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  1. stevec

    For sale section (Not many Donations)

    you could ask the sellers to make a donation of a voluntary amount everytime they advertise something Also i understand the reasons for hiding newcomers from the for sale forum but beginners often need the plants equipment that is being offered there? perhaps you could increase the posting...
  2. stevec

    atomizer bubbles from a diy spray bar

    i found the higher the filter flow the smaller the bubbles
  3. stevec

    Help with filter choice

    Re: that was me fx5 couldn't push flow into my tank which the top of is 6ft off the floor and yes that was with no media loaded
  4. stevec

    atomizer bubbles from a diy spray bar

    yes i use aquamedic 1000 inline get 100% disolution
  5. stevec

    atomizer bubbles from a diy spray bar

    I put 3mm holes in about 20mm apart on a 1" spraybar which is 700mm lg fed from both ends by the filter and have had to turn the fx5 flow down as flow was to fierce
  6. stevec

    atomizer bubbles from a diy spray bar

    this was happening to me found the problem to be fluval hose sucking in air not the diffuser had to wrench up those jubilee clips pretty damn tight you got me wondering about my spraybar now i put 3mm holes in mine
  7. stevec

    Lunapet sets

    had a set 7 months ago and bottle was full
  8. stevec

    THE-PET-SHOP-ON-LINE

    yes sent me the wrong plants did rectify it though....... cant say i would recommend them look at the negative feedback
  9. stevec

    Fern Growth ?

    I thought they only cultivate by cutting the rhizome
  10. stevec

    Fern Growth ?

    What do you think this is on my java fern looks like a new leaf with roots spreading from it, it has appeared on a couple of leaves pretty sure its not how ferns cultivate is it a deficiency? or has something just attached itself to the leaf
  11. stevec

    Show Your Pets

    Heres a few of mine kept parrots for years now and the westie an adult now
  12. stevec

    Online plant retailers

    you cant beat seeing them in the flesh PAHome have some good plants sometimes or UKAPS sales pages are the best
  13. stevec

    Hole in the wall

    yes its Marsilea Quadrifolia (four leaf clover) low demanding and quick growing I find?
  14. stevec

    Hole in the wall

    plants? still looking fish i have a shoal of rummynose and ottos going in there when cycled and CO2 levels are sorted its running sweet have CO2 pumped up high and its looking like its fully dissolving before reaching the tank
  15. stevec

    Hole in the wall

    Here's my new tank its sits in a hole in the wall and is viewable from the front room and the hallway so two different views....the top of the tank is 6ft off the floor so slightly different viewing than a conventional setup you are looking up at it from the front room. tank is 700mm long x...
  16. stevec

    Short, fat bottles?

    regulator sits on the side so no aditional hight issuse as for capacity no visible markings apart from brewery supplier :oops: it is about half the size of my large bottle so gotta be a 5 litre i would guess
  17. stevec

    Short, fat bottles?

    ive got one of these :shh: full unused in my garage :wink: measures 20 inches :thumbup:
  18. stevec

    Fluval fx5

    finally got this fx5 running and gotta say its very quiet not as quiet as the eheims but not noticable at all although very powerfull ... it states 3.3m head hight which i took to be the maximum hight it would pump to..i just couldnt get it working (top of my tank is 6ft off floor) until i...
  19. stevec

    Actual flow is 25% of rated flow (Eheim Pro 3e 2076)

    manufactures quote flow rates with no media
  20. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 no not me?
  21. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 no they seem to be some special bottle thread
  22. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 800x700x500cm not as big as yours :( but i needed the fx5 for the headhight of the pump as its going to sit in a wall cavity and top of the tank is approx 6ft off the floor and not many externals can pump that high :evil:
  23. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 sure mate https://www.irrigationuk.com/
  24. stevec

    Rule 229 Highway Code

    well yesterday a lump of ice came hurtling towards me from a passing lorry roof it must have been 2 inches thick at least it was heading straight at me headhight full windscreen i swirved as much as i dare it hit the windscreen/door pillar dented it and ripped off the mirror time i stopped...
  25. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 Well the bits came today so one adapted aquamedic with 25mm hose barbs just cut off the original hose barbs drilled and threaded to take the 25mm hosebarb and bonded with pvc cement I put the Y connector on as I want to attach hose to both ends of the spraybar also made...
  26. stevec

    hypothetical fx5 (now on order)

    Re: hypothetical fx5 im in the process of setting one of these up on a new tank im going to use the aquamedic inline im just waiting for some 1" hose barb fittings to adapt the aquamedic (damn snow) I will let you know how it goes. Also going to run a full length spray bar which is going to be...
  27. stevec

    Mini Bonsai - Sekibokka

    there are hundreds of different varieties and crosses but they produce fruits with stones in spring, if its still alive next year :D you might be able to narrow it down
  28. stevec

    Mini Bonsai - Sekibokka

    could be a japonica quince??????????? of somesort
  29. stevec

    If you could have any career...?

    I have a small manual engineering company and we have never been so busy its the big cnc shops that are struggling
  30. stevec

    Feeling let down by retailer :(

    i have been looking for one and have been told that they are not expecting any due to manufacturing problems until spring 2011???
  31. stevec

    Hydor Heater and Eheim 2224 Filter

    I would use a hose converter to get 16/22mm hose onto the filter and cut your current hydor into that
  32. stevec

    Fluval fx5

    well i always run eheim and have one to fall back on but i reckon id need two and due to austerity measures ( the misses moaning) i couldnt justify the extra cost...ive just managed to purchase a fx5 new unused from ebay £75 delivered it will be in a cupboard in the hallway so as long as its...
  33. stevec

    Fluval fx5

    thanks guys it not just the size of the tank (70x80x50cm) the top of the tank is going to be 6 foot off the floor and not many externals pump that high lfs tried to sell me the aqua one aquis 2450 but the fx5 has better flow rate both about the same price
  34. stevec

    Fluval fx5

    thanks guys it not just the size of the tank (70x80x50cm) the top of the tank is going to be 6 foot off the floor and not many externals pump that high lfs tried to sell me the aqua one aquis 2450 but the fx5 has better flow rate both about the same price
  35. stevec

    Fluval fx5

    Does anyone run a fluval fx5 if so is it quiet? Ive ordered a new tank and thinking of getting one for it
  36. stevec

    New Sera Flore CO2 reactor

    wish i had seen it last week just purchased the aquamedic inline and I know everyone rates them but it looks like the cheapest tackiest bit of kit ive ever seen @ £55.00 Ill be interested in your review of it
  37. stevec

    Eco Drift - what does this name means to you

    ecodriven is available
  38. stevec

    Solenoid Help

    flow out of the unit
  39. stevec

    CO2 regulators/ new bottle woes

    you can find suppliers that just want a one off deposit on their cylinders so its not an annual fee hants and dorset gas in southampton do this and guarantee your deposit back if you no longer want to use them
  40. stevec

    Surface Film

    theres a post about this with an explanation from clive viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13512&p=141160&hilit=surface+scum#p141160
  41. stevec

    CO2 regulators/ new bottle woes

    dont know where you get your thread data from? but i use the same system and have used fe and now industrial cylinder with no problems. if scared of fe you need to find an industrial cylinder supplier whereabouts are you?
  42. stevec

    CO2 regulators/ new bottle woes

    it is a lunapet system and has a regulator that will screw straight into a fe or industrial bottle
  43. stevec

    Luna Pet c02 kits

    Hi I got a complete kit from them off ebay I have had no problems, I also have upgraded the cylinder for a larger industrial size one whithout any trouble as well
  44. stevec

    Redmoor Root Near Hull?

    have you got a range store near you my son in law picked up some nice wood for his tank very cheap as well
  45. stevec

    Eheim 2213 Classic price.

    zooplus.co.uk have a discount for new customers free shipping £42.90
  46. stevec

    PFK Aquascaping Special

    if the whole of ukaps would contribute to pfk surely it would become the uk planted magazine that you all require
  47. stevec

    FE setup problems - Wish i'd never started!

    every reg ive seen has the needle valve directly connected ie screwed into the reg maybe you can get some sort of double threaded connector
  48. stevec

    FE setup problems - Wish i'd never started!

    if you take off the hose connector completly from the reg by unscrewing it and then remove the srew on cap from the needle valve will it screw into the reg? thats how i would try to set it up
  49. stevec

    FE setup problems - Wish i'd never started!

    looks to me that you need to connect the needle valve to the reg not using tubing somehow? as the pressure is reduced down to a suitable pressure to use tubing.... by the needle valve not the regulator thats why its blowing
  50. stevec

    Eheim Pro 3 600 2075 - Noises

    Re: Eheim Pro 3 600 - Swishing Noises have you checked the impeller the blades are prone to snapping off if filter is turned on before priming properly
  51. stevec

    Digital timer resetting itself

    I purchased the digital ones from argos 3 for a tenner working ok for me
  52. stevec

    DIY Project home made lighting stand's hints & tips

    great idea thought i would add whilst i was looking for parts found you can buy flush elbows and things like these http://www.homeofchrome.co.uk/inc/sdetail/1171 if you dont like the plumbing elbow look
  53. stevec

    PFK Aquascaping Special

    Im sure PFK would welcome articles from planted tank enthusiasts
  54. stevec

    PFK Aquascaping Special

    mine got delivered today very good
  55. stevec

    Which type of CO2 system poll?

    when i swapped out my up diffuser for pumping co2 straight into a filter i had to adjust the co2 levels down as next day the drop checker had turned yellow (first time ever managed to do that) and fish were gasping?
  56. stevec

    Diffusing Co2 with a mini filter

    well i noticed a definate drop in growth of the plants as soon as i used the up diffuser and had for the first time an algae problem the co2 into the filter has definately returned the rapid growth of plants how long the filter lasts will be the test though
  57. stevec

    Diffusing Co2 with a mini filter

    it will not create a mist but it does create smaller bubbles and i debate that inline diffusers are more efficient after taking out my up diffuser to try injecting co2 into the intake of the filter i left the setting as it was came home the next day and fish were gasping and for the first time...
  58. stevec

    Diffusing Co2 with a mini filter

    I blocked the end of the co2 tube and peirced lots of holes in the tube with a hot needle worked for me (you need quite a large needle think i ended up with a darning needle as with a normal sewing needle the hole was too small)
  59. stevec

    Multiple Tank Co2 Setup

    I would opt for the bottom configuration and keep all the hose used on both tanks as equal as you can
  60. stevec

    NOT HAPPY WITH MIST

    co2 supposedly enhances wear on the seals/plastic hence the need of special co2 tubing how much quicker than normal is not ever mentioned? as to the seals your meant to replace them frequently anyhow
  61. stevec

    opening a store (mid life crisis)

    you could try finding a aquatic shop for sale (daltons weekly) if you show genuine interest it will give you all the inside info suppliers etc and expected turnover profit etc...you never know you might even find it easier to takeover an already established shop...they start quite cheap
  62. stevec

    CO2 & Rummynose

    my rummies only shoal together in the flow of the koralia when the lights are out....the rest of the time they are hanging around the bottom half of the tank not shoaling
  63. stevec

    Best place to fit Solenoid

    I put mine after the needle valve wasnt sure if it can take the pressure from the regulator
  64. stevec

    ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE

    you may want to read this topic before you order from these guys viewtopic.php?f=24&t=10939 must say though my items arived ok from them was a while back though
  65. stevec

    Can anyone recommend a co2 system for a 500 litre tank ?

    and the above instructions will be the same whatever you decide a ready made kit or an F.E kit for long term economy you would be better off finding the largest industrial size cylinder you can fit in your set up
  66. stevec

    Can anyone recommend a co2 system for a 500 litre tank ?

    there really isnt much difference a bought system still needs assembling pretty much the same as a diy system
  67. stevec

    Best co2 diffusion method?

    inline is working fine(connected to a 3ft industrial cylinder) just stating that no mist with the aquamedic 500 infact rarely saw a bubble come out of it.......... so although unsightly in the tank i prefer the no mist option
  68. stevec

    Best co2 diffusion method?

    spiral one sits in the corner of the tank
  69. stevec

    Best co2 diffusion method?

    i swapped out an aquamedic 5oo reactor for the up inline diffuser gotta say the aquamedic disolved the co2 far better than the inline no mist or bubbles in the tank just the ugly reactor im actually thinking of swapping it back
  70. stevec

    the boc

    didnt seem to need a company name when i enquired told them what i was going to use it for as well
  71. stevec

    the boc

    when i was looking i just rang and they told me prices over the phone? if i remember right £50 yearly rental about £17 refill for 3ft bottle try gascylindersuk.co.uk they deliver and arrange to get it filled by someone near you
  72. stevec

    Which Substrate/Gravel Cleaner is best

    i just bought a hagen gravel cleaner this weekend works ok but i got sand in my tank not gravel however it fills a bucket up pretty quick when in use so only really any good when doing a water change i understand the battery ones do not drain water out of the tank whilst using them
  73. stevec

    Fish 101 Precision Regulator

    live round the corner from me they work from home try their website discus-south.com sure theres a tel number on there
  74. stevec

    Jobs, where's best to find them

    no knocking doors, just turn up and ask
  75. stevec

    Jobs, where's best to find them

    cold calling works for me shows enthusiasm and a willingness to work, we just dont advertise vacancies anymore cost a fortune, not allowed to ask for what type of person you even need? and just end up with time wasters. Most of my freinds who have firms are of the same opinion.
  76. stevec

    PFk forum

    i have had an internet business, designed several succesfull top websites, can build a computer from scratch and when i imformed them there was a problem in me joining i got the response that i was somehow doing something wrong, no help from them infact ignored my later emails.... Now im a...
  77. stevec

    Broken Ex1200 (again + again)

    Re: Broken Ex1200 (again) 02380 606070 this number is a southampton number and i know of the address and im pretty sure they are just starter type lockup units doubt if the phones are manned all day? heres another number 02380 606071
  78. stevec

    PFk forum

    I had the same trouble created several sign up names said i was a member but would not email me the aknowledgement email? i even tried it with my works email/computer in the end i contacted the editor (i think) via email that took about 4 attempts at first he said no such name had been setup so...
  79. stevec

    Can you fill old butane bottles with CO2

    all the connections are different to stop exactly what your trying to do all types of cylinders will hold co2 but I doubt very much if youll get just any cylinder refilled not legally anyhow... the cylinders are colour coded as in an emergency situation It means the chemical hazards of the gas...
  80. stevec

    Ebay items not arrived

    gotta mention i only saw this thread just after ordering £25.00 of gear from this place :oops: thought i was gonna lose out but stuff has arrived safely :thumbup:
  81. stevec

    a few questions.....

    the up atomizer comes with a clip with suckers to fix to the outside of the tank.... but i do not see why it cant be free standing it should be attached to the output side of the filter....think the main reason is so dirty water is not passing thru it clogging it up if you do attach it to the...
  82. stevec

    Koralia Evolution

    I have had the evolution nano running couple of months now very very quiet unless it drags debri into it
  83. stevec

    Algae Scrubber

    how about a bonsai wire brush
  84. stevec

    Pre-order acrylic 12" cubes for sale

    I have a firm that could quite easily produce these cubes as to the spec above and was watching this thread with the anticipation of stepping in to offer a better price................ Here's how I see it for 20 tanks @ £25 each total £500 materials/ cement gotta allow £100 leaves £400...
  85. stevec

    Expensive rubbish.

    think it covers every hobby not just fishkeeping thats the beauty of the internet forums research can be a godsend relieved your ok with the up diffuser after just this minute ordering one :thumbup:
  86. stevec

    Ebay Tank - 4ft Tall :S

    dont you just love ebay quotes 'very rare tank' but he has already sold one last month
  87. stevec

    Newbie question - Setting up a CO2 distribution system

    no a drop checker measures the CO2 in the Aquarium water and a bubble counter sits outside the tank and sort of measures the CO2 going into the aquarium both quite cheap to source though
  88. stevec

    Newbie question - Setting up a CO2 distribution system

    a bubble counter gives you a visual check of how much co2 your pumping into the tank hence talk of bubbles per second i would reccomend this a solenoid can turn off co2 at night when lights are out they conserve co2 these are electric and need a timer but some just run CO2 24/7 so up to you...
  89. stevec

    DD C02 Kit

    I got them for free (sort of) and never used them as the wife has COPD we have oxygen piped round the house and the friendly service guy gets me a 10litre co2 for free :clap: refill anytime all for a cup of tea and biscuits
  90. stevec

    DD C02 Kit

    safer I reckon as your not supposed to run an external filter dry so pushing co2 thru it could shorten the filter life and effect the warranty
  91. stevec

    DD C02 Kit

    shame your at the other end of the country I have a spare full FE you could have had :thumbdown: with you just running it into the filter you only need regulator/solenoid, bubble counter, check valve and co2 tubing you should be able to source these for under £100 then you just need to find a...
  92. stevec

    DD C02 Kit

    Yes you can get them refilled and there are 2 types of regulators 'screw on' type for industrial type bottles (which also fit FE s ) or the disposable type as supplied with the dd kit whereabouts are you?
  93. stevec

    DD C02 Kit

    at £20 a time for the 600g cylinders seems like an expensive option on your size tank reckon youll get through quite a few of them
  94. stevec

    Ikea is selling water plants.. :)

    they had similar in the Range this week as well not much choice and poor looking specimens
  95. stevec

    Paypal Questions

    just remember if you send a payment as a gift there is no comeback
  96. stevec

    IKEA LED Strips

    you can buy flexible waterproof leds alot cheaper on ebay I have a blue set for a moonlight effect
  97. stevec

    Which filter? New to externals.

    slightly cheaper here http://www.reptilica.co.uk/product_print.php/pID/20169
  98. stevec

    how dangerous is a co2 bottle?

    crickey how big is that cylinder?
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