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  1. rebus

    Ideas for substrate seperators...

    Floor protection sheeting. It's exactly the same stuff TGM sell as substrate supports, i thought it looked familiar when i got some from them a while ago. sods law really i must have thrown hundreds of metres of the stuff away when i used to work on site:arghh: FLOOR PROTECTION SHEETS WHITE...
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    "Clan" Show off : NA vs TMC vs ADA Poll

    "Clan" ADA 90P here
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    EU extension lead

    I use these Euro converter Plug, convert Euro plugs to UK
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    Mesh for a moss wall?

    I've bought larger sheets of mesh from here in the past. mesh-company | eBay
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    Have we got any good nano LED ideas yet?

    Do you have a link for these for sale? just what I'm looking for. Stu.
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    Shrimp rack/shelving?

    Don't forget most B+Q's do a free cutting service:thumbup:
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    help needed with my melting aponogeton crispus (pics attached)

    Hi I think to a certain extent they may be victims of their own success. The growth rate recently has been quite phenomenal with most leaf blades now approaching 4ft long, and as a result are laying on the surface of the water and therefore receiving the full force of the light, although would...
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    O ring to fit up regulator A164

    Might be worth dropping Andy at tankscape a quick e-mail to see if he carries spares Regulators
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    which moss

    E-mail sent Pete
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    help needed with my melting aponogeton crispus (pics attached)

    I've got holes appearing in my aponogeton crispus leaves; can anyone point me in the right direction? Is it a nutrient deficiency or a CO2 issue, or could it be something else. Tank is reasonably well established now and the aponogeton has been growing well up until recently. However its now...
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    which moss

    Hi Pete, nothing really to add in the way of advice to the above. The first moss i tried growing was Willow and had great success with it, so much so my nano is now rather overgrown with it, if you fancy giving it a try i will happily send you a good handfull to try. Stu.
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    TMC Grobeam 1500 Ultima Questions

    Bogwood i was reply to this, sorry for any confusion
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    TMC Grobeam 1500 Ultima Questions

    The OP wants to run two tiles with a facility for dimming, for that he will either need 2x two channel controllers or 1x eight channel controller. the two channel will run 1 tile or 2 strips, the eight channel will run 8 strips or 4 tiles or any combination of.
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    Help - looking for a 12 led (36W) PAR 38 LED Spotlight

    Have you tried LED Pacific ? Aquarium Leds | Marine Aquarium Lighting | Aquarium Lighting | Fish Tank Lights | Lighting For Aquarium - Fish Light | Reef Lighting | Aquarium Led Lighting | Aquarium Supply | LedPacific.com
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    TMC Grobeam 1500 Ultima Questions

    http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/tmc-aquaray-controller-p-3806.html
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    TMC Grobeam 1500 Ultima Questions

    You will need one for each tile
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    Bit of eye candy...

    west one music- Distant Dreams
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    Ember Tetras won't eat. Please help with diet...

    Hi My better half has a small (30l) tank with just 9-10 ember tetras which she's had for a year now so I asked her. She tells me that they are slightly fussy eaters and also seem to prefer their food small and/or soft. She alternates between Nutrafin flake food, frozen brineshrimp and Tetra...
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    Desk lamp bulb for aquarium AND accurate colour rendition for monitor!

    Any good ? 85~265V E27/E14/B22/G24 8-10W 5050 SMD 44 LED Light Lamp Bulb Cool / Warm White | eBay
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    drop checker goes green without CO2

    Are you using a low range PH reagent ?
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    Mig Welder 1/8 BSP Regulator to FE Adaptor?

    Give these guys a ring, numbers at the bottom of the page. http://www.uk.airliquide.com/file/otherelement/pj/20_2690fittingsforco21942.pdf
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    DIY Light Rail - Material/Size/Bender

    I considered using this for my light rail Square Tube System Speedframe: Richardsons Shelving - Racking, Storage, Lockers, Steps and Platforms, Workbenches, Part Bins, Trucks, Trolleys and more. No bending required, as you can just use whichever joining pieces you want. however for strength...
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    Interpet No 9 (Anti Internal Bacteria) Shrimp Safe?

    Cheers Nat, i gave the tank it's first dose of the eight day course yesterday, and so far so good no unusual behaviour in any of the shrimps. Cheers Stu.
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    Secure 22mm to 16mm tubing connection

    One of these ? Nylon Barbed Straight REDUCER Silicone Hose Connector Fuel Pipe Joiner Water | eBay
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    Interpet No 9 (Anti Internal Bacteria) Shrimp Safe?

    Hi, thanks for that, I've just posted the same question on their forum now. So fingers crossed.
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    Interpet No 9 (Anti Internal Bacteria) Shrimp Safe?

    According to the bottle active ingredients per 100ML are Bronopol 523-mg, Formaldehyde 1,000-mg, Benzalkonium 250-mg. (says nothing about copper) To be honest I'm not happy about putting any of the above in my tank, Interpets customer service is not available until Jan 2nd so was hoping someone...
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    Interpet No 9 (Anti Internal Bacteria) Shrimp Safe?

    Has anyone had any experience of using this in a tank that contains shrimps (Cherry + Amano's) ? I bought some new Aphyocharx anisitsi (Blood-fin Tetra) recently to increase the size of my existing school and some of the new fish are starting to show signs of Dropsy. I've tested the water and...
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    Lily pipe clean..

    I found a tip on one of the ADA View videos, they pushed the tubing slightly further onto the pipe before they removed it ( i guess it helps to break the friction bond between the pipe and tubing) Takes a little practice to get it right, you have to squeeze the tube below the lily while pushing...
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    Easy carbo, generic or cheaper equivalent?

    Hi, the cheapest way to do it is to make your own. Buy from here http://www.bonnymans.co.uk/products/pro ... uctID=6243 calculator here http://rota.la/glut/ Disclaimer: I've not personally used this method, but there is quite an in depth thread on the forums here from people who have. Worth a...
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    Lunapets

    I believe they have stopped trading, viewtopic.php?f=37&t=23848&p=244511&hilit=lunapet#p244511
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    EasyCarbo dosing bottle

    The liquid carbon i got from AE came in a clear dosing bottle, as does the Aquarium plant food version. i keep mine in the cabinet anyway, so if it is light sensitive hopefully storing it in the dark should help.
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    Aquatics Live Showcase

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    Winter Water Change Acceptable temp

    Hi, I've found the local outdoor/ camping shops are usually the cheapest place to pick up 25LT water cans. I do a 75LT water change, and its really no trouble, just 3 trips to the tap. With a bit of trial and error and a thermometer i worked out how much hot water needed to be put into the can...
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    Power head with cables outside of tank?

    Hi, most probably the VorTech. Again i have no experience with them but believe they are very highly thought of. http://ecotechmarine.com/products/vortech/vortech-mp10/ Stu.
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    new to ferts?

    Worth a read if you already haven't http://www.ukaps.org/EI.htm Even a how to vid at the bottom of the page and dosing instructions. http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/fert ... r-kit.html
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    Optiwhite

    Also TMC have started selling optiwhite's , I'm sure they have opened a place in Manchester might be worth giving them a call. http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/c ... p?sid=5278
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    Lily Pipes

    Hi, hose diameter on the 2324 is 12/16-mm, have a look at tankscape's website for cheaper Lily pipes available from the UK. http://www.tankscape.co.uk/co2-and-glassware/lily-pipes
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    Non return valves

    Im using these, so far I've had no issues with them. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0722672290
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    Dennerle nano cube 10L filter advice wanted

    Thanks for that, will look them up. Stu.
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    Dennerle nano cube 10L filter advice wanted

    Hi My other half has just picked herself up a bargain Dennerle 10L nano cube in the sale at our local garden centre. Its the complete system for £35. On taking everything out of the box, everything is there (additives, substrate, light, thermometer, ferts, etc), but the original filter is...
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    Cryptocoryne sp.'Flamingo'

    Watermarque have it listed on E-bay at the moment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cryptocoryne- ... 998wt_1114
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    Custom Made Aquariums

    Hi, have you tried Poseidon's ? http://www.poseidons-palace.co.uk/Rimle ... riums.html Stu.
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    Amazon themed plants

    TGM have a search by origin option if that helps? http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/se ... America%22
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    Hydor external - should a light come on when it is heating?

    Re: Hydor external - should a light come on when it is heati Mine always has a red light on when it's heating, if i turn it up there is a audible click as it turns on also. Stu
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    Drinks cabinet as a stand - what weight can it take?

    1L = 1KG 91LT=14.33ST
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    Manzanita Wood Scapes

    Thanks Ady, having been an avid reader of your journals i really appreciate your comments :D The sands ADA Nile sand. Cheers Stu.
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    Manzanita Wood Scapes

    Hi Not too sure how inspirational this will be as this is my first planted tank, having been away from fishkeeping for 20+ years. It's very much a work in progress so please excuse the random potted plants dumped in the right-hand corner. The tank has only been running for a couple of weeks...
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    Manzanita Wood queries

    If it's small enough and you have a big enough pot, boil it on the stove for a couple of hours. Obviously keep topping the water up. Other than that the larger pieces i have took a couple of weeks of soaking in the bath. Personally i have only ever used fishing line to attach moss, works well...
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    Ordering from U.S.

    https://bongous.com/shipping-rates.php Nope :thumbdown:
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    Ordering from U.S.

    $42.90 according to their site for a 1 kg package http://www.usabox.com/rates.asp
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    New member from South Wales

    Welcome on board, looking forward to the journal :thumbup: Stu.
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    Ordering from U.S.

    Hi. As far as I'm aware they wont ship ADA goods to the UK. They will more than likely point you in the direction of a UK based supplier. It's all to do with market sectors/ distributor area's ETC. And the prices ADA set for a particular market. Sucks i know!!! Friend of mine has ordered from...
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    Looking for good quality ADA style cabinets...???

    Hi, sorry can't help you with the mat. I got the tank second hand and the mat came with it, although I'm pretty sure The Green Machine sell them, if not you can get them from here. http://www.na-un.com/?product_cat=mat Stu.
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    Looking for good quality ADA style cabinets...???

    As has already been stated DIY is your best route. knocked mine up over a couple of weekends, 18mm MDF from B+Q went in with my cutting list and picked up everything else i needed. Two weekends later Hey presto :thumbup: If i can do it anyone can. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded...
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    Guide to Acronyms

    There's quite a comprehensive list here :- http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.ph ... e-I-missed
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    Mesh

    Have you tried E-Bay ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksi ... h&_sacat=0 Stu.
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    Small pieces of driftwood for Anubias, etc

    Hi Alex, there was a guy selling bundles of small drift wood on e-bay ( i was going to get some from him for a nano) just looked him up and he has nothing for sale listed at the moment. Here's his details though, it might be worthwhile dropping him a line to see what he has...
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    Small pieces of driftwood for Anubias, etc

    Hi, have you tried E-Bay? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Fish-/20754/i ... =192&rt=nc The Fourm sponsors will be worth a look at also http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/aquasca ... 2d6c80e4f0 http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/sh ... -materials Stu.
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    Flourish Excel gone from Ebay?

    Interesting http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/to ... amazon-uk/
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    Cost of plastic tubing?

    Try here, It's the cheapest I've found http://www.aquarium-suppliesonline.co.u ... s-95-c.asp Stu.
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    Backgrounds - what do you have and why?

    Try here :thumbup: viewtopic.php?f=47&t=16857
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    Fairly urgent help needed.. Co2 Regulator (m001) Problems.

    Re: Fairly urgent help needed.. Co2 Regulator (m001) Problem sounds like it should work, just don't over tighten it otherwise you run a risk of popping the o ring out of it's seat, its on the low pressure side so you only really need to just nip it up. hope it works out for you. Stu.
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    Fairly urgent help needed.. Co2 Regulator (m001) Problems.

    Re: Fairly urgent help needed.. Co2 Regulator (m001) Problem I would go with a o ring. looks like you have just enough of a shoulder on the body of the reg for it to seat into if you can get one thin enough. local dive shop will be your best bet, just take the whole thing down to them they will...
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    Where to get CO2 Cannisters and Refills

    One for the list in Staffordshire/West Midlands Premier Pub Co. Unit 21 Navigation Way Hawks Green Cannock WS11 7XU 01543 500933 Just picked up 2 x 4KG bottles for the unbelievable price of £8 +VAT each :thumbup: re-fills cost the same and turn round is just under a week, hence me getting 2...
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    Moss and vaseline

    Doesn't Vaseline have petroleum as a base ingredient ? Always though Vaseline was just a brand name for petroleum jelly.
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    My Jewel 25 gallon

    The FEs have a tube that goes to the bottom of the cylinder (the best example I can give is a windex bottle etc) and has the potential to allow liqud co2 into the reg and if it gets though it will rapidly boil gassing far to much co2 into the water. The welding bottle wont have this tube...
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    Getting rid of the mist.

    Its working fine for me
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    Tropica Plant Nutrition Plus

    The Green Machine will ship worldwide. Info here, http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/de ... nformation http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/pr ... ertilisers
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    ADA style cabinet-edging strip problem

    Hi, either one of these should do the job. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... rd_i=B0001 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001P03JC/r ... B0001P03JC
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    Aquarium Systems New-Jet pumps?

    No, not every site makes it clear. http://www.aquaculture-hydroponics.co.u ... -2300.html
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    Aquarium Systems New-Jet pumps?

    Good pumps for the money, but bear in mind they're only adjustable for flow if used submerged, once you remove the front cover to attach the input hose tail you loose the option to adjust the flow down. Stu.
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    JBL bottles?

    The screw with the three holes in is more than likely to be a burst disc i would have thought.
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    First time co2 user - regulator help

    I use one of these. The guys quite local to me so getting it re -filled shouldn't be much of an issue http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORNELIUS-KEG ... 866wt_1348 This guy comes up on here quite often as a recommendation i believe. He's certainly one of the cheapest on E-bay...
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    Best value for money substrate

    There's some good reading here on soil substrates if that's the way you want to go. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=18943 Stu.
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    First time co2 user - regulator help

    Hi Whinnie It will fit a FE it comes with a STD DIN 477 fitting, i have the same reg and for the money its pretty good. Took a while to arrive (3-4 weeks) comes with a spare o ring and is fitted with a 2 pin plug but the seller also included a 3 pin adaptor . I got mine from the same seller if...
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    Attractive(ish) spray bars

    I'm going to experiment with this for a clear spray bar http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16mm-x-2mm-Cl ... 335wt_1114 1 Mt long so you could cut it to whatever length you want. And has been already said very easy to heat crimp the end and drill your own holes
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    Newbie struggling with "initials"

    Try Here http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.ph ... e-I-missed
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    Who has a motorbike?

    Uploaded with ImageShack.us Shot at 2012-01-05 Mine, i love big V twins just endless handfuls of torque :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Whats everyone's new year resolution???

    :D 25 posts think i might need a new resolution now! maybe it should be to not spend to much in the classified section :thumbup:
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    CO2 reactor advise

    Thanks for the reply Alastair, I'm only a few posts away from being able to access the classifieds will have a look at your listing. Stu.
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    Background Alternatives

    Awesome Mark !
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    Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tanks

    Re: Schruz's Works That last photo looks fantastic! Stu.
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    CO2 reactor advise

    Hi Alastair, do you mind me asking how you rate the sera co2 reactor? I'm looking at buying a reactor at the moment and have narrowed it down to the Sera or the AM 1000. Many thanks Stu.
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    Ian's nano cube

    I think i will have to have a trip down to P@H to get one of these for my kitchen, they do look very good for the money. At least that way i can actually get a tank up and running rather than staring at my empty 90P while i slowly get the equipment together for it. ( it' s taking forever :cry: )...
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    My 130ltr Tank - *Updated Pics*

    Re: My 130ltr Tank - Lots of Pics That's starting to come together nicely, can defiantly see an improvement in the recent photos.
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    Whats everyone's new year resolution???

    To get my posts up over 25 so i can access the classifieds forum :lol:
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    shopping list for CO2 setup

    Lunapet ?
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Happy new year to all.
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    Background Alternatives

    The mirrored film sounds like an interesting idea! some options here http://www.visionwindowfilms.co.uk/Priv ... -Film.aspx
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    Background Alternatives

    The Green Machine used to list a opaque/light reflecting background on their site but i can no longer see it listed. To me it looked like any opaque/etched effect window film that's widely available, very subtle but just enough to obscure the view of cables pipe ETC behind the tank.
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    Background Alternatives

    Have you considered an opaque background? Stu.
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    Cutting hole in sink. Rotary tool?

    The video is basically just an advert for their drill bits.( although very helpful and as you say they do make it look very easy) I found this while i was researching doing something similar myself but in the end i decided to go with a click clack waste as you mentioned earlier, as the cost of...
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    Cutting hole in sink. Rotary tool?

    This is quite a useful link. http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tile-dril ... urved.html Stu.
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    What did you get for xmas? (fish related or other)

    £125 of TGM vouchers !! :D Oh and a bottle of gentleman jack
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    New TMC Mini LED 400

    The controllers come up quite often on E-Bay second hand. That's where i got mine from, from memory i think i paid £36 + P+P might be worth keeping an eye on the used Aquaray listings. Stu.
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    Wood AND Rock ?

    You have a few options for your lily pipes depending on your budget. http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/pr ... lily-pipes http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/filtrat ... 0_310.html http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?rt=nc& ... m283&_vc=1 Hope this helps Stu.
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    Auto-dosing EasyCarbo

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... Categories
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    co2 regulator O ring

    Should be either a BS 111 or BS 112 any online o ring supplier or your local dive shop should be able to confirm this. Stu.
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