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    urgent help needed please eheim 2236

    I have never used sikaflex myself but knew they used it in the car industry. Here is a short exert from this webpage http://www.uksealants.co.uk/product.asp?idproduct=189 Applications for Sikaflex 11FC: * Vertical and Horizontal Joint and Crack Sealing * Cover Plates, Gaskets...
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    urgent help needed please eheim 2236

    If you silicon repair it for a temporary fix be aware silicon does not always take to plastic very well. I was recommended by a acrylic aquarium manufacturer that for plastic/acrylic SIKAFLEX sealant was a better option! IIRC you can get it from screwfix and places like that. Not expensive...
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    anyone used thinner hose?

    PS Its £1.33 a meter.
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    anyone used thinner hose?

    Hi Chris, I guess what you are saying is the internal diameter is 16mm like it is supposed to be but, the wall thickness is only 1.5mm instead of 3mm. I thought the same and was worried that the hose gripping/locking nut would not grip the hose since the outside diameter is smaller. If its a...
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    Do any of you actually own a Fluval G3 or G6?

    Your not wrong there George. Come on guys everyone get one. Might bring the price down. :lol: regards Dave
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    Do any of you actually own a Fluval G3 or G6?

    Yes a expert opinion would be good. Graeme. You wont be disappointed. They are a quality piece of kit. But bear in mind the mechanical filters need replacing every few months depending on how dirty your water is. And at £27.99 are not that cheap. I have a couple so I can just swap over every...
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    Do any of you actually own a Fluval G3 or G6?

    Forgot to add: I could be totally wrong here but.... Since conductivity probes (which the G3/6 has) are highly sensitive to salts (eg KN03 etc) then in theory it can tell you how your plants are talking up your fertilizer. If conductivity is dropping then you are not fertilizing enough. If...
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    Do any of you actually own a Fluval G3 or G6?

    Hi George, The G6 is superb. I have owned and used one since January. I even have mine running through a Aquamedic CO2 reactor and Hydor External 300w Heater with not much reduction in flow. I have not had any problems with it at all. Primes easily, no leaks, quiet. Good points: Build...
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    Best Inlet / Outlet for external filter.

    Thank you for the info andyh. I have just looked at his thread and it may be the best option. Will have a search around and if I cant find anything I will PM bogwood for some advice. Again thank you. Regards dave
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    Best Inlet / Outlet for external filter.

    Cheers guys, Some interesting stuff. I find that if eheim hosing is placed in a sink full of very hot water then taken out after ten mins you can then lay it straight until it cools which then stays straight. I dont like their 'shepherds' crooks etc. And their return installation set does not...
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    Best Inlet / Outlet for external filter.

    PS not that keen on the eheim green tubing as well. dave
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    Best Inlet / Outlet for external filter.

    Hi, I have a external filter (JBL) that uses 16/22 tubing and I am not that keen on the inlet/outlet from the aquarium. Except glass lily pipes what inlet/outlets do people think are the best. Only consideration is I have a trim around the top of my tank so the inlet/outlet has to drop approx...
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    Dry fert dosing

    Lesson learnt. Dont worry about ph. Ignore ph guidelines on plants. Cheers Ceg Regards Dave
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    Dry fert dosing

    I am still relatively new to this planted aquarium stuff. Guess I have to go through the same stages as everyone else has. Working out what to be worried about and what not to be worried about. Yeah co2 distribution worries me too :lol: Regards Dave
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    Dry fert dosing

    Cheers Chris, I will have a look. Always willing to learn. By going too low with ph I mean I dont want it to go below 6. I am trying to keep the ph where all my plants like it. I have some plants that according to Tropica should be kept above a ph of 6. Just trying to give all inhabitants the...
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    Dry fert dosing

    Cheers Roy for the link. I will take a look. Hoggie - I am only using easycarbo because with my water if I up the pressurised co2 any more the ph goes lower than I want it to. SO using both gets the levels I need without taking my ph too low. Regards Dave
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    Dry fert dosing

    Thanks Chris, Going to have a look at James site right now. Your input is a great help to me. So glad of all the experts on UKAPS. Only got a weeks TPN+ left so want to get everything ready to roll. Regards Dave
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    Dry fert dosing

    Forgot to add: since I already have Magnesium sulphate can I use this instead of the epsom salts you suggested ceg. If so should it still be 6 teaspoons each water change? also already have the K2S04 so if my thinking is correct extra K does not do any harm so might as well use it till my...
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    Dry fert dosing

    Lab Rat thats me. And I like doing maths, measuring out exact amounts. Bit odd I know but it takes all sorts. And I hate teaspoons! Love technical stuff and would sit down with my lovely little scales and do it :lol: Anyway thank you for the info guys I have taken your advice on board. Your...
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    Dry fert dosing

    Therefore my dosing will be: 16ml Easycarbo everyday 4.4g KN03 - 3 times a week 0.6g KH2PO4 - 3 times a week 4.4g K2SO4 - 3 times a week 14g MgSO4 - 3 times a week 0.8g Trace - 3 times a week ???? Regards Dave
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    Dry fert dosing

    Hi All, Just about to change over to EI from TPN+ dosing. My aquarium is 400L high lit, pressurized co2, high tech planted tank. Dosing at present 50ml tpn+ daily and easycarbo 16ml daily with no problems. What I was wondering was on fluidsensors website they have a typical routine as...
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    Duncan's First Attempt at "Iwagumi"

    Hi Duncan, Made a start I see. Hope all is well. I think rock placement can be very subjective IMO. I guess what matters is if you like it. Keep playing with position of the rocks and you will find what works for you mate. Or have a look at some of the fantastic scapes on this site for ideas /...
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    Which Filter?

    Cheers Garuf, Think that makes my mind up then. FX5 it will be. The bank manager will be pleased! regards dave
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    Which Filter?

    Sorry guys think we had a little misunderstanding. I already have one filter and a Ecotech Vortech MP20 so circulation is more than adequate. And I know that until now biological filtration has been adequate but now that my stocking levels are higher I need a second filter to boost my...
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    Which Filter?

    :?: :?
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    Which Filter?

    Hi all, Thinking of getting an extra filter. My choice is between a Eheim 2080 and a Fluval FX5. Either would be up to the job. To help me make my decision can anyone let me know the following. Can the Eheim be run with just one inlet? Can I use standard 16/22mm hosing on the FX5 instead of...
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    Dirty Leaves!

    Ok. Tested my phosphate. Salifert says 1ppm JBL says >1.8ppm Dave
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    Dirty Leaves!

    Nope does not look like GSA at all. The leaves look like they have lots of dark / black 'crud' on them. Cant figure it out. Dave
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    Dirty Leaves!

    Cheers Matt.
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    Dirty Leaves!

    Thanks for that, My CO2 is 30ppm and I have checked it in numerous positions throughout the aquarium. It is delivered via a AquaMedic CO2 Reactor. My fert dosing is TPN+. 50ml day. Aquarium is 400L. Lighting is 300w MH. Therefore 3.37WPG to be more precise. Circulation is 4200LPH. MMmm. GSA...
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    Dirty Leaves!

    Hi, My C. Parva leaves have become very 'dirty' looking but the 'dirt' will not come off easily! Any ideas? My water flow is good (approx 10 times per hour), Water column is clear with hardly any suspended particles (that I can see), co2 is 30ppm, lighting is 2 x 150w MH (approx 3.5wpg) All...
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    Which lights to get!

    Hi thanks for the imput George. I do like the first lights also. But keep changing my mind! :? :? :? Your right about seeing the aquarium and surround. So have added some quick pictures. I dont know if silver pendants or black would best suit. With all the rest being black dont know if...
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    Which lights to get!

    Hi, Had a change in direction over my lights. Changing my MV's. My aquarium is 60"L x 22"W x 24"H. I cannot for the life of me make my mind up which lights to go for! So after opinions from others. Really its about aesthetics that I cant make my mind up over. All the lights will do the job...
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    Nano Internal Filter Suggestions

    How about dividing say 2" of one end off as a filter with chambers for media, pump etc. Like this: Then cover the outside in fablon or similar to cover up the bits in the filter 'zone'. Just another option. Dave
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    Uping TPN+ ?

    Thanks for the advice ceg4048. To be honest I am not that prohibited by cost at the moment. And I do like the ease of dosing an all in one liquid automated. Saves me so much time. Coming from a marine background using TPN+ even if at 50ml a day would save me £25 a month! On the marine tank I...
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    Uping TPN+ ?

    Hi, Just after some advice. My 400L heavily planted aquarium at present has some vallis that is going yellow and a bit of pin holing / dark areas in other plants. I am loosing a couple of vallis leaves a day. Growth otherwise is very good. My question is should I up my TPN+? I already dose...
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    Tank Mat with a Aquariums ltd braceless

    Now bright blue that would look good!!!!!! :lol: Seriously though I have never understood why manufacturers supply you a tank and stand, deliver it, position it in your house where you want it but dont supply the cheapest bit... the bit that is recommended to be place between the stand and...
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    Tank Mat with a Aquariums ltd braceless

    Im with you on the safety front Garuf. The question I would ask myself is: is £9 worth the piece of mind (ie sleep well at night) and will it reduce the risk of a tank failure (now that would cost more than £9)? IMO. But I am a belt and braces kind of person. Regards Dave
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    Noisy Aquarium Pump (Tunze Silence 3000lph)

    PS: Vortech should be quite quiet. Only will be running it at 50% max. In my experience they get louder the near max you get especially if you are ramping them up and down on reef crest, short pulse modes. Dave
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    Noisy Aquarium Pump (Tunze Silence 3000lph)

    I have used a vortech mp40 in the past on my reef tank. Cannot fault them myself. But to be sure would not like it next to my bed! I live over three floors and wont be able to here it. Tank is on ground floor in dining room, bedroom is on top floor. :D Ok as a pump to power something...
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    Noisy Aquarium Pump (Tunze Silence 3000lph)

    Yeah I have same pump which is only used to pump water from my storage container to the aquarium when doing water changes. It gives off a noticeable hum. Would not want it next to my bed. If its a circulation pump you are after, for quietness for me its got to be tunze nanostreams. Mine were a...
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    Shrimps with rams!

    Think if I want shrimps I need to set up a second tank. My wife will be well pleased! Dave
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    And a very expensive shrimp!!!!!!

    £1200 for a 2cm wine red shrimp! http://shop.shrimpking.co.uk/epages/es1 ... Red_Shrimp I'll have 6 please. Not!
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    Some nice cheap Shrimps

    Hi, Just been into my local MA (south leeds) for some cardinal tetras. While I was there I spotted some nice shrimps! Red Crystal Shrimps £3.50 each. Not quite grade A but very nice looking all the same. Very good price in my opinion. Just had to tell someone who might be interested. They...
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    Shrimps with rams!

    Possibly. I not sure either. I guess you can never be sure when mixing fish and shrimps. Dave
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    Shrimps with rams!

    Think I have found my answer a few threads down. Dave
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    Shrimps with rams!

    Hi, Just been trawling the forums. Come across a few posts where people are keeping shrimps with german blue rams etc. Is this ok? I thought the rams would eat the shrimps! Any thoughts anyone. I would love to keep shrimps but thought they may end up an expensive meal. Regards Dave
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    Would this be as good as a HMA fiter?

    Thanks Colinlp Really looking forward to getting them. Regards Dave
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    Would this be as good as a HMA fiter?

    An ex marine keeper. But... there will be some discus eventually once everything is well settled. So you are bang on. I always check my ammonia on the water change container anyway. Also use the HMA at half its maximum flow rate as well. Nothing wrong with being careful or should I say...
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    Would this be as good as a HMA fiter?

    Cheers good point. I have one and what I have been doing is: Using HMA filter to fill my water change container Circulate & Warm up over a couple of days before using Then replace 50% of aquarium water by pumping from container through Evolution Aqua Detox Dechlorinator and into the aquarium...
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    Connecting Fluval FX5 to 17mm lily pipes?

    You dont mean something like this Sam: [ http://www.oasisaquarium.co.uk/catalogu ... p1838.asp# Just an idea. Dave
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    Bit Confused?

    Hi JAS, Yeah think you are right. They either got it confused and in the process confused me. Or looking at it from a sceptical angle they were trying to get me to spend money in their shop (not a sponsor by the way)! To be honest their reusable cylinders probably have always been a standard...
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    Bit Confused?

    Not really. I already knew about the fitting of dennerle disposables. I asked if the reuseable cylinders were standard and was told they were not. Ah well Dave
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    Bit Confused?

    So there is manufacturers that do non standard sizes. Something to be wary of in the future. At least I know dennerle stuff works with non dennerle stuff. Regards Dave
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    Bit Confused?

    Hi thanks for the replies. I understand alot about cylinders and gases since I work with them all the time. But not Dennerle Cylinders! I know that there is industry standards set, eg pin indexing, colour of cylinders, thread sizes etc but was told by quite a few people that Dennerle was...
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    Bit Confused?

    Hi, Ok I was under the impression that Dennerle 2kg, 500g etc cylinders and regulators had a special fitment size! So are not interchangeable with other makes. But........ Just been playing with mine. And to my surprise the Regulators fit directly and properly onto pub gas standard cylinders...
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    Would this be as good as a HMA fiter?

    As per title was looking at one of these. Seems ideal to me but would it be as good as a HMA filter? Evolution Aqua Detox Dechlorinator: http://www.evolutionaqua.com/acatalog/D ... ators.html Cheers Dave
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    Tetratec 1200

    Does not seem they have a number on the website. Unless I missed it. But there number is 02380 606070. Dave
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    Aqua Medic Ocean light 150 MH pendant - HQI?

    Or even aB Aqua Medic Ltd: Tel: 08450903500 Dave
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    Aqua Medic Ocean light 150 MH pendant - HQI?

    I second UltimateReef. There is hundreds of people on there with alot of knowledge about everything technical. Or you could try giving http://www.marine-lighting.co.uk a ring. Very helpful guys. Dave
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    Installing HMA/RO filters

    RO-MAN website has been down along time. According to the marine bunch they are no longer trading. Just what I have been told / read. They are not sponsors of the marine forum any more so is a good indication that the brown stuff has hit the spinny thing. Have you seen this website. They have a...
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    Narrow timers

    Mines still running after three years using the original batteries (using it at present on non aquarium equipment). Only just started flashing low battery. :P So you have notice when to change the batteries. Just like filling up your car. :P To make sure I guess you could change the...
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    Narrow timers

    Hi, Just remembered this Byron timer system. I Have used these in the past on my aquariums and found them very reliable and accurate. If I remember correctly a kit containing programing remote and four sockets cost me £30. Also if I remember correctly each remote can timer control up to 8...
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    Narrow timers

    Expensive route Aquatronica or GHL. I have a Aquatronica kit and its superb. ££££ though. Cheap route - as garuf says ikea do them. Just seen 2 for £5 at Ikea. They are the same as the ones from wickes. Dave
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    How many T5's?/?Easylife Paradiso 120

    Re: How many T5's ?Easylife Paradiso 120 Was also looking at the Easylife paradiso 120cm dimmable (6 x 54w plus 4 x 3.5w LEDS). But since the tank is 150cm long would I get enough light to each end? Dave
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    How many T5's?/?Easylife Paradiso 120

    Hi, Thinking of changing my lighting. At present I Have two 80MV bulbs and one 13w LED over my 60" L x 20" W x 24" H aquarium. It contains mostly a HC carpet, V Nana and E Parvula + a few other plants that are less light demanding than the HC and I use pressurized CO2. My question is if I...
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    Bottom drilled tank, help needed...

    I use these on my aquarium: http://www.coralculture.co.uk/shop/prod ... cts_id=591 VDL fittings are IMO opinion are the best (piping is solvent welded together). Used them on my marine tanks for years. Most reefers do too. Loads of sizes and fittings available. A fitting for every application...
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    Dosing My Aquarium

    Thanks LondonDragon for the advice. Yeah it could get expensive using tpn+ but got quite a bit at the moment. So probably start with 20ml of tpn+, knock the easycarbo on the head and see how it goes. When my tpn+ starts getting low will decide on what fert to use. Cheers Dave
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    Dosing My Aquarium

    Hi, Looking for a bit of advice please. My aquarium has been set up approx 10weeks. It is 400L using ADA aquasoil amazonian with power sand special base. Good circulation (everything swaying), drop checker in the yellow (presurised CO2). Lighting is approx 2.5wpg. No fish or inverts. Right my...
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    Bubbles per second!

    Common problem I have been told. None fishy partners! They just dont understand our obsession, sorry I mean hobby. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Never kept them myself either. But they are a beautiful fish. I know that wife rolling eyes thing. I get it often when I visit my LFS. I also get the glazed wife's eyes too when I go on too much about my aquarium!
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    Bubbles per second!

    To be honest I was only joking. Only just got my eheim 2076. Which is excellent. They are very nice looking though. Glad your trip was worth it. Do like golden rams. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Yeah Chris I am lucky to not worry about cost within reason. You never know when this would change though! Had a good amount from selling off my marine equipment so that helped. The AM1000 reactor is perfect. Does what it says on the tin. Cant fault it. Have not had to bleed any waste gas off...
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    Bubbles per second!

    PS: got a good deal on all that tropica. Still expensive though.
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    Bubbles per second!

    Will do. Will do Paul. Bear with me. Just getting the time thats all! Well I got three weeks out of my 2 kg. Bit disappointed. So went out and got two 6.5kg cylinders. The guy in the shop did not even charge me for the deposit on the cylinders and only charged me approx £27 for the 13kg's...
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    Bubbles per second!

    Easily done, I have a spare co2 cylinder too. Just in case. I have double checked the connections and all seems well. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Just goes to show how many factors are really involved
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    Bubbles per second!

    I will be happy for 6-8 weeks to be honest. Lets see how it goes. Thanks for the replies guys. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Thanks Paul, Moved my DC just waiting for a few hours to see what the reading is. Good to know my 2kg cylinder is not going to run out that quickly then. Phew. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Will try that James. Going to move my DC now. Cheers Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Forgot to mention. I have no leaks as far as I can make out. And I use a AquaMedic CO2 reactor and no bubbles escape into the tank which would indicate all the co2 is being dissolved into the water. Finally my water turnover is approx 12x and hour with good flow throughout the tank. Dave
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    Bubbles per second!

    Hi, My tank has been set up for 8 days now. It is 400L (minus displacement) and I have planted 24 V. Nana, 15 E. Parvula and 35 pots of HC all from Tropica. My lighting is approx 2 wpg, KH very low and GH medium. I have a bit of green water probably due to ammonia spike off the set up with...
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    HC going brown

    Ah I see about drop checkers being better than ph controller now.That makes sense.Cheers Yes the PAR meter is great fun. But you end up constantly fiddling with the lights to get it how you want. Not a bad thing but a few hours pass without notice. Dave
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    HC going brown

    Ok, So whack up co2. Will do. Increase fertiliser. Will do. Cheers New to this planted aquarium hobby. Come from a marine background where things are done very slowly. So all advice appreciated. By the way a ph controller is not a particular accurate way of measuring co2. Cannot the same be...
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    HC going brown

    Will wait on some more advice on that one (re target co2). Thanks again for the advice. Dave
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    HC going brown

    Thanks for the reply, Was thinking of increasing the co2 by decreasing the Ph to 6.4 and see how that goes for a day. At 6.4 the Co2 in theory should be approx 20ppm and if the drop checker indicates it lower it again in 24hrs. Say to 6.3 to get a theoretical CO2 of approx 25.5ppm! Taking alot...
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    HC going brown

    PS: Got a bit of Green water. UV going in tonight to clear it up. Dave
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    HC going brown

    Hi, Looking for some advice. Planted and filled my tank last friday (at last!). Decided to do it all in one go. I have planted in total 74 tropica plants (35 HC, 24 V. Nana & 15 E. Parvula). Since then I have been doing 50% water changes every other day. But there has appeared a few patches...
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    UV FILTER!

    That is good to know. Might use one I have spare then. Hopefully reduce chances of algae problems. Cheers Dave
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    UV FILTER!

    Thanks for that. My thinking was I thought it may slow down cycling. I could be wrong but I thought there was 'good' bacteria in the water column. Not anywhere near as much as in the filters but some. Cheers Dave
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    UV FILTER!

    HI, Quick question. Can a UV filter be used during cycling a new planted aquarium? Cheers guys, Dave
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    Rate My HardScape

    Latest slight move round. Dave
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    fishless/plantless cycling!

    Thanks George, Thats decided then. Will start a journal soon. Dave
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    fishless/plantless cycling!

    I am a very patient man. I like to take my time with things. I dont have deadlines to work to so that helps a lot. I also hate algae. (like everyone else) So it is agreed, the longest method but good method of doing it. I am itching to get life in it but want the best start possible for all...
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    fishless/plantless cycling!

    Yes I agree with you George. My idea was to cycle the aquarium for a few weeks without plants and fish, inverts etc. Then add my plants after the ammonia spike has reduced. Then wait a few more weeks (or as long as required) for the plants to help mature the filters before starting to add any...
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    fishless/plantless cycling!

    Thanks George, So are you saying it is not possible to cycle without plants or it will not be as good without plants? If it is just as good to cycle without plants I would prefer this method. That is if it is a method! :lol: Dave
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    fishless/plantless cycling!

    Hi, Looking for a bit of expert advice. Was wondering, ammonia is toxic to fish and plants! Therefore is it possible to cycle a aquarium with just substrate, rock and water with filters turned on? I am a patient man and dont mind waiting to stock my aquarium. Just want to give everything the...
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    Planting scheme

    Cheers Tony, Thanks for that. Will add it to my list of possible plants. Well I just thinking how much area would one pot of HC cover then I could work out roughly how much for the whole thing. It is going to be alot! I am prepared for the quantity! Also how many individual plants would you get...
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    Planting scheme

    PS: Forgot to ask. I plan on using Tropica plants. If buying the standard sizes how big an area would one pot of each of the three plants shown in the picture cover? Cheers again Dave
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    Planting scheme

    Hi, Following on from my scaping thread I am also trying to work out my planting. This is what I have so far. The tall rock on the right will be sloping to the left once I have stuck the three pieces together! Right the background I want is Vallisneria Nana grown right up to water surface...
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