been doing some water tests today and my water has a Kh value of 1. The water in Liverpool is very soft. Is it recommended to add anything to my tank to raise the Kh levels. If it is this what should I use and what level should I aim for. Thanks Doug

Hi, I've taken on board what you have said about the flow. Whilst carrying out my weekly water change today I removed the spraybar and have used the diffuser type thing that comes with the Oase Thermo Filter. The flow from the filter now runs left to right across the tank as does the skimmer...

Thanks for the reply, With regards to the spray bar the flow from the filter is only about 600 - 700 lph. The main use of the filter is for some filtration and to get the CO2 from the inline diffuser into the water column. The main flow in the tank when the CO2 is on is via the powerhead...

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Thanks for the reply. I checked my water earlier today and the Ammonium and Nitrate were very low so I decided to start stocking my tank. On your advice I bought 10 Nerite Snails but they only had Zebra Nerites locally so I bought them. I also got some Cherry Shrimp and some other shrimp...

Hi, Can anyone give me some advice about the algea issue as the hair algea is getting worse. Thanks

Fil, Sorry to hear about the problems with your tank. I've got no solution but if you need a hand with anything let me know

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Hi, My tank has now been running for a couple of weeks, over the last few days I've started to see some hair algea appearing on the wood and there appears to be some algea on the plant leaves. On seeing this i've reduced the light intensity, the lights are on for 6 hours and I'm also doing...

Thanks for the comments. I'll look at moving the sword over slightly away from the glass as best I can. The moss pompom is Fissedens that I got from Fil and it is on a metal sheet, Fil advice me to keep it as one piece so this is what ive done. I've used Marsilea Crenata and Marsilea Hirsuta...

I've also started to get a little fungus on the wood which I know is normal, is it just a matter of brushing it off as and when I can or is there anything else I can do to help \get rid of it. Thanks

Hi, Can anyone please help me identify this plant, I'm not sure where I got it and I would like to identity it so I know where to place it in my tank.

Tank after initial fill Over the following days the Co2 was brought on-line and balanced so the drop checker is green when the lights come on, the dosing pump was set up and the EI additives are now up and running and the Chihiros Doctor was set up (not sure if it actually does anything but I...

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Hi, Its been just over a week since my last post. In that time I've been over to visit Fil and his 2000l 'Beast', Thanks Fil, your advice and the plants were much appreciated. It was my intention to finally scape, plant and fill my tank last weekend but this had to be put on hold as I needed...

Hi, When starting EI Dosing do you dose the daily requirement all at once or is it best to split the dose up throughout the day. Thanks

Hi, I'm setting up my Co2 using a FE and to save on space in my cupboard I was wondering if there was such a thing as a 90 degree connector that I can attach to my FE before attaching my Co2 regulator. Doug

Hi, Over the last week I've had 2 X 9l bags of Tropica Soil and 2 X 9l bags of the Tropica Soil Powder delivered. I also bought 2 X 2kg Co2 fire extinguishers and some Dragon Stone and Redmoor wood from a LFS so I could have a go ay my first Planted Hardscape. I started the hardscape today...

Hi Dave, Have you started a journal it would be interesting to see how your Roma 200 is getting on. Doug

Hi, Thanks for all the comments. I decided to buy four 9l bags of Tropica, two are the normal soil and two the powder. I'm sure I'll have enough and if there is any soil left over I will be able to use it on my next set up once I've learnt by my mistakes on this one Going out over the...

Having sorted out the tank and cabinet I also fitted the Fluval Plant 3.0 LED light and now have this running from my phone, I also kept the white LED light that came with the tank so I have additional wattage should this be required. Now that most of the tank and cabinet have been sorted I...

Having sorted out the tank and cabinet I started to position the skimmer, Chihiros Doctor, Tunze Powerhead and Temp Sensor into the tank to see how they would look. I forgot to mention earlier that I also extended the spray bar so it ran across the whole length of the tank as can be...

I then attached some black vinyl to the back and one side of the tank.

So far so good. I then went to fit the Oase Cannister filter and realised it would not fit in the cabinet due to the shelf at the rear so out came the jig saw and a few minutes later the shelf was cut so the filter would fit. The open chipboard was then sealed with silicon sealant. Having...

Having fitted the edging I decided to fit a panel to fill the open back so I could use the back for plug bars and to hopefully cut down on any noise. Once the panel was fitted I cut out a hole so I could get to the power supply. Image showing the tank in situ with the plug bars fitted to...

Images showing the shelf I made to take the Elitech Temp Controller Shelf in position with the original cabinet shelf behind with the Dosing pump on it. I then turned to the bottom and back of the cabinet and fitted edging to make the cabinet more waterproof.

Towards the end of January 2020 I started to feel better and decided to slowly put the tank and cabinet together. Having built the tank and cabinet I realised that they both needed some modifications done to them to fit the equipment I had purchased. Having done a lot of reading I purchased...

Hi, I am finally able to start writing my journal having suffered from a few set backs since purchasing my tank. I have kept fish all my life; I started off with a goldfish pond at my parents house then I got a 6' tropical system, 3000 gallon heated koi pond and finally an 8' marine system...

I wish, Went to set tank up and found radiator leaking now whole downstairs of the house geing decorated. Hopefully get it wet by end September Doug

Thanks for reply, I'm thinking of using python or similar system for water changes. TDS pen is good idea. Doug

Hi, I'm setting up a 200l planted tank once ive sorted the room I'm putting it in. In the meantime I've been having a spending spree getting everything ready. So far I've bought the following:-. Tank & Cabinet. Upgraded light to Fluval Plant 3.0 LED 46w, I've kept the 12w white LED light...

Hi, Thanks for the replies, I've purchased and received the CO2Art kit. I'll sort out bottled co2 in the next week or two as their is a supplier nearby. Thanks again Doug

Hi, This is the sort of thing I used, they are used for industrial machines and under washing machines etc. https://www.floormats.co.uk/rubbermats/structural-protection-mats https://www.amazon.co.uk/anti-vibration-mat-washing-machine/s?k=anti+vibration+mat+washing+machine Screwfix do some...

Hi, I'm out at the minute, I'll get back to you later with some info. Doug Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

Hi, When I had my marine tank and was running large pumps I used to use anti vibration matting, its like a foam mat and this used to reduce the vibration. Doug Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

Ok, Thanks

Hi, I'll be setting up my 200l tank in a couple of months, tank purchased but due to a leak at home I've had to put the tank build on hold whilst I get new flooring in an decorate. In the meantime I'm buying all the necessary equipment. I've purchased a doser for EI Dosing and I was initially...

Hi, I'm in the process of setting up a 200l planted tank but would like it to contain fish and possibly some shrimps. I am looking to do EI dosing and was initially going to use so called Liquid CO2 as this was recommended to me as being easy to use whilst I got started with the planted tank...

Thanks for reply, both items ordered. Doug

Hi, I've recently purchased the EI Dosing Salts and I intend making up a litre at a time and dosing the solution to my tank with dosing pumps. If the solutions are being left in solution for any length of time do the containers need to be set up to stop light getting to the solutions (Macro /...

Hi, Thanks for all the replies. I've bought a mid priced set of tools to start with, I can see how these last and also which tools I use most. Doug

Hi, Thanks for all the replies, I got a Hozelock connector that works with my tap. Now I just need to sort my filter out, I'm having difficulties making a decision. Doug

Hi, Just an update, I went and bought the Fluval Plant 3.0 and I've kept the light that came with the tank in case I want some additional lighting. Doug

Thanks, I'll take a look Doug

Th Thanks, I'll take a look at them. Doug

Don't know, never used them before this is the reason for my question. Some Ebay/Amazon stuff I bought whilst keeping my marine system were very good some were poor quality. Just want something that does the job and doesn't rust. Doug

Hi, Just getting my equipment together whilst I sort out the floor after a radiator leak. I'm looking at the tools required to look after the plants such as scissors tweezers etc. Can anyone advise me on what tools I actually need to buy and what brand. I don't want cheap metal ones that...

I took some images to start my journal then disaster struck. Once sorted I'll start again

Thanks for replies, I'm old school, I like a book in my hand, cant get use to kindle, tablets etc. Doug

Hi, I took 6 days off work to get the room where I'm putting my tank decorated. All paint bought to get the job done ASAP so I could get on with setting up the tank. As I'm getting everything ready for painting I see some water on the laminate floor, thinking our new puppy had done a wee I...

No probs, rules are rules, just asking advice. Anyway will have a look to see if I can fit TMV anywhere, if not I will more than likely change tap in kitchen so I can fit Python. Either way will be much better for me and it will be a lot easier on my back which is my main concern. I'm off for...

Hi Andrew, I've just had my wrist slapped for talking about the G6 with you away from the forum. I cannot see any for sale posts and wasn't aware you were selling one. Can you post details of the G6 for sale so I can see it. Doug

Hi, I've had a look at the python and although it is good it will not fit my mixer tap and her that must be obeyed wont let me change it nor can I fit one of the mixer valves as my pipework is behind kitchen unit and no other pipework nearby. I know I can use a gravel cleaner with a long hose...

Hi, Wouldn't the G6 be too big for my 200l tank Doug

Hi, With my spinal injury I can bend down and do most things slowly but I cannot lift any weight so i won't be able to carry buckets of water around when doing water changes. Where I'm siting my tank is fairly close near to a window and the front door so I was thinking of attaching hose to...

Hi, Thanks for the reply about the G3, I'll have a look at it. Doug

Hi, I've recently bought a 200l Fluval Roma Tank. I'm replacing the internal filter (Fluval U4) and light unit. I've been looking at the Fluval FX4, is this suitable for my tank using 10x rule. I have a spinal injury and something like this would make water changes much easier for me. Any...

Thanks for the replies. It looks like the filter and light will be going and new ones purchased, I may keep the light in case I want some additional lighting at some point. Doug

Hi, I'm sure this question has been asked before but I cant find it. I'm in the process of setting up a new 200l planted tank, something I've not done before, I'm getting rid of the internal filter that came with the tank and I'm going to fit an external filter. I was told to use the so...

Hi, I've just bought a Fluval Roma 200l LED tank and cabinet. I had to go for something like this to get back into fish keeping as my wife detests open tanks. I can always leave the top part of the lid off. Anyway this tank comes with a 12.5w LED, is this enough for me to keep a planted tank...

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Hi, My name is Doug. I've been keeping diffrent types of fish for over 35 years from tropical, Koi and finally a large Marine System. I had to give this up due to I'll health reasons a few years ago as it was too large for me to maintain After a few years away from fish keeping I've...