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That was from a guy in Brighouse cannot rember the name, I googled fire extuinguisher services near huddersfield. Id rather not pay that though knowing it may be possible to get the cylinder refilled for a fraction of the cost! John

Hey Guys, Just been looking through the topics and there dosent seem to be any mention of places near to where I live that refill Co2 cylinders. Ive called round a couple of places and the best quote Ive had so far was for £20 to have it refilled and pressure tested! Which seems much higher...

Hi guys, I use my external filter to change the water, The inlet tube has one of the new snap on type valve connectors that you can switch on and off so I just disconnect that add a pipe which I run to the bathroom then open it and it empties...so long as the water level of the sink or...

I think my problem with describing what is contgained with the ferts may also be the fact that Ive had a few beers by the time of postin...(not a good idea) I agree Lisa with what your saying with the epsom salts foe example but like ce g mentioned the companies may be required to state what...

Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 yeah it all looks great.. Good photography too i reckon! John

ok ceg. Thanks for the advice. Just looking forward to my shipment now! John.

Thats sort of what I was trying to say...I dont think I made myself clear with it....anyway Ive ordered most of the stuff from garden direct...apart from the two of the powders which Ive got from the lab :wink: so Ill soon be adding them to the tank and hopefully watching my plants stack...

I was also wondering with regards to calculating how much water is in the aquarium.... Do you work out the volume of the tank from the basic dimentions or do you subtract the amout due to the substrate. With my tank that could accound for about 30-40 litres Id imagine. Any thoughts. Thanks guys...

The chemical formulae for this is KH2PO4(monobasic). Which basically is potassium and phosphorus mixed together (balanced equation). So the ingredients I guess is just showing the potassium phosphate broken down to its raw ingredients. I think anyway. Anyone correct me if Im wrong. John

Hey Sam, If the product is sold as Potassium nitrate etc powder then it would be the same. The concentration would only be altered when you make up the solutions. The label would show the powder to have a certain weight...this is its molecular weight that is used to make up molar/ppm...

thanks for that ceg.... Just the answer I was looking for. I think I may still add the seachem flourish once a week. Thanks. John

Technically I am still a student....yes I get paid now but Im still tight with the pennies :lol: Ive heard of the other traces added depending on the tap water. I dont think Ive seen them used in the EI method for dry dosing...I could be wrong though if anyone knows where its been mentioned...

Thats quite a difference in price secially considering you get more also!! Thanks for the help.

That was before adding the solonoid. I was trying to switch it off each night and on in the morn so I was acting as a manual solonid...very much a pain in the ^%$!! John

ive read ceg`s article. Is it just the main three ingredients Ill need? Just some articles show other elements that they are adding. Thanks guys

Hi Guys, Just want to ask if anyone knows of cheap suppliers of dry ferts as Im stepping up to the EI method very soon. (im currently just using seachem flourish and am beginning to suffer with some algae!). Ill be adding the dry ferts directly to the tank so what would I need to get, Kno3 etc...

I think It looks darker as Ive adjusted the aperture on the the camera so thats why it looks darker. It was either the black or clue background...but the missus prefers the black...I thought it looked better too. Im going to be taking the leap also into EI with dosing dry ferts into the tank...

Yeah I like the look of those but the main reason for me having those species is for the algae eating capabilities. Heres a little update. Ive just put some backing onto the tank which I think looks a little better. It brings out the colour of the cardinals. Before After Let me know what ya...

Thats how I have mine set up. As the guys have mentioned as long as the pressure is reduced before the airline tubing it should be fine. Ive just ordered the same solonoid off ebay. Im using more co2 now than I used to as Ive setup a larger tank so I want to get a little more out of my cylinders...

I may have a look at them. I must admit Ive always liked plecs used to keep them in larger tanks when I was younger. Id probably get one if I manage to convince the other half that a six foot tank with a arowana and a huge plec would look cool...although Im not sure that would happen!! John

Well the lights are doing fine. The growth on the plants are amazing. Everything is bubbling nicely and all plants putting out new runners/shoots. Very pleased that I tried the shorter T5 rather than spending more on the longer Jewel T5 that would have fitted under the hood. The lamps only cost...

Ive had that before also. Cleaned the external one day and there was a cherry living happily in there (well he wasnt complaining). I just popped him back in the tank after that.

The cucumber is for the planty`s and a flying fox in there. The tanks pretty low on algae at the mo so I thought Id give him a treat. I only put that piece in yesterday and most of its gone!! Id like a plec but was a little worried about him getting larger and uprooting plants when he moved...

Ive had the larger Amanos/brown shrimp before with angel fish and they totally butchered them. But the planting was relativly sparce and I did have one lonely cherry in the other tank for about a year which did survive (heavily planted though!) John

Well just to let ya know guys heres a full length shot just so ya can see the growth in a week. Before After The pictures also show the difference wth the two new T5 lamps. John

well I was a member of fish forums and I saw many members on there linking this site in their signiture. I began to take more of an interest in the planted side of the aquarium so this forum seemed a really interesting choice to join. I must say its great...loads of helpful people and useful...

Ill be getting a full tank shot in the morning. The camera is an eos 400d. Im new to using SLR`s as you can probably tell so there is still a lot of room for improvement. Thanks for the comments. John

Just to let you guys know, Its been a week now since I had the plants delivered and planted. I am really happy with the growth and health of the plants. most are sprouting runners or new stems which Im pruing and replanting. I guess to answer the question whether Id reccomend...

Well its been about a week now and everything is going fine. My vallis are putting out runners Ive clipped the camboda and replanted the stems. Everything is growing brilliantly. I hardly see any of the malysian snails as they`re constantly burrowing in the Akadama. When I replant/move things...

Right, time for a quick update: Ive added the lower wattage T5 lamps and so far there running fine (as far as I can see!) Ive added the ricca to a piece of slate and that is pearling nicely. Heres some pics just to give an idea of progress so far. Ill send some more shots soon of the overall...

Just to let you guys know, Ive been running the lamp now since Tuesday. They seem fine so far. They definetly run hotter than the T8`s but dont they anyway? The lid of the tank is warm to touch but no major heat build up and the controller itself is cool to touch so thats a good sign. The...

Well my new 39w bulbs were picked up yesterday. I connected them to the 54w controller and all seems fine so far. I dont know if its running brighter/hotter than it would with the correct controller but the temp of the lamp after about an hour wasnt much higher than that of my T8. Plus Im aware...

loved reading that...great piece of information and easy to take on board....Great stuff. JOHN

It is coming along nicely, at the moment Im dosing flourish but im wanting to take take the leap with EI im just a bit worried about the initial cost of the ingredients needed?!

Re: 54 litre low light livebearer scape - Unnamed any update on the greenline plants mate?

Yeah really love the setup. As mentioned, when you get some more growth in there things will look even better. How you finding the substrate, Im using the same stuff in my tank at the moment. I was worried as when I first filled the tank it went really cloudy even after rinsing, but it settles...

The plants were £20 including delviery. There were more in the pack and also Elodia which I dont use in the tank (dont like the look of it.) I agree Sam it does need more plants. Im thinking Ill probably infill some areas with a few Tropica specimins. Cannot believe how fast the tank took to...

Yes I agree it may shorten the lifespan of the tube if it works. But if the span of the bulb means I still get about six months then it would still work out cheaper per year thanbuying the Jewel lamps. Unless theres someone out there wanting to swap for 54w unit? Thanks for the guidance guys

Right, the plants arrived yesterday. What can I say about them, most of the plants in the list were there...I dont think all the species in the list were there! Quality of them...nicely packaged wrapped in paper and sealed in plastic sleves. The plants were not dried out or anything like that...

Ive been looking around online and it looks like for those with the Jewel Hi-lite units they are stuck with the costly Jewel lamps as they are the only ones that manufacture that length at that wattage. Looks like they`ve pulled quite a clever trick!! My options well....my partner gets a...

Yeah thats what Im affraid of really. Wish there was somewhere near me that stocked them I could go and swap them over! Ive seen the jewel Hi -lite ones do 100cm 54w...but the cost of these are very high...around £28. There must be a manufacturer out there who supplies the length I need(that...

Its the 48" selection from greenline. But I would probaly replace some of them with a couple of Tropica ones. Here is what is hoped will arrive in good condition today....fingers crossed! 5 DWARF CHAIN SWORD 2 DWARF SAGITTARIA 10 CARPETING SAG (5CM) 5 GLOSSOSTIGMA ELATINOIDES 2 FOUR LEAF CLOVER...

the price of the bulbs I mentioned is for the different lenght tube about 100cm I think and they are the only company ( as far as I know that make that size) Unless anyone knows any other sources out there? My only option otherwise is get the standard 34"/39w tube that I get get for less than a...

Love the setup as it is a f weeks maturing that will be great....Good work man

any ideas anyone please?? Ive seen the jewel hi lite tubes I could use but the price of them...well £28..I just dont wanna pay that much for tubes! Mayby I should have stuck to T8`s.

well it is not a fixed unit so technically you can fit any tube on it. Im just not sure whether there would be too much power for the tube?

Ive got some bogwood which is in the other tank at the mo. Other than that Im hoping the plants will be the main star of the show! Ill send some more pics when I get that scrubbed and in there.

Hi all, I have recently ordered a 54w arcadia t5 controller for my 120cm tank. After recieving the item I have since discovered that the lenghts of the T5 tubes are a little more limited than T8`s. Basically the 54w T5 tube (115cm) will not fit in my hood without more modification....which my...

Ok well heres the layout with the Akadama with a sand "river" running through. Hope it gives an indication of where Im going. Ive got an order of plants from Greenline so Ill update when they arrive.

Just thought Id show some pics of my old tank. As you can see in some of the pics the leafs of the plants have a nice covering of algae. Ithink this is because my Co2 was running a bit low. Also the plants have not been maintained for a while Ive let it go a little from its former glory (Yeah...

Hi Guys, Well Im finally putting myself in the fire of your heavy scrutiniy.... Ive had a planted tank before this one which I was running on Co2 and relativly high light but I never posted the setup. The tank is a Fluval Rio 240 With standard hood. The hood at the moment has two 40w T8`s which...

Ah... Ive just ordered a 48" selection from this place. When the plants arrive Ill let you know my opinion of them. I ordered them Sat so not sure when they`ll arrive with the Bank holiday etc. John

Thanks for the info. I think I may just add a small amount of gravel just to add a different texture in there. Im thinking of having a sand bed in a small part of the tank (wonder where I got the inspiration for that?? :wink: ) So I may have enough with the two bags. I generally dont move the...

Well that settles it then if the cory`s are happy...the plants are happy then Im happy. Goes to show Sam, some people are just poiled with the price of some things. Considering the stuff is mined from Japan then shipped over here it is cheap (for now!) I still think I may have a small sand bed...

Ah thats good then...again the Akadama seems to be top choice. Im just wondering, with all the attention this product will be getting, how long before the Bonsai companies in the UK start marking up the price just like most products marked specially for the aquarium!! :roll: Thanks for your opnion.

Hi, I was just wondering with regards to using the Akadama clay mentioned here, whether it would be ok with Khuli loaches and also corys? Whether the material would damage their barbs or not..this is another thought which may swing me back to using a sand surface.....Arghh so many bloody things...

Right...Ive ordered myself 2 bags as mentioned!! Ill add a thin layer of the spaghnum to the first layer. Ive made the order also for the plants fromn Greenline hopefully they will be here before friday. I may also add the material from my filter to the first layer. I guess Ill make a trip back...

Im not aware of any bonsai dealers that are really close enough to travel to (Im nearHuddersfield if anyone knows anywhere?) But are there any online suppliers that are good with price and delivery? Also How many bags would I need in my 120x40cm tank? At the moment Ive just bought some aquatic...

Thats another choice I guess... The Tropica is around £19 for a 5litre bag and thats for a 240litre tank so that could be something I look into.... My god there is just so many options with this. I guess theres no exact answer? Man Im so confused, I just dont wannt go ahead and buy something to...

Yeah Ive had a look at the eco complete..Id need around 2 40lb bags and that would be around 80-90 pounds! At the moment I have a tank with top soil mixed with vermiculite and playsand on the surface, the plants do great but I want to move away from sand because its a nightmare to keep clean...

The akadama is looking a good choice I think....I was just a little curious as to whether anyone has carried out long term trials on this substrate as I heard someone mention it turns into a silty/clay material after a while when used in bonsai planting. Would this process be speeded up when...

Hi All, My first post in this forum!! Im wondering what my options are for a cheap yet effecive substrate for my 4" tank Ive just purchased. Im aware of eco complete and other brands like that but really cannot afford to budget the £60 odd it would cost for the material (well the missus cannot...