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    UK slate and moss in tropical tank

    Hi, Out walking today I stumbled (quite literally) upon a nice little piece of granite that I thought would fit perfectly in my nano tank that I was planning to setup with some shrimp. I also then discovered some local moss growing on a fallen tree stump half submerged in a stream. Thus I...
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    Soft water Walstad style tank - which plants?

    Hi, I've recently moved from London to Exeter and am trying to sort my tank out. It suffered a little from the early packing and the journey but came back fairly well, however following a one week holiday where my parents where house sitting, I was informed that for some reason the lights did...
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    Moving home vs tropical tank

    Hey, I posted a while back with various problems and with what i found to be the ideal soloution which was following the Walstad setups which has beena huge success! However I now find myself moving home next week and need advice on both how to actual move a tank but also balancing that...
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    Water Lettuce and it's impact on my tank

    Hey, I stared a low tech tank some months back and it's been doing fairly well until a little recently. I have lots of light in my tank and historically combating algae growth has been difficult, however it was suggested that I get some form of barrier to prevent to much light getting into the...
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    Should I put the roots in the soil.

    Hey, Should I put these two plants IN the substrate, leave them weighted down or let them float at the top? The plants are on the left and right..... and oh... the names would be great as I have forgotten them..... again. Regards Lee
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    Night light blue LED's

    Hi, A while back on one of my former setups I had some Blue LED's that were tied into the central lighting unit. They came on an hour before the normal lights went off and illuminated the tank which was supposed to mimic 'moon' light. I haven't seen people mention this much on the forums and...
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    Watts per gallon - Reflected or not

    Hey, After reading a reply in a thread that I am subscribed to it prompted a question (that was unrelated to the thread). I have just built a Walstad style tank and am worrying a little about the light I have in the tank. I currently have 2x45w T5 HiLite and a RIO 180 tank. Thus I have around...
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    The last dirt (read ditched) effort...........

    Hi, I've plucked up the courage to post a journal about my new tank. There are two reasons behind this. 1. I have quite a bit of time on my hands and 2. When it starts to go wrong, you'll have history and have walked this path together and you'll be able to help me........ at least that is...
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    Hybrid Juwel sponge/ceramic questions

    Hey, After a strong recommendation I am going to be playing around with my Juwel filter shortly and creating a hybrid sponge/ceramic setup. I have a RIO internal filter and the plan is to have the following (bottom up). 2 blue course pads 1/2 bags of fluval ceramic media 1 blue fine pad 1...
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    Grab all pictures from your current page

    Hey, I thought I'd post this as I have found it awesome to use. I 'think' it's only available for uses of Firefox (Mozilla) internet browsers, though there is a website by the same name - I hasten to add, I did not get it from the website I got this from the link below. This Firefox add-on...
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    Juwel 180 - heater and media questions

    Hi, I'll keep the question short as I find that I keep explaining why I need to know things and most of the time i drivel :shock: My questions are in relation to the Juwel RIO 180 filer area and heater. 1. For some reason in the past I moved my heater out of the area that was designed for...
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    Walstad style tank - which critters?

    Hey, I am about to start my Walstad style tank..... eu naturale (or something like that). I have read in various forums about what other fauna to have in the tank to keep the fish company. I am looking for a range of snails, shrimp and worms (yes, I head they were useful too) to keep in my...
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    Alternatives to RIO 180 internal filter media

    Hi, I am in the process of clearing out my tank and starting a Walstad style tank (probably irrelevant). Due to the horrendous amount of algae (and varieties) I had in my last tank I really don't want to use anything from the old tank. Even some plants that I tried to save in my nano tank have...
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    Diana Walstad setup - non treated water to start

    Hi, I am in the process of emptying out my tank in an attempt to create a Walstad style tank. I have a quick question. If I fill the tank with untreated water to start with (not adding fish yet) will that kill off the beneficial bacteria in the soil? I'm not overly worried about the metals in...
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    Backgrounds - what do you have and why?

    Hi, I am restarting my tank soon... going to be a lowtechy job ala Ms Walstad. Currently I have a plastic background which shows a typical river scene (or something to that effect). Just wondering what you all have and why as I am undecided on a painted blue or black or just leave it with a...
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    Low tech tank pictures

    Hey, I'm looking for some inspiration and wanted to see tons and tons of low tech (no Co2, no ferts etc) pictures. I thought perhaps one location for these lowtechs might be good! Lets see what you got :D Regards Lee
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    Low-tech but Hi-light

    Hey, I've been posting on another website for a little while now but am struggling for quick replies as it's based in America and I'm in the UK, also, I've had some conflicting information on the forum (no surprise there really :) ) and I want to get advice from people that understand our...
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    Problems.... and I think it's an Algae one.........

    Hi, I have problems in my tank and it's causing my, once enjoyable, hobby to become a dreaded monthly task (there may lie the problem). Sadly I am writting this 2 hrs after lights out in the tank, so I don't have any pics (will work on that for tomorrow). Firstly, my Anubis gets this...
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    Looking for: Aquascaped Cichlid tanks.

    Hi, I am wondering if there is much in the world of the above. I'm refering to Rocks more so than Plants as I know that plants tend not to last to long with Cichlids. Regards Lee
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    CO2 ceramic cleaning and O2 use

    Hey, I have two questions on my CO2 concerns for you fine people! 1. I have a glass distributor (I think thats what they are called) that I have what I beleive to be a ceramic disc in it to produce very fine bubbles. My tank has taken a bit of a back seat in our house and the CO2 ran out about...
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    2x4hrs or 1x8hrs

    Morning all, I have a Juwell 180 Rio tank with its standard lighting. I am about to renew my efforts into maintaining the tank and I wanted to know if I am better off having my lights on for two sets of 4hrs which are broken by a 5 hour gap, or am I better off having a one times 4hr period? I...
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    New inspiration = New efforts = Your help

    Hi all, I was hoping you fine people may be able to assist me. I own a fish tank! Now, I like my fish tank, and I like the plants and the fish I have in them. However, I do not like maintenance of practically any form or other..... which obviously brings me into conflict with owning a fish...
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    fish losses and seemingly 'gasping' for air

    Hey all, Four days ago I took the plunge and changed the substrate and setup of my tank around. I am using James C's Akadama basis for my tank. I changed to the following setup: JBL substrate Sprinkling of 'Miracle grow' balls Akadama as a top finish Two days before this change I also...
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    JBL or Tropica Substrate?

    Hey all, After following James' post on the Akadama substrate, I have finally purchased some and its soaking in the the garden as we speak. In the same post I was asking about subtrates and in particular, Tropica substate. The only reason for this was that someone else had mentioned it at some...
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    Will snails eat plants as well as algae?

    Hey, I have some snails in my tank and the number is growing now. I had previously killed them all off, but I had an outbreak of algae a short while back and I noticed that they seemed to be eating that, so I left them alone. One month on, there are a few of them now to say the least and I...
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    Backgrounds

    Hey all, I am going to be 'redoing' my tank shortly (just waiting for all the new bits to turn up). I was wondering what sort of background shows the tank off best. Probably best to say from the off that I do not want 'NO' background and that I have a Juwel 180 tank. The substrate is highly...
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    Starting over - Advice needed

    Hey all, I love this website, I have not found another yet that shows the 'how to's' of a planted tank than this one! So...... I want to start over in my tank. I have had it a year or so now and have through trial and error worked out what I want in the tank. Currently I have a sand substrate...
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    At a rate of ............

    Hi, Can anyone please tell me at a rate of 1 bubble per second; how long would a 2kg FE last? Also..... Can I confirm that the 2kg is roughly 50cms high? ie small enough to fit in a Juwel cabinet (minus some shelving). Thanks Lee
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    RIO 180 - New tubes and reflectors needed.

    Hi all, First post here! I have to say that I am very impressed with this website. I have found that I am equally keen to get my plants looking good as I am my fish..... Firstly..... A little about my tank RIO 180 - still with standard kit. Sand substrate with plant tabs placed at...
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