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Hi, Due to my situation at home and financially i will have to withdraw my place for this event. Sorry guys. Cheers,

Hi, Well i got permission but it might cost me alot in diving equipment for her :) So i`m in chaps! Cheers,

Hi, Thanks for the comments guys. For now i have re-scaped and used some slate covered in Riccia to almost cover part of the tank until i can get some decent rocks, i figure once those are in and i plant more heavily then their should not be that much nature soil exposed and hopefully it`ll...

:thumbup: So funny!

Hi, Definately interested :) Can you provisionally add my name now and i`ll check with the boss? What are the total costs for attending this event? Cheers,

Hi, A couple of months ago i dry started a 60cm scape which grew very well but shortly after flooding i had a big BGA outbreak which resulted in a 4 day blackout. The blackout seems to have knocked out all of the BGA, well it has not returned yet after about 10 days :) (Clive as ever thank you...

Congrats Paulo, looking forward to the `next generation` of UKAPS :) :clap: Cheers,

Ok cool. Same as before then mate... Any ideas on what might have caused it? Filter i thought would have been matured already. I`m guessing it`s a cycle of some kind? Cheers,

I did mine not so long ago. I have some ups and downs but it was really easy to do and i`ll definitely be doing it again. Make sure the humidity is high throughout but leave a small hole to let air in as you don`t want it completely sealed. Also make sure the substrate is moist but do not put...

@ mdhardy01 - So? What did you buy? Or did you run out of brownie points by then? Cheers,

Hi, Update :) Well after removing the cover the tank looked spotless (well compared to before), the HC has taken a bit of a hit but i`m hoping it will grow back in time. The glass was very clean but i cleaned it and the substrate, plants etc then performed a 90% water change. For the last week...

@ ianho - What about some underwater crazy paving? :)

Hi, Not sure if you guys have seen these but i was trying to find some decent videos to compare lighting between the different brands and types. The nice thing about these videos is that they are all shot exactly the same way. http://www.youtube.com/user/ZooLightpl#p/u Hope this helps :) Cheers,

Hi, Well after spending my usual 3hrs of tank maintenance on my tanks today i can confirm that their was no o`ring on my 2075. Just the screw cap for the impeller and that was it. Mine was purchased second hand but i was owner no.2 and the chap who i got it off looked after it extremely well so...

Hi, As Garuf says above, get the co2 up and ensure that this is consistent / stable. Mine comes on 2hrs before and 2 hours before lights off with 10hrs of light (4ft tank, pressurised co2 @ 3b/s). I have had this in the past and my issue was flow/distribution/water movement. As soon as i...

Hi, I`m not sure you know, what i`ll do is take a look at mine on the next maintenance which coincidentally is tomorrow :) I`ll get back with my findings. Cheers,

Hi, Well i`m almost though the 4 day blackout. Can you any of you guys share some tips on how i get it back? e.g. lighting, dosing, co2 etc. I will be uncovering the tank tomorrow and performing a 50-60% water change, getting the co2 up to 3b/s and dosing KNO3 straight away after the water...

Based on your consumption danmil3s yeah that does sound cheaper. That is a lot of co2, well compared to me, are you sure you don`t need one of those huge pub bottles :) I guess for anyone it`s a good idea to hold back, figure out what their consumption is after a few months then commit to either...

Hi, Yup FE would work out a lot cheaper in the long run. Most local FE dealers will refill much cheaper than BOC, i could be wrong but i think with BOC you have to sign up to a contract also? I pay £5 for my refills, they charge the same for 5kg and 2kg which is nice. Cheers,

Hi, Cleaned out, dosed heavily and bagged up like a Christmas pudding :) Fingers crossed this will the only time i need to do it :) Cheers,

Hi, I always have spare ahem modified wii`s for sale, if you are interested let me know. Like LondonDragon says they are great for almost anything these days. I have one running linux with firefox etc on so the kids can browse the web without any issues with infections etc, heck i even have one...

Ok mate, it will be done tonight! I`ll perform as above and you keep posted. Cheers,

Hi Clive, No real reason, i know i`m probably making life harder than it needs be but i thought i would try and fight the issue a little longer with the recent recommendations. I will get large water change/clean out done, a high dose of my macros , turn the co2 off and then get it covered. I...

Bit of an update. Well it`s got worse, i haven`t tried the blackout yet as i wanted to see if i could fight it first. I have done almost daily water changes, lots of KNO3 and lots of flow. Now i also have some strange black looking hairy stuff growing in one corner of the glass. It`s weird, no...

Hi, Can`t wait to see it all grown in.. A video journal of it`s development would be cool ;) Cheers,

Hi, I have had Cabomba for a while and it always grew tall but straggly with large sections between leaves. After submitting the question on here i was advised that it was reaching for the surface due to incorrect flow / co2 / nutrients as opposed to light which i thought was the problem. I...

Hi, That`s one huge SAE, we have got to see some pics... Please :) I have some willow moss that mine have not really touched but then they have alot of other plants to clean etc, maybe that`s why i have been lucky with them. I think they have alot of character and look great when the fins...

Hi, Just spotted your tank on You tube and got to say what a great healthy looking tank! Can i ask about your co2 and flow. How did you get your flow so good, are you using spray bars, power heads etc? Can you tell me more about the setup? Cheers,

Neil, Flood it quick :) Joke... Our cats here just can`t help themselves when i leave a box about, i hope yours did not scratch that lovely tank! Cheers,

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply :) I`ll go ahead and order some! Cheers,

Hi, Yeah just cut them up and stick them in the basket. Water wise sure, add 20% or so of your other tank and the rest freshly treated (aqua safe) would be fine :) Journal wise, lol monkey on acid, trust me i`m not exactly a award winning photographer either :) To start one just create a new...

Hi, In an attempt to save some pennies i am looking at getting some KNO3 at a cheaper rate. I have found 900g for £8 all in and the details are: Potassium Nitrate 900g Formula: KNO3 99.8% SLR grade (Standard Lab Reagent) Free flowing, fine white crystalline powder...

Hi Neil, Soooo jealous, looks like an awesome tank and i cannot wait to see it develop :) Where about`s are you? If your near Wiltshire i`m just gonna have to come and take a look ;) That quote from the book about the tidy housewife, so funny, where did they go? Mine is more untidy with her...

Hi, Cool, hope it arrives soon. If you have an existing filter transfer the media immediately to it to help mature the new one quicker and prevent your bacteria crashing. You can fit the foam etc from your old filter in one of the baskets and remove it after a month or so once your new media...

Hi, Mine developed holes after a few weeks of introduction, the holes would first appear very small with a tint of yellow and then go on to cover the whole leaf and eventually the whole plant. At first i thought it was my SAE`s or Clown Loach munching them but after speaking to Clive (on here)...

Hi, I had the same in my 60cm tank as i put an Eheim 2075 in there but i reduced the velocity by slightly widening the holes in the spray bar with a stanley knife. Make sure that you do a couple of holes then test because it`s easy to get carried away and if you get them too wide you`ll...

Hi, Lol, ok mate for the extra few quid it might be worth looking at a 1250 but it`s down to your budget. Link to my thread on the 1050 i had: http://www.ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12895 Online retailer for all things Aquis: http://www.tropical-and-marine.co.uk/ac ... lters.html...

Hi, I bought mine 2nd hand from ebay and had it in commission for about 2 months before it started. It was a very small leak that i think came from the main seal but as i sold it i never did find the actual area where it came from. Their are two slots on the side on the head joining the main...

Now that is service :) I wish Eheim would follow in the same footsteps :) Cheers,

Hi, I had an AquaOne Advance 1050 and loved it until it started to slightly leak. Alot of people rate them and to be honest i probably just had a bit of bad luck with it but when it was working fine i was very happy with it. Quiet, easy to maintain and cheap to buy in the first place plus the...

Yup, as the chaps above have suggested in order: 1. Additional External filtration 2. Additional Koralia, i`m toying with getting another model 1 or a single model 2 3. If you have a spare power head i have in the past hooked that up to the opposite end of my spray bar to give it a little more...

Hi, I have two of them, well one is an E the other is not an E :) These are Eheim 2078 and Eheim 2075. From the day i got them they have been almost silent, reliable and super easy to maintain. But on the 2078 i have had to remove the float valve as it rattled a bit and annoyed me, it makes no...

Hi, I have the 4ft tank which i can move them into, that`s been spot on since your advice over the last 6 months so any brown algae will get munched up by the sae`s in there. I have some rockwool and pots that i can stick them in until i can move them back. Some of the Staurogyne i have moved...

Hi, Would it be worth me removing the remaining eleocharis and staurogyne sp before i carry out with this? Some of the staurogyne has melted but i`d like to recover at least some of it. Once the black out is complete should i be heavily planting back in? Cheers,

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I`m guessing then i could try and reduce the dose but as above i really was not sure if my calculations from James`s calculator were right. My plants look healthy enough but i do get slow growth and in turn some of the fish nip the leaves before they have time to...

Hi, I have been EI dosing a 240ltr tank for the last 6 months with practically zero algae after joining UKAPS (I cannot thank you guys enough for everything so far) but i`m not sure if i`m really dosing enough ferts to my weekly regimen. Reason why i ask is that although i have zero algae and...

@ Cordi - Ok mate, i`ll try and get in friday either lunch time or just after work at 17:30, clippings would be awesome! Ok tank. Flow has been improved, i have a spray bar going almost the whole width of the tank and it appears that the `carpet` is moving about nicely. I have drilled the holes...

Well first mowing complete and it does look like it`s had a heard of cows grazing all over it! Most of the clippings are out but i`m not sure if anyone in interested in them so i`ll shove it on the for sale section with a request for a donation to the forum. A new bottle of ferts has been made...

Hi, Ok mate, tonight`s maintenance will consist of: Getting a spray bar mounted and if necessary drilled to reduce velocity Severe mowing of the HC right down to the substrate Upping the concentration of KNO3 in the macro bottle Checking the filter and cleaning the pre-filter if necessary...

I might have said that the wrong way, i dose daily in the mornings (full dose) and then in the evening water change i stick another half dose in afterwards as i figured 50% change and half dose will aid the loss. Should i not dose in the mornings but dose after the evening water change? Please...

Hi Clive, Current dosing is (2.5ts KNO3, 2ts KH2PO4, 500ml bottle made up monthly) and 2x Micro`s per week (2ts CSM+B, 500ml bottle made up monthly). I also dose half the amount of a daily dose of npk after each water changes (3x per week atm). Should this be turned up at this stage? I think...

Hi, It`s been over a week now since the flooding and although i was expecting some algae it appears that i might have more than i bargained for! As per advice i have only had 1 bulb on for 6hrs per day with daily EI dosing and 50% water changes every 2 days. I am hoping it will thin out and...

Re: [IWAGUMI] Project Scree George, Why do you keeping doing this? Looking at yet `another` one of your fantastic shots makes me look at mine and think, yup i got a long way to go yet! Seriously, awesome pic and a really cool effect with the formation of the fish :) Cheers,

I`m not entirely sure, as you can see in the pic it`s almost like a giant water mark as opposed to a rough feeling lime scale layer (if that makes sense). I`ll test a small section of it with a blade, i have a brand new one for craft etc, what lube do you recommend? Cheers,

@ mjbarnard - Yeah, i just filled a 20gal with 14l of Oliver Knott and it is does move about a bit, my staurogyne tends to get quite a lot of dirt all over it if i`m busy around them, not sure about sludge, i did a 2 month dry start and i do have algae at the moment, i`m hoping it`s short term...

I`ll take a look at that. To be honest it does not feel rough to the touch so i`m not entirely sure if it is definitely lime scale, can glass get marked in other ways? Cheers,

Hi, Having an issue with what looks like some lime scale on the rear panel of my tank. I have tried all sorts from domestic glass cleaners to vinegar etc but no joy :( The marks are gone whilst it`s wet but as soon as it dries it all comes back, they are definitely on the outside of the glass...

Brilliant magazine :) Really good articles in there and certainly a few points in there that will help me with my recent new Gumi :) Keep up the good work mate!

Re: [IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New fish and photos George, Awesome as ever, i always look forward to your next creation! Quick couple of questions if i may... Lighting, a little confused. Mentioned above about 1x24w T5 and then further down 4x T5, which one? As i have just started my first...

Clive / Dan, No worries, noted :) I will have two on for the first month then increase if required, all depends on how quick the growth is i guess. Filling wise i was going to use the `Oliver Knott` method i saw encompassing paper and plastic but thanks for the tips :) Cheers,

Hi, Well it`s time for me to convert my Emersed setup to fully Submersed. I have read some articles around the internet but i`m not entirely sure on the process and what i should be doing and when. Kit wise i have a full co2 FE based rig sat ready to go, 4x24w T5 lights, an Eheim 2075 full of...

Yeah i ditched mine and went back to manual ones, complimented with a UPS just to make sure :) Cheers,

Yeah i agree with the guys i`ve had electronic timers and they are a nightmare. Reasons? Most have a battery backup to keep time and schedules for on`s and off`s, we had a power cut a while back and when the power came back up it had reset all the settings so when i returned back 3 days later my...

Hi, A bit of a random question but i was curious to see if anyone else here uses a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) on their tanks? I have had some concern with a filter of mine lately and have grabbed a spare APC Smart-UPS 1500VA ups lying about and i got thinking it just makes complete...

Hi, That all makes sense :) I have seen that thread about, and i get the logic. For me i`m quite happy to have bar above level on priming as it`s close to the surface anyhow but i will certainly take your advise and fire it up a few times to check it`s good to go on it`s own. Time to get a...

Re: Eheim Pro 3 600 - Swishing Noises Hi, @ JAS - Nope, no flow rate indicator on the 2075, only on the 2080. But... You were not far off :) well ish. It appears to be the Eheim 7428728 Full Floater valve on the outflow side, i have removed it, re-mounted the hoses and fired it up. Almost...

Re: Eheim Pro 3 600 - Swishing Noises Hi, Oops sorry, did not mention before. Whilst cleaning it all out i took the impeller and ceramic shaft out, all appears fine, no chips etc. Cheers,

Hi, Another few weeks passed and an update on the rescuing of my HC and i think as you`ll see by the pics that it`s been a success and it`s also the whole thing has been really easy, just the hard bit now, filling it up and getting the tank established :) I`ll submit a new thread in the right...

Re: Eheim Pro 3 600 - Swishing Noises Hi, Bit of an update. At the weekend i have taken the entire filter out and cleaned, replaced the filter baskets, removed the pipe work, valve and lubed the seals. Good news, it`s not made any swishing noises since and flow is definitely better than before...

Thanks for that Clive, i hunted high and low through the Eheim site, clearly not enough :) Cheers,

Hi, I wondered about this method considering the amount of good comments about having it on the intake. For me i worry about a premature lifespan of my Eheim 2078 and i just cannot afford to replace it at present. Can anyone comment of their experiences with external co2/canister filters and if...

Hi, I don`t have a 2074 but i do have a 2075 and a 2078. The 2074 is essentially the same as the 2075 but has the electronic stuff on top like electronic flow control, stream functions and is the ONLY model that supports the USB interface so you can monitor it with a laptop. Personally i would...

Hi all, Just received an Eheim 2078 Pro 3 filter, it was sold as non working but i have replaced the impeller and voila a fully working filter :) Only thing left is that i do not have the original manuals for it and can only find the operation manual online, the electronic manual as mentioned...

Singed up for mine a couple of weeks back, think it was 3 free issues with sub. Cheers,

Re: Eheim Pro 3 600 - Swishing Noises Sure, wool will be out in a few weeks so not too bad, hopefully it`ll be a little better when that`s out.. I`ve gently rocked it back and forth to remove any pockets of trapped air, it`s after say 30mins to an hour when it will start again but no bubbles...

Hi, The method suggested by Flyfisherman works for me also. I have to perform this on both my 2075 and 2078 Eheim`s and have been like this since first getting them. It works but it doesn`t feel like it should do considering how much more expensive these are, especially compared to the pro2...

Hi, Hopefully i can get some ideas on my issue. I`ve had an Eheim Pro 3 600 for a couple of weeks and it has been fine, it is mostly silent apart from around every hour it starts to make a swirling or swishing sound (if thats the correct term), it does this for around 10-15 minutes then goes...

Excellent, i have just switched subscriptions from another magazine to PFK, talk about timing :)

Handy reference material, thanks for the link :) Cheers,

Hi, I have bit the bullet on this and have purchased an Eheim Professional 3 2075, picked it up for £75 and has another year of warranty left. I will keep the aquis back for the time being and see if i can get the head seals replaced, tonight so far it has dripped just over 200mm of tank...

Hi, Not heard back from the chaps yet :( still leaking! Any ideas on other aqua one suppliers? Cheers,

Hi all, Bit of an update on the tank, it`s now been 3 weeks (goes so quick when your having fun)! I`ve continued the regimen and given the tank a daily misting with tank water from the 4ft EI dosed. Any excess is soaked up with a sponge until the waterline recedes back under soil. Temps are...

Hi, I`m interested :) Not only do i get to meet you guys but i get some quality time away from the wife and kids. What are the costs? Is this open to all members? Cheers.

Hi Cordi, I was in your Stratton shop today, when are you going to get that huge puffer a new planted tank? :) On the eleocharis front i`ll cut it down as you say to 1-2" and plant accordingly, keeping the humidity up to 80% at all times. I plan on using 6 in the tank and the spare two will be...

Hi, Not sure if anyone else does but when my kids finish their electronic toothbrushes i grab them for tank cleaning. I don`t have major issues but i do get the odd spot on the glass and also rocks (i can get to all the crevices) and a couple of seconds with a electronic toothbrush works...

You know Clive i actually followed that from start to finish and i got most of it :) What i don`t get is how on earth i would convince the wife to let me part with £2k to measure some gas in my Aquarium, for now the DC will have to do ;) . As Chris said, legend! Cheers,

Hi, I have 8 pots of eleocharis acicularis to plant in my new Iawgumi tank. I have a few questions before i proceed: Is it better to plant in clumps or single plantlets? Do i need to trim this before it goes in, if so to what length? Any tips on growing this emersed? Currently the tank is...

Hi, Just seen a couple of these, they are out of my price range but i was curious if anyone has tried one and is it really worth £200 more than just a regular glass DC ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Evo-Digital-Co2-A ... _500wt_928 Cheers,

Spoke to Aqua One, they suggest new o rings on the head itself, i`ve sent an email to support@aquarium-parts.co.uk we`ll see what happens :) Cheers,

Ebay, listed as new but as with any item on there it`s second hand. I`ll try and get hold of Aqua One, i tried calling aquarium-parts.co.uk earlier but they don`t answer. Martin? As in money saving expert dot com? Cheers,

Second hand sold as new (packaging was sealed when i received it) but i did pay a lot less than new so i can`t complain. I have been offered an Eheim Pro 3 so i`m wondering about replacing it.

@ Tom - Ok mate, wasn`t sure if anything like that would contain any chemicals that could affect fish / water etc :) I`ll bung some on tonight and see how it goes, i think i`ll order some o rings anyhow just for spare purposes. @ chrisfraser05 - No worries :) Cheers,

Ignore that :) Found one: http://www.cdaquatics.co.uk/catalog/aqu ... -2638.html I`ll take a look at the current o ring around the head, give it a little stretch and check for fatigue. If their isn`t any can i use any form of lube to seal it better? Cheers,

Hi, Their is no issue with the taps, i can only find o rings for those online not the canister itself. Their is a large rubber seal around the edge underside of the main head, i can`t see how it comes off? (sorry if that doesnt make sense). Cheers,

Hi, Had an Aquis Advance 1050 on for about a month now with no issues up until early this week it has developed a leak. At first i wondered if it had anything to do with an increase in pressue on the outlet so i removed a new diffuser that i had installed also this week but this morning it has...

Hi, Yeah i know it`s confusing, as it`s situated in the centre of the room and is viewable from all sides, the front is actually where you can see the spray bar which is acting as the back and pointing what would be the back of the tank but is the front... I have foreground plants on both sides...

Hi, Yeah no worries, it`s using a pair of spray bars positioned just below the surface so i have an amount of surface agitation but also ensuring that the flow hits the front of the tank, down the front glass then back (as per your advise). I have attached a pic so you can see the layout. I`m...

Hi Clive, I had an external eheim 2224, an internal fluval 4 and an internal eheim powerhead (600) up until last month. I have changed it to a single Aquis 1050 but not noticed much of a change since, well no dip in growth etc since moving across. Should i put the powerhead back in? I was...

Hi, I have just grabbed a bargain, a Luminaire twin 54w T5 4ft for £13. Currently i have a hood with twin38w t8`s and i`m concerned that when i switch to the T5`s i`m going to have an algae outbreak. For the past 4 months going by CEG`s advice i have had zero algae and growth has been good...

My pair of betta`s here are from The water gardens in hinton parva (swindon). Great selection and they take very good care of their livestock :)