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I normally take any surplus frogs I've got to the dendroworld meets, or advertise them on there. I'm resting my pairs for a little while during the cooler months to give them a break, but I've heard a couple of them starting to call, so I'm sure they'll have eggs again shortly :thumbup: Oh...

Hope the answers are ok, give me a shout if you have any more. Dendroboard is OK but is predominantly american, and they tend to have very strong opinions on how people should keep dart frogs. I've found a better site is: http://www.dendroworld.co.uk The only snag is I dont think they dont...

I believe it stands for Heavy Metal Axe!. Its a composite carbon/resin filter cartridge used for removing metals and other nasties from tapwater, a lot of discus keepers are now using it with great results. Heres some blurb on it Lead Reduction Based on NSF/ANSI Standard 53 Cyst Reduction...

If you are using HMA then it doesnt matter where the water is coming from the HMA filters will remove any metals. Mark Evenden has recommended this method on BIDKA and a few people use it :thumbup: . I've got a 500 litre discus setup and even for this size tank, storing enough water for my...

I've got the same reg, and as James said it should be running around 800 psi. Did you shut off the Fire extinguisher once the reg started leaking? If not the safety valve may not have reseated until it reached a much lower than normal level (The safety valve may have frozen slightly open with...

The float switch in the link IS a reed switch, the magnet used to close the switch contacts is in the float part. This switch is pretty much identical to the ones used in Tunze osmolators for doing exactly what you describe, replacing evaporation water. I would definately NOT wire this switch...

Naked gun 2 1/2...with the tank of so called japanese fighting fish :lol:

I'm just about to get an aqua one aquience 1200r delivered this week and it comes complete with a aquis 1250 filter, I was planning on using this filter to run an inline CO2 diffuser on, anybody know what pipe diameter it uses on the output side of the filter so I can order the diffuser now (the...

Any updates on this tank?...any pics? :D

Dear God!!!!....is there no limit to the stupidity of some people?...whoever come up with the idea of that should be taken into a dark corner somewhere and taught with the aid of a nice big stick, to respect the other animals that we share this planet with. Makes a total mockery of the efforts...

Why not just get a couple of assassin snails?...cures the problem pretty quickly :D

might be stating the obvious, but make sure you've measured the diameter of the hole including the thread!!, as thats the width of the bolts you'll need!.....5mm seems pretty small to me. But hope it sorts you out :thumbup:

Find the diameter of the holes...I think they will be around 6-8mm...then look for m6 or m8 nylon bolts on ebay...I use them for holding wings on my RC aircraft!!!.....I may even have a few spare if you let me know the diameter. They generally are long but can easily be cut to length if you...

Just got one of these, set it up and its working a treat, £46 all in including postage, very easy to adjust the needle valve, and no noise out of the sloenoid whatsoever. Was very sceptical about it being to good to be true, but seems to be working very well, and took just over a week to arrive...

Yes but with the compact fluorescent in the aqua one luminaire only occupies half the width of the fitting, as you said: Any stem plants I've had either end taller than half the height of the aquarium have bent inwards towards the light giving a very cone like appearance, and the tank looked...

That is an excellent site :thumbup: . I've been using spiral daylight bulbs above my dart frog vivs for a few years and they've cost me a lot more than that!!!....Think I'll be buying a good few off them, I like the fact that they do two part compact spirals that allow you to just change the...

After taking on board everyones advice I went for this unit: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT Got the unit 24 hours after ordering it. and after asking about it, had tubes suitable for freshwater/plant growth fitted too totally chuffed with it, a much better spread of...

Thanks again for the replies, the lighting unit thats already on the aquarium gives me just under 2 wpg, but with being a compact fluorescent the light is mainly concentrated in the middle, with a noticable drop of in light levels at either end. What T5 units do other people use? If it comes to...

Thanks for the info, I'll have pressurised CO2 installed in the next week or two, but was just trying to make up my mind between the two units I mentioned. I think I'll go for the eqj trading luminaire as I know what the quality of the units are like, and I can always turn off unneeded tubes if...

Thanks for the reply, and yeah thats whats got me wondering....unless its somehow a sealed unit I cant see how its got irreplaceable ballasts? But I've never heard anyone complain about too much light as opposed to not enough?, after all I suppose its easy enough to turn one or two lamps off...

Hmmmm....people keep telling me I've got too many hobbies/interests. Favoutrite other pastimes include: Flying RC aircraft and heli's Keeping and breeding dartfrogs Also keep a fair few insects, spiders(creepy crawlies in general!) Scuba Diving...BSAC member for years! Beekeeping...Helps me...

I'm slowly upgrading my first attempt at a planted tank as I go along, getting into them after a pretty long time growing plants in hydroponic nft sytems, next on the list is lighting. The tank is an Aqua one Horizon 60l jobby, and comes equipped with a 24w power compact type bulb so could do...

Re: Matts 60L Jungle Edge I have one of these systems, I've been impressed with it so far. Have you changed the light or left it as it is? I'm still wondering wether to change mine but its very early days, and everything seems to be growing ok. I was thinking of upgrading to a pressurised CO2...

I know Jon the Admin had major issues with spamming a little while back but it shouldnt be an issue now, 'll get in touch with him and see if there are any problems. Ed, good species for the classroom would be leucomelas like Dans, or any of the tinctorius group both these are very bold and...

Sad to hear about the leuc, but it happens to the best at times. The dart frog hobby like aquascaping can be as cheap or expensive as you want to make it. the forum I was on about is dendroworld.co.uk It has regular meets with people selling everything from custom made vivs to plants and...

Hi Dan, just noticed this thread, and thought I'd mention I keep dart frogs too. Great viv you've put together there. Leucs are a pretty small dart frog and will do fine in a smallish viv. If you want to get any more Dendro's the going rate for leucs is normally around the £20 mark for...

It does sound like that could be the fault, the problem with duff bulbs and holders, is they sometimes cause the ignitor to continually try to fire up the bulb and burns them out if the problem isn't corrected. Changing the bulb holder would be my first choice, but make sure you can get hold of...

Dont want to sound like I'm teaching granny to suck eggs but are you sure the bulb is making good contact with the bulb electrical contacts?? Failing that it sounds lke the ignitor may have gone, normally a pretty easy fix IF you know your way around lighting systems HQI bulbs are metal...