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  1. oddn0ise

    Anubias Disease!

    This week I have retrieved a floating Anubias leaf a day. Could this be the beginning of the disease you mention, any suggestions on what to do next?
  2. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Bucephalandra Kedegang growing well, happy Corys and cherry shrimps too
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    My first planed tank, with help from Aquarium Gardens

    Agreed, they were really helpful on my first visit, looking forward to a return trip at some point...
  4. oddn0ise

    Planted Tank Fertilizers Masterclass

    all 3 videos in one night, lots to think about, but great stuff in there, however much you think you know.
  5. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    "Try Seachem Iron." Ok cheers, will check it out.
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    After 4 months: Fish and shrimps are all in good shape. Buces are happy, Balansae going well, Anubias is returning back to good health, but Tenellum is thinning and struggling to get the Rotundifolia to settle, both on the right ...
  7. oddn0ise

    River life photos

    just adding to the great selection of dragonflies in this thread... From a back garden in London...
  8. oddn0ise

    Happy X-ray tetra - 270L

    Fish are starting to colour up again. Moving a happy tank full of fish seems to be stressful all round so happy to see tetras, corys and cherry shrimps all returning to their happy state.
  9. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Fair bit of damage from Anubias melt, but everything seems to be recovering. Added a couple more Buces and got some Seachem Flourish Glue which is great for attaching the plants. The Rotala looks to be settling in already.
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    A quick trim, and Montevidensis has now been replaced with Cryptocoryne Balansae and have introduced some Rotala Rotundifolia (Green) to fill out the right hand side.
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Nitrite is finally down and the fish all seem happy, so far. There's a fair bit of Anubias melt though and I'm not sure about the Montevidensis seems a bit regular to me.
  12. oddn0ise

    Trimming Helanthium Tennelum

    Do you guys trim Tennelum or leave it to grow naturally. I do like the natural look but not sure whether it's better to trim it...
  13. oddn0ise

    Water change 50% net or gross ?

    Yeah pre-Sumerian era here too, and am in the middle of cycling so have transported over 600 litres this weekend by bucket. I'm somehow scared of the tech (and the tightly coiled green tubing) and transporting it through the house and up the garden. Tried a pump and it flipped off the glass and...
  14. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    still juggling with the Ammonia levels, so no return for the fish just yet. Biggest innovation for me has been using glue for the first time. JBL Pro Haru for the hardscape, and Seachem Flourish for the plants, both have been a revelation...
  15. oddn0ise

    Water parameters during cycling

    yeah the fungus seems to be moving on, but not able to add back-in the fish just yet...
  16. oddn0ise

    Water parameters during cycling

    Thanks for this Michael, that settle my mind a lot. Will have a go at cleaning it, and then will let it run it's course... Thanks
  17. oddn0ise

    Water parameters during cycling

    Agreed was taking it a little slower this time around. But have just done first Ammonia test and have 2Mg/L, so have now done a 60% water change, and will do the same again tomorrow. Some sort of algae has appeared already on one particular piece of wood. Any suggestions for treatment...
  18. oddn0ise

    Should you start dosing CO2 from day one?

    OK, I'm about the same, but a little higher level so will bring that down, thanks
  19. oddn0ise

    Should you start dosing CO2 from day one?

    OK thanks so far, clear guidance and the 'Cycling' thread was a help too. Was planning to cut the lighting a little, is it best to do 'intensity' or 'amount of time on'?
  20. oddn0ise

    Should you start dosing CO2 from day one?

    ...and what about ferts? Should they go in as well or wait for any ammonia spikes first.
  21. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    A couple of days in...
  22. oddn0ise

    Should you start dosing CO2 from day one?

    thanks all, I'll crank it up then...
  23. oddn0ise

    Should you start dosing CO2 from day one?

    First round of plants (about 60%) are in place, should I start CO2 now or let things settle down first?
  24. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Foreground (Helanthium tenellum) in place and starting to add back-in some of my original Anubias barteri, Cryptcorine crispatula, and the new Alternanthera reineckii
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    Small heater recommendations

    thanks these do look good and pretty small too, cheers
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Plants have arrived and time to get this scape going: Bucephalandra Biblis Bucephalandra Kedegang Becephalandra Red Bucephalandra Green Velvet Helanthium tenellum Sagittaria Subulata Alternanthera reineckii Eleocharis sp. montevidensis
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Damp cloth has been applied but the 20 year old pre Optiwhite tank, is showing it's age...
  28. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    I was originally thinking Vallis, but it doesn't get much love these days, so am trying the Montevidensis and my original Cryptocoryne Crispatula. We'll see how this goes... Plants should arrive soon, am keen to get going...
  29. oddn0ise

    Small heater recommendations

    Can anybody recommend a good, small heater. I don't have space for an inline heater and thought about getting one that is easy to tuck away. My 270L tank is mounted within a wall and doesn't need that much heat. Any suggestions?
  30. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    I under ordered the soil and am now awaiting one more 9L bag and some extra rock too. But the wood is now glued in place and my selection of plants are on order. Various bits of lead and rock are loosely in place as still scared the wood will float. Title: Jurassic Valley
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    The hardscape arrived the next day, and fish, shrimps and plants are all safe in plastic containers
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    After my first trip to the inspirational Aquarium Gardens, I ended up with this layout in the shop.
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    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    Am going to re-use lots of Anubias Barteri and various Crypts including Crispatula and Wendtii from previous set-up. 270L braced tank - Eheim Professional 3 - 350 filter with Eheim pre-filter 2L JBL CO2 system with Sera diffuser (CO2 from London Gases) AquaRay LED tiles x 2 (2pm fade up - 9pm...
  34. oddn0ise

    Jurassic Valley 270L (oddn0ise)

    First scape in 3 years and last scape in this old tank
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    Transition to new scape (270L oddn0ise)

    The algae is now in clumps, and easier to pick out, it's still attached to the outer edges of the Anubias leaves, does it ever die off and completely detach from the leaves?
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    Tank seal decay

    Have gone for the bodge just help out the sealant that is thinning a little, but in 2 more years it will definitely be time for a new tank. Have made a first time trip to Aquariums Gardens and was blown away, excellent set-up and service and am now about to do my final scape, and so far, taking...
  37. oddn0ise

    Tank seal decay

    Was hoping to try silicon on silicon and hope for the best. It's the getting it cleaned up that will be the trickiest part. Any suggestions?
  38. oddn0ise

    Tank seal decay

    Patch for now, as I think it's all OK, next time around it will be a new opti-white tank, opti-white wasn't used that much then, and yes it does have a few 'painful' scratches.
  39. oddn0ise

    Tank seal decay

    You're right, one more scape and then it time for a new one. It's in a fireplace and behind paneling so a new tank will be a slightly more complicated job...
  40. oddn0ise

    Considering a rescape - what are the best practices?

    Am following this and just wanted to know how things are going. Am about to start my 2/3 week re-scape process too.
  41. oddn0ise

    Tank seal decay

    My tank is heading towards its 20th year and am starting to get nervous about the seals going. One area on the front face has decayed, there's algae on it and the sealant has worn thin, its just in a small area 4 cm in length and the decay is to about half of the depth of the sealant. Anyone...
  42. oddn0ise

    Transition to new scape (270L oddn0ise)

    OK thanks very much Darrel, will give that a go, as I'm definitely leaning towards keeping the anubias at least
  43. oddn0ise

    Transition to new scape (270L oddn0ise)

    Haven't been around for a few years but am now planning to start a new scape. This is the previous set-up and it's been very low maintenance for a couple of years now, so there's been a build up of Black Beard Algae as I discarded the CO2 injection. What's the opinion on moving plants from an...
  44. oddn0ise

    When assassins need to be assassinated

    no problems they get on well together, I have probably close to 100 of each and they get on fine... Needing to clear some snails if you want some, just let me know
  45. oddn0ise

    When assassins need to be assassinated

    My assassin snails have done a great job, and have extinguished the nasty snail infestation I had. But they've got on so well they've now breed and I have hundreds of small assassins snails, if anyone would like some, or have some Crypts to swap for them, let me know. Can send 10 small ones at...
  46. oddn0ise

    Spirulina turning shrimp red

    the recommendation from earlier in this post is having an amazing effect on my shrimps, thanks Simon. Great stuff http://taaquaculture.uk/
  47. oddn0ise

    Help, Help, Help!

    Yes lost about 20 fish, mainly the glowlights, Corys seem OK and shrimps no problem. cheers for the help.
  48. oddn0ise

    Help, Help, Help!

    Large water change and things seems stable now. Have dropped the water level and left things for the night. It looks like I had opened the CO2 valve too much and it's been on all day. The Corys seem OK though. Thanks for the help
  49. oddn0ise

    Help, Help, Help!

    OK will do simple test first and get on with a water change, now. Will leave the gas off for a few days. thanks
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    Help, Help, Help!

    changed a little of the media and cleaned it out. I only changed about 20% of the water, yesterday. I can only think it's got something to do with the gas. Could have possibly been on all night, and just wondering whether the canister is actually filled with CO2?
  51. oddn0ise

    Help, Help, Help!

    Hi, Have just come home to a tank full of dead fish. Glowlights and Kitty Tetras all dead. Have just lifted 3 Corydoras out and after floating up side down for a while have now moved to the bottom of a bucket of fresh water. My red shrimp all seem OK, there are now no snails on the glass, and...
  52. oddn0ise

    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Am keen to hear any opinions/suggestions here, https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/green-algae-taking-hold-help-please.56889/#post-554104
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    green algae taking hold - help please

    After taking some close-up pictures I can see the green algae taking hold. Although the colours do look really nice, it's time to get it under control. The tank is over 15 years old, 270L, and when changing scape (August '18) I retained the original Amazonia soil, and to me the tank just feels...
  54. oddn0ise

    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Damn, I'm normally OK at keeping control of algae but its starting to get a grip. Does make for some really nice colours though....
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Slightly brighter pic Day 130
  56. oddn0ise

    Bushy plant suggestions

    CO2 is tucked in the back left hand corner. thanks for the suggestions will probably try the Hygrophilia first and see how it goes. Thanks
  57. oddn0ise

    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Have cut the lighting back a little, have cleaned all the stones that got covered in algae. The inlet is now a spray bar and the crypts are growing well now. Still a lot of snails around but am keeping them under control, manually plucking them out. The Java fern is finally coming back to life...
  58. oddn0ise

    Bushy plant suggestions

    Hi UKAPS, my tank is settling down now after a growth stint of algae, and snails. But the plants are now settling down and taking shape, the crypts are waking up and it's been the shift to a spray bar that has helped things along. I'd like to grow a nice plant to fill out the back left and...
  59. oddn0ise

    Eheim3 Filter HELP

    I filled the outlet pipe with water and yes you were right a really large air lock. Took a while to get going but finally it was up and running. And have now fitted a spray bar which I've been meaning to do for ages, thanks everyone for your comments. Stopped me heading straight off and...
  60. oddn0ise

    Eheim3 Filter HELP

    OK, lets give this a go, thanks all three for your responses, will report back soon.
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    Eheim3 Filter HELP

    My Eheim3 350 is 2/3 years old and runs well. The flow was slowing and it felt time to take out the Purigen and have a quick clean. After a swift filter change, I got everything back together and then switched the filter on and could hear there was water moving in the filter, but it wasn't...
  62. oddn0ise

    eggs...help!

    Thanks for the help guys. But I didn't act quick enough, they have either come unstuck or been eaten... Next time I will be ready.
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    eggs...help!

    Here's the full set-up and just 50 days old...
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    eggs...help!

    Any way of helping get these eggs to hatch safely? There are three sets of eggs (two are visible in pic), the bigger two are similar and others (bottom left) are much smaller. The bigger ones look like Corydoras eggs, and appeared after a large water change which seems to be their style. The...
  65. oddn0ise

    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    All sorts going on. Have cut any leaves with black algae and cut back the lighting which seems to be working. But hairgrass has now had a trim as it's settling in very well. Day 50 and there are three collections of eggs on the glass (middle to top right)
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    The hairgrass is settling in just fine and spreading well. But there are patches of black tufts of algae on the top of the Crispatula and the Java fern doesn't look to be settling in that well. The Anubias are also getting black algae on the leaves you can see it on the older leaves. Have cut...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Cheers Grant. Here's how things are progressing. Eleocharis is settling down and spreading nicely. Java fern is slow to regain momentum, as are the Crypts but they'll get going in the end. I used to feed my fish, previously, once a week, but the new Glowlights seem constantly hungry. So have...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Day 30. Just increasing the ferts dosage very slightly, have increased the intensity of the LEDs a little to 95%, and the CO2 is running for 1hr before lights on. Eleocharis is starting fill out and the shrimps are re-appearing and they are more vibrant in colour since feeding them Spirulina...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Have got the CO2 all set-up and running smoothly with gas from London Gases. And just increasing the EasyLife ferts a little. Some swapped plants from the forum have just arrived and have just dropped them in for now, to see if they will settle. Day 22
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    is the flow right?

    Hi Keith, things are settling down nicely and I'll look to try a spray bar soon. Cheers
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Happy plants and happy fish so far...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Day 15. Have just introduced a little Hemianthus callitrichoides hope it settles alongside the Eleocharis acicularis, not sure they both will work together, so will have to wait and see. And just started to dose a little EasyCarbo until I can get a gas refill going. And a little EasyLife...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Thanks, I liked the wood on both sides but it's not to everyone's taste...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Thanks a lot, it's one that will develop over time.
  75. oddn0ise

    Amano are very busy

    nice, to see your shrimps all looking happy. I got mine to a similar state a few years ago and some are still alive after 6 years, but introduced cherries and they are now taking over...
  76. oddn0ise

    is the flow right?

    OK spray bar is an option, just have not used one for a long time. Inlet is bottom right beneath the outlet. The main question is: is having the flow from the filter flowing into the wood a good or a bad thing. So still a high turn-over of the water just not that much movement/flow through the...
  77. oddn0ise

    is the flow right?

    Hi, have placed the wood exactly in the right position, visually, but the flow from the filter is aiming at the wood. Should flow be quite strong, through the tank or does it help plants and CO2 to restrain the flow? There's plenty of it, but, it's not flowing through the tank. Any thoughts...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    2 weeks in and substrate dust finally starting to settle, nitrate/nitrite levels under control. Gentle filter clean after it was really dirty. 40% water change and have been reintroducing fish over the last couple of days. Added Cryptocoryne parva behind Eleocharis acicularis.
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Don't... but hopefully not too many, they're all settling in nicely.
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    know what you mean, and I haven't checked the filter yet...
  81. oddn0ise

    Cutting back crytocoryne!

    Do you want to swap a couple of plants or sell them? I'd be interested and have plenty to swap. Let me know either way
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    I didn't realise it would take so much time transferring the Cherry shrimps, they get everywhere. At one point the tank was bare and soil was almost dry, and somehow there are five tiny shrimps in the new set-up already. Have now added well over 100... Pot bottom...
  83. oddn0ise

    The art of patience...

    Thanks for that, none were floating this morning which seems a bonus and have planted a few more smaller clumps now.
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    The art of patience...

    I’ve started work on a new 270L scape, my first for a few years, and I can’t wait to point out the need for patience… as it is so critical. I like to get the water in and filter running as quickly as possible in a new scape but this urge to fill quickly makes planting especially fine grass like...
  85. oddn0ise

    Mountain Path - 60cm

    really nice scape!
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    and now a timely arrival from...The Green Machine, several pots of Eleocharis acicularis. Time to get planting.
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Decided to try an online fish supplier for the first time... went to TropCo and have just received a beautifully wrapped box of fish, delivered early in the morning on the day they said, really impressed. Just need to look after them until the tank is ready...
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Smoke's all under control now :)
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    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Day 2 - Aug 13, 2018 Easy Life filter media has just been added
  90. oddn0ise

    Return to aquascaping - 270L (oddn0ise)

    Hi all, after a recent holiday to Costa Rica I came back all inspired and have set about a new aquascape. After almost 15 years my 270L tank feels like it is nearing the end of it’s life, so this may well be my last scape in this tank. It has served me well with a top 300 ranking in the ADA...
  91. oddn0ise

    UKAPS Members' Full-Tank Shots

    After 3 years and ever decreasing attention time, I'm ready for a full change. My 270L is now overgrown with moss and some amazing red algae on the Java fern. This is one of the better pics, I'll post new set-up pics as it progresses...
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    Staurogyne lake 270L - return of oddn0ise

    Just 2 bits of Anubis remain everything else has melted. But when doing a fairly major water change, I put the LED lights onto storm mode and I now have eggs on the front glass at the water line. Must have happy tank...
  93. oddn0ise

    Staurogyne lake 270L - return of oddn0ise

    A little more focus and things are taking shape..., increasing intensity of LED light a small amount each week. Sera Florena seems to help too... 3rd May 16 - latest update, pic from iPhone
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    Staurogyne lake 270L - return of oddn0ise

    Have clean the tank up a little and introduced Purigen to keep the water clean. Have also added some Bolbitis to fill the space from the dead Anubias. Together with a little shadier lighting it starts to come to life
  95. oddn0ise

    Helping or hindering

    Have just noticed a large dead shrimp in the tank.Will check out whether it was the egg carrying one.
  96. oddn0ise

    Helping or hindering

    One of my Amano shrimps is full with grey eggs. There a group of shrimps all around is that OK, or is it danger? Sorry for the pics, it's a close as I could get the iPhone.
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    Staurogyne lake 270L - return of oddn0ise

    Day 120 - 15th April. Have lost most of the Anubias, but everything else is settling down well. The Anubias will make way for some Bolbitus planting soon. And seem to have a few very overweight shrimps so hopefully some smaller ones on the way.
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