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  1. GreenGrow

    Unidentified bugs

    Is it a "shrimp only" tank? I was hoping for it to be yes. But there are no livestock in yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. GreenGrow

    Unidentified bugs

    I think it may be them. Any idea how to get rid of them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. GreenGrow

    Unidentified bugs

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify this litter creatures and, if possible, how to get rid of them? Maybe the worm like beasts are planaria but I’m not sure about the others. Any help is appreciated. E Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Hi there. Looking to sell this set up. Contact me if interested and we can chat. Cheers!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Oh and the first picture appears to be a pure white shrimp which appeared about a month ago!!! Pretty flukey breeding haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Quick update with some photos. Will take some better ones when I have the time. Have added CRS and CBS and they are breeding away!! So happy and this is now my favourite tank. So much happening at once! Also added a vertical root system to maximise the height of the tank as before the upper...
  7. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    All of this wood is still available if anyone would like to purchase? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. GreenGrow

    New 30l Nano!!

    Long time since an update so will pop a few pictures on Really love the moss in the tank. So so happy with how it's turned out! As always thoughts are welcomed. However I will unfortunately be selling this tank soon as I will be joining the Army in May. If anyone is looking to buy it...
  9. GreenGrow

    Red moor wood wanted

    I have some redmoor wood available. Check out the tank in my signature and PM me if interested. Can send over specific pictures too!
  10. GreenGrow

    CRS breeders in Dorset?

    how much to post and for ss grade? thanks
  11. GreenGrow

    CRS breeders in Dorset?

    Hi guys. Was just wondering if any CRS breeders lived in/near Dorset that can sell at the moment? Thanks!
  12. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

  13. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Will do when I'm back home tomorrow
  14. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    It has looked like this before when been put in from an emmersed state. Leaves will change soon.
  15. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    So I'm told.. It does look like it's been in its immersed state though
  16. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    The filter was 1350lph. Without those holes the tank would be destroyed by the strength of the current. Have switched the filter to a smaller eheim with a more appropriate flow rate.
  17. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Thanks guys. There is currently no livestock in the tank so no risk of life. The yellow drop checker shows the surplus of co2 and ferts are massively over. I just can't believe that this makes the plants grow vertical and without red pigments is a co2 issue. This light was over my 17l with one...
  18. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    I thought this too troi but no matter how much trace and iron I add it doesn't make a difference..
  19. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Hi Tim, http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/new-30l-nano.29222/#post-304971 This is the journal from the tank about a year ago. Co2 issue was discussed but from the flow to distribution where all plants are moving and the drop checker is yellow i cant understand how it would be this element?
  20. GreenGrow

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Hi there all! I'm in need of the UKAPS knowledge base again... A while ago I attempted to have a lovely colorful tank filled with a variety of pinky-red's like rotala rotundifolia and flat out natural red plants like alternanthera reineckii mini. I understand that maintaining red colours in the...
  21. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Bit of a bad picture but I'll throw it up anyway. Tank is fully grown in now. Turns out there was pelia in the Xmas moss so it has turned into a really nice combination carpet/bush. Will upload a better picture soon. Also added some floating plants
  22. GreenGrow

    60P IWAGUMI Mountain Scape

    Hi Darrel, Whilst I appreciate that these situations may not be the "perfect" conditions for a particular type of fish, there is obviously a much wider degree of conditions that the fish are quite happily able to live with. Obviously in an ideal world there would be no CO2 in the water, plenty...
  23. GreenGrow

    60P IWAGUMI Mountain Scape

    Hi Darrel, Whilst I appreciate that these situations may not be the "perfect" conditions for a particular type of fish, there is obviously a much wider degree of conditions that the fish are quite happily able to live with. Obviously in an ideal world there would be no CO2 in the water, plenty...
  24. GreenGrow

    Overdosing macros turning red plants green?

    Ah I see. How does the colour fluctuate in my nano if all the other variables are constant and the only changing factor is the nutrients? Is the plant more capable to handle its "sun tan" of there are boat loads of ferts?
  25. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Sorry reposted this post multiple times!
  26. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Sorry reposted this post multiple times!
  27. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Sorry reposted this post multiple times!
  28. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    I've recently rescaped this to resemble a mini mangrove and I think it's worked out much better than before! Shrimp are in and breeding like crazy. Soon to be moving them to the other tanks Thanks for looking
  29. GreenGrow

    Overdosing macros turning red plants green?

    Hi there everyone! I've recently had a set up which had an array of red and pinky plants but gradually they lost their vivid colour and blended into a green colour. I've done of reading and from what I've read the association that people make with red colours are high light and high co2 with...
  30. GreenGrow

    Best way to attach Fissidens fontanus to bogwood tree?

    I've found that fissedens responds well to superglue as it tends to grow bush like around the origin point. Just make sure to use thick superglue as the more liquid one will run and look abit messy for abit.
  31. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Yeh I agree it's far too big!! Is there a smaller type? Haha yes it is!! Didn't see that when I originally put the photo up!!
  32. GreenGrow

    Red Cherry Shrimp Tank 20l!

    Another little journal to hopefully interest some of you! Tank specks are Dennerle 20l 11w dennerle light ADA Amazonia powder Redmoor wood/sticks Flora Needle leaf java fern Christmas moss Anubias nana (All supplied by UKAPS members!) Am trying to figure out the layout and was hoping for...
  33. GreenGrow

    New 30l Nano!!

    And what the tank looks like today about 2 months from set up. The tanks and plants have taken a slight beating as I have moved them down to uni recently. The glosso is growing up and it's been a real pain but I feel that HC would work better so am swapping it out for that shortly. Sorry...
  34. GreenGrow

    New 30l Nano!!

  35. GreenGrow

    New 30l Nano!!

    Hi all! Thought that I'd post my newest scape to the forum to see what you guys think of it! Tank specs are... 45x26x26cm - 30l Lights - 2x24w T5 Filtration - Rena XP3 - 1350 lph (bit overkill I know but I already had it!) CO2 - Pressurised 4bps - Up Aqua inline diffuser Substrate - ADA...
  36. GreenGrow

    Andys HC propagator step by step

    What sort of wattage are your under the cabinet lights mate?
  37. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Sorry guys, didn't see that there were any replies until now!! The inflow and outflow are in the middle now because of their size. They were blocking light to the pogostemon and the other stems at the back and was stunting their growth. I hear what is being said about the flow, however I...
  38. GreenGrow

    Andys HC propagator step by step

    Fantastic project!! Am hoping to start a similar one up but was wondering what sort of extra lighting would be required?? And with this extra lighting is it till necessary for the sunlight?? Thanks!!
  39. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    And the drop checker is blue there as I had just replaced the liquid!! Cheers!
  40. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Have been experimenting for the last week or so and have cut the lighting down to just one bulb (24w). In theory this should be enough to sufficiently make the glosso grow horizontally.... But it persists or growing vertically?! Co2 remains on what it was for two bulbs. So no the drop checker...
  41. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Thanks Michael, I am currently overdosing with liquid Co2 to combat a staghorn outbreak and the dropchecker is also firmly on yellow. The CO2 is distributed through an inline diffuser. Shall I up the CO2 even more?
  42. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Hi guys! Thanks for your responses! George - there is no livestock in the tank as of yet so I have whacked up the CO2 in an effort to avoid any deficiencies. I also started off with only one light as advised by the guys at the Green Machine, but the glosso and the marselia were growing very...
  43. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    and lighting :dead: is at 2x 24w compact florescent bulbs 8 hours a day. 6500k!
  44. GreenGrow

    Glossostigma growing up despite over 1.5 watts per liter?!

    Ive recently set up a scape which includes glossostigma as the predominant carpeting plant. It isnt over shadowed by other plants so logic would say that its getting enough light but it continues to mainly grow vertically? The specs of the tank are 30l-45 l x 25 h x 25w cm Dosing Ei and...
  45. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Have made some changes to the tank but am suffering some difficulties and was wondering if I could get some help?? I'm cautious about the EI dosing and I think I have a tendency to put far too much in! The tank is only small and he guide lines on aquarium plant food say to put in 10ml per 50l...
  46. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Thanks Tim but I think it's necessary to grow it out of water for a few weeks which unfortunately isn't an option Bit of a technical update as well. Had to drop the lighting as algae starting jumping up! Nightmare. I didn't think that the HG was growing well enough so I pulled a large clump...
  47. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Also really like the idea of the moss paste but I wouldn't know how to do it. Can any one help me out with some instructions/directions?
  48. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Just a few pictures Pheonix Rasboras being added! Runners starting to show
  49. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Quick update Have replaced the HC with mini HG and added 6 Pheonix Rasboras. Pictures to follow!
  50. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Unfortunately whilst away at university my xp4 stopped working and as a result there was no CO2 and a massive algae outbreak exploded in the tank. The tank was just too much work for my poor old Mum and so has been shut down and the critters re-homed. I did take some pictures before I left but...
  51. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Hi guys, Quite a lot has changed since the summer. Have been incredibly busy since getting back to uni and as a result I haven't been keeping up with UKAPS. The tank layout went under change as that enormous slope was un-practical and just kept slipping so this is the new layout after I...
  52. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    New filter is up and running! Is dead quiet and looks solid. All Pond Solutions won't refund me for the old filter but have offered to replace it if anybody wants to get their hands on it?
  53. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Have just moved house, and unfortunately during the move, the slope did slip down. It was unrealistic to presume that the tank could be transported without any substrate movement, so I have completely changed it. Pictures to follow shortly. I have also had problems with the filter and it has...
  54. GreenGrow

    Hair Algae growing on wood? Solutions?

    I have 40+ Amanos in there and they don't seem overly interested in it! Will try some spot dosing, cheers!
  55. GreenGrow

    Kitchen tank

    Hey mate, love the tank. What size is the filter in CMs as am looking to replace my current filter with this?! Cheers,
  56. GreenGrow

    Hair Algae growing on wood? Solutions?

    Hi there, Have recently had a problem with hair algae in my 240l, and have made good steps to get rid of the algae from all the plants with more flow/CO2 however where the algae is at its worst is actually on the Redmoor wood with no plants on it?!!! Don't really know how to resolve this as...
  57. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal Yeh, I think I will make this a more regular event. I cut the moss quite far back and it revealed that the main source of the hair algae, is not in the moss itself, but rather its growing on the wood?!? I took a closer look at the wood that...
  58. GreenGrow

    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Re: Andyh's New Journal "Green Beach" 1st Aug12 Yep haha
  59. GreenGrow

    Scape opinions please

    I've got to agree with Harry here. The rock may look slightly odd being the same level or slightly higher than the carpet, maybe try pushing the back of the right hand rock into the rock into the substrate to create abit of a more dramatic view. The piece on the left hand side is perfect though...
  60. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal My PH was normally higher than I would have liked, 7.4, but on recent checks I haven't seen it drop below 6.5. This makes more sense as where the algae has attached itself to in the carpet, is the old trimmed plants that are not as healthy as...
  61. GreenGrow

    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Re: Andyh's New Journal "Green Beach" 1st Aug12 Looking forward to seeing the mini HG!
  62. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal So what, having looked at my setup, do you think the issue is? Cheers mate.
  63. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal Thanks mate, popped another picture up to show what it looked like before it got redone. Bit of a rubbish picture but you get the idea.
  64. GreenGrow

    IM BACK- Nature's River by Harry Robinson

    Re: Nature's River By Harry Robinson Really good sense of depth in the tank, the only thing that you could do is possibly get a smaller grain size for the sand to help with the scale? Just a thought but looking forward to this one fully grown in.
  65. GreenGrow

    A Chocolate Puddle -

    Re: A Chocolate Puddle Now with Chocolates and licorice That is looking great! So many aspects!
  66. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Re: Nano CRS Tank 17l It has got quite a gradient on it!!! It was something that I wanted to experiment with, and hopefully when the plants cover more of the substrate, there wont be so obvious, failing that it can always be lowered! I do expect it to sink some more though as there are gaps...
  67. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal Yeh, is quite funny when there are 10 of them joining in, Amanos occasionally like to get involved but they lack grace, just sort of charge through the shoal!!! :lol: The moss is peacock moss, has started to become far less stringy and the...
  68. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    2 Month update. Hi all! Been a while since I last updated the thread as have been pretty busy! Anyway, have been having some problems with Thread Algae, and through some discussion on various threads on here it was suggested that the cause could be down to poor flow, which is something I had...
  69. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Trouble in Paradise. Setting up a tank is a near magical moment. Putting together various parts of a puzzle which slip seamlessly together. This, however, was hellish. :twisted: So after filling up the tank and turning the filter on, I found that the flow was beyond weak. So I left it for...
  70. GreenGrow

    >>Cabinet FINALLY together :)<< 'In my Dreams, I see Palettes of Green'

    Re: Ryuoh Lagoon [Invisible spraybar!] Hey mate, Looks great, Just a word of warning, had those exact elbow joints on my Rena XP3 and XP4 and they reduced the flow rate, and put so much pressure on the filter that I had to scrap them. Hope you have better luck!
  71. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal I do, but am thinking about investing in some proper carpet scissors as its abit of a pain at the moment!
  72. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Thanks very much for the input guys! Looks like a will have to re evaluate the CRS. Luckily it wont be some time until i move some inhabitants in what with moving the tank down to uni. The main thing I want out of the shrimp is that they are small so they help create a sense of scale in the...
  73. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Re: Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - First Journal The XP3 actually was struggling a little bit as its flow was massively hampered by the external reactor,soooo...... I've added another XP4 as I was having some flow related issues. Will post a picture of the new set up soon, as I have added...
  74. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Re: Nano CRS Tank 17l It was just a Clearasel tank I found on offer for £10! Think you can find them at Pets at Home. The tank will be running for a couple of months before I add some critters, so will measure the parameters and adjust if necessary.
  75. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Re: Nano CRS Tank 17l Thanks mate, the thing with the substrate is that I anticipate it to lower when the water is added ect. At the moment I would agree with you that it is very high. I'm pretty sure that I'd just go with K4 grade as they look really nice. Otto...With the soft substrate and...
  76. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Re: Nano CRS Tank 17l I'll have a bash at that later. The substrate causes the water to become softer, so would it be possible for them to equal the other out? If not there is always the option on putting water softeners in the filter such as peat?
  77. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Re: Nano CRS Tank 17l Thanks mate, I was worried but the flow is not very strong at all so should hopefully be ok! I thought the rock was inert?!
  78. GreenGrow

    Nano Tank 17l - Rescape update

    Hey guys, Thought I'd start another journal for my new tank that I am setting up! Its going to be the tank which I take back to Uni with me, so I thought why not start up a Nano CRS Tank?! Here are the specs: Tank: 40x20x20cm = 17l Lights: UP PRO-L 43cm 2x24w Twin Florescent. (only going to...
  79. GreenGrow

    Easy Life Algexit Experiences???

    Yes I am using 4 dKH solution. I have a picture of my gear on my journal linked in the signature. I do see what you mean with Excel, but the thing is that its very pricey for the quantities I would be using, and as a poor student, I will try everything to avoid spending too much money. The...
  80. GreenGrow

    Easy Life Algexit Experiences???

    Thanks guys, I don't really know what I can do about the CO2. Its already so high in the tank! I am buying another filter to help with flow. Do you think it will be a problem if I fix it all to the same filter inlet and outlet as I only have limited space with the braces at the back?
  81. GreenGrow

    Easy Life Algexit Experiences???

    I was just wondering if anyone has and experience with this product? http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/easy-life-algexit-250ml-p-5910.html It seems to offer alot and I was wondering what peoples opinions are? Cheers
  82. GreenGrow

    Aqua Medic External Reactor 1000 vs Ceramic Diffuser

    Yeh I see what you mean about the tubing. I am going to change that about an place it in the cabinet soon as it looks abit messy. The CO2 is coming on 1.5 hours before the light comes on and shuts off about the same length of time before the lights shut off. There is always gas in the chamber so...
  83. GreenGrow

    ADA 60-P planted tank 'Prairie' (month 5)

    Re: ADA 60-P planted tank 'Prairie' (week 10, new photos) Hi there pariahrob, I am local and also use Acres supply! Love the tank, very crisp! A quick question about your photos if I may? What editing programs do you use and what settings on the cannon do you take the pictures with?? Thanks!
  84. GreenGrow

    Aqua Medic External Reactor 1000 vs Ceramic Diffuser

    Okay great! When you took out the balls, did you still have a misting effect from the reactor? Im putting in about 2 bps on my 4ft tank.... http://www.ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=21945 But still having algae issues which many people suggest is down to poor CO2, I'm at abit of a loss as...
  85. GreenGrow

    Aqua Medic External Reactor 1000 vs Ceramic Diffuser

    Hi Alastair, I am using a Rena XP3 with a flow rate of 1350 lph. What sort of times did you start and finish the C02 in relation to the lighting period? How many bubbles per second were you putting into it also? How would taking out the balls help? I thought that they were there to aid the...
  86. GreenGrow

    Aqua Medic External Reactor 1000 vs Ceramic Diffuser

    I currently have a Aqua Medic External Reactor 1000 and I do enjoy it as it keeps equipment out of the tank, but now I'm wondering whether it can cause and fluctuating CO2 level? This is because the gas in the chamber is lower at the beginning of the day, but over the cause of the day there is a...
  87. GreenGrow

    Where to get CO2 Cannisters and Refills

    Pheonix Engineering - 01202840414 Really great service, fills it there and then for you, super cheap too. Charged me £1.50 for my 500g. Was paying £16.50 before! 32, Canford Bottom,Wimborne, Dorset, BH212HD. South West
  88. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    Update 6/6/12. 1 Month update For anyone who’s interested in a little 1 month update, here it is; Everything has been growing in nicely, have had to tinker with the lighting times and have dropped it down to 6 ½ hours a day. This is because the HG and Hydrocotyle sp. Japan were looking...
  89. GreenGrow

    What would cause leafs to look like this

    If you are referring to the white vein like appearance on the green leaves then I think it could be a calcium deficiency...
  90. GreenGrow

    11w over 12 litres

    I'm not sure....I've never heard of a T5 being that short, I've emailed them to find out....
  91. GreenGrow

    11w over 12 litres

    I'm considering putting a 27w light over a 17l tank http://www.tankscape.co.uk/lighting-/flourescent/UP-PRO-L-43cm-%282x27w%29-T5-Fluorescent-Luminaire-Light The only thing i cant work out is whether this description means 2x27w bulbs or whether it is a twin florescent as i have never heart...
  92. GreenGrow

    New Nano lighting questions...

    Do you reckon you could link it to me?? Thanks
  93. GreenGrow

    Aquagreen (the end)

    Re: Aquagreen (Planted page 2) They are very very cool! Will look great in a shoal.
  94. GreenGrow

    New Nano lighting questions...

    how about this in comparison with the T5 bulbs, which one is better? http://www.tankscape.co.uk/lighting-/UP-PRO-L-43cm-%282x27w%29-T5-Fluorescent-Luminaire-Light
  95. GreenGrow

    Ed's Re-Scape 240l - "Reach" - 2 Months In

    hairgrass browning....?!? I have recently given the hairgrass (HG)a fairly short trim, and now some of the HG is turning brown? Does anybody know why this is? My drop checker is always light green and I have been dosing according to my previous calculations. Any help would be appreciated
  96. GreenGrow

    New Nano lighting questions...

    Hi there! :wave: I've come to delve into the wealth of knowledge on this forum, once again, to see if there are cheap lighting solutions for my new nano tank! It is a 40x20x20cm 17l tank, and I am wanting it to be a pure HC tank. This is one of my options at the moment...
  97. GreenGrow

    "Pepinos Hills" - SuperWen's Office Tank

    great tank! I want to set up a similar sized tank but I'm coming up short with the lighting. Where did you get your lighting unit from and how much was it? Many thanks
  98. GreenGrow

    Polyester's 180 L Rio Journal [update 21/07/12 new pics]

    Re: Polyester's 180 L Rio Journal Great tank! The only thing I'd change is the background, could be better to have a lighter one to emphasis a sense of space. But its all down to personal preference and is easily changeable if you decide you don't want it one day! Looking forward to seeing it...
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