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Thanks guys for your kind words, sorry to have hijacked this thread a bit. I will keep you updated when i can. Many Thanks, Simon.

Thanks Matt, They are keeping me spaced out on painkillers most of the time but i dont remember the crash at all, nor the helicopter ride to the hospital in oxford (where i was at the time). They are 100% sure i will be able to try walking in a few weeks but will not regain my previous health...

Hi guys glad you had a good night, sorry i missed this but as i type i am in hospital with 2 broken legs, a busted knee, 1 broken arm and most of my ribs broken where some looney crashed into my car on the 13th october. should be able to try walking in another 3 weeks and hopefully home just...

Hey Jagz, Nice start, looking forward to seeing this one progress. :thumbup: Do you feel the FX5 will give you enough flow for the planted tank? I know there is a careful balance with plants and discus, as the plants will really appreciate a high flow around the tank with CO2 being...

Hi Tom, Unfortunately i have to work today, although i only go to the office 1 day a week so working from home right now. Have a good one setting up the school tank, look forward to seeing some pictures soon. Simon.

Re: Liza's 20L Nano Tank Totally agreee #1 for me, the look like a mountain range in the distance, beautiful rocks. Simon.

Great tank for your first planted you should feel proud of your achievements. One reason you may be struggling with Algae is that you may not be getting enough CO2 with your DIY ladder setup, especially as you have 3wpg, but some of the more experienced aquarists on this site would confirm...

If its not too late for an invite count me in as i only live 30 mins away from Dan's :D

The stone he was using was a duel layer (coarse/smooth) sharpening stone. I have one for my japanese and chinese cleavers and knives. You can find one here from amazon for £8. http://www.amazon.co.uk/diamond-brand-s ... B00143BH4K Hope that helps. Simon.

First photo is me in the middle on the Li river near Guilin in China and the 2nd in Guilin itself. Check out the mountains, if thats not inspiration i dont know what is :mrgreen:

As with anything in life where you get people together there will be disagreements and differing points of view, and a forum is no exception, however i am not here to tell you how good you are or how you will be missed you have enough telling you that allready. All i will say is that you cannot...

Thanks for the quick reply. If you can post that link it will be very much appreciated, obviously i dont want to be collecting materials inside the national park :oops: but was thinking more of the surrounding rivers, and the coast. Simon.

Brilliant Idea George you have inspired me :clap: Just out of curiosity what are the potential legal issues of collecting wild hardscape, just that i am off to Criccieth in North Wales (just outside Snowdonia national park on the coast) on the 4th Sept for 2 weeks and would love to bring back...

your welcome, let me know how it works out for you as i am looking at that set to go along with an FE when i get set up late september. Simon.

They have those kits in maidenhead aquatics and i would have to agree with Dave they look to be insufficient for your needs, i would go with a JBL D&D set if you dont want to go for the full fire extenguisher route, may be more expensive than the one in your post but at least you are getting...

Hi George, I have the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens and the same macro lens as you the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro. I will be getting the photos from my old mac in 2 weeks when my brother is coming to visit. My trip to China was last year and i went on 6 internal flights staying with my friends in...

Nice 50D Camera Goeorge, just happens to be the same as mine :thumbup: If you can stretch to it there are some lovely image stabalised L class lenses from canon that just take it to a new level, even on my older 20D the results were astounding, when i get around to getting my Mac back from my...

Most professional photographers shoot in RAW then bring the images into a Raw processing programme. CS3 (photoshop) is an OK processing prgramme but it is meant for graphic designers rather than photographers. The most user friendly Raw processor for ametuer photographers is Bibble Lite which...

Great photo's George, have to agree with Sam that picture 4 has wonderful texture and would make a lovely scape with the right rocks. :thumbup: Simon.

Hi Guys, Sorry about not responding i was away for a week. Thank you all for your information its great, i have decided to go with 2 x 2217's and amazonia substrate. As i am going for an inline heater would you recommend one on each filter or just go with the one? Mark, thanks for the info...

Totally understand Nick, and i have to go through the same processes myself when my tank arrives late september :) Whilst i have kept fish before i have never gone down the planted route. Good luck with the scape. Simon.

Excuse a complete beginner to planted tanks replying to your post as i think it looks great, but have you considered removing the left island completely and putting some sand and graded pebbles down to create a riverside bank effect on the right? It wouldbe a similar look to the winner of the...

I haven't seen this one, but i have seen most of his others and have a collection of his films on DVD, call me a sentimental soul but i dont think you can beat 'My Neighbour Totoro' :D Most of the DVD's that have been released in US/Europe by Disney have both the original Japanese (with...

Shop name: Maidenhead Aquatics @ Wyvale Garden Centres Location: Northampton Directions: Just off the A43 Hardingstone turn off Wyevale Garden Centre, Newport Pagnell Rd, Wootton, Northampton, Northants, NN4 6HP number: 01604 875011 What they Stock: They specialize in community aquariums...

Thanks for clearing that up SteveUK, that would kinda defeat the object. TDI-Line thanks for the Info on the Rummies i think i will go with a shoal of these when the tank is ready for them.

He is also selling 2 litre bags for £3.95 which could be a handy size for nano's. They also sell a set of 3 stainless steel scoops with graduated sieves for £16.00 as well as a really nice Stainless bonsai manicure set including curved scissors and pincette tweezers which are very high grade...

Ok so it sounds like i will be better spreading the filtration over two filters as I would rather not have excess kit in the tank hence the in-line heater, i am not fixed on fluvals and have heard good things about tetratec and Eheim. Just for information whats the problem with the FX5 and...

Just out of interest for those near the Nottingham area, Harry Tomlinsons Bonsai Nursery in Nottingham Forest sells Akadama for £12.50 for 14 Litres and is able to sell in larger bags on request. His website is http://www.bonsai.co.uk Simon.

Thanks SteveUK, i was wondering about the filter, what do you think about an FX5 for that size? Flyfisherman, yea i think you are right about the rummies, however i have read that harlequins may be subject to jumping and this will be an open top aquarium :?

I am about to place an order for a 120 x 45 x 45 rimless/braceless opti white (243l), and will be gradually collecting gear for it each week. I am looking to produce a planted/rockwork tank (japanese style) that allows room for schooling fish. The substrate will be either amazonia or eco...