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I have Tropica plant nutrition +? I think its called. I bought it a while ago for another tank but haven't used it. will that be ok? As for light its just a clip light desk light I got from Ikea. It's a 28W Halogen. Is that ok? or do I need something better?

Yeh I was thinking that too, but what about if I was using the liquid carbon wouldn't i need to have like a power head to help it get around or would it be fine with the power head?

I'm starting my nano tank but I don't want any fish or shrimp in it(Well I'm going to try hard :lol: ). Just want to grow plants. It's the 25L P@H Cube. Will be using Liquid carbon and maybe also Yeast based co2. Was planning to just use a power head to create some kinda flow around the tank...

Thanks Darrel. Thats a shame. Was looking forward to digging up the friend's garden. Did look it up and found some people have actually tried growing it submersed but high majority have failed. Some have also said to of grown it around there pond both submersed/emersed with success. Anyway I...

Here's the photos. Only meant to post 1 but my mate insisted as he said he tried to make it look good like the photos here on ukaps haha. (iPhone camera BTW) any comments on the photos? I will pass on. worse the better =P as you can see the leaves on this plant is bigger than what you get in a...

Hi everyone, Was at a friend's house last night and noticed under his tree it looked to be Hemianthus callitrichoides growing all around it! its basically created a carpet around the tree. It's growing all around his garden like weeds in between slabs of concrete. Could it be HC? or just some...

Hello ladies and gentlemen, Just came across a thread yesterday by Troi Link: http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=18527 He uses a soil based substrate and by the looks of it has done very well with it! I did not want to flood his own thread so thought I would ask here. Does anyone here...

Hi Troi, Just came across your thread yesterday. Very nice! I'm now looking to start my nano tank with this soil based substrate, while looking for everything I need for it i came across this...

60L My First Planted "help journal" Intruder!! Just spotted this snail it's only about 1mm and it's the only 1 I have seen so far? Where did it come from? I've had my plants for a few weeks now also rinsed them before I planted them. Any ideas?? Will be getting rid of it as I've heard them...

*Update* 60L My First Planted OK so it's been a long time, Finally had time to take a few pics and update here. So I've arranged the plants to where I thought looked OK, but I think it's still missing something? few more rocks? wood? but haven't got a clue where to place them if I did get them...

Yes it's 25L. 30x30x30cm. Got 1 a few weeks ago! You will need to get a light as it only comes with a filter. Filter does the job but I am going to replace mine with a hang on the back filter from all pond solutions, less intrusive than the internal.

hmm I just read that. 1 of my shrimps died a few days ago but rest are ok, couldn't figure out why?! I have manado, is it proven that this is not good for shrimps at all? because if that's the case I need to change substrate!!

So here it is. I have just put the plants in, will arrange tomorrow as I'm looking to get a few stones and some wood to add so just planted in a line so it'll be easier to move later. Just thinking i should really finish before I post any more, lol ohwell. I just realised the stone on the far...

So I've just been doing my 60L today. Fish and shrimp seem ok in my cube for now, here's a few pictures of it. will be removing all plants from here when I'm ready to move the rasboras back. I dont have a light for my cube so i have put a table lamp next to it 8) it does look messy now...

Great stuff! will be saving up the pennies for my 60L and would this be ok for my 30L too? Sorry I haven't gone through the whole thread to see if someone has asked this.

I have aquabasis+ and manado. As I've only 1 planted tank and it is my first I cannot comment whether any other is good or not but I have had no problems. It is quite light if I clean the tank n go near the manado it does move but all u have to do is slow down :?: do need to wash quite abit, but...

V.Nice! wish my first planted tank went as good as that!! =]

Hi Ady34 ummm don't know whether to laugh or cry about this lol. well as I was typing up here for a little help, the mrs was clearing up and taking water out the tank realised the water was coming out the airline I used for my 'DIY co2' it came off from the check valve, and basically syphoning...

Just had a leak in my tank!!!! Water everywhere! I've had to put my fishes in my cube?!! only half way scaping my cube and iv had to put my fishes and shrimp in there. Need abit of help! I have not cycled my cube, so i stuffed the media from my filter from my 60 litre into the filter for the...

Hello again, Will be ordering some easycarbo next week. Have just ordered some plants from plantsalive.co.uk, I have read some very mixed reviews but lets say 7/8 times out of ten I have seen good so I've decided to give them a go. Prices are cheaper to the rest. Mrs has already said your gonna...

pariahrob Yeh so far there has been improvements hope it keeps up. Also have been looking into products like easycarbo, will be giving a go. Would you recommend easycarbo? or anything else? thanks

OK I have some good news. I decided to give my tank a bit of attention before the weekend started. As I mentioned before I am doing my makeshift co2 hoping it might save at least my stems. I'm sure most have seen them before or knows how to do them yourselves so I'll just post a picture of it...

I typed this up last week, just had it saved in drafts as I didn't finish but I thought I'd post it anyway and just carry on after. As I have said before I am just very busy so sometimes I start on here and just dont finish then just get distracted. But anyway here we go.... Hi everyone, back...

Re: *Newbie* 60L My First Planted Yup i know there not :thumbup: and yes I use dechlorinator, I hope everyone that keeps fish does? Anyone know what water parameters are ok for shrimp? Seen a few sites now where 1 says pH has to be 6.2 - 6.8 another says 6.8 - 7.2 another says 7 nothing...

:lol: that tank is way too small for that fish! :P

Thanks pariahrob and creg. Well I'm going to make DIY co2 (using yeast) for now while I save up a few coins here and there for a proper co2 kit. Also as I haven't got my new filter yet hopefully getting a power head will help out a little? also will keep when I have a new filter just to create...

Just a quick question. If I got a powerhead for my tank would that create better flow in my tank for the co2?

Hello! Sorry been quite busy lately. Before I start just want to say thanks again for all the advice/information that has been given I'm sure it will not only help me! After seeing quite a few things that have been said here I have decided to not look for better lighting, maybe in the future...

Hi creg, Yeh iv been looking for a new filter for a while but just on a budget as Mrs is going nuts over how much i have spent the last few months on my tanks hehe do you think the hang on filter could do a decent job? about the lighting.. as i am on a budget a new unit might have to wait a...

Hello, Well where do I start? I was on here about a month ago trying to get abit of information to help get me started on my first planted tank. But having 3 kids been quite busy and have had no time. So I have decided to start a journal as a kind of learn as I go. Just a quick get to know...

nice one! will have a look now. Cheers

hi howanic, have you been to waterlife? just next to heathrow? and i know theres another.. i think its funky fish on sipson lane? have you been to either? know if any good? well my lfs is no good at all.. if anything wembley MA is my local even though its 45mins away but the only decent 1...

I'm based in west London but don't mind travelling anywhere around London. Been to many MA's around the west of London, plant selection was never great. also looking to get rocks/stone. I've been to ADC but at the time new to the hobby and wasn't looking for plants. or is it best to order from...

Thanks somethingfishy, yeh been creeping around this site for a few days now haha

hi Paul here. randomly stumbled on this site looking for abit of help as i am starting up my first planted tank. I did just write up a essay for help lol and realised this is not the place for it.. anyway, i have just joined the hobby. decided to join as every time i look for information on the...