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Looks like a Galaxy cross with this (Emerald Dwarf) http://www.tropical-fish-keeping.com/emerald-dwarf-rasbora-microrasbora-erythromicron.html#sthash.BwSH2awG.dpbs Note the spot near the tail fin.

There are some shots of the cabinet. It's still in the protective wrapping. You'll see the cut-outs to the rear left and right top rear corners. There is also a hole to the rear right (for a sump) which i can use for the doser pipework. Also a cable entry to the lower LHS. As you can see...

You'll need to consider the size of the tank you're running and how you're going to deliver the co2 into the tank. You don't say what size, but a paintball bottle won't last long on a 260l tank. Bio is lower pressure so can limit your delivery methods.

I purchased this one a week or so ago https://www.amazon.co.uk/WAVE-Coated-Cabinet-White-Lacquered/dp/B0186ZU0BO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499117521&sr=8-1&keywords=WAVE+Coated+Wood+Cabinet,+90+x+45+x+80+cm,+White+Lacquered The same make as recommended by Ryan. It's a dense fiber board, so it's...

Is thats a very slender looking concrete lintol supporting a chimney? Nice neat DPM work. :)

Personly, I would never place a tank on the floor, in my house or shed it's likely to receive damage of some sort.... sooner rather than later! If you want break-up the sight line, go for a lower stand so it's rased off the floor, but lower than the others.

Was this recently?

Agreed. Looks like a Rosy Tetra to me.

George used a mixed carpet in his journal. An oldie but a goodie and one i've read manty times. https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/georges-tmc-signature.25103/page-36

If you don't like the idea of gas (for whatever reason) you could try liquid carbon.

Hi Simon, my understanding is that green light will have a negative affect on your plant growth, so I would advise against translucent green plastic. Green light is least effective to plants as most plants reflect green light and absorb very little. It is this reflected light that makes them...

How many £££££'s do you want to spend and what are you looking to achieve? Give us some idea of size, high /low tec. etc. Before you buy the cabinet, make sure it can house everything you want/need - particularly the pump. If you want the pump hidden, the size of the cupboard is all...

In my humble opinion it doesn't "kill" the BBA/GSA, but getting everything correct (lights, flow, co2 etc) means your plants out compete it. So with maintenance algae is eventually removed.

It is possible to have elevated levels of copper in drinking water - however it is unusual and normally only affects the water that is "standing" in the pipework. See the link below for full details as it depends on lots of factors. If you do notice a blue discharge from your tap (which...

I use fly tying cotton (as I also tie flies) it's fine, strong and slightly waxed. As it comes in many colours you can match it to the colour of the wood .

I'll be replacing one of the Tecs and if possible removing the Koralia as it's rather old/large and a bit unsightly. I'm assuming that I'll need a new in-line as well? From what I've read the pipework is a few mm wider.

co2 is via an in line on one of two Tetra tecs. I don't use a spray bar on the co2 filter out let (into the tank). Currently I have 2x 1200 tetra tecs but I need a bit more flow.

and what about the out let....is it the same?

Anyone know how far you can extend the inlet under the water line? All the shots I see of the in-let seem quite shallow. I want the inlet as low as possible for CO2 injection. Any other comments from those who have a FX6 greatly appreciated.

I buy most of mine from Aqua Essentials as the quality is always good. The service is also good. I recently ordered some from another shop (I won't say which at this point) and I'm starting to wish I hadn't - 2 weeks on and they still haven't completed my order. The guy has said twice now that...

I have to agree with Ceg's first post. If you have external filters you are best to use the in line diffusers. They give a much better distribution in a large tank. My 260 is not far off yours in volume and I had a lots of issues using the in-tank diffusers, no matter what I tried with spray...

.....and 1 Mr. Airfix :)

Hi Victor, are you sure you understood the answer? The in-line attaches to the out hose from your filter and adds the CO2 in a fine mist into the tank. Better than the option you have just shown as you'll get better CO2 levels and distribution than the larger bubbles pumped into your filter...

I'm sure your right LD :meh: But time was was also an issue so 50% water changes also had to go. Still, back into it now so fingers crossed (plants in the post :) ).

:) Yes by 1 hour. Maybe I'll give it a good clean and try it again - while I take my time building the DIY reactor.

The misting is not ideal and I find that getting the correct dosage difficult on my 260l tank. I stopped using CO2 in the 260 set-up, partly due to not having enough time and partly due to BBA issues. (no problems with the nano 35l). Now I've got things back to normal and I've got rid of the...

May give that one a go. Got to be better than the Up atomizer.

ISTA Max Mix CO2 Reactor Diffuser (L) 12&16mm - aquarium tank plants Atomizer | eBay What about this one?

It's Amazonia and its must be 3 years +. While I've got the tank stripped down, if it was near the end of its life, I would replace. I have the amazonia in my 260 and it's not as bad and the nano. Think I'll give it a wash and go from there. Thanks

Anyone know the signs of when to replace?

Hi all, Just doing some tank maintenance and no matter how much substrate cleaning I do I seem to have more than normal detritus (and a fine powder), which I think may be the ada breaking down. I've taken some out of the tank and just by rubbing it gently between my fingers it disintegrates...

I use a plastic credit card - it's never left a scratch. I used to use the green pads but i did find the odd scratch - but they could have been caused buy one of those magnetic cleaning things.

Great. Thanks guy's. :clap:

I want to premix the water before the tank so I'll need a pump. (The bath tap is a funny shape). Just wondering what I can get away with really.

What pumps are you using to pump water from your wet room (be it bathroom or kitchen) to your tank? I need one that will manage to pump approx 4 to 5m - not forgetting the head of water which would be around 1m. Would something like the Eheim Universal 1046 manage it? or it little more than an...

Whinnie, I did say I may be wrong. I've had a bit more of a look and it does say that this fitting is designed for the UK market - so yes I would think sussex_cichlids is correct. If in doubt why not double check with the seller.

I maybe wrong but......It doesn't look like the correct reg to me. If you want one to fit a FE you will need a Din fitting like this one.. http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/tmc-v2- ... -3702.html You can get converters from one fitting to another but you need a reg for vapour withdrawl, not...

Hi ste_v5, I have a 260 and run 2 tetratec 1200's and a power head. You may get away with less if it's not a hightec tank - but certainly not as low as a 700.

Nice looking tank Alastair. So how did you over come the issue of the bow front? I ask, as I have a 260 and have the same issue. Thanks

Mine gets hot, but not that hot that I can't hold it.

Thanks ceg, as general maintenance, do you vacuum your substrate or try not to disturb it?

I'm just going through the process of stripping out some old plants and replacing with some others. The ADA soil must now be over 12months old and apart from general maintenance (a bit of vacuuming over the surface), I don't do anything to the soil . My questions, Should I be doing...

Exactly. You need a slightly higher pressure to inject the gas and it produces a fine mist.

Thanks guys. I have an up in-line diffuser! All up and running.

Hi, Does anyone have any idea how good this is? I'd be using it externally on a Tetratec 1200 for a 260L tank. Just wondering if it's any better than the glass diffuser I'm currently using and if anyone has any experience this product. If not, has anyone got any recommendations for other...

Squiggley, these are "engineered" joists used by a lot of builders these days - they are a lot different to the traditional joists referred to in my post.

Sorry, should have said.....The TRADA tables are for calculating the suitable joist size for the span of the joist - not much good for what you need. But it gives you an idea of the loads you joist will normally take.

AD, it's impossable for anyone to tell you if it will be ok with this info. My house is about 100years old and also has 200mm deep joists. I have a 260l sat on my floor and yes over the last 10 years there has been some movement (you can see this as there is a larger gap between the...

"5 large clown loaches "....you may find that large Clown loaches and plants don't mix, that was certinly my experience. I'm sure that someone out there will disagee? (It would be nice for someone to disagee cos I loved my Clowns as much as they loved up rooting and eating my plants).

Just spotted this event if anyone is interested. http://www.ta-aquaculture.co.uk/index.htm Link to auction at top left-hand os screen. Looks like a well organized event....might see you on the day! And dont forget it's for charity mate!