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  1. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Ok thanks for that, I'll give that a go......want to try and sort this out before a house move.
  2. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    According to EI calc @ FluidsOnline the tank is 64 Ltrs, I have stayed with 50% water change, 2ml EasyCarbo, 30Ml EI Macro and 1ml of Profito for 5 days then rest for 2, have also reduced lighting to 3 hours. (30w Eco Aqua) What is noticeable is that the Crypts and the Helferi (the helferi is...
  3. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Ok.....have dealt with the 'film' issue before so should be able to get this sorted.
  4. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Well this is improving.....growth has increased so have been able to trim some of it as well, as most the algae was toward the top of the plants. However, I have been getting what I can only describe as a foam on top of the water...this is a new on me and googling suggest's protein? but the...
  5. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Thx I'll give it a go.....
  6. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    It was something I picked up on from a journal.....2 lots of lighting periods. Ok I could try and leave it on for a single period of time and monitor it. Thx.
  7. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Has no one got any suggestions.... :(
  8. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    This is becoming frustrating.....the 'dirty algae' is back....and it's appeared in a matter of a couple of days, with no C02 I have increased the Easycarbo dose....but I'm beginning to wonder if it's a lighting issue...an Eco Aqua Led on for 2x4hrs with a break of 2hrs.
  9. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Well......Sunday morning and it looked like Chernobyl....but the fish are Ok have rehoused these in the other tank....and started again.....bought some plants locally and JBL Aquasoil Plus, managed to rescue a couple of swords with a few new leaves and most of the crptys, albeit most had just a...
  10. geaves

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

    Re: ADA 60-P planted tank 'Prairie' (week 12, new photos) Hi, there is a journal about one those allpondsolutions.
  11. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Hm! It's not ammonia took a sample of water to a local lfs for testing, ammonia was 0.05ppm, there were 2 high reading's phosphate was off the chart, that's probably due to JI, and the ph was showing 8.4 higher than I expected would have expected lower due to the hardness of the water here.
  12. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Never thought of ammonia, although the fish are showing no signs of stress, the "dirty algae" hits the nail on the head, as the second tank which has just 4 plants in it in pots gets diatoms and that's just a dust both on the glass and the plants and that's easy to remove. I'm hoping that one of...
  13. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Decided last week to totally start from scratch, but kept all the plants, water, filter etc, temporarily re housed the fish. Used 2cm of John Innes No3 as the base covered with greenhouse mesh and topped with the original gravel (washed) 2cm's. Appears to have been a total mistake, the outbreak...
  14. geaves

    Filter Wool

    Can't remember who posted this but have bought some from here hope that helps.
  15. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    With all the help I received over this I thought I would update....for some unknown reason the original site in Romania was first suspended then closed...no one knows why. So I had to start from scratch using some of my own web space, which also mean't registering a new domain, initially I used...
  16. geaves

    Contacting Aquariums LTD

    I'm sure I read something about these, but featured here on PFK and here there is also a thread on UKAPS mainly complaints about their customer service. The one thing that seems to stand out is the different phone numbers :?
  17. geaves

    Product Review AllPondSolutions 600-HO Hang on Filter Review

    The No1 accessory for your aquarium filter :twisted: The review was excellent, wished I had purchased one of these instead of the Aqua One.
  18. geaves

    optimum spraybar configuration?....

    Hi Ady, They have these at my local P@H would like to have one of these if I can get it past the wife, does it come with the spraybar or was it something you had to make up yourself. Geoff
  19. geaves

    all in one query

    That's interesting, because I was looking at around 1.5-2ml per day which would be about double the dose as mine is low tech with no C02 + with a second set up waiting to get started dry salts are more economical. Based upon that 350l post that's about 1ml per 40/43l, so 1.5ml for my 60l would...
  20. geaves

    all in one query

    I am looking at changing to James Planted Tank all in one as well and would also like to know if the 5ml is daily or weekly based upon the recommendation of Tropica 5ml per 50ltrs weekly.
  21. geaves

    Detritus or Diatoms.

    No C02 injection.....have been trying for a couple of weeks to get some Amanos locally but I've probably got a better chance finding hens teeth. Would online be a better option for these? The base is aqua soil topped with unipacs samoa sand.
  22. geaves

    Detritus or Diatoms.

    I can't work out what this is.... Aquarium Plants 2012-05-16 003 by geaves, on Flickr Aquarium Plants 2012-05-16 001 by geaves, on Flickr I have stopped all dosing and started a regime of 10ltr water change daily, 40cm cube, approx 50ltrs, hob filter, Eco Aqua Led on for 8 hours (2x4) per...
  23. geaves

    amazing fert chart / what's wrong with this rotala?

    Can't help with the plant problem, but the link is broke, try this.. http://infographics.myaquacalc.com/?p=333
  24. geaves

    Plant deficiency?

    Well I've taken one of the worst stems, cut it down leaving 2 leaf nodes and the top and planted at the front, if it dies I've lost nothing, if it grows into a Triffid then I've solved the problem. :)
  25. geaves

    Plant deficiency?

    Thanks I'll give that a try.
  26. geaves

    Plant deficiency?

    Yesterday I did the usual water change and decided to do some trimming and replant some of the trimmings. The Eustralis Stellata is one of 2 plants I'm struggling with, when I received it I removed all the rockwool and separated the stems, 6 in total. Trimmed the roots to approx. the same...
  27. geaves

    Plant deficiency?

    CO2 is not an option, where the tank is situated I just don't have the space....so the option is too review what and when I'm dosing. TVM, Geoff
  28. geaves

    plant pots

    just potting compost, but you can use john innes...
  29. geaves

    plant pots

    just the soil.....
  30. geaves

    plant pots

    Well I've used just ordinary plastic pots, with potting compost, and some gravel on the top, these all sit in the next project's tank whilst I add various bits n pieces.....seems to work OK.
  31. geaves

    Leaves melting

    Have tracked the link down further, looking for my own solution. Geoff
  32. geaves

    Plant deficiency?

    Not sure if this should be in here or fert dosing....anyway couple of plant problems I've been trying to resolve. Eustralis Stellata, this has been in the tank now for about a month, it grows, but no sooner the new leaves start to develop they start to go brown....and eventually fall off...
  33. geaves

    Is it legal to send fish through couriers?

    They don't, it makes no difference putting 'fragile' tape around a package, judging by the quality of the box i.e. it wasn't fit for purpose...too thin....my advice....never trust a courier, a package will always get there, but they don't handle items with 'kid gloves' just because it has...
  34. geaves

    Is it legal to send fish through couriers?

    Well according to these people the courier should be registered to carry live fish.
  35. geaves

    EI dosing solutions correct?

    TBH I use this to calculate and have printed sheets for both tanks. Geoff
  36. geaves

    Help buying laptop

    Hi George, I always ask people how much do they want to spend, the spec you have quoted is quite low, the chances of getting XP these days are virtually nil. I would suggest a visit to PC World for a hands on, or for online laptops direct have used these myself. Toshiba, HP Compaq or Dell, my...
  37. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Well had a look, nothing seems to jump out, I'm guessing that whoever installed WP has done very little else since, from what I know from the wife, a teacher from Turkey has set this up. Anyway I'm done, just the how to for the teachers using it. :text-thankyou: Again many...
  38. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress That would explain why I couldn't find the reference's from my original google. Fixed, thanks very much that's removed the heading's, looks much better.....I think all of this has been donated by someone, I removed both 'ADS' in the sidebars....the left hand one is back :evil...
  39. geaves

    Milky Water

    Thanks guys, will leave then until the next water change....fish seem Ok....particularly the new residents.
  40. geaves

    Milky Water

    :? The title says it all really as it's the only way to describe it....I did a major water change on Saturday due to plant changes, removed some and added some new, after the water change added the usual 2ml of TNC. Sunday morning water was crystal clear, added 2ml TNC again as normal and it...
  41. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress I knew it....no tag or category php....other google searches have pointed to the Archive.php, but I can't seem to find what I should be looking for in there... found this in the Archive.php <?php $post = $posts[0]; // Hack. Set $post so that the_date() works. ?> <?php /* If this...
  42. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress I'm come up against a brick wall, I want to remove this 'Archive for the ‘England’s Blog’ Category' which appears at the top of each countries blog page...this is obviously linked to categories, and is obviously a php edit, but no amount of googling seems to give me a logical...
  43. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Thanks, changed it again....found top level menu, Country>Home Page>Blog so on the home page they can add a description and information about their school, that's linked to a static page for each country, then the blog is linked to each countries category and I've found a plugin...
  44. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Thanks for the offer, you never know....
  45. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Created a custom menu, that appears to work albeit somewhat crude, I would appreciate your opinion.
  46. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress That's what I have been doing using google search, whilst there are answers most require some sort of code editing :? , I didn't set up the site, just got involved and it appears that the theme has been written specifically for this site.
  47. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress More research....(my brain hurts!!) wondering if the way forward is to create a custom menu rather than allowing wp to take care of it...the theme used has that ability, then I could perhaps have a home page, then 'nest' categories from within the custom menu as well as having a...
  48. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Yes that's what I thought, they have a plugin 'User Role Editor' which should change user options, have changed the 'Editor' to edit pages and edit published pages, but when I logon as my wife's school for instance it only allows me to view the page not edit it's content. *Some...
  49. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Think I've cracked it.....except the only way I can get each country to edit their home page is to give them admin rights....but the rest seems to be falling into place. Got the pages and categories working, just need to sort the menu as this displays alphabetically. *Nope still...
  50. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress The second part I understand, I have managed to work that out....so parent page, then subsequent child pages based upon the 'topic' content, have run some tests using that format. The first makes logical sense, so the menu would have each country, selecting that country would...
  51. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Re: Wordpress Thanks will have a look.....I'm more concerned by the current content if I start changing things I take it the content will remain but in the right place, or rather in a more structured content.
  52. geaves

    Restricted Space.

    :clap: Found one that fits from a local lfs.....TMC V2PowerBox 200....not bad, can't hear it when it's in the cabinet, comes with a 4 section spray bar.....all I need now is an inline heater and a diy stand for the Arcadia then I can make a start.
  53. geaves

    Wordpress - New Site

    Hi, After the recent hacking issue :( this has been resolved..... If you can bear with me I will try and explain what sort of help I'm looking for. My wife is a primary school teacher (Foundation 4yr old's) her school is involved in a Comenius Project the schools involved are from the UK...
  54. geaves

    Low Energy, Water Changes, CO2, Algae, and Pseudoscience.

    Re: Low Energy, Water Changes, CO2, Algae, and Pseudoscience You can bookmark any thread, once the thread is bookmarked you can go back and review it, re read it or keep for further reference. I've bookmarked some of Troi's threads, and threads where Darrel has posted re the duckweed index...
  55. geaves

    Spare plants, cuttings.

    :( This is not proving as successful as I would have hoped, seeing some with holes in even though I'm adding some Easy Carbo and Aqua One (similar to tpn) and changing 20% of the water every other day. May have to change the potting compost to your suggestion of Miracle Grow, the Amazon Sword...
  56. geaves

    Film on water

    :thumbup: Crude but ingenious.
  57. geaves

    Barb Island. its all over.

    Re: 90x75x45 optiwhite. flow improved. Thanks Chris......TBH I did find it via google just wanted confirmation..... :roll: not too far from me, just that I can't get them locally....went to Aldham on Saturday....none there either.
  58. geaves

    Barb Island. its all over.

    Re: 90x75x45 optiwhite. flow improved. They are never seen them that 'fat' before.....got an address or postcode, thx.
  59. geaves

    Will your computer learn to read your emotions?

    I hope not!!!! :lol: Any_key by geaves, on Flickr
  60. geaves

    Low Energy, Water Changes, CO2, Algae, and Pseudoscience.

    Re: Low Energy, Water Changes, CO2, Algae, and Pseudoscience :thumbup: Now that I understand, having bookmarked your threads for continued future reference I find I get lost/confused by the 'applied science' on what is essentially growing immersed plants.
  61. geaves

    Hydroleca

    This might be worth a look this stuff Bio-Motion stumbled across it whilst browsing for filters, and that led me onto moving bed filtration.
  62. geaves

    Killing algae with excel

    Hi, if it was me I would start with the smallest amount perhaps 1ml, and just keep monitoring it, if there is no change then double the dose, but I would certainly do it after a water change. Have taken our Orb down, fish in cube...don't think they're too happy, hide under the filter most of...
  63. geaves

    Cambs scapers and beyond

    I would have to see if I could get a pass from SWMBO.... :wink: but would be interesting...
  64. geaves

    Suffolk Water Anybody ?

    If it's Essex and Suffolk then it might this you're looking for, appears to be all there is on their site re water quality.
  65. geaves

    Hacked site!!!!

    Dumb question really... :oops: is there a way they can get it back? considering the content is still there.
  66. geaves

    Spare plants, cuttings.

    With the next project just sitting there empty, I have decided to use it to keep spare plants and cuttings ready for when I actually get this started. I've started planting in plastic pots filled with potting compost and topped with gravel, tank has an internal filter and a heater, have also...
  67. geaves

    Hacked site!!!!

    Wow, yes it is by the look of it, but is there a possibility that the hackers would have changed the admin password to the site? i.e. the home page. My wife has suggested I take this on board... :lol: because the layout just doesn't make sense, however I have a draft post ready should this...
  68. geaves

    Eco-Complete/Mature Tank

    Hey, I'm new to this myself, but if the tank is empty, which it needs to be, then just add the eco-complete and start planting, if you have retained the water in bags, even better.
  69. geaves

    Hacked site!!!!

    Personally I would have done so, but then I didn't set it up.....however, in cases like this is the original content still intact on the hosting site or not.
  70. geaves

    Hacked site!!!!

    I was in the middle of asking for some assistance regarding Wordpress and a particular project my wife is involved in, but the site has been hacked :evil: This is/was a multicultural blog for 5 primary schools across Europe, the blog was initially done by a teacher in Romania, the wife is in...
  71. geaves

    Film on water

    Thanks for the offer, that would be great, drop me a pm when you have it ready......I know the edge HOb's can be uprated by replacing the impeller. I don't have room for a canister on the next tank so a hob or wet/dry is the only option, but I would also like to clear the internal on my current...
  72. geaves

    Film on water

    Tim that would be great a few pictures, because I'm seriously looking toward a HOB on the current setup purely as an experiment for a slightly larger tank, would be interested to know what HOB, I've been looking at AquaEl from an online retailer in Ireland. The AquaEl having a higher lph than...
  73. geaves

    Surface scum

    Been about 1.5 days...so I'm still hopeful that it doesn't reappear.
  74. geaves

    Surface scum

    I've been reading through this and the other link, have cleared mine using kitchen roll, but mine was a film, looked like a petrol slick on water sort of a bluey colour.
  75. geaves

    Restricted Space.

    Just looked at the Classic, the 2213 is the only one that would fit, and that only gives 440 l/h, the AquaEl HOB's will do more than that. Making a new cabinet.... :lol: me and wood just don't mix, not much of a 'diy'er'. The cabinet is the older style Fluval Roma 90, the new ones have 2 doors...
  76. geaves

    Restricted Space.

    The reviews about the Nexx filter are not actually great, the HOB appears to be the best option, I'm looking at getting one for the cube so I could hook it onto this tank and get SWMBO's opinion :wink: Thanks for the link :thumbup: yes I would be looking at using a sump and a manual shut...
  77. geaves

    Restricted Space.

    I have a tank and stand purchased from here awaiting the next project, tank is approx. 70ltrs +/-. I wanted to make this as aesthetically pleasing as possible, i.e. just flow and return in the tank either glass or acrylic. However, I am restricted by the cabinet doors, max width being 17cms...
  78. geaves

    Arcadia Luminaire 24

    I have just purchased this from a member, (excellent condition looks like new, pukka unit) anyway it's for a tank 60Lx30Dx39H, currently it has 2x24w T5's 1 is a Tropical Pro and the other a Plant Pro. This new set up once it gets started will have no C02 injection and if I'm correct the 48w...
  79. geaves

    Sand Mix

    Troi, where would you get the soil retainer, somewhere like B&Q or would Wyvale Garden Centre be a better option?
  80. geaves

    Dirty Plants !

    Sorry mate just couldn't resist that.....hope you get it sorted.
  81. geaves

    Dirty Plants !

    Sounds like G6 withdrawal symptoms..... :wink:
  82. geaves

    Sand Mix

    I'm thinking 2-5mm rather than the 3-6mm, but 17 pound for 25kg's.... :thumbup:
  83. geaves

    Sand Mix

    I think this might be it.. if it is excellent value.
  84. geaves

    Sand Mix

    Click on the link to the product and look at the description. The third paragraph states: BH that bit obviously didn't sink in when I read it..... :thumbup:
  85. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    :idea: As a footnote to this thread, would it be possible for a mod or perhaps Darrel :wink: to put together the 'Duckweed Index' in one place as they seem to be spread across a couple of threads.......just a suggestion. Geoff
  86. geaves

    Sand Mix

    Planning on going to Cornwall in the summer to the sister in laws, perhaps I should wait.... :lol:
  87. geaves

    Sand Mix

    So I should stick to something from Unipac or ADA then.
  88. geaves

    Sand Mix

    I currently have another tank ready and waiting albeit for a few more additions, I was going to use John Innes No3, topped off with this which I saw in the local P@H store, I assume it would be Ok and not as dense as play sand. Geoff
  89. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    Thanks to Dave for asking if there is a definitive answer, something I have always wanted to know, I have bookmarked this for future reference. Particularly interested in Darrel's 'Duckweed Index' as it's something I could put into practice on my current set up whilst acquiring the necessary...
  90. geaves

    40cm Cube - Re Scape

    Re: 40cm Cube Re scaped yesterday and added some hardscape.....once completed water was cloudy, not too worried see what it was like this morning. This morning water clear, like crystal, well pleased.....2.00pm added 2ml of EasyCarbo 1hr before lights on, have been doing this since initial...
  91. geaves

    259L bookcase rebirth

    Re: 259L bookcase tank - CO2 diffusion issues Whilst I have no knowledge of the AM1000 I was reading a journal on a US forum and they were experiencing a similar problem, it was suggested by another member to use a 'hobby pump' whatever that is. Geoff
  92. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    Have you read this :wink:
  93. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    Thanks for your input. Expense was one of the reasons I have chose to go non C02, I am on metered water and a hose pipe ban will come into force soon, what I have done is to purchase 2 x 80ltr plastic dustbins to save the water from the initial water changes, one of which is already full. But...
  94. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    I think it's only flawed if you don't get the balance right between plant mass and fish, tbh, this is an observation :oops: I've read your journal, along with the pic's, personally I would add loads more plants before adding to your fish stock, if you dose ferts continue with that on a weekly...
  95. geaves

    Definative answers are they possible?

    As a total noob to this as well, I don't think there is a definitive answer, it all comes down to experience and what suits your set up. I'm only in week 3, and tomorrow I shall be adding some hardscape and replanting, in other words a redesign, because the plants have already shown some...
  96. geaves

    Water's Edge

    Well according to this there should be no need to do water changes. Section 3, 'Things to be wary of' BTW where did you get the baskets?
  97. geaves

    Add extra light on fluval edge 46l

    Personally I think a lot of this come's down to what I call 'trial and error', if this were my Edge I would probably leave the light outside the tank and monitor the effects over a couple of weeks if that's possible, then mount it inside. I have been tempted to buy one of these many times, but...
  98. geaves

    350L low tech tank algae problems

    I purchased a 70cl mixed box from Aqua Essentials, more than enough for my 50l cube and the quality was excellent, as I have no idea about plants (as yet) then having someone else doing the selection just made it easier. They will also offer advice if you drop them an email. The algae will die...
  99. geaves

    Add extra light on fluval edge 46l

    Hi, doing that may create more problems as yours already has the updated Fluval lighting, I do know from reading other forums the the Edge can suffer from light deficiency in the corners, but this can be overcome with the correct planting and scaping. Google George Farmer Fluval Edge, and have a...
  100. geaves

    350L low tech tank algae problems

    As a total noob to this my understanding from reading is plant mass, that means planting 'at least' 80% of the tank with plants, initially with fast growing stem plants, then you can start redesigning slowly. The only other option I do is to add Easy Carbo daily and dose npk on a water change...
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