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I used to have the tank covered but i have now got a new light which sits on top of the tank so no need for hood any more. Was just wondering if it is ok to just keep topping up the water as it seems to evaporate pretty quickly. Would the water going low to the point where the flow from the...

Hi guys i have a rio 180, and am thinking of upgrading the lighting on this tank. I have the t5 units on this with reflectors, does anyone know how much these lights produce per tank volume and if it is sufficient enough to grow HC or do i upgrade? I want to possibly add a light that hangs from...

Hello, Was wondering if it is possible to dose all my fertz on one day? Or would it be too much for the fish to handle? I usually do the one day with kno3 and kpo4 and the next with traces and mgs04, i can remember reading somewhere that these shouldnt be mixed at the same time as each other...

Hi i dont have the fogiest on how to trim this plant , can anyone help.

I have tried everything, upped flow , increased co2, double dosing EI, but still no joy, why wont it carpet, it gets bushier and maybe little taller, looks very fail and not rooted. Any help before i decide to rip it all out and plant glosso?? I have also learned that even though the corys are...

Hi would an increase in nitrates cause crypts to melt, if so will it adapt to the new level as i am double dosing EI? Thanks.

Hi, so i noticed a small amount of BGA starting to grow on the sand substrate along the front of the tank. Any particular reason for this?? My tank is the rio 180, heavily planted with a fluval 305 and two powerheads. Im dosing EI, KNO3 5g monday wed and friday and also KHP04 3g. Do i need to...

Hi peeps, Once again i need your advice on something. I have a Rio 180 (40g) heavily planted tank, currently i am running only a Fluval 305 external filter, with 2 hydor koralia powerheads for extra flow, even still i am having problems with a lot of dead spots in the tank and also detriuus...

hi my rasboras at the end of the co2 period usually hang about at the bottom of the tank in the same position with minimal movement, is there any particular reason for this, i heard that if co2 is too much they go near the top. I did however notice that if i turn one of my hydor pumps off they...

Hi my rasboras are spawning, i have read that i should take the eggs out but i dont have any other tank, is it possible any of these will survive or will they just be eaten. Also i dont know how many male/females i have, how do i stop this happening and how often will it happen? Does it affect...

Hi I have this plant in my tank and noticed that it is spreading quite quickly, the problem is it is spreading runners all over the place, where I don't really want it to go, any suggestions on how to control this? Thanks again!!

Hi, I have anubias nana in my tank, been doing really well since start up and growing about 3 new leaves per week, my question is this, I have just noticed a couple of leaves starting to yellow. My tank is 180ltr with co2 and full ei dosing, I also have two korali pumps for circulation and a...

Is this filter sufficient enough for a 180 litre?? Or do i need to upgrade, just worried it would be overkill if i bought an fx5 or something, please recommend, Thanks.

Should i use it or not?? I know the benefits are clearer water, but will it take away my dosing or does this not affect that? Thank you!

Probably been asked a hell of a lot, but could only find a few posts regarding what i needed to know, my hc has at some parts going yellow, and some other parts are actually going like a transparent or darker color and breaking off?? Anyone help or is this normal in the first few weeks of a new...

Hi just noticed small pinholes that gradually get bigger, anyone know why and how this happens and also how to fix this?

Hi I'm wondering if anyone who has used a 500g bottle, how long it should roughly last, I have a rio 180 with co2 triclkling out starting 3 hours before lights on, lime green yellow all through photoperiod, co2 turned off 1 hour before lights off 9 hours total. Any body help?? I know its hard to...

Are the plants in a co2 aquarium supposed to pearl everyday?? Iv not noticed any pearling for the last 3 days....any ideas!

Hi can someone help me with dosing for my rio 180, im in my first week and am only adding easycarbo just now, should i start EI just now or is it not recommended just yet? I did have a pm a while back from someone telling me how much to dose and when but i cant find the damn message. I have...

So some of you will remember me from posting here a while ago when i was going to rescape my rio 180, well ive finally got the bug again..........which i think i lost interest for about a year. The tank is a Rio 180, i have taken the internal filter out and added an external, it keeps the...

Hi guys, as you have probably noticed my rescape has been put on hold for quite a while, i have in my posession for nearly 4 months now all required for a new planted setup including jbl co2 setup and aquasoil with all my dry fertz too, i dont know what has happen to me, if ive lost interest or...

I have a jbl co2 kit with regulator and a 500g bottle, would i be able to fit this regulator to a fire extinguisher 2kg or not? Is there any way i can do this as the 500g bottle probably wont last too long right, any ideas??

Hi guys, been taking some pics tell me what you think. Its been a couple of months now since i had my 450d anyway i hope you like. Thanks for looking am i getting any better guys, pls be as harsh as needed, its the only way ill learn. Thanks.

Hi im wondering if anyone knows how to get this programme on the internet.

Hi guys, i want to know how to resize pictures so i can send by email, straight out the camera the files are too big and take up too much space and take ages to send, is there a easyway to do this anyone?? Also i know that outlook express gives you an option to resize suitable for email but i am...

Hi peeps, just want to see if anyone knows what the Al servo and Al focus modes are, i think theres another one too. I cant find anything in the manual. Any help appreciated, cheers.

Hi i was wondering if anyone can advise me on a second lense for my canon eos 450d. I would like a wide angle lense and also something i could focus into a lot maybe a telephoto. If anyone knows model no's and prices would be good, also as im new to dslr's would a sigma lens fit to a canon...

Hi guys i just bought the above camera, only took a few pics. If anyone has any experience with one of these cameras would love some guidance with all the functions. Its my first dslr camera and i dont really know much about them. Its another thing i need to learn about. London Dragon i seen...

Hi going over to Amsterdam on monday, was wondering if anyone knows of any good planted aquarium shops over there, and possibly rate some of the other plant variety shops to go to :lol: :lol: Ill be ther for a week so would be good if anyone can advise.

Just wondering, i have gravel in my tank just now but will be replacing completely with amazonia, is it ok if i use my gravel underneath my amazonia to create a hill area?? Sloping effect, wasnt sure, i have three bags of amazonia so should be enough. It will be completely covered and is only...

Hi guys, im thinking of removing my internal filter, and adding an external with a spraybar, i also have a hydor koralia powerhead just now, i take it i wouldnt need this if i added a new filter with spray bar? Also i am aware i will need to run the internal with the new external to build up...

Im sorry if these have already been posted but i had to share this. I hope you all enjoy. One of my favs!! Thanks for looking, again apologies if any of these have been posted.

Hi thought i would share these pics with you guys, just shows the amount of work that went into this project, totally blew me away!! I have more if interested. BIG driftwood!! Adding some rocks looking good Time for some plants And a couple of the finished masterpiece , ENJOY...

Hi jsut rescaping at the moment, will be adding co2 and dertz in the next week or two, just wondering do i ahve to test my Gh and Kh and if so what should it be? Also if i need to decrease or increase either how is it done? Thanks

I seen the caution signs but what would happen if you didnt wear gloves and some got on your hands?? Any experiences??

Hi i set up a rio 180 a couple of months ago with plastic plants never knowing i would come across a site like this (thanks London Dragon) and now have been completely bitten by the bug!! Im forever on this forum and would like to show my teardown and build up of my new set up. I already have...

Hi just wondering if anyone can help or advise on how to create an open foreground of sand, i will also be using aquasoil, i know people use rocks but i want to know how to seperate them when setting up. I have seen people using cardboard to create seperate sections and adding substrates like...

Hi i just bought one of these today for my 180, was wondering if anyone has used or knows much about them?? Have set it up, seems pretty powerful and my zebras are loving the flow!!! What other fish mind a strong flow or current, i have cardinals, corys, beacons, i think they are all doing...

Was wondering if any one can advise on one of these things, do they work?? Carbon Dioxide Supply without Gas Bottles The Zac Carbo Plus consists of an electronic controller which is fitted outside of the aquarium, and a Stainless Steel and Carbon Sandwich which sits in the water. And also...

This is my current setup, before i was bit by the bug and found this site, now im going mad wit ma c/c and ordering the following Full co2 setup ADA aquasoil x3 Hydor Koralia pump Dry or Tropica+ liquid ferts ???? Which one guys, can i acheive the same result with latter as i cant be bohered...

Hi lfs just got some nice glosso in, was just wondering if it possible to plant in a non co2 tank plus no planting substrate, i will probably do this next week. Also it comes in one pot do i divide it into little bits and plant or just plant the whole thing in one piece?? Thanks.

Hi just got back home from 4 different fish shops and very dissapointed indeed, i was gonna by some planting substrate ie tropica or Ada but firstly they didnt even know what i was talking about, asked a chap in the shop first he looked round the whole shop and was looking around in the...

Hi guys and girls, just finished cycling my new tank which is a Rio180 with internal lighting (new t5 high lite) filter/heater. I have been on this site a couple of weeks now and been doing lots of reading and also admiring the aquascapes .......very nice work, i hope to achieve what you all...

Seriously guys im thinking bout getting a jbl kit from thegreenmachine, but have rethinking due to all the nightmarish posts, are these things really that bad?? I just think they must be ok if they are being sold in fish shops. yeah the f/e sound a helluva lot worse but these kits you can...