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    Eheim anti-tamper screws

    Hi there, I have an Eheim Professional 3 350T and the heater isn't working and hasn't for some time. It looks like some moisture got in as I could see condensation on the inside of the LCD display, which is constantly flashing '00'. I've unplugged the heater power cable... The filter is out...
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    Flexi Mini attempt

    Background I bought an Azoo Flexi-Mini Scape Set from one of the UKAPS sponsors (Aquasabi) back in September. I wanted to get back into using CO2 as I had all the equipment going unused because my 125 litre aquarium is now low tech with oxygen-loving gobies and loaches. With such a tiny...
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    Eheim Installation Set - change 12/16 mm to 16/22 mm?

    Hi guys, I have a 12/16 mm Eheim 'Installation Set' inlet and spraybar which I'm not using at the moment. However, I would like to pair it with a filter that uses larger 16/22 mm tubing. I have a hunch that there is no difference between the two sizes of installation set except for the...
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    $$$ Marine Aquarium monitor - measures CO2, posts to web.

    http://reefbuilders.com/2015/07/29/answers-top-10-questions-mindstream/ Lets have a cheapo freshwater version please (no not SenEye)! P
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    JBL Direct CO2 Test

    Yes yes I know test kits officially 'suck' but I noticed on the website below a 'direct' CO2 test. They claim it isn't simply measuring pH but CO2 itself somehow by titration http://microsites.jbl.de/ProScape/en/testlab/ Googling, I found this which seems to be the type of test used here: -...
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    Kitchen scales to measure CO2

    Hi guys, I'm thinking that it could be a relatively cheap investment to get some digital kitchen scales that I can put my CO2 system on and measure daily CO2 usage/watch out for leaks. If you consider the weight of the bottle (a 2kg system), CO2 and regulator, would a 10kg set of scales be...
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    New Scapefu!

    Featuring Balazs from Greenaqua.hu http://www.scapefu.com/scapefu-22-interview-balazs-farkas/ P
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    JBL E701 with Mini M

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a Mini M-size (36*22*26) aquarium to have at my work. I already have a spare filter, a JBL e701GL rated at 700lph compared to the Mini-M volume which is about 21 litres. Do you think this too much? By my calculations the flow rate is 33* the tank volume! I...
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    Pump porn

    Though it's too big for my aquarium... http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/1/aafeature P
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    Slow and steady

    This is my NA 125 litre completely re-done, with new substrate, rocks and plants. It's been running for about 3 weeks now and I've just returned the livestock to it from their smaller temporary tank. They seem to be enjoying the new space. I've set the light intensity very low. The PAR according...
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    USB PAR meter

    http://reefbuilders.com/2014/12/05/apogee-rumored-developing-usb-par-meter/ Want.
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    Please help free my aquarium!

    Hi there, I'm in a bit of a quandry as I'm in the middle of taking down and re-scaping my 125l aquarium but it's stuck! I want to remove the aquarium from the cabinet to clean it and turn it around... However, the base mat seems to be stuck on to the bottom pane of the aquarium and the cabinet...
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    Needle valve faulty?

    Hi there, Recently I've noticed that the working pressure on my German-made (Lunapets) pressure regulator fluctuates between 2 and 2.5 bar every 10 seconds of so. It seems to affect the bubble rate in the bubble counter. It only happens when the solenoid is on and if the needle valve is open...
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    Chinese Aquascaping Competition (really cool behind the scenes pics...)

    https://www.facebook.com/andy0523/media_set?set=a.10152470148287983.1073741883.690257982&type=1 P
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    Interesting LED Video

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    Optiwhite scratches

    Grrr, My NA 125 litre aquarium is just over 1 year old and already I've noticed a few scratches around the waterline. I think I've been quite careful about cleaning the class, using a sponge and JBL Bioclean sprayed liberally. I don't get much limescale as the water GH is only 2-3. Since I...
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    pH profile during start-up

    Hi there, I'd just like some advice on my CO2 injection. I set up a 40cm cube aquarium 6 days ago and I'm doing 50% water changes every morning at about 9:00. CO2 = 9:00 - 20:00 (I guess I could finish earlier???) Light = 12:00 - 17:00 I'm not sure if I'm injecting enough CO2 because I'm...
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    Interesting new water mover

    Looks like a hairdryer but nice circular flow...
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    Dosing extra phospate- how much?

    Hi there, I've read about increasing phosphate dosing to help combat GDA and GSA. I'm just wondering what is a safe amount to add. I already dose EI (aquariumplantfood.co.uk starter kit). I have a 125 litre tank. Recently I had a lot of GDA on the aquarium glass but I reduced the light...
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    Fabco needle valves

    In the US it seems that the Fabco NV-55-18 is regarded as the best needle valve for aquarium CO2. There now is a UK distributor so it might be worth checking them out: http://www.mkaircontrols.com/fabco.htm Cheers, P
  21. pepedopolous

    Odessa barb

    A snap of one of my barbs. Cleaned up using the GIMP's heal tool! Then adjusted colour and contrast using Darktable. P
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    NA 65 cm

    Hi guys, Got a lovely 65 cm set-up from NA. It's been running for 6 days now and here is the first photo that I have ever taken with a tripod! I'll add some more details soon, Cheers, P
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    CO2 bottle fully-open?

    Hi folks, Just wondering if when you use a CO2 bottle, you should open the tap all the way? I haven't done this so far and haven't had any problems with it but the instructions for my gear were pretty vague.
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    Seneye Revelations... low tech 'experiment'

    Hi folks, I'm starting a new aquarium soon so I moved my 60 litre cube to the spare room. To do this most of the hardscape was removed, then I put only some of it back. I took of the CO2 system too so it's running low tech until I can transfer the inhabitants (Amano shrimp and black neons) to...
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    How deep?

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if sand substrates like Unipac Maui sand can be used to make deep slopes or hills for aquascapes? Apparently, Maui sand is 1.0 - 2.5 mm in diameter. Also I've heard there is a possible issue with H2S building up. I'm considering using sand because aquasoils are...
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    Increasing CO2 bps over time

    Hi guys, I've been running my current aquarium for 5 months and recently some plants (Staurogyne) have started to lose their lower leaves. I'm guessing that CO2 demand could have increased due to the increased plant mass over time. I was wondering if other folks here find this to be the...
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    Heater necessary

    Hi guys, Cut to the chase- do we really need heaters if thanks to modern double glazing and insulation, ambient room temps don't fall below 20/21 degrees? Here at the moment it's -7 outside and with my Hydor in-line heater unplugged for 24 hours, my 60l is at 21 degrees. The radiator in the...
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    Advice on hanging light with cable loop

    Hi there. I'm not much of a DIY person and I'm planning to get a NA setup with a stainless steel rail to hang the light from. I haven't settled on a light yet but the hanging kits on the market seem to be only for ceilings. So what I need is a way to make a secure fixed loop in a cable which...
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    Stowaway fish. Any ideas what it is?

    This fish just appeared about 3 weeks after filling my tank. At first it was a few mm long, now it's almost as big as the black neons. Any idea what is is? Many thanks, P
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    Deficiency or behaviour?

    Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone can help me with a plant problem? I have some Hygrophila pinnatifida and recently it's been losing a ton of leaves. They become yellow and then fall off. The plants are putting out plenty of runners but even some of these are losing their leaves. On the whole...
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    LED Intensity for new 'scape

    Hi there, I've used a TMC MiniLED 400 over a 60 litre cube aquarium for about 6 months and I'm about to re-scape it. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experience of such lights and what intensity to run them at? I found that anything above 40% increased algae growth, though I've noticed...
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    New filter media question

    Hi there, I was thinking of changing my stock media in my JBL external filter for Seachem Matrix. I'm doing a re-scape from scratch so I'll need to cycle the filter for a few weeks anyway. If (as Seachem claim), Matrix is the bees knees, I could use less media than I did before. This would...
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    Cube Re-scape "Behold! A nugget of purest green!"

    Hi everyone. As it says in the title please wade in! Photos are my usual 'quality' but any criticism is welcome. I've got a week till the plants arrive so I've pretty much thrown-in the stones and root and this is what I have arrived at. Yeah, I guess the rocks don't have that mystical 'flow'...
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    Myriophyllum sp. recovery

    Ahoj aquascapers, I recently planted my tank with plants from my LFS, so perhaps unlike mail order ones they have been immersed for some time. I wanted some Myriophyllum scabratum but all my LFS had was some very sorry-looking M. aquaticum (I think). It is about 20cm high with only the top...
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    'Patience' - Dennerle Nano Cube 60 Litre

    Ahoj aquascapers! This is my first (UKAPS-enlightened) attempt at an aquascape. I'm going on holiday shortly so I'm not planting for 10 days or so :-( So, here is my current attempt at positioning the hardscape. Upon planting, I'm going for a jungle look as I just want to see what I can grow-...
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    Alternative stand for 60L Nano Cube

    Ahoj aquascapers! Please can you help me with my choice of cabinet? I'm planning to get a Dennerle Nano Cube 60 litre (38*38*43) As you can see this tank has quite a large depth and most small aquarium cabinets are around 30cm whereas I need 40. So, what about a cheap bedside table? This...
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