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Hi all, I am about to set up a black water tank for tetras and Corys. My tap water is rock hard however. So, I'm going to use RO and remineralise with seachem replenish to get a nice low GH and seachem trace. Will my water then be ok for fish after cycling or would I need anything else? Thanks.

Hi all, I am setting up a black water low light biotope style aquarium with leaf litter. It will also have fine sand and low light. Is there any small grass like plant that would survive or grow in my tank. I'm sure I have seen videos of biotopes with sprigs of grass in leaf litter and dark...

Hi all, I am setting up a black water tank and using RO water mixed with hard tap water to create a tank of about 100 TDS with pH around neutral or slightly acidic. My RO water is pH 6.8 and I mixed some tap water Ph7 and TDS 400 to get TDS 100. On putting this water in the tank the pH rose to...

Hi all I am setting up a black water Amazon style tank but would like to keep Amanos. I am using RO water mied with my very hard tap water and aiming for TDS of around 80 to 100 with Ph of around 6.8 to 7. Will Amanos be okay in this water/ Thanks for replies.

Hi all. I just switched around needle valves on my cylinder. Now the solenoid won't open. The cylinder gauge shows that there is pressure in the regulator at the moment. It it safe to unscrew the reg in this state?

Hi all, I am looking for a recommendation for a nice foreground plant for my low tech tank. I have a gravel substrate (unipac fiji course). I am thinking staurogyne repens or similar?

Hi all, switching to a non co2 low light tank soon as have less time for maintenance nowadays. I will use my old ADA ammazonia and wish to plant a stem that will do well. Light will be provided by a 21w fluval aquasky. I will be using flourish excel. Would hygrophilia polysperma or bacopa...

Hi all, I have set up my new scape and am anxious to get things moving along. However, my JBL 1500 filter wont prime. I have upgraded to the new upper basket and have ensured its aligned correctly. I have removed the distribution plate as per instructions. Now the filter will not prime. I have...

Hi all, I changed my reg last week to a co2art dual stage reg. Now I cannot get a green drop checker. I am using a original Up Aqua inline diffuser on my 200L tank. I used to always get a green DC with about 3 tp 4 bps. Now its constantly blue. I have checked for leaks and all seems fine. I can...

Hi all, I am planning on a re-scape and want to re-use a couple of large redmoor pieces. However, they have some black beard algae on the upper portions and I was planning on giving them a good clean. I would appreciate any tips from anybody who has experience cleaning redmoor. Is there any...

Hi all, it seems some Riccia has taken hold in the rear of my tank in the soil. Its ADA Amazonia. Not sure how it got there but I suspect it became tangled in some eleocharis and rooted itself. The moss is thriving for the last couple weeks. I know its supposed to be attached to stone or wood...

Hi all I am having a problem with yellow/brown tinge to my tank water. I am using 2 9L bags of Ammazonia in my 200 L setup and no matter what I do the water still stains. The water will clear after a 50% water change but after a couple of days the colour will return. Its not too noticeable from...

Hi all, I am going to get some purigen to clear up (hopefully) some greenish water in my tank. I think its caused by the redmoor wood which has been in there for about 6 weeks but still seems to be releasing tannins. Anyway does anybody know how much I should put in a JBL 1501 tray/ Thanks...

Hi all, have just purchased some Ludwigia mini super red in an in-vitro state. I want to attach it to a redmoor tree scape I have set up. I was wondering if any forum members have any experience with this plant. I may use super glue but am worried about the visible white residue ruining the look...

Hi guys, I am planning on adding some ottos to my new set up as soon as the nitrite drops to zero. My LFS has otto affinis for sale whereas I would have to drive a good bit further to purchase otto Vittatus. What are the differences between these fish and which are best for algae eating? Any...

Hi all, I currently have some pogmostemon helferi in a foreground corner of my tank which has quite strong flow. It is not doing well and I'm thinking of uprooting it and replacing it with a similar low plant which may cope with the strong flow better. Seeking suggestions as to a suitable plant...

Hi all,, I have my tank flooded for the last three days after a three week dry start. Since filling however, the water appears very green . I have already done a large water change (around 80%) but no improvement. Am running a JBL 1500 filter with sponges and bio rings. Also using ADA amazonia...

Hi all,, my emersed tank is up and running for the last couple of days but I'm worried about humidity inside the tank. I have been misting twice a day with dilute ferts and no problems so far. However,, I'm worried about the temperature and humidity. I have mini pelia and monte carlo on there...

Hi all, I will be starting my new project next week with in vitro plants and plan to use the DSM. I plan a carpet of Micranthemum monte carlo and will be planting into normal type Amazonia, hence the DSM as I fear planting such small roots into amazonia would cause each plantlet to float away...

Hi all, I've decided to put a couple of TMC tiles over my new tank and am trying to decide whether to go with the 6500k version or the colour plus. Does anybody have a video or photo of the colour plus over a planted set up. Can't seem to find anything on youtube or elsewhere. Any help appreciated.

Hi all, I will be starting my new project very soon (once new cabinet arrives) and was planning the following outflow setup:- Up Aqua inline diffuser on outflow pipe and followed by Hydor inline heater and then into JBL nozzle. This setup will enable be to have the tubing at the rear of the...

Hi all, will be starting my new tank shortly and will be using Ada amazonia (normal type). I plan to use in vitro plants due to the cost. Has anyone any experience planting in vitro in this soil. I'm concerned the shorter root structures will not remain anchored. Any advice appreciated.

Hi all, am collecting equipment for my new project and am looking for a good quality in tank diffuser. Needs to have a good dissolve capability i.e. small bubbles and be a glass type. Don't like the look of bazookas etc. Might go for an do!aqua one but they are very expensive. Any suggestions...

Hi all, starting a new rimless braceless 100x40x45 which will be 180L. Plan on using a JBL cristalprofi rated at 1400lph with a lily pipe at the side of the tank facing the opposite end. I reckin with substrate and hardscape, working volume would be around 140L. Going to use an inline UP...

Hi, just seeking some advice on whether to use jubilee clips on hoses when dealing with external heaters and diffusers or to stick with the locking nuts supplied. Am planning on adding a new filter soon and have recurring nightmares about my 400 liters spilling onto the living room floor and my...

Hi all, further to a recent thread I started on here, I am now using 100% tap water which is pH 6.8 and TDS 450. However, my tank water is pH 8.1 in the morning and 7.8 in the evening when the CO2 is on. Now using up to 6 bps and still can't get a green drop checker or get the pH to drop. Have...

Hi all, looking for some advice on my water change regime. I'm currently using about 90% RO water for my water changes because I have soft water fish (rummynose and Denison barbs). I have learned from this forum that plants are quite adaptable so am not worried about using my tap water. Anyway...

Hi all, I am hopeful that somebody could identify this substance on my Ammania sp Bonsai. Its a black substance which coats the leaves. Also I am getting the same substance to a lesser extent on my Hydrocotyle tripartita and of late on one of my crypts. Apologies for the poor quality photos.

Hi all, is it possible to safely use an UP inline diffuser and Hydor inline heater (both 16/22) with the 2000lph Allpondsolutions external filter which uses 18/25 hoses? Thanks for your replies.

Hi all, can someone please explain the difference between a diffuser, reactor and atomizer. I am using an inline diffuser but find I get a lot of fine bubbles in the tank which I find distracts from the overall view. Are the other two types available in inline versions and will I see bubbles in...

Hi all, I have 4 54w T5s with reflectors on my 5ft tank which are about 26 inches above the surface. I have read advice somewhere on this forum that newly planted tanks should have lower lighting levels starting off and then gradually increased. I started off my tank about one month ago and had...

Hi all, am just wondering if I should see a mist from this set up. I'm using a 5kg co2 cylinder and I have split the tube with a T-piece and feeding each line into an UP inline difusser, each attached to a JBL external filter. My problem is that on one spray bar I see a fairly fine mist but...

Hi everyone and thanks for a very informative and helpful forum. Have just set up my first planted tank. Jumped in at the deep end by planting a five foot tank. Have used this site to carry out research and so far have not had any major issues. Looking forward to many years of happy plant...