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  1. whitey

    RO under 100 quid?

    Hi. Could anybody give me an idea if it's possible to buy "pumped" RO filter under 100 quid. I know that sounds not quite much for the system but the limit is set up by my better half. I already found pumped system on ebay ( 50GPD RO System with Booster Pump and Autoflush | eBay) for 99 quid...
  2. whitey

    "Quick and ugly" (110l)

    Hi Long time no see... On 30th of December I decided to make "quick and ugly" rescape of my tank. Previously was somthing like that: http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9667 I was sick, and I was tired, and my wife was constantly asking me "when I'm planning to sort out that jungle"...
  3. whitey

    water alarm

    Hi again diy bonanza again. after problems with my old EX600 (leaking) I've decided to fit water alarm inside the cabinet, details underneath. water alarm from B&Q £6 baseplate from my old hood 2h cutting/glueing/fitting.
  4. whitey

    hood version 2

    Hi Long time no see I've made another hood for my tank (I wasn't happy with previous one - wrong type of plastic, wrong glue, etc...). Full set of pictures you can find under that link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adam_bialy/sets/72157626713594096/ue Hood is made from PVC sheet 6mm (some...
  5. whitey

    formica - where?

    Hi Anyone knows where to get formica? Ideal will be somewhere in Dorset but postage is also fine for me. Thanks in advance.
  6. whitey

    Oh my dog!

    Hi guys I want to show you the other animal than fish live in my house (lazy day at work...) After wikipedia: "A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs... " so, that's the most common my dog...
  7. whitey

    digital scale for PMDD

    Hi I've found that scale on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-POCKET-DIGITAL-PRECISION-LCD-SCALE-500g-0-1g-MJ500-/280343470251?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item4145c5e0ab#ht_3643wt_754 just wondering maybe someone of you guys have experience and can...
  8. whitey

    my battle

    Hi I've (fingers crossed) ended my battle with all possible algae in my planted tank. quick description what I've done: first of all: filter/pipes cleaning (mea culpa, mea maxima culpa :D ) mechanical cleaning (tooth brush) and cutting affected leaves added another filter (mostly for better...
  9. whitey

    Aquascapers (s)watch

    Hi guys. I found that swatch, and I think I'm gonna buy it. Sharing just in case someone like that sort of style... http://www.buyaswatch.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=GG204&cat=368&nav= Cheers
  10. whitey

    volcano joke

    Cancel our debt, and we'll switch off the volcano. Do not call the police. :lol:
  11. whitey

    Nano 8L "messcube"

    Hi Recently I've set up a small tank in the kitchen. At the moment is just mess inside (throwing some plants from bigger tank), maybe after Easter I'll have some idea how to rescape it. Some information below: Tank DIY 20x20x20cm (made from old clear seal 60x20x20 which had cracked corners)...
  12. whitey

    shrimp tank cover question

    Hi. I've made small cube 21cmx3. The tank will be a home for 4-5 red cherry or other shrimps. The question is do I need cover the tank?
  13. whitey

    first tank above 100l (70x40x40)

    Hi. I'm slowly moving stuff from old tank to new one. After nearly 2 months of diy bonanza, I managed finally paint the cabinet and put all together all bits and pieces and make new T5 light. Anyway I'm not 100% happy with the light so that needs to be change in the future. Ok, some of the...
  14. whitey

    diy cabinet (for tank 70x40x40)

    Hi all On Friday I ended my diy bonanza, and below are the results. The goal was to keep the cabinet as ascetic as possible. The tank standing on the cabinet is 110l 70x40x40cm. project: pretty straight forward, top is made from double mdf and that 3 pieces 7x67cm going under make a beam, to...
  15. whitey

    argos play sand and osmocote fert. question

    Hi all I need to make "beach" for shrimps in my new tank. Just wondering is that playsand pH neutral, which argos selling? The other question. Have you got guys some of the osmocote fert and want to share ;-) (don't need to buy whole package)? I'll pay by PayPal or donate ukaps whatever you...
  16. whitey

    Akadama in Dorset

    Hi Quick one. Where to buy Akadama in Dorset - Poole, Wimborne, Bournemouth area? Thanks in advance for help. Cheers
  17. whitey

    My T5 24W choice for 112l

    Hi all Could someone quickly look what light tubes I've chosen for new setup 70x40x40, please? That will be 4 X T5 24W 550mm, and they are: Philips 880 Philips 840 Arcadia Plant Pro Sylvania Grolux The tank will be heavily planted with CO2 addition, basically I'll move all my stuff from 70l to...
  18. whitey

    Handy containers from Ikea

    Hi I think some of you might find it a good idea. Yesterday, I found handy containers in Ikea. They are excellent for keeping scissors/tweezers or plants during planting/trimming/whatever. The number is: 601.548.05...
  19. whitey

    Smallest Circulation pump

    Hi all. I need possibly smallest circulation pump. Could you give me some advice/links. please? Thanks in advance.
  20. whitey

    MDF cutting

    Hi. Anyone knows a company Dorset Poole area, where I can buy couple of pieces of MDF particular size for DIY cabinet? Thanks in advance.
  21. whitey

    peristaltic dosing pump

    Hi again. Below is my "quick and ugly" setup of peristaltic pump for dosing micro/macro (setup is only for testing but as you know temporary solutions sometimes stays forever :) ). Peristaltic pump is from ebay ~£19 incl. postage, rest of that stuff was more less free (12V PWS found at work...
  22. whitey

    DIY CO2 reactor + bubble count and inline heater in one

    Hi all. I just want to show one of my DIY things I've done. The inline heater and CO2 reactor + bubble counter, made from inline water filter. The idea is pretty simple (not mine), and don't require any special DIY skills. http://www.instructables.com/id/External-aquarium-heater/...
  23. whitey

    Custom medium size tank

    Hi everyone. Could someone tell me where is the best place to buy custom tank in Dorset area? Might be from on-line shop unless they have reasonable price for delivery. To be honest that won't be anything special, ordinary glass, 60x40x45(height) cm. Thanks in advance.
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