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Cheers for the quick reply Paul. Ill start my first dose then.

Evening all. Nigel at fluidsensor has been a legend and got my ferts sorted out so now I have all I need for my mixture. How does this sound? 600ml solution. 6tsp KNO3 2tsp mono potassium phosphate 18tsp magnesium sulphate 200ltr tank heavily planted.

I was just thinking about using the reg mate. I think this reg will fit the disposable co2 bottles from machine mart so will probs just use them to tide me over for now till I can afford a decent reg.

I've tried this already. Was going to remove where the reg meets the the hose but my word its in there very very very well. Must have about half a gallon of loctite on it or something. Will not move at all. The thing is I do think this will solve the problem if I can remove it. :thumbdown:

Thanks for all your input everyone. So the conclusion is that the reg is pants and is never going to the job I want. Ok I cant really afford a new reg at the min, but I do have this kit as well-...

I can blow through the needle valve when its fully open and cant as i shut it. Its letting the co2 through now. The solenoid is on a timer so comes on automatically. This was when it burst the hose last time.

Its burst the tube again. between the reg and needle valve. barely turn the reg on. It burst just as the solenoid was going to click on. Its getting a bit annoying now. Is there some way to adjust the reg? there doesnt look like there is too me. unless the yellow tap thing comes off.

I had it set up FE====Reg====Solenoid====Needle Valve====Check valve====Bubble counter==== diffuser====atomizer I have changed it round to the way you said and ill see how that goes. Would it make thats much of a difference?

Yep thats right Paul. Shows about 50 bar.

Yep the pipe is pushed on and secured with the lock nuts.

Yeah sorry should have though of that. Its a 2kg FE with this: Reg http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370115925555&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_4578wt_1041 Solenoid...

Afternoon all. So got my tank setup, planted and co2 installed - PROBLEM The co2 keeps popping the tube. Usually where the pipe fits onto the solenoid or needle valve. I've tried soft hose from ebay which was sold as co2 tubing and i've tried some more rigid tubing too. The rigid tubing is a...

Yeah I think that will be best. I ordered from fluidsensor, not sure what there like at helping out with newbie mistakes.

Evening all. I think I may have made a mistake when ordering other bits for my ferts. I've ordered; K2S04- potassium sulphate MGS04- magnesium sulphate KH2PO4- monopotassium phosphate I need KN03 potassium nitrate aswell dont I? why have I ordered potassium sulphate??? will I be able to use...

Right. That makes a bit more sense now.

13ml right there... Im getting confused a bit now. Should I add some more trace? I added just over 10ml

Thanks for the replies guys. Bit of a difference there in the amount im supposed to dose. 13ml or 25ml?

Ah right. Im really struggling with this. Wish id just bought ready made stuff cos I cant wrap my head around it. Any idea how many grams of trace mix I should mix with 500ml of water for a 200ltr tank?

The **EI DOSING CALCULATOR** a few posts down from this one. Think its was by andeekaii.

Hi all, just got some trace mix in the post today. Over the past few days ive been reading and reading and reading... Now my head is battered :crazy: I just cant work it out at all. Ive never been great with numbers. I tried to use the calculator on this site but ideally I want to make 500ml...

Cheers for the comments. Im not overly fussed if I lose the stones to be honest. I was just going to use wood anyway but seen the stones in a aquatic shop for a good price so got them and put them in. I have had a little play again and now some of the wood is higher and the stones are closer to...

There is no pic niall????? I use photobucket to upload to then link them here.

Cheers Niall hows the fry today? Changed the rock placement about a bit today. Opinions will be very much appreciated. What you think?

Yeah i hope so Matt. Should still look with a mixture. Probably not going to get chance to play with the hardscape until sunday now so will update with pics then.

Thanks Bob, I was kinda thinking the same thing myself. The stones are at the back which is probably where there will be stem plants which will cover them. Cheers Peter, hope you enjoy the journal as it progresses. As for plants, I dont know yet to be honest lol. I will be transferring all the...

And with the rock: Criticism and advice more than welcomed

Just to add that my aim for this tank is a jungle style heavily planted. I will be dosing co2 via a DIY FE setup. I am not 100% sure on ferts yet. I want to use dry ferts for cheapness but im not sure what I need. When i read posts in the section I start to get a bit confused about what I need...

Morning all, I have been a serial lurker on this site for a good few months now and not really contributed a lot. That's because I didn't really know a lot!!! But after months of reading people's journals and looking at all the tank galleries and going thorugh just about every thread ukaps has...

Thanks

so does the regulator not control the flow of co2? I thought that would be what the yellow "tap" type thing on the end was?

Oh and Hi everyone. Been a serial lurker on here for a while now. Been reading lots and trying to get all the info I need for my impending 200ltr planted tank. I have just purchased most of the things I need for my co2 system but im not sure if i need a needle valve. I bought this reg...