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  1. Steveyg81

    I need a change

    Hi all, Iv had a big clear out of my stock, and im in a position to add some more.....but i want something different. My tank is getting heavily planted, with plenty of bogwood. I really would like some suggestions of some fish that are different from the norm, preferably with a bit of...
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    My new Optiwhite (570L approx)

    This looks fantastic, I love the rock work. Looking forward to seeing it grown in a bit. Good job :D
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    A New aquatic gardener....be gentle!

    Thanks for the warning, I will keep a close eye, I can always swap it back if it goes pear shaped!! I think my tank is 46 USG.
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    A New aquatic gardener....be gentle!

    Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments. My pay day shopping list so far reads - - A collection of anubias - Aponogeton bulbs - Crypts, including balansae. - Nymphea bulb/s Im going to go plant heavy, I like the organized messy chaos look. Also my power pack for the lights arrive on...
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    A New aquatic gardener....be gentle!

    Hi, Iv been a member for some time, and have mainly read other peoples work and it has taught me a lot. So I think it is time I put my tank on here because im getting really into the planted aquarium, but im a little bit lacking at the moment when it comes to scaping, plant choice etc. To...
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    Aquawave Fusion

    Hi, Was just wondering if anyone has, or has used the aquawave fusion led tubes? Iv just got hold of 2 of the white tubes (the longest ones) to go into my vision 180. Im currently waiting for a power supply to arrive. Many thanks Steve
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    Pearls of the Antilles

    I just posted the other day asking about planted marine tanks, and if mine can look half as natural as yours I will be over the moon! Great tank.
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    Members Backgrounds

    Spent 12 years in the RAF as an airframe/propulsion technician, now im working as an offshore engineer for a global subsea umbilical company. No formal qualifications as such, just experienced, been engineering my entire adult life 8)
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    Foreground Recommendations Please !

    Crypt parva looks great when tightly grouped at the front too
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    Isn't UKAPS great.

    I have been reading as a guest on this forum for months, then when I decided I wanted a change in my tank I subscribed as a member. I may not comment on loads of things but I read and read and read, then when iv read that I read some more! You will not believe how much ttime and money I have...
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    Marine ???

    Loving the sandy tank with mangroves idea....I may explore this further! Hmmmmmm 8)
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    How well can fish heal?

    I have a large pearl gourami in my tank and I crushed him when I was slotting back my internal filter. Thought I had lost him because he had a horrible red graze, and was swimming very slowly and sideways with laboured gill movements. I put him in quarantine, added a small amount of generic...
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    Is TNC Complete - Aquarium Plant Food any good

    I just ordered some today, look forward to trying it out.
  14. Steveyg81

    Spray bar or nozzles?

    Some real food for thought here, I get pretty reasonable circulation with my spray bar, but there is quite a strong current at the top and sometimes my angels look like they are skydiving in water!! I might try the nozzle tomorrow, I would accept reduced velocity, just as long as the flow...
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    Spray bar or nozzles?

    Hi all, Iv currently got an eheim 2217 running on my vision 180 with the spray bar on the side of the tank. Iv managed to get hold of the outlet nozzle from an fx5 (the two nozzles at 90 degrees). Would this be better for circulation than the spray bar? Are there any advantages to having...
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    Filter cleaning

    Im the same, iv had my external for about a year and iv only opened it up twice, to clean the media. Make sure you use tank water or dechlorinated, you don't want to kill all bacteria!
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    Hi

    Hi and welcome
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    Hi, new from north east!!!

    Thank you all, Im learning almost at a daily rate on here!
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    Marine ???

    Hi, I have finally been given permission to start a new tank, and this time im thinking of going marine, but perhaps with a twist 8) Are there any marine plants available? Can I get hold of them? Has anyone here tried this? It wont be until later in the year but i just want to get an idea in...
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    120 x 55 x 55cm 'On the sea shore'

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55cm 'On the sea shore' Loving the rock work, The second pic reminds me of something like the land that time forgot!
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    Low maintenance Jungle set up

    Looks fantastic, Im trying to achieve a similar look and this has given me some new ideas, So thanks 8) Steve
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    Films?

    Watched the trailers for prometheous and the new american pie.....both look amazing!!! Some good movies coming this summer!
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    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    Does anybody know of any good places n the north east? I live just outside new castle and im really struggling for anywhere other than online, Many thanks Steve
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    Films?

    Real steel is very good. If you like a mix of black comedy and 80's revival then a film called take me home tonight is worth a watch too.
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    Getting somwhere? pic updates

    Re: 4 weeks on! really liking this journal :D , im a beginner to planted tanks too, and you've kinda inspired me to start a journal of my own, look forward to the next round of pics
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    pay day

    For some reason my company pays me on the 15th of the month??? I am currently exploring which crypts I want to fill my low light low tech vision 180 with!
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    Newbie with a lighting question.

    Thanks george, Im still new with the lighting/planting, but i have plenty of time to research (since i left the RAF in november!! 8) ) There is just one bulb at the mo but i went to paddock farm water gardens and they sell 90cm led overtank lights so i may have to purchase one of those!!! To...
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    Newbie with a lighting question.

    Hi everyone, Iv recently got into planting my vision 180. I bought it second hand, and here lies my potential problem!! The previous owner had broken the standard juwel light unit, and hadn't fixed/replaced it. Instead there is a 30" 25w t8 that I have just replaced with a new resun tube...
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    Hi, new from north east!!!

    I knew George was in the raf from pfk, but I don't think we have met. I left a couple of months ago, I work for the oil and gas industry now! And ady, im a member of the north east aquatic society forum. Some great stuff on there, especially findings stores in the region.
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    Hi, new from north east!!!

    Hi everyone, Im steve, i live in south south shields. Iv been fishkeeping since i left the RAF and im only just now getting into planted tanks. I am a member of a local forum and have a journal of my first planted tank. Im going to put it up on here too as i very much appreciate advice and...
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